LISTINGS ART
Cobbles and Carriages Until 1 Aug. A collection of Scotmid vehicles bought by the NMS.
Western Decorative Art: 1850 towards 2WD New permanent exhibition. Cantagalli tiles. jewels by Picasso and Scottish hand-painted pottery are all included in this exhibition of porcelain. glass. silver. metalwork amd ceramics from the museum’s collection. Spanning 150 years. the artefacts reveal changes in taste and style with examples of the unique. the mass-produced and work by major artists working with large manufacturers.
I ROYAL OBSERVATORY VISITORS CENTRE Blackford Hill. 668 8405. Mon—Fri noon—5.30pm; weekends/holidays noon—5.30pm. [D]. £1.50 (75p).
The Universe Exhibition Up-to-datc information on the Big Bang and everything else you ever wanted to know about the Universe.
Historical Exhibition Introduction to the work of The Royal Observatory and modern astronomy. plus two original telescope towers and the best view of Edinburgh from the rooftop terrace and viewing telescope.
I SCOTTISH GALLERY 16 Dundas Street. 558 1200. Mon—Fri 10am—6pm; Sat 10am—4pm.
Earl liaig Until 7 Aug. New painting by this highly-acclaimed Scottish artist of Venice. the Dordoyne and South Africa. Also contemporary jewellery and pottery. I SCOTTISH NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART Belford Road. 556 8921. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pm. [D]. Cafe.
The gallery's justly renowned cafe is open Mon—Sat 10.30am—4.30pm; Sun 2.30—4.20pm. Entry to the permanent collection is free. and features works by Picasso. Matisse. Mondrian and 20th century Scottish artists. The gallery has recently purchased Alexander Stoddart's larger-than-life bust of Henry Moore. Russian Painting oi the Avant-Carde Until 5 Sept. On loan from provincial Russian museums. a collection of paintings from 1902—25. by Kandinsky. Popova. Malevich and many others whose work reveals an intense period of creativity in the visual arts before years of Stalinist suppression. £3 (£1.50). See review.
The Wealth of Nations Until 5 Sept. To complement the unveiling of Eduardo Paolozzi‘s sculpture. an exhibition of maquettes. drawings and prints made by the artist in preparation for the piece.
I SCOTTISH NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY Queen Street. 556 8921. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pm. [1)]. Cafe. Scotland’s bonniest and beastliest monarchs. politicians. writers and artists. Photographing Children Until 3 Oct. More than 50 photographs exploring the way children have been caught on film over the last 150 years. The photographs. hung on two levels to encourage the smaller viewer. include pieces from Lewis Carroll to Owen Logan. and range in style from sentimental studies to documentary
realism.
I SCOTTISH UNITED SERVICES MUSEUM Edinburgh Castle. 225 7534. Mon—Sat 9.30am—5.30pm; Sun 11am—5.30pm. Free but there is an admission charge for the castle.
For your Freedom and Ours: Poland, Scotland and the Second World War Many Polish soldiers came to Scotland in the 40s and this is an exhibition of uniforms. insignia and equipment. as well as drawings. prints and other personal material.
I STEPPING STONES GALLERY 1 12 West Bow. Grassmarket. Mon—Sun 10am—7pm. Surviving Forms Until Sat 24 Jul. Figurative painting and sculpture by three graduates of Edinburgh College of Art; Kate Smith. Peter McGoldrick and Mark Mulholland.
I ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL Palmerston Place 225 6293. Daily 8am—6pm.
Angus Dei A piece by Michael Jessing which draws from Baroque style but puts it into a contemporary context.
I STILLS GALLERY 105 High Street. 557
l 140. Tue—Sat l lam—5.30pm.
Public and Private - Secrets Must Circulate Until Sat 17 Jul. Work by seven photographers including the famous Pink family.
I TALBOT RICE GALLERY Edinburgh University Old College. South Bridge. 650 2211. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pnt
The gallery is closed until August apart from an exhibition of the Torrie Collection of Old Masters.
I THE TORRANCE GALLERY 29b Dundas Street. 556 6366. Mon—Fri 11am—6pm; Sat 10.30am—4pm.
Gillian Coodher Until 31 Jul. Recent work in oil.
I 359 GALLERY 233 Cowgate. 225 3013. Themselves Sat l7Ju1—1 Aug. Work by 48 Fine Art students from the University of Northumbria.
I TRAVERSE THEATRE Cambridge Street. 228 1404. Mon—Sat 10am—midnight; Sun 6.30pm—midnight.
Tint Cockburn and Alan Chapman Until 30 Jul. Prints and drawings.
I WASPS STUDIOS Patriot Hall. off Hamilton Place. Stockbridge. 225 1289. Mon—Fri l 1am—7pm; Sat noon—7pm; Sun 2—7an
Shahruz 0ana Until Sat 17 Jul. Abstract paintings.
Paula Garcia Stone Sat 24 Jul—6 Aug. Inspired by images from Neolithic. Cycladic and Iberian periods. this Anglo- Hispanic painter uses metallic paint to explore her interest in mythology.
OUTSIDE THE CITIES
ABERDEEN
I ABERDEEN ART GALLERY Schoolhill. 0224 646333. Mon—Sat lOam—Spm; Thurs lOam—8pm; Sun 2-5 m.
Biba - The label, The lifestyle, The look Until 31 Jul. Only Scottish showing of an exhibition of clothes. cosmetics and other curios by the designer label who put swank into fashion in the late 60s and early 70s.
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HUNT ERIAN ART GALLERY UNIVERSITY of GLASGOW
3 July - 28 August (closed 16 - 19 July incl.)
Real Latin American Folk Crafts
Monday - Saturday 9.30 - 5.00
Admission Free 041-330 5431 16 Victoria Street &
5 The Grassmarket E D I N B U R G H
Extended public access supported with Funds from Glasgow City Council
\ e o N r n! EIEIIIII Jacob Roepke: Paintings and Collages "In Other Lands": Paintings by Fionna Carlisle, Paul Fleming and Neil MacPherson (Organised by Highland Regional Council) Julle McCran and Bill Wilkinson: Sculpture
24th July - 28th August Mon - Fri: 10 - 5 Sat: 12 - 4
University of Strathclyde, 22 Richmond Street
Glasgow G1 10X Tel: 041-552 4400 ext. 2558 Full Disabled Access
HOWSON
A Retrospective
2 July - 5 September 1993
Open daily: 10am - 5pm Sunday: 11am - 5pm Adult: £1.50 Concessions: 50p
GLASGOW
MUSEUMS
Mclellan Galleries
270 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3EH Tel: 041 -531 1854
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