ART LISTINGS
GLASGOW ART LISTINGS CONTINUEO
I JAVA INTERNET CAFE I52 Park Road. 337 6727. Daily noon—7pm. Like It Is Until 3| Aug. Glasgow's newest exhibition space presents another diverse collection of fresh young work. with sculpture. video. photography. text and installations by GSA graduates Aoise Farren. Chris Wallace. Douglas Gibb and Brigid Teehan and Dutch artist Atliiida van Klooster. I LILUE ART GALLERY Station Road. Milngavie. 943 3247. Mon—Fri I0am-5pm; Sat/Sun 2—5pm. Alec and Christina Young Until 31 Aug. A retrospective of paintings arid sculpture by artists Alec and Christina Young. I MCLELLAN GALLERIES 270 Sauchiehall Street. 33l l854. Mon—Sal l()am—8pm; Sun llaiii—8pm. £4 (£2). Charles Rennie Mackintosh Until 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 re-construction of a turn of the century Ladies Luncheon Room. I ORIGINAL PRINT SNOP 25 King Street. 552 I394. Mon—Sal I0am—5.30pm. Twelve Flags Sat l7 Aug— l4 Sept. Twelve huge Ilags designed by Adrian Wiszniewski. commissioned for Glasgow‘s Year ()fThe Visual Arts. accompanied by related screenprints and drawings. I PEARCE INSTITUTE 840 Govaii Road. 445 I94l. Mort-Sat I0am-5pm. Solo Time Until 24 Aug. Three site- specific solo exhibitions responding to the architecture and people of the Institute. featuring DNA analysis by Lucy Byatl. a sound sculpture by Shiona McCuhbin and an installation by Christina McBride. I PRACTICE GALLERY 58 Virginia Street. 552 7722. Tue—Sat 9am-6pm (Thurs l lain). Blair MiIIeI‘I Ulllll 6 Sept. New paintings by this young Glasgow artist. I PROJECT ABILITY l8 Albion Street. 552 2822. Mon—Fri l0am—5pm. Voltsensltolen lysbro Thin-s- 22 Aug— I 3 Sept. Paintings and prints by students of the arts prograitime at the Voksenskolen Lysbro in Silkeboi'g. I STREET LEVEL 26 King Street. 552 2 I5 I. Mon—Sat I0am-5.30pin. Annette Ileyer Until l7 Aug. A series of works by Annette Heyer using 3D objects. materials and photography to explore the ‘emotional architecture‘ of familiar items.
I ART GALLERY G MUSEUM, KELVINGROVE 287 2699. Mon—Sat IOam—Spm; Sun I lam—5pm. Cafe. [D]. A wonderful permanent collection of work by such names as Rembrandt. Monet and Van Gogh. plus numerous historical artefacts. animal displays. 'Wee Beasties‘ and an interactive display featuring a plethora of invertebrate animals. See Galleries listings for current temporary
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exhibitions. I TllE GURRELL COLLECTION loot) Pollokshaws Road. 649 7|5 l. Mort—Sat I0am-5pm; Stiii I lam—5pm. lynne Curran Uiilil 6 ()ct. \Vtil'k by contemporary tapestry weaver Lynne Curran. highlighting tapestry techniques over the past 2000 years. The artist will also be on hand to demonstrate and discuss the skills involved in the craft. I MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT Kelvin Hall. Duriibarton Road. 221 9600. Mon—Sat I0am—5pm; Sun llani—Sprti. A museum crammed with buses. trains. the engines. ships and other transportation. devoted to the history of transport. Also on show. a display of motorcycles dating from the early part of the century to present day. including the recently acquired Art Motorcycle. Scottish Football Association Museum Trust Until I997. Taster exhibitions of text. photographs and football memorabilia. leading tip to the planned National Museum of Football at Hampden Park. I PEOPLE’S PALACE MUSEUM Glasgow Green. 22l 9600. Mott—Sat I()am—5pni: Sun Ham—5pm. [D]. Cafe. This well- loved institution is currently undergoing a facelift and is due to re-open in time for its centenary in I998. The first stage of the work has reached completion. and the new top floor features a l930s single-end house and a celebration of Glasgow's great visionaries. I PROVANO’S LORUSRIP 3 Castle Street. 22l 9600. Mon—Fri |0arii-5piii: Sun Ham—5pm. The only surviving medieval house in Glasgow. built in l47l. Period room displays range frotn I500— I9IS. I ST MUNGO MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS LIFE AND ART 2 Castle Street. 22l 9600. Mon-Sat l0am—5piii1Sun Ham—5pm. Free. [D]. A museum of world faith. featuring a /.en garden. priceless art works from the world's six major religions. Dali's Chris! ri/ .S'ur'irl Juliii till/re ('mvv and the story of religion in Scotland through words and pictures. I SCOTLAND STREET SCHOOL MUSEUM 225 Scotland Street. 429 I202. Mott-Sat l0am—5pm; Sun 2—5pm. Cafe. [D]. Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and now home to archive material on education iii Scotland from l872 otmat'tls. Reconstructed classrooms give a llavour of-Victoriaii. Edwardian. World War II and l960s school days. Malsle The Cat Until 25 Aug. Aileen Paterson‘s kill-wearing cat decorates the museum walls. I SPRINCRURN MUSEUM Atlas Square. 557 I405. Mon—Fri l0.30aiii—5pm: Sat lOam—4.30pm; Sun 2—5pm. [D]. Springburn Retrospective Until 5 Oct. A nostalgic look at how Springburn. Glasgow arid the world has changed over the past ten years.
