Larry Towell: The Mennonites L'ntil Sun 3 Feb. The first L'K showing of work by Canadian Magnum photographer Larry Towell. The 50 photographs on display document the lives of the Mennonites. a non-conformist religious sect based in rural Canadian and Mexican colonies. Towel] worked with the cornrntrnity throughout the 1990s. and this photographic essay provides a sympathetic account of this insular society.
A Tribute To Edwin Morgan L'ntil Sun 3 Feb. Scottish artists Ron O'Donnell and Steven Campbell pay tribute to Glasgow‘s Poet Laureate lidwin Morgan. Around eight to ten images by each artists including portraits of Morgan. will be combined to create an all-round tribute to the writer. his life and his works.
Works On Paper L'ntil Mon 26 Nov. A small selection of recently acquired works on paper including pastels. watercolours. drawings and prints including a rare impression of the line engraving by Willem de Passe of the Family (if/antes 1’] d- 1. dated 1623. Paxton House And 18th Century Style Wed 21 Nov. 12.45pm. A talk by Jacky Miller. director of Paxton House. Some Scottish Stained Glass In Edinburgh Wed 28 Nov. 12.45pm. Writer Michael Donnelly talks about examples of Scottish stained glass to be fotrnd in Edinburgh.
NEW-CONTEMPORARY- ART.COM
On-line gallery. www.new-comemporary- art.com
Miniatures One The opening exhibition for this new on-line gallery which showcases the work of up-and- coming artists from Glasgow and Edinburgh with all works available to buy.
THE NEW STREET EXHIBITION SPACE
14 New Street. 558 7604. Mon~Sat
l lam—6.30pm. L'ntil late on Bongo Cltrb nights.
A Foot Squared: Created In The City Thu 22 Nov—Tue 4 Dec. An exhibition as part of A Square Foot. a week of events showcasing the work of the tenant artists/musicians at Out of the Blue. Comprising several components. tenants will be designing and adapting square foot glass fronted display cases to show their work. Photographic material is also included as well as artworks created in workshops leading tip to the South Edinburgh Community Carnival. See also Bongo Club. NEW SHOW.
NEXUS GALLERIES
61 Bread Street. 477 4522. Mon—Sat
l lam—6pm.
AOP (Scotland) Book Launch and Exhibition L‘ntil Tue 20 Nov (Gallery 1 1. To coincide with the Association of Photographers Scotland‘s launch their fourth directory. Book 4. an exhibition of work by some of the finest photographic talent working in Scotland today. LAST CHANCE TO SEE.
THE NOMADS TENT
21 St Leonard‘s Lane. 662 1612. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Strn noon—4pm. Christmas Exhibition Sat 24 Nov—Sun 23 Dee A range of Christmas gift ideas featuring mirrors. jewellery. tiles. cushion covers. rugs. throw s, small chests. bags and felt figures from Kyrgystan.
OPEN EYE GALLERY
75—79 Cumberland Street. 557 l()2(). Mon—Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am—4pm. Jewellery L'ntil Wed 21 Nov. Contemporary jewellery by invited artists.
Abigail McLelIan tintil Wed 21 Nov. Paintings.
Ann R088 l.'ntil Wed 21 Nov. Italian land and cityscapes by Ann Ross.
listings Art
Laurance Simon L'ntil Wed 21 Noy. Ceramic sculpture.
On A Small Scale Sat 24 Nov—Sat 22 Dec. Small-scale paintings by invited gallery artists including work by John Bellany. Marj Bond. Alberto Morr'occo. Chris Bushe and John Brown. NEW SHOW.
Mixed Crafts Exhibition Sat 24 Nov—Sat 22 Dec. A range of applied artists by various artists.
THE OUTHOUSE
12a Brotrghton Street Lane. 557 6668. Finger Lickin’ L'ntil Mon 10 Dec. An exhibition of Jem Panusnik‘s vibrant cover designs for leading independent breakbeat label. Finger Lickin’ Records. This exhibition coincides with the Finger Lickin' Club totrr due to hit Ego. Edinburgh on Fri 28 Nov. See Cltib listings for more information.
OUTRAGEOUS ART
17—19 Barclay Place. 477 2933. Tue—Sat l0.30am—6.30pm.
Mixed Exhibition A changing selection of paintings inclttding reproduction art — Van Gogh. Dali. Monet. Kandinsky. Miro — originals and work by tip-and-coming local artists.
PHOTO INTERIORS 25 .\r'1archmont Crescent. 229 2063. Mon—Fri 9am—<5.30pm;
Sat 10am—2pm.
Inaugural Exhibition A photographic gallery and framing workshop featuring a range of framed mounted images with space for local photographers to show their work.
POPROKIT
2 Picardy Place. 556 4272. Mon—Sun
l l—lam.
New Faces/Old Hands Fri 16 Nov—Hi 7 Dec. Photography exhibition by Lisa Fleming comprising twenty black and white portraits of the new faces and familiar faces of Scotland's cltrb scene. NEW SHOW.
