Wednesday, 20 December 2023

The Art of Sydney Jordan : Dream Pedlar


Dundee-born artist Sydney Jordan is best known as the creator of Jeff Hawke, whose fantastic adventures appeared in the Daily Express from 1955-74.

Popular in the UK as the first regular science-fiction comic series to appeal to adults, the strip was even more highly regarded in European countries, where it had a significant influence on the development of science fiction and fantasy comics.

The exhibition currently taking place in the in the Tower Foyer Gallery at the University of Dundee features a feast of original art from Jeff Hawke and more, revealing Sydney Jordan’s extraordinary skill and visual imagination.

The exhibition runs until 6th January 2024 - Monday to Friday 9.30am-7pm and Saturday 11am-4pm.

Please note the exhibition is closed for Christmas - 23rd December – 2nd January.