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Exhibitions are listed by city, than alphabetically by venue. Shows will be listed. provided that details reach ouroltices at least ten days betore publication. Art and Exhibitions listings compiled by Miranda France.
GLASGOW
I ART EXPOSURE GALLERY 38 Bath Street. 353 2361. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm. inauguration Exhibition Until Wed 30 Sept. Birthday Exhibition Fri 2—Sat 3i Oct. Celebrating three years of the gallery’s existence with a mixed exibition of work by young Scottish contemporary artists. I ART GALLERY & MUSEUM. KELVINGROVE 357 3929. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Cafe. [D] Voluntary guides are available free of charge to conduct parties or individuals round the main galleries. Ask at the enquiry desk. European Cities Until 4 Oct. A tribute to the UK's entrance into the single market— topographical prints, watercolours and drawings by the likes of Piranesi and Rossini.
Domestch and Dissent Until 11 Oct. Two female German artists proffer a glimpse of Germany between the wars.
New Gallery: Myth and Realities Kelvingrove‘s new permanent display tackles the truths behind some of Scotland’s more romantic myths.
Dancing through Time Until 17 Jan. Outfits and accessories covering 200 years of Glasgow haute couture, drawn from the gallery‘s permanent collection.
Art Competition ior Young People: Prize Winners Until 18 Oct. The winners from an exhibition established in 1904 that this year attracted nearly 3000 entries.
New Arts: Langlands and Bell Until 1 Nov. New works by the internationally known pair whose constructions relate to furniture and museum architecture. Exploitation Earth Until Jan. The destruction of the world for non-essential commodities. . . natural specimens, decorative art and ethnography are used to explore healthier alternatives.
Dancing Through Time Fri 25 Sept—17 Jan. Showcasing Glasgow Museums‘ costume collection with around 30 complete outfits from the last two centuries.
Art ForA Fairer World 2—ll Oct. Organised by Oxfam as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, this exhibition features the work of new and established artists from around the world, including Ralph Steadman, Beryl Coote, Uzo Egono and Rodi Patterson. All works for sale, with proceeds going to Oxfam.
Don McCullin: A Retrospective Sat 3 Oct—Sun 15 Nov. Over 100 black and white photographs highlighting McCullin’s photojournalistic career over the past four decades — images of Vietnam, Cambodia and famine in Africa - plus more recent landscapes and still lifes.
I BARCLAY LENNIE FINE ART 203 Bath Street, 226 5413. Mon—Fri 10am—5pm; Sat 10am-1pm.
The .lessle M. King Archive Background information on all aspects of this endurineg popular Glasgow artist (1875—1949).
I DURRELL COLLECTION Pollokshaws Road, 649 7151. Mon-Sat 10am—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.
Scottish Masterpieces Until 25 Oct. Thirty-five paintings from the National Gallery of Scotland’s collection,
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‘Dne Body, Dne Soul' — one ot a selection at works by Czech photographer Miro Svolik, on show at Edinburgh's Portiolio Gallery until to Oct. Svolilt's dream-like black and white images draw on Czechoslovak tables and iairy-tales, as well as theatre and ballettraditions. exploring the political oppression oi the past and the uncertainties oi the post-revolution iuture in the wake oi the recent elections. (Sue Wilson)
traditionally taken down every summer to make way for temporary exhibitions and this year spending the season on the west coast. Artists include McTaggart. Raebum, Lavery and Drummond.
I CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS 346-354 Sauchiehall Street, 332 7521. Tue—Sat Ham—5.30pm. [D].
Zarina Dhlmll: lWill Always Be Here Until 17 Oct. Bhimji's seductive new installation explores political and cultural implications, and is informed by her thoughts on her own early immigration to this country.
I COLLINS GALLERY University of Strathclyde, 22 Richmond Street. 552 4400ext 2682. Mon—Fri 10am—5pm; Sat noon—4pm. [D]
Margaret Hunter: Paintings Until 10 Oct. The first major Scottish solo show for a Glasgow-based artist influenced and taught by German guru George Baselitz. I COMPASS GALLERY 178 West Regent Street. 221 6370. Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. Liberated M888 Sat 3—Thurs 29 Oct. Drawings. paintings and constructions by Greenock artist lain Slack.
I CYRIL GERBER FINE ART 148 West Regent Street, 221 3095. Mon—Sat 9.30am—5.30pm.
