ART LISTINGS

like installation by Shaeron Averbuch projecting images made from real seeds. I HANOVER FINE ARTS 22a Dundas Street. 556 2181. Mort—Fri 10.30am—6pm: Sat 10am-4pm.

World Travel Pictures Until 28 Oct. A memorial exhibition of work by Nicholas Fairbairn ( 1933—95) painted during the last year of his life. Also. a selection of recent work by gallery artists including painting. sculpture. jewellery and prints. I INSTITUT FRANCAIS D’ECOSSE 13 Randolph Crescent. 225 5366. Mon—Surt 9.30am till late.

Whispers Utttil l5 Nov. See/Utrg/t'ix listin is.

I ITALIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE 82 Nicolsort Street. 668 2232. Mort—Fri 10am—5pm.

ll Resto E’ Silenzio Until 18 Nov. See [mo/err listings.

I KINGFISHER GALLERY 5 Northumberland Street Lane. 557 545-1. Tue—Sat 1 lam—«1.30piit.

Tom Watt Until 3 Nov. New paintings inspired by recent visits to Tarrt-et- Garoniie iii southern France. Venice and the Amalfi Coast iit Italy. Also on show. art exciting display of African sculpture from Nigeria.

I MATTHEW ARCHITECTURE GALLERY University of Iidinburgh. Department of Architecture. 20 Chambers Street. 650 23-12. Mort-Fri 10.30atit—-1.30pm.

Made in Scotland by Architects Wed 25 Oct— 16 Nov. Featuring the work of contemporary architects from over twenty companies practising in Scotland. this exhibition forms part of Edinburgh‘s first festival of architecture. building and design.

I NATIONAL GALLERY OF SCOTLAND The Mound. 556 8921. Mort-Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pni

The Three Grttt't‘x Until I998. Antonio Canova's beautiful sculpture. I NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND George 1V Bridge. 226 4531. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pm. Word Pictures Until 26 Nov. A wonderful exhibition celebrating illustration iit Scotland. featuring over 150 pieces of original work including pert artd ink drawing. collage and 3-1) construction. I NETHERBOW THEATRE 43—45 High Street. 556 9579. Mon-Sal 10am—4.30pm. On The Move Until 28 ()ct. Ait exhibition of photographs taken by members of the Cowgate Day Centre Photography Project. which capture the reality of homelessness itt 90s Edinburgh. I OPEN EYE GALLERY 75—79 Cumberland Street. 557 1020. Morr--Fri 10aiit—6piit; Sat l0am-«1prii. Mixed Exhibition Until 2 Nov. Recent works irt Raku by Jennie Hale. paintings by Sandy Murphy artd a collection of lithographs by Sara ()gilvie entitled ‘Amphitheatres and other works‘.

Eager tor the Flesh I Love Until 22 Nov. New arid innovative jewellery by Carolyn Rattray.

I PORTFOLIO GALLERY ~13 Candleiitaker Row. 220 191 l. Mott—Sat Warn—5.30pm: Sun ritX)ri—-1.3()pnt.

Recounting Until 11 Nov. SCL‘jUIQ/t'fx listings.

I QUEEN'S HALL Clerk Street. 668 3-156. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm.

Suzanne Borland Until 28 ()ct. Explorations of colour. texture and pattern through still lifes and floral studies.

I ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN lnverleith House. lrtverleitlt Row. 552 7171. Mon-Sun 1 lam—3piii.

From Pools and Oceans Until 19 Nov. A collection of paintings by Siaii Bowen. exploring the physical landscape features of lrtdia.

Tina Modotti Until 19 Nov. Seep/omniv- listirtgs.

DIDSCIENCE in Scotland Until 31 Aug I996. If you thought the world of science and technology was boring. think again. Sonte 300.000 people are expected to view this collection of inter-active Computer displays. videos. 3-l) models

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On The Move Images or Homelessness at

(including a giant iiiidge) and hands-on exhibits and they can't all be egg heads. I ROYAL OVER-SEAS HOUSE Landings Gallery. 100 Princes Street. 225 1501. Mott—Sun 10artt—6piii.

Through The Looking Glass Until 27 ()et. An exhibition of iitirrors by artist Adrian Davidson exploring rttyths and fairy tales. I ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY Princes Street. 225 6671. Mon~Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 2—5pnt.

Morrison Scottish Portrait Award Sat 2l Oct—l I Nov. Paintings and sculpture by over 60 artists front across Scotland who ltave made it to the final stage of this illustrious competition with a first prize of £5000.

