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situations. (‘ontemporary paintings and fine pottery also on display.
I HAGGS CASTLE Hill St Andrews Drive. Mon-Sat litany-5pm: Sun 2 5pm. (ilasgow ‘s Inuseum for children. The Desperate Journey The story ofa llighland family . ey icted from their home during the ('learances and forced to make the long journey to the New World. Based on the book by Kathleen l-‘idler.
I HARBINGERS 4 l 7 (irele Western Road. 3399999. Mow-Sat 10am bpm.
Mixed Exhibition I 'ntil 2-l Dec. An exhibition in which ten artists w ill be displaying their work.
I HUGHSON GALLERY l (‘leyedon (iardens.il~il 33-1 2473. Mon Sun noon-4pm and 7-7 9pm.
Douglas Thomson t'niil ll Dec. work by this talented (ilasgow artist with a selection of paintings by artists likeJack Knox. Richard l)emarco. Philip Recycs and Margot Sandeman.
I HUNTERIAN ART GALLERY ITnis-ersity of (ilasgow . 82 I Iillhead Street. 3305-131 . Mon- l-‘ri 9.30am 5pm; Sat 9.30am~ lpm. From McTaggart to Eardley t'niil l5 April. A winter showing of the gallery 's collection of Scottish w atercolours including work by (ilasgow Boy‘sand Scottish (’olourists.
The Mackintosh House Gallery: ()pen its above but closed for lunch I230 l.30pm. 50p admission on weekday afternoonsaml Saturdays. A reconstruction ofthe architect's home fitted with original furniture.
Mackintosh Cabinet Design t'ntil 15 April. From simple stained pieces made in the mid- 1890's toelaborately decorated white cabinets. this exhibition of twenty designs provides a representaliy e survey of Mackintosh‘s work in this field.
I HUNTERIAN MUSEUM The liniyersity of Glasgow. 339 ssSS. Mon -l'-'ri
9.30am 5pm: Sat 9.30am~ 1 pm. Twice named .‘vltiseum of the Year.
I IMAGES GALLERY 7-1 l Iy ndland Road. 33-1 5311. .‘vlon—I’ri 9.30am—5.30pm. .\'o exhibition at present but general stock includes 1801 and l9th century Japanese woodblock prints and l9th and 20th century etchings. watercolours and oils. The Oriental Experience t'ntil 24 Dec. A selection of Japanese watercolours of flowers. birds and landscapes.
I INTEROEC GALLERY Maryhill Burgh Hall. 24 (iairbraid Road. 9-16 5912 Scottish and Bangladeshi Exhibition L'ntil 3t Dec. Iimbroidery. tapestry weaving. batik and paintings by gallery artists. just right for ( 'hristmas shopping. This gallery may look inatispicious. but it gives a very friendly welcome and has some good buys. I JOHN GREEN FINE ART 203 Bath Street. 2216025. Mon—Fri lilam—Spm; Sat l0am~ 1 pm.
l9th & 20th century continental oilsand watercolours.
I LlLLIE ART GALLERY Station Road. Milngavie.95(1 2351. Tue—Fri l lam—5pm and 7—9pm: Sat and Sun 2—5pm. (‘losed Monday's.
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I g i» . ,‘,Ili\ll:¥v‘ This painting by Glasgow artist Douglas Thomson can be seen at the Hughson Gallery in the west end, along with a group of Scottish artists. See listings.
The Scottish Potters Association Christmas Exhibition Until 22 Dec. This selling exhibition ofcontemporary pottery includes a display of pottery from earlier times by this society.
Sky Studios Recent paintings by Ken llushe.
I MAIN FINE ARTThe Studio Gallery. 16 (iibson Street. 334 8358. Tue—Sat Ilium—5pm.
The new Slain concern hasopened quietly. This cream-coloured gallery. converted from an old \‘ictorian chemist's shop is looking quite beautiful and w ill be a welcome addition to the west end.
