An exhibition of paintings by The Pretenders singer Chrissie Hynde is set to launch in Scotland. Titled Chrissie Hynde: On Canvas, the showcase will open at the Harvey And Woodd art gallery in Dundee on August 1 and run until August 28. The exhibition comprises 25 works spanning portraiture, still life, and abstraction.
Previous Exhibitions and Artistic Journey
This follows Hynde's earlier exhibitions, such as Hynde Sight, which debuted at Kensington’s Cromwell Place in 2024 before moving to Harvey And Woodd in Edinburgh in 2025, where it evolved into Hynde Sight II. The 74-year-old American singer has been displaying her artwork globally for the past eight years. Her paintings have also appeared on the sleeve of her 2019 album Valve Bone Woe, a collection of cover versions.
Art in Fashion and Publishing
Hynde’s vibrant geometric shapes and hand imagery were used as motifs on garments in Vivienne Westwood’s spring/summer 2021 collection. Additionally, nearly 200 of her original artworks were published in the 2018 book Adding The Blue via Genesis Publications.
Music Career Highlights
Hynde released her latest solo album Duets Special in October last year, featuring collaborations with Debbie Harry of Blondie, Brandon Flowers of The Killers, and Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. With The Pretenders, she has achieved six UK top 10 singles, including the number one hit Brass in Pocket. The band has also produced five UK top 10 albums, with their self-titled debut reaching number one. Other well-known songs include 2,000 Miles, I’ll Stand By You, and Don’t Get Me Wrong. The Pretenders were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.
Exhibition Details
Chrissie Hynde: On Canvas will be open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