I THE SCOTTISH GALLERY 16 Duridas Street. 558 1200. Mon—Fri l0aiii---6ptrt: Sat 10arit—~1ptri.

Pat Douthwaite Until I Nov. New works on paper exploring the human form. Also on show. a group exhibition of salt-glazed ceramics.

I SCOTTISH NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART Belford Road. 556 8921. Mon-Sat 10am—5prii; Stiii llatn-~5piii. Home to a recently acquired collection of Dada and Surrealist paintings from the Penrose Collection. including works by Dali. Picasso and Delvaux.

American Photography 1890-1965 Until 26 Nov. See/oro/t'is listings.

I SCOTTISH NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY Queen Street. 556 8921. Mort—Sat 10am~—5piit; Sun llatn 5pm. Richard and Maria Cosway Regency Artists or Taste And Fashion t'ntil 22 ()ct. Your last chance to see this remarkable array of artistic treasures by. of. or belonging to one of the most

: fascinating and glaiiiorotis couples of 18th

century litirope. See Lectures.

f I STILLS 23 Cockburn Street. 225 9876. Z Tue—Sat llaiii—6piit; Stiit noon 5pm.

Joel-Peter Witken limit 18 Nov. st-e [um/err listings.

I TALBOT RICE GALLERY t.'riiversity of Iidinburgh. ()ld College. South Bridge. 650 221 l. Tue—Sat 10am—5piti.

The European Face Until 4 Nov. See [Uta/err listings.

The Bitter Years 1939-47 t7niil -t .‘s‘ov. See/irto/t'ri listings.

I TORRANCE GALLERY 29b Duridas Street. 556 6366. Mott—Sat I larii--6piit. Alastair w. Thomson Mon 23 Oct 4 Nov. An selection of the artist's recent paintings.

I HUNTLY HOUSE MUSEUM 142

; Cartongale. 529 41-13. Mon-Sat

10aiit—6piti. Free. Packed with historic artefacts. this museum tells the story of '1 Edinburgh's past aitd its people.

I MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD -12 High Street. 529 41-12. Mon-Sun l0aiit-6pm. Free. All manner of archive material and old toys relating to childhood throuin the ages. See/ottr/ers listings. I NEWHAVEN HERITAGE MUSEUM

i Newhaveii Harbour. 551 ~1165. Mon—Sun

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The ttetherbow until Oct

nooii— 5pm.

Firing Sandbags and Gas Masks Until Dec. An exhibition doctitiieritirig the experiences of Newhaven people during

World War II.

I PEOPLE'S STORY 163 Catttiiigate. 529 -1057. Mott-Sat 10am -6pm. Free. The

sights. sounds and even smells of Iidinburgh folk front the lStlt century onwards.

I ROYAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND 2 Chambers Street. 225 753-1. Mort. Wed Sat 10am 5pm; 'l'tie 10aiti--8piti; Stiit noon ~5piii. Free.

44 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, The World antil 14 Jan. Sce tutti/err listings. Power And Gold t'niil l2 :s'ov. A i'elltai'kable collection ofjewcllery and

textiles from Indonesia. Malaysia altd the

Philippines.

lewis Chess Pieces l’ittil l4 Ian. l-‘ountl buried iii a sand dune oit the west coast of Lewis. these l2tli century chess pieces carved from walrus tusks. are the largest

of their kiitd in Iiurope.

I SCOTTISH UNITED SERVICES MUSEUM lidiiiburgli Castle. 22.5 753-1. Mott-Sat 9.30am—5.30pm: Stm llatn 5.30pm. Free. btrt there is art adritissioii charge for the (ittstle.

For Your Freedom And Ours: Poland, Scotland and the Second World War Many Polish soldiers came to Scotland iii the Jlls. Their mark is left 111 this exhibition of uriiforiits. insignia and equipment. as well as drawings. prints arid other personal ittaterials.

I WRITERS MUSEUM lady Starr's Close. 529 4901. .\‘on Sat 10am 6pm. Free. A

photographic celebration of Catholic iconography. found at shrines and grottos throughout Ireland. shown as part of jutnjt'lx.

Felt Works Until 5 Nov. Hats. waistcoats and earrings made in colourful felt by Liz Rice. Plus a brief insight into ltow the material is made.

LECTURES -IE111EE-

Lectures are listed by city, then by date.

Glasgow

Joel-Peter Witkin Glasgow Filtii Theatre. Fri 20 Oct. 1 lam. Free. The controversial artist takes a philosophical look at what it means to be human.

Maud Sulter CCA. Sat 21 ()ct. 2pm. Free. Martha McCulloch gives an exhibition

tour of Maud Sulter's Al/iu show.

ElIi FTDIIIICII Glasgow School of Art. Hi 27 ()ct. 3pm. Free. The artist gives an

illustrated talk oit her Slug/rig .-lu!/rt'ntit'itv exhibitioti.

The Pledge or Fidelity (‘(‘.-\. Sat 4 Nov.

Noon. Free. I.ouisa Mclver arid Karen F.

discuss the ideas arid methods beltiiid their

current installation.

1 Edinburgh

Madonna and Child with Two Angels National Gallery of Scotlartd. Fri 20 ()ct. l2.-15pm. Free. lili/abetlt Alleii gives a talk on the School of Ferrara.

Diana Thorneycrott/Joel-Peter Witkin

Collective Gallery/Stills Gallery. Sat 2l

()ct. 3pm. Free. Writer Roberta McGratli looks at botli shows. moving front one

gallery to the other as the afternoon progresses.

Richard and Maria Cosway Scottish

National Gallery of Modern Art. Sat 21 ()ct. 10am 12.30pm. {-111.21 A morning of talks relating to the Cosway exltibition. Joel-Peter Witkin Stills Gallery. Sun 22 ()ct. ~Iplll. free. Meet the artist arid discuss ltis tritcoiitprotiiisirig work advance booking necessary.

Women’s Eyes Scottish National Gallery

treasure-liotisc of items relating to three of

Scotland‘s iiiost faiiiotis writers: Robert l.ouis Stevenson. Robert Burns aild Sir Walter Scott.

Ayr

I ROZELLE HOUSE GALLERY Rozelle Park. .\loiiuiitent Road. Alloway. Mon Sat 10am 5pm; Stiii 2~-5piii.

Photogenic: Reviewing The Lens of History l'ntil 26 ()ct. Featuring the work of twelve artists challenging the notion of photographic tl'tllll. Part of [urn/cry.

The Parents l‘iitil 1 .\'o\'. A fifteen-year project by Colin Gray reflecting upon the inevitability of growing old. and all that it entails.

Falkirk

I CALLENDAR HOUSE (.‘allertdar Park. 0132-1612131. Mon—Sat l0arii—5prii. Sixties London l'ntil 18 Nov. Dating between 1965 70, Robert Whitaker's photograpli‘s capture perfectly the underground and hippie culture of London's most swinging decade.

St Andrews

I CRAWFORD ARTS CENTRE 93 North Street. 0133-1 «174610. Molt-Sat l0aiii---5piit; Stiii 2-—5piii.

All Weather Icons Until 5 Nov. A

of Modern Art. Mon 23 ()ct. 12,-15pm. Free. l‘rances Bor'zello gives a talk. European Face Talbot Rice Gallery. Mon 23 ()ct. 7pm. Free. Robiii (iillanders talks to the exhibition's curator Gail Boardiiiarts.tutti/cry talks also take place iii the gallery every \‘v'ednesday 1—1.30prn.

Diaspora and Identity PortfolioGallery.

Tue 24 ()ct. 7pm. Free. ()wen Logan discusses doctiriietttary photography. Liberal Art Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Wed 25 ()ct. 12.45pm. Free. I‘raitces Ilot'lello gives a talk.

Departure - Moments of Migration Portfolio (iallei'y. Wed 25 ()ct. 7pm. Free.

Colin Cavei's looks at the work of Calum

Colt iii and Maud Stiller. among others. Vase ot Flowers National Gallery of Scotland. Fri 27 ()ct. l2.-15pnt. Free.

lilizabeth ('owliitg discusses the work of

('liai'dilt.

. Korean Contemporary Art tittiittnarket

Gallery. Sat 28’ ()ct. 2pm. Free. Perforiitance artist Sil Park perforiits a

sliaiiiaiiistic ritual around her installation.

American Photography Scottish National Gallery of Moderrt Art. Mon 30 Oct. 12.45pm. Free. Allen Frame looks at the gallery's current exhibition. Autobiography, Memory, History Portfolio Gallery. Tue 31 ()ct. 7pm. Free. Mary Ann Kennedy gives a talk on autobiographical photography.

Rokusai and his Buttertly Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Wed 1 Nov. 12.45pm. Free. Frances Fowie looks at the work of Sir John Lavery.

Seeing Lite in Cities PortfolioGallery.

Wed 1 Nov. 7pm. Free. Ilalla Belofflooks at photography and the modern city.

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