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Exhibitions are listed by city, than alphabetically by venue. Shows will be listed. provided that details reach our oltices at least ten days belore publication. Art and Exhibitions listings compiled by Miranda France.
I ART EXPOSURE GALLERY 53 West Regent Street, 332 0808. Mon-Sat 10am—5pm.
ll Until Sat 30 Nov. An exhibition of recent paintings by gallery artists to celebrate the gallery's second birthday.
10am—5pm.
Dinosaurs Alive Until 26 Jan. The exhibition that thrilled and terrified Edinburgh returns with giant dinosaurs roaring and swishing their tails against an authentic prehistoric background. Miss it at your peril.
Elements: Recent Work by Gillian Forbes and Alan Calms Mon 25 Nov-14 Dec. Works by two artists, from the Glasgow Sculpture Studios, who share a concern with ‘confrontational issues‘ and mankind’s perception of these events.
I ART GALLERY G MUSEUM. KELVINGROVE 357 3929. Mon-Sat 10am—5pm;Thurs 10am-9pm; Sun noon-6pm. Cafe. [D] Voluntary guides are available free of charge to conduct parties or individuals round the main galleries. Ask at the enquiry desk.
Madame Yevonde Until 12 Jan. A pioneering 19205 colour photographer, Madame Yevonde transformed her high-society subjects into ‘striking surreal goddesses’.
Art for Industry: The Glasgow Japan Exchange ot1878 Until 5 Jan. A testament to Glasgow‘s role in the 19th century modernisation of Japan, this exhibition includes some 200 items - ceramics, musical instruments, paper and fabrics- which were sent as a gift to Glasgow from the Japanese Government.
John Keane: Betore the War Until Sun 24 Nov. Best known as Official War Artist during the Gulf conflict, Keane‘s previous works express a concern for the people caught in conflicts that make world headlines.
The Hague School Until 5 Jan. Fifty works give voice to 19th century Dutch artists known as The Hague School. Including prints, drawings and watercolours by Blommers, Artz, the Maris brothers and Mauve.
National Monuments Record at Scotland Jubilee Exhibition Until 5 Jan. Historical drawings and photographs celebrating the
GLASGOW :
I ARCHES Midland Street, 221 8101. Daily
TUESDAY—
50th anniversary of the NMRS.
I BARCLAY LENNIE FINE ART 203 Bath Street, 226 5413. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat by appointment.
llorman Klrltham Until Sat 30 Nov. Exuberantly colourful still lifes and portraits which also convey the artist‘s sense of humour.
I RILLIARD ROOM ART COMPANY 217 Sauchiehall Street, 332 3711. Mon-Sat, lOam—5pm.
Mixed Show Until Tue 3 Dec. Paintings by Craig Peacock, prints by David Watt and ceramic sculptures by Mark Hailley.
I BURRELL COLLECTION Pollokshaws Road, 649 7151. Mon—Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-6pm. Cafe. [D]
The collection of Edwardian tycoon William Burrell, housed in a purpose-built gallery which is itself a work of art.
I COLLINS GALLERY University of Strathclyde, 22 Richmond Street, 552 4400 ext 2682. Mon—Fri 10am-5pm; Sat noon-4pm.
Rita Smith: Semana Santa Until Sat 30 Nov. Smith captures the high-running emotions of a Spanish Holy Week with abstract imagery used in collages, hangings and sculptural forms.
I COMPASS GALLERY 178 West Regent Street, 221 6370. Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. Dougal McKenzie: Lost Cycle Until Wed 27 Nov. Colourful bold and experimental paintings and works on paper, from a student of the infamous performance artist, Alistair MacLennan.
23rd Christmas Show Wed 4 Dec-31 Jan. Paintings, prints, sculptures, ceramics and jewelle .
I CYRIL GERBER FINE ART 148 West
SATURDAY 9TH—FRIDAY 29TH NOVEMBER CRAlG Ricnn‘nosou FRUITMARKET GALLERY 29 MARKET STREET, EDINBURGH EH1 lDF “EV'” “ENDERSON
SATURDAY DOUGLAS GORDON
11.00AM-6.00PM tel 031 225 2383
KAREN FORBES
Subsidised by the Scottish Arts Council GRAEME 70”” Supported by R.8.R.. Edinburgh College of Art. Arotin & Arefin ANGUS HOOD
Madame Yevonde’s portrait ol Constant Lambert at the Art Gallery Kelvingrove
Regent Street, 221 3095. Mon-Sat 9.30am—5.30pm.
The Winter Collection Sat 23 Nov-31 Jan. Small paintings, drawings and sculptures by Matthew Smith, Christopher Wood, Laura Knight, Bellany, Fergusson, Cadell, Howson, Eardley and others.
