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NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART Belford Road, 624 6200 (recorded information 332 2266). Mon-Sat 10am—5pm; Sun noon—5pm. Cafe.
The Private Klee: Works By Paul Klee From The Burgl Collection Sat 12
Au —Sun 22 Oct. £4 (£3); joint with Dali (£6§ (£4.50). The only British showing of this outstanding collection of work by Swiss artist Paul Klee (1879—1940). One of the most innovative artists of the 20th century, his small-scale abstract watercolours will be shown along with over 130 oils, pen and ink, prints, gouaches and drawings, from all stages of his career.
NATIONAL GALLERY OF SCOTLAND The Mound, 624 6200 (recorded information 332 2266). MonaSat 10am—6pm; Sun noon—6pm. A collection of works from the Renaissance to post- lmpressionism, by artists including Raphael, Rembrandt, Poussin, Degas, Van Gogh and Monet along with work by 18th and 19th century Scottish artists. Constable's Clouds Fri 11 Aug—Sun 29 Oct. £3.50 (£2). The work of John Constable (1776-1837) is celebrated in this comprehensive exhibition which brings together over 70 of his cloud studies and landscapes which reflect his interest in the sky.
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND George IV Bridge, 226 4531. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pm. Scotland's Pages Until Sun 29 Oct. A major exhibition tracing almost 1000 years of Scotland’s history throu h the written word, presenting some 0 the key documents that have shaped the Scottish nafion.
NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY Queen Street, 624 6200 (recorded information 332 2266). Mon—Sat 10am-6 m; Sun noon—6pm. Cafe. Free. Picture ourself Until Sun 31 Dec. Many St James’ video project Picture Yourself emphasises the uniqueness of our lives. Visitors to the gallery during the year 2000 can have their portrait hung and framed in the permanent collection in the company of the gallery’s most famous faces. The Art Of Documentary Until Sun 3 Sep. A look at Scottish involvement with documentary photography over the last 40 years including work by Chick Chalmers, John Charity, Catriona Grant, Tricia Malley, Oscar Marzaroli, Andy Moxon, Joe Rock, Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert and David Williams. Men Of The Clyde: Stanley S encer's Vision At Port Glasgow (194 1947) Until Sun 1 Oct. A major exhibition of work by the painter Sir Stanley Spencer 1891—1959). As Official War Artist, pencer arrived in Port Glasgow in 1940, commissioned to produce a series of paintings of the shipyard workers at Lithgow’s Yard. He spent the next six years completing the commission, resulting in a series of monumental, frieze-like paintings which capture the labours of the workforce. Showing alongside these works are Spencer’s ‘Resurrection’ paintings, created at the end of the war, his personal tribute to the people of Glasgow. William MacQuitty’s famous photographs of Spencer at work in the shipyards and a video by Andy McGregor also accompany the show.
THE NEW STREET EXHIBITION SPACE 14 New Street, 558 7604. Daily 10.30am-10.30 m.
Remix — David) Cox Until Fri 8 Sep. David Cox creates unique sculptural constructions in his first exhibition in Scotland. Using tin, wood and found objects, Cox combines magic and modern myth with popular TV, hip hop, skyscrapers and subways. During the Festival, Cox will be leading a number of
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worksho s in automata, mask and sound making or children and adults. Contact the gallery for details. See review.
NEXUS GALLERIES
55 and 61 Bread Street, 477 4524. Monéat 10am-6pm.
Portrait Of A Landscape Until Thu 14 Sep. Scottish landscape paintings by a range of artists including Francrs Boag, Lynne McGregor, Simon Rivett and Elspeth Garbut.
The Peugeot Design Awards Until Thu 31 Aug. The gallery hosts the Edinburgh leg of the prestigious London’s Oxo Tower Peugeot Design Awards. Selected by a distinguished panel includin design guru, Ron Arad, twelve objects 0? contem orary design and applied art have been se ected as the finalists for this year’s award.
THE NOMADS TENT
21 St Leonard’s Lane, 662 1612. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon—4 m. East Of The Caspian Until Sun 1 Sep. A selling exhibition of rugs and carpets from Central Asia.
OPEN EYE GALLERY
75-79 Cumberland Street, 557 1020. Mon-Fri 10am—6pm; Sat 10am-4pm. Molly Bullick Until Thu 31 Aug. Jewelle .
Mari Bond RSW. RGI Until Thu 31 Aug. Paintings by Ma ' Bond. Contemporarylgcottish Masters Until Thu 31 Aug. Paintings by John Bellany, John Brown, Leon Morrocco and many others.
John Maltby Until Thu 31 Aug. Ceramics.
