PREVIEW ART
I MCLELLAN GALLERIES 270 Sauchiehall Street. 331 I854. Mon-Sat 10am—5pm: Sun 11am—5pm. £4 (£2).
Charles Bennie Mackintosh Sat 25 May-30 Sept. The largest ever collection of works by Scotland's most celebrated architect and designer. featuring over 300 exhibits including paintings. drawings. furniture. large-scale models and a reconstruction of a ttrrri of the century Ladies Luncheon Room.
I DUNCAN MILLER FINE ARTS 144 West Regent Street. 204 0708. Tue—Fri 11am—6pm; Sat 10.30am-lpm.
20th Century Scottish Masters Until 7 Jun. A broad selection of work by some of this century's most influential Scottish artists. including Peploe. Hunter and Cadell. plus a selection of work by contemporary artists.
I EWAN MUNDY FINE ART 21 1 West George Street. 248 9755. Mon—Sat 10am-5.30pm.
Mixed Exhibition Until 7 .ltin. Colour linocuts by lennox Paterson. oil paintings ofGlasgow tenements and still lifes by David Warrillow and a collection of recent acquisitions featuring McTaggart. Fergusson and more.
I 1999 INFORMATION CENTRE Princes Square. 48 Buchanan Street. 227 1999. Mon—Sat 10am—7pm; Sun 11.30am—5pm. Celebrating Essentialism Until 29 May. An exhibition ofconternporary furniture by major design companies in the field. I NO 1 ATLANTIC OUAY Broomielaw. Sourcing The Clyde Until 31 May. Peer through the ground floor window and see the result of a series of one-off workshops held alongside the Clyde river over the past two months. featuring neon signwriting and installations created from collected materials. l’urr (ifMtrvresr. See Review.
I NS GALLERY 53 Cresswell Street. 334 4240. Mon-Sat 10am—5.30pm; Sun noon—5pm.
Consuming Passions Until 3 Jun. New work by Head of Painting at Duncan of Jordanstone Ronald Forbes. who uses gluttonous eating as a metaphor for mankind‘s destructive consumption of the planets resources. Part ofA/Itrij'esr.
I ORIGINAL PRINT SHOP 25 King Street. 552 1394. Mon—Sat 10am—5.30pm.
Torn Mackenzie Until 1 Jun. New prints and etchings depicting the beautiful landscapes and vibrant colours of the Isle of Skye and the Highlands and Islands. Part of Mtrifest.
I PEARCE INSTITUTE 840 Govan Road. 445 1941. Mon-Sat 10am—5pm.
In Sight Until 25 May. Work by four artists based in Glasgow. including figurative paintings and work created from images and text found on throw- away objects. combined with poetry.
I PRACTICE GALLERY 58 Virginia Street. 552 7722. Tue—Sat 9am—6pm (Thurs 1 lam). Norman 0’leary & Carola Michel Until 7 Jun. Paintings depicting pleasure by O'Leary. on show alongside a hilarious video installation entitled ‘lilvis‘ by Michel. Parr (II'MUIYL‘SI.
I PROJECT ABILITY 18 Albion Street. 552 2822. Mon—Fri 10am-5pm.
Out UT The Head Until 26 May. Mixed media work including prints and ceramic heads. by Paul Duffus and members of Trongate Studios. Parr oj‘Muyfesr.
I SALANDINI’S BARBER SHOP 342 West Princess Street. 334 1064. Mon—Sat 9am—5pm.
Maytest Exhibition Until 7 Jun. linjoy a short back and sides surrounded by an eclectic mix of paintings. drawings and sculpture by sixteen artists — haircut
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I STREET LEVEL 26 King Street. 552 2151. Mon—Sat 10am—5.30pm.
Truths And Fictions Until 1 Jun. A major new exhibition. eight years in the making. by Mexican photographer Pedro Meyer. using photos and CD-ROMs to explore the truths and myths of the documentary aesthetic.
I TRANSMISSION GALLERY 28 King Street. 552 48135111013111 Ham—5.30pm.
Art For People Until 25 May. Having sent otit postcards inviting all 200 members of Transmission to contribute something to a riiass group show. the resulting exhibition features a truly eclectic mix of mixed media work. including video and installation. Also on show. video work by New York- based Frenchman Michael Antler and Frack. a collection of clothes by Austrian artist Peter Fr'iedl (take along any unwanted garments to add to the show or swap for others).
I ART GALLERY & MUSEUM, NELVINGRDVE 221 9600. Mon-Sat 10am—5pm: Stiii Ilam--5pm. Cafe. 11)]. A wonderful permanent collection of work by such names as Rembrandt. Monet and Van Gogli. plus numerous historical artefacts. animal displays. ‘Wee Beasties' and an interactive display featuring a plethora of invertebrate animals. Sec galleries guide for current temporary exhibitions.
I MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT Kelvin Hall. Dumbarton Road. 221 9600. Mon~Sal 10am-5pm; Sun 11am—5pm. A iiiusetriii crammed with buses. trams. fire engines. ships and other transportation. devoted to the history of transport. Also on show. a display of motorcycles dating frorii the early part of the century to present day. including the recently acquired Art Motorcycle.
