I am a huge Ray Harryhausen fan, enjoying his special effect modelling work in the matinee films from my childhood. I have vivid memories of watching Jason and the Argonauts and the various Sinbad films on a rainy Sunday afternoon back in the 80s and early 90s. This nostalgia is warm and comforting but, more than that, it is everything to do with the artistry Harryhausen displayed.

I was fortunate enough to see many of the models when I attended the ‘Into the Unknown’ exhibition at the Barbican in 2017 but now there is a virtual exhibition available online. I am hoping to experience the exhibition this weekend but it runs until February 2022 for all interested. Tickets are available here at the official National Galleries Scotland website.