To mark the centenary of Ian Hamilton Finlay later this year, the poet and artist is the subject of ‘Fragments’, a new expansive book and exhibition from Victoria Miro. Below, you can find The Independent’s original tribute to one of Scotland’s greatest artists following his death in 2006
Ian Hamilton Finlay, poet and artist: born Nassau, Bahamas 28 October 1925; CBE 2002; twice married (one son, one daughter); died Edinburgh 27 March 2006.
