ART listings GLASGOW GALLERIES continued
Neil MacPherson Sat 24 Oct—Sat 21 Nov. Brilliantly coloured. nostalgic landscapes front this Caithttess-based ainter.
an McNicol - Building Images Sat 24 Oct—Sat 21 Nov. McNicol captures scenes of streets. buildings and segments of architecture in acutely accurate detail.
GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART Mackintosh Gallery. 167 Renfrew Street. 353 4500. Mon-Thu 9.30am~8.30pm; Fri 9.30am—5 m; Sat lOam—noon.
Chuck M tchell Until Thu 29 Oct. A comprehensive survey of work by this artist who took his inspiration from Art Nouveau. Eastern European decorative forms and Scottish heritage.
Made In Brussels Mon 2—Sat 21 Nov. Part two of this exchange project between Belgium and Glasgow. The exhibition presents a range of artists who have been living and working in Brussels in the past five years. See also CCA and Intermedia Gallery.
HUNTERIAN ART GALLERY
University of Glasgow. University Avenue. 330 5430. Mon—Sat 9.30am—5pm. The gallery has received a major new acquisition. a cltair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh ill 1904. which goes on display for the first time in Scodand.
Tools For The Shaman ()n perntanent display in the refurbished Sculpture Courtyard. Jake Harvey shows monumental works carved front Irish basalt.
INSOMNIA CAFE
38—42 Woodlands Road. 564 1700. Daily 24 hours.
Ruth Brewer Sun l—Mon 30 Nov. Photography exhibition.
INTERMEDIA GALLERY
18 King Street. 552 2540. Mon—Fri llam—5pm; Sat noon—4pm. Brussels/Bruxelles Fri 30 Oct—Sat 21 Nov. The second part of a cultural exchange between Glasgow attd Brussels. Featured artists include Christoph Fink. Michel Clerbois attd Dominique Tltirion. and their work will be exhibited at various venues throughout the city. See also CCA attd Glasgow School ofArt.
LILLIE ART GALLERY
Station Road. Milttgavie. 943 3247. Tue—Fri 10am—1pm. 2—5pm; Sat & Sun 2—5pnt
Glasgow Society Of Women Artists Until Sat 14 Nov. Mixed media works by a selection of female artists.
THE LLOYD JEROME GALLERY
200 Bath Street. 331 0722. Tue—Sat 9am—6pm; Thu 1 1am—8pm.
Rogue Studio Utitil Thu 5 Nov. Recent paintings by artists front the Rogue Studio.
THE LOFT GALLERY
71 Houldswot'tlt Street. Fiiinieslon. 221
4799. Wed—Sat 2—6pm.
Takashi Suzuki Tue 27 Oct—Sat 28 Nov. Minimalist wall sculptures are shown alongside framed lino prints by Japanese artist Takashi Suzuki.
MCLELLAN GALLERIES
270 Sauchiehall Street. 331 1854. Mon-Sun 10am—5.30 in.
Royal National Inst tute 137th Annual Exhibition Sun l-Sun 29 Nov. Contemporary Scottish paintings and sculptures submitted by professional. student and amateur artists.
DUNCAN R. MILLER FINE ARTS
144 West Regent Street. 204 0708. Mon—Fri 11am—6pm; Sat Ham—2pm. Scottish Contemporary Art Until Sat 31 Oct. Paintings. drawings and prints by Jolttt Byriie. Craig Mulholland. Douglas Swan. Peter Howson and many others. John E. Kingsley Sat 24 Oct—Mon 9 Nov. Recent paintings by John E. Kingsley plus works by contemporary gallery artists.
MITCHELL LIBRARY
North Street. 305 2999. Mon—Thu 9am—8pm; Fri—Sat 9am—5pm.
The Seeing Eye Until Thu 31 Dec. An exhibition celebrating the life and work of photographer George Oliver.
PROJECT ABILITY
Centre For Developmental Arts. 18 Albion Street. 552 2822. Mon-Fri l0am--5pm.
Keep On Trekking Until Fri 23 Get. An exhibition of work to celebrate the 1st year of this pioneering artists co- operative. Art-Trek.
New Works Until Fri 20 Nov. Mixed exhibition by members of Trongate Studios.
