ART LISTINGS

ART

Exhibitions are listed by city, then alphabetically by venue. Shows will be listed. provided that details reach ouroltices at least ten days before publication. Art and Exhibitions listings compiled by Miranda France.

GLASGOW

I ART EXPOSURE GALLERY 53 West Regent Street. 3320808. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm.

Women with Attitude Throughout Jul. The gallery's third annual exhibition includes works on paper by Judith I. Bridgland. Flora Wood and Alison Chisholm.

I ART GALLERY & MUSEUM. KELVINGROVE 357 3929. Mon—Sat l0am—5pm;Sun 11am—5pm. Cafe. [D] Voluntary guides are available free ofcharge to conduct parties or individuals round the main galleries. Ask at the enquiry desk.

A Long Night's Journey into Day: The Art of John Bellany Until 30 Aug. In celebration of the internationally acclaimed artist‘s 501h birthday. this show sweeps his whole career. from Edinburgh College of Art to the present. Approximately 60 works on show. including exhibits from Bellany‘s own collection.

Paula Rego: Nursery Rhymes Until 2 Aug. One of the most interesting contemporary artists working in Britain. Regois especially well known for this series of sinister reworkings of traditional nursery rhymes.

Stolen Glances Until Sun 12Jul. Witty and provocative photographs taken by North American and British lesbians. By its very existence the show challenges recent legislation on sexuality and censorship. German Expressionist Prints Sat 18Jul—6 Sept. Beckmann. Dix. Grosz. Kollwitz and others.

I BARCLAY LENNIE FINE ART 203 Bath Street. 226 5413. Mon—Fri l0am—5pm; Sat lllam—Ipm.

The Jessie M. King Archive Background information on all aspects ofthis enduringly popular Glasgow artist (1875-1949).

I RURRELL COLLECTION Pollokshaws Road. 649 7151. Mon—Sat l0am—5pm; Sun 11am—5pm. Cafe. [D]

The collection of Edwardian tycoon William Burrell. including furniture. paintings. ceramics and glass. housed in an elegant purpose-built gallery.

I CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS 346—354 Sauchiehall Street. 332 7521. Tue—Sat Ham—5.30pm. [D].

Tony Cragg: Sculpture Sat 25 J uI-6 Scpt. The first major exhibition of works by the ever-inventive Liverpudlian artist since his Hayward show in 1987 promises to

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make a splash. Jointly hosted by CCA and Tramway. I CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL ARTS 18 Albion Street. 552 2822. Tue—Fri 9.30am-5pm. Proiect Abill Summer Exhibition Until 31 Jul. Works from drawing, painting and ceramic classes held at the centre. I COLLINS GALLERY University of Strathclyde. 22 Richmond Street. 552 4400ext 2682. Mon—Fri 10am—5pm; Sat noon—4pm. [D] John Vernon Lord: 30 Year Retrospective Sat 25 Jul—29 Aug. Artwork from The Giant Sandwich. Aesop 's Fables. The Nonsense Verse of Edward Lear and other publications illustrated by this popular artist. I COMPASS GALLERY 178 West Regent Street. 221 6370. Mon—Sat 10am—5.30pm. New Generation Artists until mid Aug. The gallery‘s annual showcase for new talent- graduates selected from Degree shows at Edinburgh. Glasgow. Dundee and Aberdeen colleges of art. I CONSUMER ADVICE OFFICE 1 St Enoch House. St Enoch Square. info: 771 3503. Daily. Easterhouse Lite Until Sat 25 Jul. A window-display exhibition in two parts— thc domestic and community life of Easterhouse created by the Wellhouse Women‘s Group. I CYRIL GERBER FINE ART 148 West Regent Street. 221 3095. Mon—Sat 9.30am—5.30pm. Summer Exhibition Throughout Jul. Blackadder. Bellany. Eardley. Warrillow and others. as well as a selection ofmarine paintings. I DOME OF DISCOVERY South Rotunda. 10()Govan Road. 427 1792. Mon—Fri 9.45am—4pm; Sat and Sun 10am—5pm. Interactive science centre with a variety of ‘hands-on‘ exhibits. I GLASGOW FAIR The Briggait. Bridgegate. 550 2104. Sat I8—Sun 26Jul. 1 lam—1am. Artists at Work Try your hand at painting. printmaking. sculpture. pottery. needlework, stained glass. and jewellery-making or discover the African art of sand painting and story-telling with Ghanian artist. Gift Amu-Logotse. Gorbals Arts Project Express yourself add to the impressive sculpture being created in Bridgegate. A variety ofother sculptures and artworks are on site. I GLASGOW PRINT STUDIO 22 King Street. 5520704. Mon—Sat 10am-5.30pm. Ray Richardson Until Sat 25 Jul. Tough. mean characters. ‘verging on the criminal' show their vulnerable side. Paintings. prints and drawings by an English artist awarded a whole stand to himself at the last Los Angeles Art Fair. Artist or the Month: Richard Wright Until Sat 25 Jul. I GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART 167 Renfrew Street. 332 9797. Mon—Fri 10am—5pm; Sat 10am—noon. All exhibitions in the Mackintosh Building, until 1 Aug:

Photography Gallery

279 HIGH ST., GLASGOW

Subsidised by the Scottish Arts Council

WASPS in Glasgow Works from the organisation that provides nearly Silt) artists with studios at eleven locations in Scotland. Zoom Zoom The end result of four photographic workshops held with a group of beginners since October 1991 at Street o Level Gallery. Student Painting Exhibition. I HUNTERIAN ART GALLERY University of Glasgow. 82 Hillhead Street. 339 8855 ext 5431. Mon—Fri 9.30am-5pm: Sat 9.30am-5pm. From Apprentice to Master: Whistler's Graphic Art Until 10 Oct. The largest presentation of Whistler‘s work anywhere includes pastels. watercolours. drawings and prints. surveying the American artist‘s career from military cadet to last days in England. See Kids listings for related children's activities. I HUNTERIAN MUSEUM Glasgow University. University Avenue. 339 8855. Mon—Fri‘).30am-5pm; Sat 9.30am--1pm. The bequest of William Hunter. astudent ofGlasgow University in the 1730s. who left his substantial collection ofbooks. prints. and various other curiosities to the university. I JANSSENS CAFE 1355 Argyle Street. Mon—Sat 11am—1pm; Sun noon—1 1pm. Alison Chisholm: Small Works Throughout

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I LILLIE ART GALLERY 1 Grange Ave. Milngavie. 943 3247. Tue—Fri 1 lam—5pm and 6—8pm; Sat and Sun 2—5pm. John Bratby RA: Retrospective Exhibition Until Sun 26 Jul. Plus some works front the permanent collection. I McLELLAN GALLERIES 270 Sauchiehall Street. 331 1854 . Tue—Sat l0am—10pm: Sun and Mon 10am—8pm. [1)]. Admission £3.50/concs £2.50/children £1.50. Home or the Brave Until 20 Sept. Glasgow's big contribution to the quincentenary. Was Columbus right to ‘discover' America? Make up your own mind asyou ‘journey‘ through South America. meeting Mayas. Aztecs and lncasand using the very latest in audio and video techniques. Music is especially effective. I MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT Kelvin Hall. 1 Bunhouse Road. 357 3929. Daily l0am—5pm: Sun 11am—5pm. [D . Humourlrom Shell: Advertising Art 1923-63 Until3l Aug. Witty motoring advertisements from sonic of the best known illustrators of the day.

I 908 GALLERY l2 ()tago Street. 3393158. Mon—Sat 10am—6pm.

Summer Exhibition: Light in the North L'ntil Wed 29Jul. Gallery artists interpret the effect of light on people and landscapes. I PEOPLE’S PALACE MUSEUM Glasgow Green. 5540223. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm: Sun I 1am—5pm. Cafe.

Once a museum for the working class. now a fantastic repository for all sorts of ephemera connected with Glasgow's history— everything from old cigarette packets to suffragettes‘ campaigning material.

Glasgow’s Good News: 500 Years otthe Archdiocese 01 Glasgow Tue 28 J ul— l 7 J an 1993. An exhibition charting the course of Catholicism in Glasgow since 1492 when the city was elevated to archdiocese status focusing on education. the effects oflrish immigration and the changing patternsof devotion.

I ROGER DILLCLIFFE FINE ART 134 Blythswood Street. 332 4027. Mon—Fri 9.30am—-5.30pm; Sat Illam—lpm.

Small works by Scottish Artists Until 3l Aug. Shanks. Scouller. lronside. McArthtir. Donaldson. Low andotbers. I SCOTLAND STREET SCHOOL MUSEUM 225 Scotland Street. 429 1202. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm: Sun 2—5pm. (ale. [1)] Designed by (‘harles Rennie Mackintosh and now home to archive material on education in Scotland front 1872 onwards. Reconstructed classrooms give a flavour of Victorian. lidwardian. Second World Warand l960s schooldays.

Keepers ot the Earth: North American Indians L'ntil 2 Aug. Documentaryexhibition which explores how the native people of North America lived before 1492.

I SPRINGBURN MUSEUM Ayr Street. 557 1405. Mon—Fri lil.30am--5pm; Sat 10am--4.30pm; Sun 2—5pm.

Described as the first real community museum in Britain.

The Changing Face of Springburn From mining and weaving community to the age of railway s and industry and. now. new housing and job prospects.

I STREET LEVEL 279-281 1 liglt Street. 552 2151. Wed—Sat 11am—6pm.

Tracey Holland: Recent Work Wed 22 Jul-l5 Aug. (‘olourful. opulent photographic tableaux which draw on the tradition of still-life painting by using dead birds. withered flowers and found objects. Rosemary Donovan: Rights of Passage Wed 22 Jul— 15 Aug. A series of photographs by Scottish-born Canadian artist documenting the events following death hearse. crematorium. graveyard.

I TRAMWAY 25 Albert Drive. 227 5511. Mon—Sat 10.30am—6pm.

Tony Cragg: Sculpture Sat 25 J uI—o Sept. Exhibition ofworks by the acclaimed Liverpudlian artist. now living in Wuppertal. West Germany. See CCA entry.

I TRANSMISSION GALLERY 28 King Street. 552 4813. Mon—Sat noon—6pm. [D] Edwina Fitzpatrick: Skins Until 8 Aug. Photo-based installation work by London artist which poses the question. ‘what if cities were living organisms. and buildings wore their walls like skins'."

EDINBURGH

I CENTRAL LIBRARY George IV Bridge. 225 5584. Mon-Fri 9am—8pm; Sat 9am—1pm.

Thomas Begbie’s Edinburgh: A Mid-Victorian Portrait Until 8 Aug.

Artwork lrom Balerno High School Throughout Jul.

MORTAL REMAINS

Photoworks by Tracey Holland

22 JULY - 15 AUGUST

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RITES OF PASSAGE

Rosemary Donovan

«me List 17-30July 1992'