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Nigil Street Landscages Until 19 Aug.
A selection of contemporary High Street photographs, to complement the Annan exhibition.
I TNIRO EYE CENTRE 350 Sauchiehall Street, 332 7521. Tue-Sat 10am—5.30pm; Sun 2—5.30pm.
Iagarl Lia: My Family-Contemporary Aboriginal All 1990 Until 2 Sept. The most comprehensive exhibition of new Aboriginal art to be presented outside Australia. Over 40 artists are represented , including urban and desert artists. There will also be a talk, Politics and Social Change 22 Aug 7.30pm.
I TRAMWAY Albert Drive , 423 9527. Daily 10am-10pm.
Le Cinq Until 26 Aug. French artists Absalon, Thiébaut, Hybert, Boeno make their British debut in an exhibition put together by Jean dc Loisy, Curator of the Cartier Foundation in Paris.
Dice Works Until 26 Aug. An installation involving steel dice by George Lappas, a young Greek sculptor, known for his complex sculptured landscapes.
I TRANSMISSION GALLERY 28 King Street, 552 4813. Mon—Sat noon—6pm.
Film and Video Screenings Every weekend until 25 Aug. A selection including pieces from the Film and Video Umbrella and ‘ the Slade in London. Contact Transmission for further details.
I WASPS 26 King Street, 552 0564. Mon—Fri 9am-5pm.
A shop, exhibition space and resource centre, with information on work by all WASPS artists, slide library, and information about how to commission work.
John Ferry: Paintings Until 28 Aug. Lyrical, figurative paintings by one of the WASPS.
Ceramics, Painting and Sculpture Until 28 Aug. A variety of materials and approaches brought to you by Glasgow WASPS. Georgina Garland, Iona Montgomery and Valerie Pragnall, all of whom use traditional techniques and materials and bold, dramatic forms.
I WILLIAM HAROIE LTD 141 West Regent Street, 221 6780. Mon—Fri 10am-5pm. Summer Exhibition Throughout Aug. Modern Scottish paintings from the gallery's collection.
MUSEUMS
A selective round-up at Museum listed lirst try city, then byvenue, running in alphabetical order.
GLASGOW
I BURRELL COLLECTION Pollokshaws Road, 649 7151. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pm. Cafe. [D] A veritable treasure trove of art collected by Edwardian tycoon William Burrell I OOME OF DISCOVERY South Rotunda, Govan Road, 417 1792. £2 (£1). Tue—Sun 10am—5.30pm. Science and technology interactive exhibition, which includes 3D images, a vertical roundabout and an air
I OLASGOW'S GLASGOW The Arches. Midland Street 9.30am—8pm. £4(£2.50). Family ticket £1 1.50. The 1000-year history of the city. explored through video, theatrical performances and a wide range of exhibits.
Donald Urquhart: New Paintings — Glasgow Until 31 Aug.
I NUNTERIAN MUSEUM Glasgow University, University Avenue, 339 8855. Mon-Fri 9.30am—5pm; Sat 9.30am— 1 pm. Medals otthe Renaissance Until 31 Dec. Giant Steps OI Mankind A new permanent exhibition which illustrates the early stages of human development using life-size models, diagrams and casts of original skulls.
I THE MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT Kelvin Hall, 1 Bunhouse Road, 427 2725. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm, Sun 2—5pm.
The Jessog Collection: Images at Steam Until 24 Sept. The beauty of trains captured in oils by David Weston and Colin Garratt.
I PEOPLE'S PALACE MUSEUM Glasgow Green, 554 0223. Mon—Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 2—5pm. Cafe. Disabled access by arrangement.
A llerrterrArraterr Until 13 Jan 1991.800 years of Glaswegians having a good time. I SPRINGOURN MUSEUM Ayr Street (adjacent to Springburn Railway Station). 5571405. Mon—Fri 10.30am—5pm; Sat 10am—4pm; Sun 2—5pm.
Glasgow's Other Glasgows Did you know there were eighteen other Glasgows in the world? Andrew Stuart found out about them all.
Tagari Lia: My Family — Contemporary Aboriginal Arts from Australia will show at the Third Eye Centre, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow f 70'" 4 Aug‘2 sept-
98 The List 17 — 23 August 1990