Body Politics Fri 30 Oct—Fri 27 Nov. An exhibition of work by women artists iii a variety of media covering a range of issues concerning physical and emotional health aitd well-being.
RG1 KELLY GALLERY
118 Douglas Street. 248 6386. Mon—Fri 10.30aitt—5piit; Sat 10.30aitt»~1pm. Sylvia Allen Sat 24 ()ct—Sat 21 Nov. Recent oil paintings.
ROYAL CONCERT HALL
2 Sauchiehall Street. 287 5511. Mott—Sat 10attt—6pm
Scottish Railway Posters Until Sat 31 Oct. Railway posters front the pictorial collection of the National Railway at York.
SHARMANKA KINETIC GALLERY
2nd Floor. 14 King Street. 552 7080. Sat & Sun noon—4pm.
A permanent collection of kinetic sculptures by Eduard Bersttdsky.
STREET LEVEL
26 King Street. 552 2151. Mon-Sat 10am -5.30pm.
Karen Eliot’s Revolution l‘niil Sat 31 ()ct. Artworks sent by post. e-inail and
TALBOT RICE GALLERY
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‘LANDSCAPE OF GRANITE SPHERES’ Sculpture by
HIDEO FURUTA
10 October - 7 November Tuesday - Saturday 10 - 5
On Mondays thrOugh0ut the exhibition Visitors are inVIted to View WORKSHOPS (funded by National Lottery New Directions) for schools and colleges in collaboration With Scottish Ballet
Please call 650 2210 to check dates and time.
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92 THE UST 22 Oct~5 Nov 1998
fax make up this photocopy installation in the gallery. in a show curated by Karen Eliot.
Streetworks Until Sat 14 Nov. A decade of live art on the streets of Glasgow are documented in this exhibition.
TRANSMISSION GALLERY
28 King Street. 552 4813. Tue-Sat 11am—5pm.
Euro Central Until Sat 7 Nov. A group show loosely based on architecture and space featuring work by Yvonne Fontijne. Manfred Pernice. Matthew Harrison. Chad McCail and Boris Ondreicka. See
re view.
THE TRAVELLING GALLERY
For a detailed itinerary call 0131 529 3930. Open 10am—5pm.
Travelogue Nine contemporary artists explore the exotic and mundane aspects of travel itt this mixed media show. The tour will be stopping off at the following venues: Sat 31 Oct. Castlemilk Arcade; Sat 7 Nov. Art Gallery & Museum. Kelvingrove.
For details of other museums, see Glasgow Life, page 97.
ART GALLERY 8: MUSEUM. KELVINGROVE
287 2699. Mon—Sat 10am—5pitt; Sun
I 1am—5pm. Cafe. [1)].
Art Competition For Young People L’iitil Sun 25 Oct. A display of winning entries from the museum's annual competition. which invites school children to submit art works inspired by the exhibits.
BT Dialogue In The Dark Until 31 Jan 1999. Sighted visitors gain an insight into the world of the visually itnpaired. Biodiversity 1n Glasgow Until 31 Jan 1999. Glasgow's local biodiversity action plan is unveiled itt this informative. interactive exhibition.
Shamiana - The Mughal Tent Until 4 Jan 1999. The results of a project conceived by the V&A Museum. London. itt which south Asian women were encouraged to explore their cultural heritage through the museum‘s Nehru Gallery of Indian Art Collection. By exploring designs attd fontts itt textiles. paintings attd decorative arts. the women rediscovered traditional
skills.
HOUSE FOR AN ART LOVER Bellahotiston Park. 10 Dumbreck Road. 353 4770. Sat & Sun lOam—5pm. For details of weekday opening hours. call 353 4449.
Digital Design Exhibition Until Sun 1 Nov. An exhibition of work produced by students front Glasgow School ofArt's Digital Desigtt Studio.
MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT
Kelvin Hall. Dumbarton Road. 287 2720. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 11am—5pm. Future Foods? Until Sat 3 Dec. This exhibition developed by the Science Museum in London. explains the science behind genetically modified food.