OUTRAGEOUS ART
17—19 Barclay Place, 477 2933. Tue-Sun 10am—7 m.
Mixed hibition Edinburgh’s newest gallery features a changing selection of paintings including reproduction art - Van Gogh, Dali, Monet, Miro and the like - originals and work by up-and- coming local artists.
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Art And Design Sat 12 Aug-Sat 2 SeK. Phil Braham and Brent Millar curate t is Festival exhibition of contemporary art and design by eighteen Edinburgh-based artists.
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PHILLIPS AUCTIONEERS
65 George Street, 225 2266. Mon-Sat 9.30am-4.30pm; Sun noon—5pm.
The Scottish Sale: Made In Scotland 1600-2000 Until Thu 24 Aug. A sale and exhibition on loan from the National Museums of Scotland, featuring Scottish furniture, a wide ranging selection of Scottish pictures, rare provincial silver, ceramics, arms and armour and pottery.
THE POINT HOTEL
34 Bread Street, 221 5555. Daily 9am—9pm.
ECA Sculpture Until Sat 2 Sep. The foyer of the Point Hotel becomes the temporary exhibition space for a selection of work by students from the School of Sculpture department at Edinburgh College of Art.
PORTFOLIO GALLERY
43 Candlemaker Row, 220 1911. Mon-Sat 10.30am—5.30pm.
Sharon Kivland: Le Bonheur Des Femrnes (The Scent Of A Woman) Until Sat 2 Sep. Portfolio’s Festival exhibition features the work of Sharon Kivland. Showing two new series of colour photographs, her work deals with the relationship between city and gender. Le Bonheur Des Femmes features photographs of women shop ing at Paris perfume counters accompanied by text bearing the names of perfumes. In Mes Peripareticiennes (My Srreerwalkers), Kivland shows life-size photographs of women in Paris arcades. See review.
THE QUEEN'S HALL
Clerk Street, 667 7776. Mon—Sat 10am—5.30pm. Brian Hart ey Until Sat 2 Sep. Working as an artist-in-residence for dance companies, Brian Hartley captures the spirit of dance with these new paintings.
PATRIOTHALL GALLERY
(WASPS) Patriothall Studios, off 48 Hamilton Place, 225 1289. Daily noon-6 m.
Festiva Exhibition 0f Contemporary
THE RANDOLPH STUDIO
at lnstitut Francais d’Ecosse, 13 Randolph Crescent, 225 5366. Daily 11am-11pm.
Tinseltown Until Mon 28 Aug. Black
and white photographs of Hollywood by Los An eles photographer Bonnie Dolin. UNLV F lmmakers Showcase Until Mon 28 Aug (no perfs on Sat 12—Mon 14 Aug). 2.45pm (5-11 & 20-28 Aug);
12. 0pm (15-18 Aug). £5 (£4). The department of Film, University of Nevada, Las Vegas presents the European premiere of ten short narratives featuring contemporary digital filmmaking.
THE REYNOLDS GALLERY
63 Dublin Street, 557 0480. Tue—Sat 11am-5pm; Sun 2-4pm.
In Your Face/In Your Space Until Wed 16 Aug. Photographer for Caledonian magazine, Dan Welldon, presents his first solo Festival exhibition of photography, featuring formal and informal portrait shots.
RIAS GALLERY
15 Rutland Square, 229 7545. Mon-Fri 9am—5pm; Sat 10am—4pm.
Edinburgh On The Rack: The New Architecture Until Fri 1 Sep. Designed and curated by Adrian Welch and Richard Murphy Architects with commentary by the filmmaker, Murray Grigor, the gallery’s Festival exhibition puts Edinburgh’s architecture and urban design of the 905 under the spotlight. See revrew.
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN
Inverleith Row, 552 7171. Daily 9.30am—7pm.
Lawrence Weiner TIME + PLACE Sun 13 Aug—Sun 29 Oct. (Inverleith House, daily 11am—5pm). Inverleith House’s Festival exhibition showcases the work of conceptual artist from New York, Lawrence Weiner. Dealing with the philosophy of language, Weiner creates a site-specific work for the gallery comprising a series of huge text gieces applied to the walls in charcoal. ee preview.
Fringe Poster Exhibition Until Sun 27 Aug. (Exhibition Hall). Over 200 of the best entries to this year’s Fringe Poster exhibition are on dis lay.
Elemental Traces ntil Mon 18 Sep. (Glasshouse Experience). Internationally acclaimed artists Diana Hobson and Keiko Mukaide create site-specific glass sculptures which combine sound, natural light and glass for the four houses which make up the Glasshouse Experience.