Scottish Football Association Museum Trust Until 1997. Taster exhibitions of text. photographs and football memorabilia. leading tip to the planned National Museum of Football at llampden Park.
I PEOPLE’S PALACE MUSEUM Glasgow Green. 221 9600. Mon-Sal 10am -5pm; Sun 11am—5pm. [1)]. Cafe. This well- loved institution is currently undergoing a facelift and is due to re-open iii time for its centenary iii I998. The first stage of the work has reached completion. and the new top floor features a 1930s single-end house and a celebration of Glasgow's great visionaries.
I PROVAND’S LORDSHIP 3 Castle Street. 221 9600. Mon-Fri 10am—5pm: Sun 11am—5pm. The only surviving medieval house in Glasgow. built in 1471. Period room displays range from 1500—1918.
I ST MUNGO MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS LIFE AND ART 2 Castle Street. 221 9600. Mort—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 11am—5pm. Free. [1)]. A museum of world faith. featuring a zen garden. priceless art works front the world‘s six major religions. Dali‘s Christ of Sui/rt .lo/i/i oft/re Cross and the story of religion in Scotland through words and pictures.
Hinduism Until 4 Atig. A celebration of Hindu art and worship. exploring the history of Hinduism in the city of Glasgow.
I SCOTLAND STREET SCHOOL MUSEUM 225 Scotland Street. 429 I202. Mon—Sat 10am—-5pnr; Sun 2—5pm. Cafe. [1)]. Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and now home to archive material on education in Scotland from 1872 onwards. Reconstructed classrooms give a flavour of Victorian. Edwardian. World War 11 and 1960s school days.
The Holocaust And After? Limit 19 May. Paintings and collages by Myer laconic chronicling the rise of Nazism and its parallels with Bosnia today.
I SPRINGBURN MUSEUM Atlas Square. 557 1405. Mon-Fri 10.30am—5pm: Sat 10am—4.30pm; Sun 2--5pm. [1)]. Springburn Retrospective Until 5 ()ct. A nostalgic look at how Springburn. Glasgow and the world has changed over the past ten years.
I ROURNE FINE ART 6 1)undas Street. 557 4050. Mon- Fri 10am-6pm: Sat 10am-1pm.
Spring Exhibition Until 3o May. ()ils. waterColours. ink works and sculptures by Sam Bough. Sir James Guthrie. F. C. B. Cadell. Sir William (iillies and many
I CALTDN GALLERY 10 Royal Terrace. 556 1010. Mon—Fri 10am~6pm1 Sat 10am-- 1pm.
Mixed Exhibition Until 30 .ltrri. A wide selection of work by Scottish. British and litrropean artists. including Sam Bough. 1). Y. Cameron. F. C. B. Cadell. S. J. Peploe. Sir David Murray and Aleksander Zyw. Also on show. and serving as the centrepiece of this exhibition. is John .\'1ac1auc1ilan Millie's Htrri'est ’li/ne. Sour/i (if/"rullt't'.
I CITY ART CENTRE Market Street. 529 3993. Mon/Tue. Sat 10am -5.30pm; WeduFri 10am—8pm; Stiii llani-«5pm. The Borrowed Image L'ntil 29.1tlll. An exhibition by eight British contemporary artists who ‘borrow' elements of work by other artists. including Michelangelo. Rembrandt. Picasso and Jackson Pollock to create their own interesting and innovative results.
Rodella Purves: Botanical Paintings Sat 25 May lilul. Based iii lidinbtirgli. Ptirves is one of the leading botanical artists currently working in Britain. Spanning twenty years. this exhibition features over 70 of her finest paintings. as well as a brief history of botanical illustration and its relevance to science today.
I CITYLAB 35 1)undas Street. 556 7822. More-Fri 9am—5pm.
Chris Close - 0n location t’ntil 31 May. A series of photographs by freelance photographer Cliris Close. including panoramic views of the Scottish Highlands. advertising shots and book
I COLLECTIVE GALLERY 22— 28 Cockburn Street. 220 1260. Tue Sat Ham-5.30pm. Rear View Until 25 May. Specially selected paintings by four contemporary artists: .loliri Ayscougli. Moyna Flannigan. lain Dickinson and Robert Wilson. Pltis video and drawing by Str ("it'ierson in the Project Room. See Review.
I CONTACT GALLERY (irindlay Court Centre. (ir'indlay Street Court. 221 0721. Mon ~Thurs 10am-4pm: Fri I()am--2.3()pm.
Echoes or The Spirit Until 18 May. Photographs by Chris Dortiian. featuring the forthcoming feature film j!!(/('. and the Scottish landscape.
I DANISH CULTURAL INSTITUTE 3 Home Terrace. 225 7189. Mon--Fri 10am 5pm. Nina Kleivan l.'ntil 15.1uii. Paintings and contemporary Danish craft by the 1995 Copenhagen Artist of the Year". Also on show. contemporary ceramics. silver and glass by some of Denmark's fittest crafts peo 1e.
I EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART 1.:turiston Place. 221 6000. Mon-~Thurs 10am—8pm: Fri 10am—5pm; Sat 10am—2pm.
Fashion Show Fri 17 May. The wild and wonderful work of the Fashion and Theatre Costume students hits the catwalk. Phone for tickets.
I EDINBURGH FESTIVAL THEATRE 13-29 Nicolson Street. 529 6000.
Trisha Brown Company Tue May 2 1. Although not strictly speaking an art exhibition. abstract expressionist painter Robert Rauschenberg designed the multi— media set for the Contemporary dance company‘s 80s classic Set ll/It/ Reset. so this all-round visual feast more than deserves a mention.
I THE EDINBURGH GALLERY 18a 1)undas Street. 557 5227. Mon—Fri I lam --5pm'. Sat 10am—1pm.
The Tender Touch Until 2 Jun. Paintings by four women artists. Josephine Graharii. Sheila Arnot. Karen McIntyre and Karen
Turnbull. each with their own individual style and influences.
I EDINBURGH PRINTMAKERS WORKSHOP 231‘nion Street. 557 2479. Tue—Sat 10am~6pm.
Stone Imprints Sat 18 May-~22 Jtrn. Works on a Celtic theme by Scotland- born (but Canada-based) artist Mary Smith McCullocli. including some remarkable images of standing stories.
I FIRTH GALLERY 35 William Street. 225 2196. Tue-Fri 11am «5pm; Sat Haiti—4pm.
Flight orFantasy l‘ntil 1 Jun. A solo show of surrealist oil paintings by young Highland artist Michael Forbes.
I THE FRUITMARNET GALLERY 29 Market Street. 225 2383. Tue—Sat 9aiii-—5.30pm; Stiii noon-5pm.
In/Conclusive States l’ntil 8 .lun. Work by three French artists working in the fields of photography. installation. video and performance. tisirig autobiography. photo-documentary. slapstick and burlesque to explore a subjective and objective 'i't‘211ity". See preview.
I GALLERY 41 41 1)undas Street. 557 4569. Mon Fri 10aiii--5.30piri; Sat 10am-5pm.
Mixed Exhibition Until 12 .ltiii. A wide range of paintings. ceramics. wood sculpture. contemporary jewellery. glass. silver. and prints by several artists.
I HANOVER FINE ARTS 22a 1)undas Street. 556 2181. Mon—Fri 10.30am -6pni; Sat 1(1ani-4piii.
The Dream or The Earth Until 25 May. Recent l’ictisli-Celtrc oil paintrrrgs by Margo 1i, Fish. an artist. poet and religious studies teacher from the USA. who attetnpts to capture the 'internal cosmology" of nature in her work. Spring Mixed Exhibition Until 25 May. Mixed media works by Gallery artists. including broil/es by Ville‘lllltl '/.noba and new marble sculptures by Mike Cairiicross.
I INSTITUT FRANCAIS D’ECDSSE 13 Randolph Crescent. 225 5366. Mon-~Suri 9.30am till late.
Back From Paris 11 wed 23 May A 4 Jul. Continuing the tradition of artist exchanges between Scotland and France. this exhibition features paintings by Duncan of .lordanslone graduates Helen MacAlister and Fred Crayk. both of whom have spent recent years living and working 111 Paris.
I VINCENT KOSMAN FINE ART 8 Burgess 'l'errace. 662 9990. Mon-Sat l 1am—5pm. James Paterson Until so May. ()ver zoo pictures by James Paterson. his friends (other 'Glasgow Boys” 1. artist relatives. and Fast Arrgliarr painters who were influenced by the Scottish style.
I MAISON HECTOR 47 Deaiiliaugl‘. Street. Mon—Fri lIam—mitlniglit tFri 1am): Strn 10.30am —iiiidniglit.
Catalan Monoprints and Postcards To Jane Until I 1 .1 tin. Two groups of work by Mark Parker: a set of monopriiits exploring the relationship between floral images and written text. and a series of cards sent to a friend of the artist.
I MATTHEW ARCHITECTURE GALLERY University of lidinburgh. Department of Architecture. 20 Chambers Street. 650 2342. Mon—Fri 1().3(Iarii-4.30pin.
The Other Burrell Collection Until 14 Jun. Ari exhibition of projects and buildings undertaken over the past ten years by design-led property developers The Burrell Company.
I MYRIAD GALLERY 79 Morningside Road. Info: 447 6927.
Brave New Work Until 20 May. anir'onmental paintings by emerging young Scottish artist Steve Burnett. based on the theme of ‘Big Issues in Big Colour'.
I NAPIER UNIVERSITY Department of Photography. Filrri and TV. 61 Marcliiiiont Road. Mon-Thurs 9;tiri«8piti; Fri
9am 75pm.
71% Until 30 May. An exhibition of photographs by Napier graduate Valerie
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