SCOTLAND STREET SCHOOL MUSEUM 225 Scotland Street. 429 1202. Mon—Sat 10am-5pm; Stiit 2—5pm. Cafe. [D]. School Calendar Competition Until Fri 30 Oct. An exhibition ofentries for this year‘s calendar competition.
The Dinka Nuer Until Sat 31 Oct. A series of photograms about the lives of Sudanese tribespeople and the importance of their livestock organised by Vetworks. a charity which sends UK vets to developing countries.
Insights Sat 24 ()ct~3 Jan 1999. An interactive exhibition for children aimed at giving an insight ittto the geography. history and culture of Germany.
The Clothes Off Our Backs Fri 30 Oct-101an 1999. A cortttttunity-based project 111 which lines frottt the works of poet Robert Burns itave been sewn into garments of various shapes. sizes attd colours.
EDINBURGH GALLERIES
THE BELLEVUE GALLERY
4 Bellevue Crescent. 557 1663. Wed-Sun noon—6pm.
The New Visionaries And The Scottish Collection Of Art Extraordinary Until Sat 31 Oct. Art created by artists with no formal training. often encouraged by enlightened members of the medical profession. See review.
BEYOND WORDS BOOKSHOP
42—44 Cockbum Street. 226 6636. Tue—Sat 10am—8pm; Sun & Mon noon—5pm.
Colin Baxter Until Thu 31 Dec. A series of photographs taken front Baxter‘s forthcoming book F I‘ll/lt'c'.
BOURNE FINE ART
6 Dundas Street. 557 4050. Mon—Sat 10am—6pm.
Mixed Exhibition Until Sat 31 Oct. A selection of works by various Scottish artists.
Eric Robertson Sat 31 Oct—Sat 14 Nov. Paintings from the early part ofthis century by Edinburgh artist Eric Robertson (1887—1941).
CALTON GALLERY
10 Royal Terrace. 556 1010. Mon—Fri 10am—6pm; Sat 10am—1pm.
Mixed Exhibition Until Mon 30 Nov. A wide selection of watercolours. paintings and sculpture by Scottish 19th and 20th century artists.
CAMEO
38 Home Street. 228 4141. Exhibitions open fifteen minutes before first screening of the day until 11pm (Sun—Wed); 1am (Thu—Sat).
The Making Of Ruby Until Sat 1 Nov. Production stills by Sam Marsh and Cara Connolly which document the filming of the short film Ruby.
Subway Tue 3 Nov—Sun 6 Dec. A series of photographs of New York and Paris by Edinburgh-based photographer Robin MacDonald.
CITY ART CENTRE
Market Street. 529 3993. Mott—Sat 10am—5pm.
20th Century Scottish Paintings Until 4 Jatt 1999. Paintings front the gallery‘s collection including works by the late William McTaggart arid the successful contemporary artist. John Bellatty. Glass UK Sat 24 Oct—4 Jatt 1999. British contemporary glass front 1967 to the present day.
Artscapes Sat 31 Oct—4 Jan 1999. Seascapes. landscapes and cityscapes front the gallery's fine art collection.
COLLECTIVE GALLERY
22—28 Cockbum Street. 220 1260. Tue—Sat 1 lam—5.30pm (Fri 5pm).
The Modern Babylon Until Sat 7 Nov. A first solo show by Edinburgh College ofArt graduate Paul Carter. See review. lain Patterson Until Sat 7 Nov. Continuing its programme of highlighting the work of emerging artists. Iairt Patterson shows new work.
CONTACT GALLERY
Grindlay Court Centre. Grittdlay Street Court. 229 7941. Mort—Thu 10am—4pm: Fri 10am—2pm.
Awash Mon 2—Mon 23 Nov. The results of recent workshops itt printmaking. photography and watercolour paittting by users of the centre.
DANISH CULTURAL INSTITUTE
3 Doune Terrace. 225 7189. Mon—Fri 10am—5pm.
Making/Thinking: Artists Build Until Fri 27 Nov. Drawings aitd photographs of Danish artist Per Kirkeby's brick-built public art works. See Matthew Architecture Gallery.
DUNDAS STREET GALLERY
6a Dundas Street. 558 9363. Mon—Fri 10am—6pitt; Sat 10am— 1 put.
Gay Grossart Until Sat 24 ()ct. Recent paintings.