HE has frequently been dismissed by critics but is one of the public's favourite artists.

And this summer, Kelvingrove Art Gallery will stage the most comprehensive exhibition ever devoted to the work of Jack Vettriano.

It will bring together more than 100 of his paintings, including some of his best known works.

Some of the exhibits, which have not been seen for more than 20 years, are being loaned by famous owners from around the world including Hollywood star Jack Nicholson.

Watch a video of Vettriano talking about the exhibition below.

The self-taught artist, who left school at 16 to work as a mining engineer, is best known for The Singing Butler which sold at Sotheby's in 2004 for almost £750,000 – a then record-breaking price for a work by a Scottish artist sold at auction.

Mr Vettriano said: "I was deeply touched when approached by Kelvingrove Art Gallery about staging a retrospective exhibition for me.

"Exhibiting in such majestic surroundings is a great honour.

"I look forward to spending some time in Glasgow and renewing my acquaintance with some of my favourite paintings in Kelvingrove's collection."

Archie Graham, chairman of Glasgow Life, which runs Kelvingrove on behalf of the city council, said: "It is a very great honour for Kelvingrove to be welcoming this unique retrospective of the career of Jack Vettriano.

"It is testament to how much his work is appreciated and loved that so many private owners are willing to lend us these paintings so we can tell the whole story of Jack's career for the first time.

"Kelvingrove currently displays a self-portrait by Jack which has proved immensely popular among visitors so we are delighted to be extending this relationship between Scotland's best-loved artist and Glasgow's most treasured attraction.

"Kelvingrove is the perfect venue for this exhibition, which will allow people to enjoy some of the great treasures from Jack's career alongside Glasgow's own internationally significant collection."

Tickets for the exhibition, which will run from Saturday September 21 until Sunday February 23 next year, cost £5 for adults and £3 for concessions and are now on sale from www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums. Under 16s are admitted for free.

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