I 908 GALLERY l2 ()tago Street. 339358. Mon-Sat lilam-(ipm.
Christmas Exhibition t‘niil 23 .Ian. Paintings from limited artists and craftwork from Scottish makers.
I PEOPLE'S PALACE MUSEUM (ilasgow (ireen. 55-10223. Mon-Sat lilamvipm: Sun l»-5pm. (ilasgow 's museum of working life. Now in its90th y'ear.the museum is currently undergoingessential repairs and refurbishment which w ill last throughout the year.
Stained Glass Gallery Permanent galleryof secular and religious stained glass which acknowledges ( ilasgow’s impressive history in the field.
I POLLOK HOUSE 20(10 Pollokshaws Road.
0320274. Mon- Sat lilaIn—Spm. Sun l--5pm. Neighbour to the Burrell Collection. this lh’th century house contains the Stirling Maxwell ('ollection of Spanish paintings and period furnishings.
I SPRINGBURN MUSEUM Ayr Street
(adjacent to Springburn Railway Station).
557 1405. .‘vlon--l"ri 10.30am Spm. Sun 2~5an
A Place to Stay LIntil mid-.‘vlarch 89. One of
the largest exhibitions ever mounted on the subject of housing in Scotland. The exhibition traces the transformation of Springburn from a small village and industrial suburb where property w as privately owned. to today's town dominated by council tow er blocks. home for 50"; of the residents. I THIRD EYE CENTRE 350 Sauchiehall Street. 332 752 l . Tue-Sat “lam-5.30pm. Sun 2—5.3(lpm. Glen Onwin An exhibition ofdepth. breadth and penetrating vision. Teacher at Iidinburgh College of Art. ()nwin makes monumental work of coal. sulphur. radiation signs and straw. coats it in wax in imitation of the modern fragility ofthe earth's surface and allows it to settle in the giant timescale of the planet’sexistencc. Alchemy is a central interest and sure enough. ()nwin succeeds in findinga lifeforce in dead planets (including our own after the nuclear holocaust). Arctic wastes and deep. milky lakes. An exhibition ofgreat power and impact. Not to be missed at its (ilasgow showing ( first shown at the Fruitmarket. Iidinburgh). Working the Surface oi the Earth 10 Dec-29 Jan. Photographs by Sebastiao Salgado of Brazil gone gold crazy. The scene of 50.000 men covered in mud working in this crater-like open gold mine is one which bears little relation to the contemporary world. An Impressions Gallery. York exhibition. I TRANSMISSION GALLERY 13 Chisholm Street. 552 4813. Mon—Sat noon—(1pm. Eight Short Films by German Experimental Film Makers Mon 12 Dec. 7.30pm. Selected by the German experimental filmmaker (‘hristoph Janetzko. VariantVideo Sat 17 Dec. 7.30pm. Apocalypse Culture l0—l7 Dec. An audio-visual exhibition ofprovocative statements views and propaganda. Says the poster ‘Religious cults. nihilistsand occult prophets are united in their beliefof an imminent global catastrophe. Fix your microscope on the tumors ofmass delirium. I WASPS 26 King Street. 552 0564. Mon—Fri 10am—5pm. A new shop. exhibition space and resource centre with
THE SCOTTISH PAINTER ABROAD and
‘CREATURES’ Figurative work in ceramic, metal & wood
3 — 31 December
Mon — Fri 9am - 5.30pm Sat 9.303m - 5pm
94 George Street Edinburgh 03] 225 5955
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University of Edinburgh, Old College, South Bridge. Tel: 031 6671011 ex143oa
12 November—1 7 December
Janet Patterson
DREAMTIME A Traveller’s Images of Australia
Tues—Sat 10am—5pm Admission Free Subsidised by the Scottish Arts Council
COLERIDGE
Contemporary Art Class by leading British and International Class Artists
We welcome you to come in and find the ideal gifts for Christmas, from under £10
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