10 Facts About Benno Schotz

Benno Schotz was an Estonian-born Scottish sculptor, and one of Scotland's leading artists during the twentieth century.

Benno Schotz's pupils included the artists Hannah Frank, Stewart Bowman Johnson, and Inge King.

Benno Schotz helped refugees including Jankel Adler and Josef Herman.

Benno Schotz was a committed Zionist, and proud of his adopted Scotland.

Benno Schotz worked until a few weeks before his death at the age of 93.

Benno Schotz was made a Freeman of the City of Glasgow in 1981.

Benno Schotz was responsible for the repair of the bridge sculpture at Kelvingrove Park beside the now refurbished art gallery and museum.

Benno Schotz became a full member of the Royal Scottish Academy, in 1937.

Benno Schotz mounted a successful exhibition of Sculptures and Related Drawings in Glasgow.

Benno Schotz was Life-President of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts.