ART LISTINGS
University of Edinburgh, Old College. South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL. Tel. 031 650 2211
11 January - 29 February 1992
ALAN DAVIE
"Works on Paper 1959 - 1991 "
Tues - Sat 10am-5pm
Admission Free SubSId/sed by the Scottish Arts Councrl
EDIN BU RGH PRINTMAKERS
Workshop 8 Gallery
ALAN DAVIE
Tapestries and Works on Paper
The exhibition runs from 25th lan-29th Feb 1992 Gallery Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
In collaboration with the Gimpel Fils Gallery, London Edinburgh Printmakers is supported by Scottish Announce and 23 Union Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LR Telephone: 031-557 2479
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A magical, musical exhibition of Scotland 's finest living painter Day ticket £1.50 Concessions 50p Open Daily lOam-Spm. Sunday 12 noon-6pm Wheelchair access
McLellan Galleries
270 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow 62 3EH Tel: 04| -33l l854
GLASGOW
I ART EXPOSURE GALLERY 53 West Regent Street. 332 0808. Mon-Sat loam-5pm.
Bryan Evans and Ann Russell Until 29 Feb. New works by two Glasgow-based artists. I ART GALLERY 8: MUSEUM. KELVINGROVE 357 3929. Mon—Sat lOam—Spm;Thurs 10am-9pm; Sun noon—6pm. Cafe. [D] Voluntary guides are available free of charge to conduct parties or individuals round the main galleries. Ask at the enquiry desk.
The New Look: Design in the 1950: Until 5 Apr. This major touring exhibition harking back to the revolutionary 505. a decade of design innovation sparked off by Christian Dior‘s ‘New Look‘ Collection of 1947. The show comprises furniture. lighting. ceramics and textiles from Britain and the rest ofEurope.
Derek Jarman: At Your Own Rislt Fri 14 Feb—12 Apr. The latest exhibition in Kelvingrovc's New Arts series presents a selection of J arman’s works dealing directly with his HIV status. Three-dimensional assemblages. the works combine painting with found objects - many of which were gathered from around Jarman‘s home near Dungeness Nuclear Power Station - and are bound in black ‘the colour that binds the universe'. according toJarman.
Fired Earth: 1000 Years at Ceramic Tiles Until 1 Mar. Compare and contrast European tiles with traditional Glasgow wally tiles; a selection ofcontemporary tile work will also be included. marking the recent resurgence of interest in tiles— they are now increasingly used in the refurbishment of housing schemes. English Etchers Until 12 Apr. An exploration of the variety oftalent that came to light after the foundation ofthe Royal Society of Painter-Etchers in 1880. including works by Graham Sutherland. Frank Mason and C R W Nevinson.
I BURRELL COLLECTION Pollokshaws Road. 649 7151. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun noon—6pm. Cafe. [D]
The collection of Edwardian tycoon William Burrell. housed in a purpose-built gallery. Various new acquisitions have been recently been added tothe collection . including ten early drawings by Joseph Crawhall and some Tang Dynasty — 8th century — Chinese ceramics.
I COLLEGE CLUB University ofGlasgow. University Avenue. 339 4757. Mon—Fri. telephone to check access hours.
Florence Jamieson: Drawings and Paintings Until 28 Feb. A respected and award-winning artist in the 50s and 60s. Jamicson returns to the Scottish art scene with her first solo show in 25 years.
I COLLINS GALLERY University of Strathclyde. 22 Richmond Street. 552 4400ext 2682. Mon—Fri 10am—5pm; Sat noon—4pm.
toth Cleveland (UK) International Drawing Biennale Until Sat 15 Feb. More than 100 works selected from a world-wide open submission plus. by invitation. a number of works by acclaimed Pop Artist..lim Dine. ' Needleworks Sat 22 Feb—21 Mar. Best known for Keeping Glasgow in Stitches. this group of artists will take up residency at the gallery. leading a variety of workshops and bringing with them a selection of works from 1991‘s textile-related projects.
I COMPASS GALLERY 178 West Regent Street. 221 6370. Mon—Sat “lam—5.30pm. Alan Davie and Ronald Rae Until 26 Feb. Colourful. magical screenprints from 1965— 1989 complement major retrospectives of Alan Davie‘s career at the McLellan and Talbot Rice galleries. By way of a contrast. Rae's drawings are possessed of a raw realism. an ‘almost frightening passion'. inspired by the Gulf War. human frailty and dignity. birth and death.
I CYRIL GERBER FINE ART 148 West
Regent Street. 221 3095. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm.
Karl Weschlte: A Memory ol Sweetness Sat 15—29 Feb. Early drawings.
I EWAN MUNOY FINE ART 48 West George Street. 331 2406. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm.
British and French paintings and engravings.
I FINE ART SOCIETY 134 Blythswood Street. 332 4027. Mon-Fri 9.30am—5.30pm: Sat l()am—lpm.
Works from stock.
I GLASGOW ARTS CENTRE 12 Washington Street. 221 4526. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm;Sat l—4pm.
2: Aesthetics of Reality Until Sat 8 Feb. ‘Simply a personal comment on the human condition‘.
Owen Edelsten: Photographs Sat 22 Feb—1 1 Mar. Photographs with no particular link. which do not need captions or explanations.
I GLASGOW GROUP GALLERY 17 Queen‘s Crescent. Mon—Fri l()am—Spm.
Recent Graduates at Dundee College olArt Until Fri 21 Feb. Specifically. works by Louise Burke. lan Stenhouse and Laura Ann Walker.
I GLASGOW PRINT STUDIO 22 King Street. 552 0704. Mon-Sat 10am—5.30pm. Scottish Screenprints Until 1 Mar. One in a series of exhibitions devoted to different printmaking techniques. this show concentrates on screenprinting. including works by Ashley Cook. Peter Howson. Alistair Mack. Frances Walker and others.
I GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART 167 Renfrew Street. 332 9797. Mon—Fri l()am—9pm; Sat lOam—Spm; Sun 2-5pm.
Look Until 29 Feb. Mackintosh Building. An enterprising touring exhibition of works by young people with little or no sight. including background photographic information on the project and a ‘touch‘ collection of three-dimensional pieces. Work from the Sculpture Department Until Sat 21 Feb. Newberry Building.
I NUNTERIAN ART GALLERY University of Glasgow. 82 Hillhead Street. 339 8855 ext 5431. Mon—Fri 9.30am-5pm: Sat 9.30am—5pm.
Scottish Drawings and Watercolours Sat 15 Feb—16 Apr. More than fifty works spanning a century of creative activity in Scotland. including McTaggart. Walton. Mackintosh. Redpath and Eardley. ‘Presented by the CAS': ContemporaryArt Society Gills to the Gallery Until 29 Feb. Mounted in celebration of the C AS‘s 80th birthday. this show features works by artists under-represented in British collections. including the Spanish expressionist Antonio Saura. the American abstract painter. Helen Frankenthaler and French Pop artist Herve Telemaque.
I NUNTERIAN MUSEUM Glasgow University. University Avenue. 3398855. Mon—Fri 9.30am—5pm; Sat 9.30am- 1 pm. The bequest of William Hunter. a student of Glasgow University in the 1730s. who left his substantial collection of books. prints. and various other curiosities to the university. Many additions to the collection have since been made.
I LILLIE ART GALLERY Station Road. Milngavie. 942 2262 ext 3246. Tue—Fri 11am—5pm and 6—8pm: Sat and Sun 2—5pm. Closed Mon. Gallery closed Thurs 27.
Glasgow Society of Women Artists: Annual Exhibition until 29 Feb.
I MCLELLAN GALLERIES 270 Sauchiehall Street. 331 l854.Mon-Sat 10am—5pm; - Sun noon—6pm. [0]
Solo: The Alan Davie Retrospective— 1937 to the Present Until 22 Mar. it is a mark of Davie's considerable achievement and popularity that Glasgow and Edinburgh (Talbot Rice Gallery) are holding retrospectives of the internationally acclaimed Scottish artist‘s works. This show includes oil paintings. works on paper and items from the artist'sown
52 The List 14 - 27 February 1992