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NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY Queen Street. 624 6200 (recorded infortnation 332 2266). Mon—Wed 8.: Fri- Sun l0am 5pm; Thu 10am—7pm. (‘afe.
Once Upon our Time: Portrait Miniatures By Moyna Flannigan L'ntil Sun 5 Sep. Free. Iidinburgh-based artist Moyna Flannigan. best known for her iictional portraits. has been commissioned to create 50 new contemporary portrait miniatures painted in watercolour and gouache on vellum. The works focus on universal themes of yottth and age. rites of passage and dressing up. and in the accompanying catalogue. writer Dilys Rose has written a short vignette alongside each of
listed in Edinburgh‘s Yellow Pages and Loekerbie (2003). a precise replica of the witness box at the trail at Kamp van Ziest in the Netherlands.
HANOVER FINE ARTS 22a Dundas Street. 556 2I8I. Mon—Fri l lam—6pm; Sat 10.30am—4pm.
John Bathgate Until Sat 26 Jun. Scottish land and seascapes by Isle of Skye-based artist John Bathgate plus semi-abstract works in mixed media. I2
34 Abcrcromby Place. 558 9872. Mon—Fri 10am—6pm; Sat 10am—4pm. Always There Until Wed 23 Jun. A new body of work by Edinburgh-based
artist Mark I'Anson based on images I’lannigan's tiny imagined characters. of women primarily at work or Portrait Miniatures from the protesting. 2 National Galleries of Scotland
I'ntil Sun 5 Sep. To accompany Moyna Flannigan's contemporary miniatures. a display of over 70 of the National (ialleries’ most important portrait miniatures dating from the mid 16th century to present day.
After Hours - Portraying Scotland Thu 17 Jun. 12.45pm. Free. A clarsach concert with Rachel Hair. Director’s Choice: Self-Portrait By William Aikman Wed 23 Jun. 12.45pm. Free. Director of the Scottish National Portrait (iallery James Holloway gives a talk on one of his favourite works on display. William
INGLEBY GALLERY
6 Carlton Terrace. 556 444 l. Tue—Sat 10am—5pm. i OFrom Here to Eternity Until ‘ Sat 24 Jul. The Ingleby Gallery‘s latest exhibition brings together works by
five international artists. The show includes a stone sculpture consisting of blocks of granite laid across the gallery floor by Richard Long; fragile leaf
prints by Garry Fabian Miller: Susan Derges‘ startield series of cameraless images; photo etchings of the sky at night by Vija Celmins and an
This Crowded Country, 2003, by Maggie Strong
extraordinary light installation by James Turrell. See review. INSTITUT FRANCAIS D’ECOSSE
13 Randolph Crescent. 225 5366. Mon—Wed & Fri 9.30am—5.30pm; Thu noon—5.30pm; Sat 9.30am—2pm. Scotland’s Passers-By Until Wed 30 Jun. The first in a new programme of photography by young artists in Scotland and France. First up is Benoit Fourches. who studied in Aberdeen. who shows a series of images of the anonymous people we pass everyday in the street.
JUST SCOTTISH
4—6 North Bank Street. The Mound. 226 4807. Mon—Sat 10am—6pm; Sun noon—4pm.
Mixed Exhibition Until Sat 24 Jul. A mixed show of work by Scottish painters including Lyn Beckett. Francis Boag. Fionna Carlisle and Charles Monteith Walker. plus jewellery by Malcolm Appleby. Louise Pringle and Lucy Woodley. prints by Susie Reade. photography by Mandy Owen. glass by Mike Hunter and metalwork by Jonathan Eadie. KIROH GALLERY 58 Warrendcr Park Road. 229 2676. Wed—Fri 10am—6pm: Sat 10am—5pm; Sun I lam—5pm.
Mixed Show Until Wed 7 Jul.
Recent paintings and contemporary furniture by Eleanor Adair plus a changing selection of works including painting. drawing. ceramics and photography. and drawings on ceramic ‘ by MS Isabelle Ting.
LEITH GALLERY
65 The Shore. Leith. 553 5255. Tue—Fri l lam—5pm; Sat 1 lam—4pm. Mixed Summer Show Until Sat 26 Jun. A mixed summer show featuring works by regular gallery exhibitors.
MERZ
87 Broughton Street. 558 8778. Wed-Sat noon—6pm.
Mixed Show A changing selection of work by 20th century artists. Current stock includes works by Jo Canter. Rob Maclaurin. Bruce McLean. Roland Fraser. David Grossart. Calum Niven. Philip Reeves and John Piper.
NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART
Belford Road. 624 6200 (recorded information 332 2266). Mon—Wed 6’; Fri—Sun 10am—5pm: Thu l0am--7pm. Cafe.
Lucian Freud: Etchings 1946-2004 L'ntil Sun 13 Jun. £3 (£2); children under l2 free. The iirst ever UK museum show dedicated to the lesser known printmaking works by one of the world‘s greatest realist painters. Lucian Freud. The exhibition features over 60 original etchings dating from the l940s — which were small in scale and very detailed. mirroring his paintings at that time — to the freer. tnore ambitious prints of the l980s onwards. Like his paintings. many of the works focus on the human figure but also include studies of nature. Garden in ll’inrvr being an impressive example. LAST CHANCE TO SEE.
Ben Nicholson and the St Ives School L'ntil Sun 13 Jun. Free. An exhibition looking at the long and prolific career of Ben Nicholson
( 1894—1982) who is acknowledged as having had a greater influence on the development of abstract art than any other British artist. The show features over 50 works from the gallery‘s permanent collection from throughout his career and works by his St Ives contemporaries. LAST CHANCE TO SEE. The Terrible Year, 1937 By Ernst Barlach Mon l4 Jun. l2.45pm. Free. Debbie Lewer from the [Tniversity of Glasgow gives a talk.
NATIONAL GALLERY OF SCOTLAND
The Mound. 624 6200 (recorded information 332 2266). Mon—Wed 6’; Fri—Sun l0am—5pm; Thu 10am—7pm. DY Cameron Etchings I'ntil Tue 15 Jun. Free. Drawn from the permanent collection. an exhibition of prints by the best known etcher of the (ilasgow School. Sir David Young ('ameron (1865-1945).
Double Dutch: Looking at Dutch Portraits at the National Gallery Fri 18 Jun. 12.45pm. Free. Iimilie Gordenker from the National (iallery discusses the Dutch portraits in the collection.
After Hours — Traditional and Modern Folk Music Thu 24 Jun. 12.45pm. Free. Folk music with Heather Innes and (‘iaran Dorris.
on show at the Talbot Rice Gallery
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND
(ieorge IV" Bridge. 226 4531. .\Ion- Sat l0am 5pm: Sun 2 5pm.
Read All About It! [hit] Sun 31 Oct. The story of the news in Scotland is explored in this exhibition which takes you on a journey through 400 years of
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Artesian Arts - raw and outsider arts Anatomy Lessons, Karen Ingham
Showing as part of Health Month at
Talbot Rice Gallery The University of Edinburgh, Old College South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL
10 June — 10 July 2004
Opening times: Tuesday — Saturday
10am — 5pm admission free &t f t: 0131 650 2211 i e: info.talbotrice@ed.ac.uk l w: www.trg.ed.ac.uk
Aikman's Self-Portrait.
NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS CENTRE
15a I’cnnywell (‘ourt. 315 2|5I.
.‘vIon Sat l()am»-lpm.
Putting Dads in the Picture Thu 17 Jun» Fri 30 Jul. A series of portraits and video works created by a group of dads to celebrate the role of fathers in local families.
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