I EWAN MUNDY FINE ART 48 West George Street, 331 2406. Mon-Sat 9.30am- 5.30pm.
William Crosbie. William Plumptree and Crawlord Campbell Until Sat 23 Nov. Watercolours, ceramics and pastels reflecting the varied concerns of the artists.
I FINE ART SOCIETY 134 Blythswood Street, 332 4027. Mon—Fri 9.30am-5.30pm; Sat 10am—1pm.
Ian Fleming Until Tue 26 Nov. Paintings, drawings and prints including Fleming‘s acclaimed Gethsemane.
Maureen Binnie: Recent Wont Sun 1-24 Dec. Paintings, pastels and watercolours. I GLASGOW PRINT STUDIO 22 King Street, 552 0704. Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. Ashley Cooit: Due to Human Error Until Sat 23 Nov. ‘Human folly’ is the central theme of this irreverent and witty exhibition. Members‘ Christmas Show Sat 30 Nov-31 Dec. Over 200 prints by members ofthe GPS.
I GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART 167 Renfrew Street. 332 9797. Mon-Fri 10am—9pm;Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 2-5pm.
Altlra Kurosaltl Until Sat 23 Nov. An internationally renowned artist who combines traditional and contemporary techniques in his works.
167 at One Six Seven Until Sat 23 Nov. GSA’s Embroidery and Textile Group display a selection of students‘ new work.
Portrait oi Glasgow School oi Art: its Govemers and Stall Sat 30 Nov-14 Dec. Photographs of the staff in their natural environments - offices and studios- taken by Andrew Starkin in his final year, 1990. Small Works by Graduates Sat 30 Nov- 14 Dec. Various works - various graduates. I HUNTERIAN ART GALLERY University of Glasgow, 82 Hillhead Street, 339 8855 ext 5431. Mon-Fri 9.30am—5pm; Sat 9.30am-5pm.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Until 1 Feb. Fifty exhibits drawn from the University‘s widely admired Mackintosh Collection , illustrate the talents of the architect, designer and painter.
I HUNTERIAN MUSEUM Glasgow University, University Avenue, 3398855. Mon-Fri 9.30am—5pm; Sat 9.30am—1pm. The bequest of William Hunter, a student of Glasgow University in the 17305, who left his substantial collection of books, prints, and various other curiosities to the university. Many additions to the collection have since been made.
I LILLIE ART GALLERY Station Road, Milngavie, 956 2351 ext 226. Tue-Fri 11am-5pm and 7-9pm; Sat and Sun 2-5pm. Closed Mon.
Glasgow Group: Mixed Show Sat 23 Nov-21 Dec.
I MCLELLAN GALLERIES 270 Sauchiehall Street, 331 1854. Mon-Sat 10am—5pm; Sun noon-6pm.
Royal Glasgow Institute ol Fine Arts: 130th Annual Exhibition Sun 24 Nov-19 Dec. The
‘ third largest exhibition of its kind in the
UK and an important showcase for contemporary paintings, prints and sculpture including 240 works by new and established artists, as well as RGI members.
I 90s GALLERY 12 Otago Street, Kelvinbridge. 339 3158. Mon—Sat 10am-6pm.
Don McNeil Until Wed 27 Nov. Works bya landscape artist — and 905 Gallery stalwart — whose travels in Japan inspire his Eastern technique.
I OPEN CIRCLE Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road. Mon-Fri 9.30am-8pm; Sat 9.30am—1pm, 2—5pm.
Heaven Moves Guicltly Until 19 Dec. Paintings and drawings by Elise V. Allan, with poems by Alistair Paterson.
I PEOPLE'S PALACE MUSEUM Glasgow Green, 554 0223. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 2—5pm. [D]. Cafe.
Once a museum for the workingclasses. and now a fantastic repository for all sorts of ephemera connected with Glasgow’s history — everything from old cigarette packets to suffragettes’ campaigning material.
No Pasaranl Until Mon 2 Dec. Banners, posters and memorabilia evoke the atmosphere of the Spanish Civil war in an exhibition which examines Glasgow‘s Trades Unions’ involvement in this and other ideological wars, in Chile, Nicaragua and South Africa.
I SCOTLAND STREET SCHOOL MUSEUM
CYDIL CEDDED FINE ADT
EDITION DAINTINCO 191h-201h CENIIIDY 148 West. [205C111 St Glasgow C? ZDQ 0412221 3003
WINTER COLLECTION 1991 SMALL PAINTINGS DRAWINGS & SCULPTURE from 23rd November throughout January Matthew Smith - Christopher Wood - Laura Knight - Keith Vaughan - Bellany - Fergusson -
Cadell - Howson - Kay and others
Monday - Saturday 9.30-5.30pm Tel: 041 204 0276/221 3095 Fax: 041 248 1322
58 The List 22 November — 5 December 1991