Selected Works Blackadder. Bellany. Leslie Banks. Eardley. Warrillow and others. as well as a selection ofmarine paintings.
I DOME OF DISCOVERY South Rotunda. 100 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 PRINT STUDIO 22 King Street. 552 0704. Mon—Sat 10am-5.30pm.
Alter Ego/Sell Portrait Until 24 Oct. June Carey, Joseph Davie, Peter Howson and others expose themselves in a variety of ways- all of them artistic. of course.
I GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART 167 Renfrew Street. 332 9797. Mon-Fri 10am—5pm; Sat lOam—noon. [D].
Danish Graphic Art Until 30 Sept. Show organised in conjunction with the Danish institute.
W.ll. Smith: illustration Awards Until 3 Oct. I HAGGS CASTLE 100 St Andrews Drive. 357 3929. Mon—Sat l0am—5pm; Sun 11am—5pm. Cafe. [D] The Super Mega Pop Show Until 20 Nov. A tribute to Govanhill‘s irrepresible John Martin. ‘a self-confessed pop artist dedicated to spreading colour and life throughout the art world‘. See his magic mirrors and ‘mcmorabiliac creations‘. I HUNTERIAN ART GALLERY University of Glasgow.8211illhead 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 9.30am—5pm; Sat 9.30am— 1pm. 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. I LILLIE ART GALLERY 1 Grange Avenue. Milngavic. 943 3247. Mon—Fri 10am—5pm; Sat and Sun 2—5pm. w. Barns Graham at 80: A New View Until26 Sept. Scotland's Music Until 26 Sept. Recent Paintings by Denis Healy Sat 3—Sat 31 Oct. Whether this is the Denislicaly isn‘t specified in the gallery’s somewhat minimalistic press release. and no one answered when I phoned to enquire. but this may be your chance to see the veteran politician's creative side. Or maybe not. I McLELLAN GALLERIES 270 Sauchiehall Street. 331 1854 . Tue—Sat 10am—10pm; Sun and Mon 10am—8pm. [D]. Admission £3.50/concs £2.50/children £1.50. No exhibitions until November. I MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT Kelvin Hall. 1 Bunhouse Road, 357 3929. Daily 10am—5pm; Sun llam—5pm. [D].
Edinburgh-Glasgow Railway: 150th Anniversary Celebration Until 31 Oct.
I 908 GALLERY 12 Otago Street. 339 3158. Mon—Sat 10am—6pm.
Neil Lamont: New Works Throughout Scpt. Paintings executed in a theatrical style.
I PEOPLE'S PALACE MUSEUM Glasgow Green. 554 0223. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm: Sun 1 lam—5pm. [D]. Cafe.
Once a museum for the working class. now a repository for all sorts oiephemera connected with Glasgow‘s history — everything from old cigarette packets to suffragettes‘ campaigning material. Glasgow’s Good News: 500 Years otthe Archdiocese oi Glasgow Until l7 Jan. 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 patterns of devotion.
I ROWAN GALLERY 36 Main Street, Drymen. 0360 60996. Mon—Sun 10am—5pm.
The Natural World Sat 3—Sun 25 Oct. Paintings of animals. trees. rivers and rocks by Rosalind Baldwin. Eve Cootc . John Ross. Tom Wait and others. Ten per cent of all sales to the Cat Protection League.
I ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND DRAMA 100 Renfrcw Street. 332 5057. Mon—Fri 9am—5pm (until 8pm on all performance evenings).
Artirom H.M. Prison Dungavel Until 30 Sept. Abstract and figurative works on a variety ofthemes.
I SCOTLAND STREET SCHOOL MUSEUM 225 Scotland Street. 429 1202. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm: Sun 2—5pm. Cafe. [D] Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and now home to archive material on education in Scotland from 18720nwards. Reconstructed classrooms give a flavour of Victorian. Edwardian. Second World War and 1960s schooldays.
Mackintosh Tea Rooms Exhibition Until 28
Eagle Serpent
Eileen Lawrence Paintings 1977-1992
Night Nest
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FruitMarket Gallery 29 Market Street Edinburgh.
Tel: 031-225 2383 19 September -
17 October 11.00am - 6.00pm
Admission Free Tuesday - Saturday
Eagle Script
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