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through the interplay of sound, lightwaves and electric current more than makes an impact. See review, page 107. Summerhall, 560 1580, until 30 Sep, free. INSPIRING IMPRESSIONISM The best thing about this show is the spotlight it throws on the lesser-known painter Charles Francois Daubigny and his influence on the impressionists. Curator Lynne Ambrosini, from Cincinnati’s Taft Museum, has developed a fascinating new narrative from this popular, arguably over-
exposed movement. See review, page 107. Scottish National Gallery, 624 6200, until 2 Oct, £11 (£9). DAMIÁN ORTEGA The renowned Mexican artist presents a collection of sculptures made primarily out of clay, moulded into crashing waves, glossy icebergs and an eroding river. From this elemental material, Ortega playfully explores the sculptural agency of nature, and also mankind. See review, page 107. Fruitmarket Gallery, 225 2383, until 23 Oct, free.
Surreal Encounters: Collecting the Marvellous
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Rachael Cloughton highlights some of the best visual art in the festival’s first week Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, 624 6200, until 11 Sep, £10 (£8).
HAROON MIRZA: ADAM, EVE, OTHERS AND A UFO Acclaimed international artist Haroon Mirza is a highlight of this year’s Summerhall programme. While his installation is confined to just one room, the space’s transformation
SIÂN ROBINSON DAVIES: CONVERSATIONS Ever wondered what a lipstick would say to a brick, or grass to an apple? Artist Siân Robinson Davies has imagined these conversations in her eclectic new exhibition. See feature, page 105. Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, 551 4490, until 31 Aug, free. JENNIFER BAILEY: WILL I MAKE A GOOD FATHER, MOTHER, SISTER? Bailey’s exhibition forms part of the Collective gallery’s Satellites Programme, designed to promote work by emerging artists in Scotland. This exhibition is a mature, thoughtful collection of new works. See review, page 107. Collective Gallery, 556 1264, until 4 Sep, free.
SURREAL ENCOUNTERS: COLLECTING THE MARVELLOUS Featuring artworks from the legendary collections of Roland Penrose, Edward James, Gabrielle Keiller and UIla and Heiner Pietzsch. See review, page 103.
Until 23 Oct Damián Ortega
The Fruitmarket Gallery
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