OUTSIDE THE CITIES East Itilbride
I EAST NILRRIOE ARTS CENTRE Old Coach Road. East Mains. 0| 355 26l000. Mon-Fri I0arn—l0pm: Sat/Sun
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Desire Until 25 Aug. Photographs and preparatory work by Stephen Mackay based on his atmospheric short film Desire (also on show). inspired by the northern landscape.
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I SMITR ART GALLERY & MUSEUM Dumbarton Road. 0 I 786 47 I9 I 7. Tue—Sat l0.30am-5pm; Sun 2-5pm.
Fe: An Exploration or lroii Through The Senses Until I Sept. Organised by the British Artists Blacksmiths Association. this major interactive exhibition features work by contemporary artists frorii around the world.
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ISTINGS
Regular weekly clubs and one off events are listed by day, then alphabetically by title. Clubs will be listed, provided that up to date details reach our offices at least seven days before publication. Club listings compiled by Ilory Weller. For details of Edinburgh clubs see pages 90-92.
Fridays
I The Ark at The Tunnel. 10.30pm-3am. £5 (£3). A dressed-up crowd get down in this award-winning venue. to the hard(ish) hottse sounds of DJs Michael Kilkie and Scott Mackay. Duncan Reid and Simon Foy in Room Two. All drinks £I before I2.30am. Prepare yourself for the Ark's birthday party coming next issue.
I Bar IO 8pm-close. Free. Stevie Donaldson's pub set from mellow to hard house. Pre-club.
I Club Apt at The Apartitient.
llpm-3am. £7. DJ Graham Wilson on a funk and soul tip for all you beautiful people otlt there.
I Club X at Club Xcliaiige. I lpm—3am. £5 (£3). Gay. Happy house arid nu-NRG from DJ Amar. £ l .25 bottles of Becks and Absoltil shots.
I Oeepah at R.G.'s. Spill—tiliditight. Free. Deep house and Garage weekend warmer from DJ Mack. Pre-cluh.
I Exotica at CCA Cafe Bar. 9.30pm—midnight. Price the. Andy Divine eases your listening into the weekend. Pre-club.
I Ground Control at The Whisky Bar. Rpm—close. Free. DJ Norden and Kevin with dub. hip hop and jungle. Pre-club.
l llunian Ilature at Cotton Club.
I Ipm—3aiii. £4 (£2.50 with matric card). Stevie Smith (Viper Room) with garage and uplifting house.
I llybrid at Sub Club. Ilpiii—3aiii. £5 (£3). l6 Aug only. Mark Ryall (Red Cell)
and l.arz (Funk D'Void) are joined by
underground house and techno producer
Scltatrax of Schatrax l—8 fame. Definitely worth a look. I Itatch at The Cathouse. l lpm—3ain. £3 (£2/free before I I.30pm). Three floors of rock with margaritas 50p. Gold Bier and vodka mix £ I. I love Bug at The Garage. l0.30pm—3am. £3 (£4). DJ Graeme with an eclectic mix of good time party tunes. Vodka mix £ l. Grolsch and Gold Bier £l before l2.30am. I Molo’s 9pm—midnight. Free. DJ Nick bringing you the renowned Mojo vibe. Pre-club. I Mundo Latino at The Corner Bar. 9pm—midnight. Free. Club Havana presents salsa. merengue. Iambada and Latin jazz from the award-winning DJ Jazz. Pre-club. I Parklire at The Arena. l0.30pm—3am. £4 (£3). Glasgow‘s first and foretiiost Britpop night back at The Arena playing classic pop/mod/indie sounds from the 60s to the 90s. Drinks promos all night: gold beer £ l. vodka mix £ I .50. I Phar Out at Glasgow School of Art. I Ipm—2.30am. £3. Deep dub and drum and bass. Resident DJ Paul Cawley is joined every week by guest DJs. I Phusion at The Volcano. I lpm—2.30am. £5 (£3). New night from Stuart McCorrisken playing acid. house and techno. I Radio City at The Attic. I0.30pm—3am. £3 (£2). The original retro club. packed out every week. Stax. Motown. Stones. The Who. etc. I Rat Trap I0.30pm-3am. £3. Three floors of rock. Studio One: NIN kinda stuff; Studio Two: The Batcave. DJ Christine goes Goth; Studio Three: Flex Your Head. punk and ska from Ross. Paul and Jane. I Reds l lpni—3am. £5 (£3 for students before midnight). Easy-going mix of disco. furtk and chart dance. I Iton'ip at Archaos. l lpm—3.30am. £5 (£4). Big tune party night in this massive venue playing an essential selection spread from DJs Geoff. Jason and Mabauzza.
TOO The List I6-22 Aug I996