THE QUEEN’S HALL
Clerk Street. 667 7776. Mon—Sat l()am—-5.30pm.
Anne Gilchrist - Natural Portraits L'ntil Strn 2 Dec (Lothian and Hope Scott Room). Paintings and drawings of the natural world by Anne (iilchrisl. featuring pencil studies of plant life in Scotland and East Australia.
THE REYNOLDS GALLERY 63 Dublin Street. 557 0480. Tue—Sat 1 lam—5pm.
Christmas Exhibition Fri 23 Nov—Sat 22 Dec. A selection of paintings including works by Lorna Fraser. Gilbert McManus. Michelle Knight. Jonathan Shearer. Louisa Tebutt and Janet Melrose. RIAS GALLERY
15 Rtrtland Square. 229 7545. Mon—Fri 9am—5pm: Sat 10am—4pm.
Andrew Doolan Architects: A Profile L'ntil Fri 30 Nov. An exhibition highlighting the work of Andrew Doolan Architects over the past 2| years. Previous projects include the lngrarn Square in Glasgow and the Point Hotel and Edinburgh City Travel Inn in Edinburgh.
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN Inverleith Row. 552 7171.
Stella Ross-Craig Until Sun 10 Mar (Inverleith House: Tue—Sun 10.30am—3.30pm). Botanical drawings of British plants by Stella Ross-Craig. Born in 1906 in Aldershot of Scottish parents. Ross-Craig's career as a botanical artist started in 1929. working for the Royal Horticultural Society and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew. The drawings on display were selected by the artist herself. and none have ever been seen by the public before. Portrait Of The Nation L'ntil Fri 30 Nov (Exhibition Hall: Mon—Fri l()am—3.30pm; Sat & Sun noon—3.30pm). Marks & Spencer‘s year-long project. Portrait ()fT/re Nation stops off in Edinburgh as part of a UK totrr. Created by artist David Mach. this 30m long collage comprises 250.000 photographs submitted by people frorn all over Britain. A Nasty Piece Of Work Thu 15 Nov. 3pm. Free. but book in advance. The man responsible for the Mtl‘s Big Heir/s. Day-id Mach. talks about his work and his recent project Par-trait aft/re .‘y’arian currently on show.
Art In Vienna In The Time Of Freud Thu 15 Nov. 6.30pm. £8 (Lecture Theatre). Director of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. Richard Calvocoressi gives a lecture in aid of the Scottish Child Psychotherapy Trust.
THE ROYAL EDINBURGH HOSPITAL
The Link Gallery. 23 Tipperlinn Road. 229 3555.
Men And Beasts L'ntil Thu 28 Feb. A
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collaboration between poet Valerie Gillies and photographer Rebecca Marr' comprising black and white photographs and poetry documenting man's relationship to beasts and the land at the ttrrn of the century.
THE ROYAL INFIRMARY OF EDINBURGH
The Pelican Gallery. I Lauriston Place. For further information call Artlink. 229 3555.
7th Annual Staff Exhibition L'ntil Thu 31 Jan. Artworks by the staff of the Lothian University Hospital NHS Trtist featuring painting. drawing. needlework. stained glass and photography.
ROYAL OVER-SEAS HOUSE Landings Gallery. 100 Princes Street. 225 1501. Daily l0am-—6pm.
Superhuman L'ntil Fri 23 Nov. Recent work by the award-winning South African artist Nigel Mullins.
Scholars Exhibition 2001 Wed 21 Nov—Sat 19 Jan. An exhibition of work by winners of the R()Sl. Arts travel scholarship awards. given each year to artists from ilVC different commonwealth countries. The exhibition features watercolours by Matthew Burrows (l'Ki and paintings. drawings and prints by Fiona Couldridge (South Africa). Mltlkisi Dyaloyi (South Africa). Sarkar Nahid Niazi (Bangladesh) and Savanhdary Vongptmthorn (Australia). NEW SHOW.
SCOTTISH GALLERY
l6 Dundas Street. 558 1200. Mon—Hi 10am—6pm; Sat 10am—4pm.
Aspects Of Scottish Drawings (1900-2001) lintil \Ved 28 Noy. A selection of drawings by Scottish artists featuring the Scottish Colourists. Anne Redpath. James Cowie. Alberto Morrocco. Elizabeth Blackadder. Jack Knox. John Bellany. Peter l-lowson and many others.
Graham Stewart L'ntil Wed 28 Nov. New silver including examples of domestic tableware including candleholders and spoons.
Jessie Ann Matthew t'nti1 Wed 28 Nov. A new body of hangings. in felt and muslin/cotton overprinted with photographic images inspired by a recent trip to India.
Yasukl Hiramatsu Tue 20 Nov—Mon 24 Dec. Jewellery and objects by one of Japan's widely regarded and senior jewellers and metalsmiths. Professor Yasuki Hiramatsu. NEW SHOW.
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