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Exhibitions are listed by city. then alphabetically by venue. Shows will be listed. provided that details reach ourottices at least ten days belore publication. Art and Exhibitions listings compiled by Miranda France.
GLASGOW
I ART EXPOSURE GALLERY 38 Bath Street. 353 2361. Mon—Sat 10am-6pm.
Birthday exhibition Until 31 Oct. Celebrating three years of the gallery‘s existence with a mixed exhibition of work by young Scottish contemporary artists. I ART GALLERY & MUSEUM, KELVINGROVE 357 3929. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 11am—5pm. Cafe. [D] Voluntary guides are available free of charge to conduct parties or individuals round the main galleries. Ask at the enquiry desk.
Don McCullin: A Retrospective Until Sun 15 Nov. Over 100 black and white photographs highlighting McCullin‘s photojoumalistic career over the past four decades- images of Vietnam, Cambodia and famine in Africa — plus more recent landscapes and still lifes.
Walter McGowan: World Champion Boxer Until 31 Jan. Photographs, trophies and other memorabilia piece together the rags-to-riches story of one of Scotland‘s greatest sportsmen — in 1966 McGowan held five major titles.
Art Competition for Young People: Prize Winners Until Sun 18 Oct. The winners from a competition that attracted nearly 3,0(1) entries.
New Arts: Langiands and Bell Until 1 Nov. New works by the internationally known pair whose constructions relate to furniture and museum architecture.
Take a Line Sat 10 Oct—10 Jan. Drawings from the permanent collection, covering 300 years of European art, including Matisse, Peploe and Wiszniewski. Dancing Through Time Until 17 Jan. Showcasing Glasgow Museums’ costume collection with around 30 complete outfits from the last two centuries.
Art For A Fairer World L' ntil Sun 1 1 Oct. Organised by ()xfam as part of their50th anniversary celebrations. this exhibition features the work of new and established artists from around the world. including Ralph Steadman. Beryl (‘oote. L'zo Egono and Rodi Patterson. All worksfor sale. with proceeds going to ()xfam.
I BARCLAY LENNIE FINE ART 203 Bath Street, 226 5413. Mon—Fri 10am—5pm; Sat 10am—1pm.
The Jessie M. King Archive Background information on all aspects of this endurineg popular Glasgow artist
(1875—1949).
Ultiyo-E: Pictures oi the Floating World Until 31 Oct. The second annual showing of Japanese woodblock prints. a medium which was to fascinate the Van Gogh brothers and influence lmpressionism.
I BELVIDERE HOSPITAL 1360 London Road, 554 1855. Mon—Fri 10am—4pm. New Wofl1992 Until 28 Oct. Paintings and drawings by elderly patients. part ofthe Art in Hospitals project.
I BURRELL COLLECTION Pollokshaws Road. 649 7151. Mon—Sat l()am—5pm; Sun 11am—5pm. Cafe. [D]
The collection of Edwardian tycoon William Burrell, including furniture. paintings. ceramics and glass. housed in an elegant purpose-built gallery.
Scottish Masterpieces Until 25 Oct. Thirty-five paintings from the National Gallery of Scotland‘s collection. traditionally taken down every summer to make way for temporary exhibitions and this year spending the season on the west coast. Artists include McTaggart, Raeburn. Lavery and Drummond.
I CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS 346—354 Sauchiehall Street. 332 7521. Tue—Sat Ham—5.30pm. [D].
Zarlna Bhimil: I Will Always Be Here Until Sat 17 Oct. Bhimji's seductive new installation explores political and cultural implications. and is informed by her thoughts on her early immigration to this count .
I CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL ARTS 18 Albion Street. 552 2822. Mon—fri 10am—5pm.
Mail Alt: Points of View Mon 12-30 Oct. An exhibition of European children‘s art. sponsored by the European Arts Festival and the Royal Mail.
I COLLINS GALLERY University of Strathclydc. 22 Richmond Street. 552 4400ext 2682. Mon-Fri 10am—5pm;Sat noon—4pm. [D]
Margaret Hunter: Paintings Until Sat 10 Oct. The first major Scottish solo show for a Glasgow-based artist influenced and taught by George Baselitz.
A European Legacy: Robert Adam's Glasgow Thurs 22 Oct-23 Dec. This bicentennial celebration of the architect‘s talents boasts a range of related workshops. a costume competition and even a Bi-Centenary Costume Ball. Contact gallery for details. I COMPASS GALLERY 178 West Regent Street. 221 6370. Mon—Sat 10am—5.30pm. Liberated Mass Until 29 Oct. Drawings. paintings and constructions by Greenock artist Iain Slack.
I CYRIL GERBER FINE ART 148 West Regent Street. 221 3095. Mon—Sat 9.30am—5.30pm.
Selected Works Blackadder. Bellany. Leslie Banks. Eardley. Warrillow and others, as well as a selection ofmarine paintings.
I DOME OF DISCOVERY South Rotunda. 100 Govan Road. 427 1792. Mon—Fri 9.45am—4pm; Sat and Sun 10am—5pm. Interactive science centre with a variety of ‘hands-on‘ exhibits.
I GLASGOW PRINT STUDIO 22 King Street. 5520704. Mon-Sat 10am—5.30pm.
Alter Ego/Sell Portrait Until 24 Oct. June Carey. Joseph Davie. Peter ilowson and others expose themselves in a variety of ways— all ofthem artistic. ofcourse. Artist of the Month: Anna Strachan - TirAgus Mur’ (Land and Sea) Until Sat 24 Oct. Prints inspired by the ‘dramatic rocky land and vibrant turquoise sea‘ of the Outer Hebrides.
I GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART 167 Renfrcw Street. 332 9797. Mon—Fri 10am—5pm'. Sat 10am—noon. [D].
Susanna liuseman: Paintings and Performance Sat 10—24 Oct.
Interim: M.A. Fine Art Mon 12—24 Oct. Scotsman and Guardian journalist. Neal Ascherson. will lecture on Poland at
1 lam, Fri 16 Oct at the Glasgow Film Theatre.
I HAGGS CASTLE 100 St Andrews Drive. 357 3929. Mon-Sat lOam—Spm: Sun 11am—5pm. Cafe. [D] The Super Mega Pop Show Until 20 Nov. A tribute to Govanhill‘s irrepressible John Martin. ‘a self-confessed pop artist dedicated to spreading colour and life throughout the art world‘.
I NUNTERIAN ART GALLERY University of Glasgow. 82 liillhead Street. 339 8855 ext 5431. Mon-Fri 9.30am—5pm; Sat 9.30am—5pm.
From Apprentice to Master Whistler's Graphic Art Until Sat 10 Oct. The largest presentation of Whistler's work anywhere includes pastels. watercolours. drawings and prints. surveying the American artist‘s career from military cadet to last daysin England.
I HUNTERIAN MUSEUM Glasgow University, University Avenue. 339 8855. Mon—Fri 9.30am—5pm; Sat 9.30am- 1 pm. The bequest of William Hunter. a student of Glasgow University in the 1730s, who left his substantial collection of books. prints, and various other curiosities to the university.
I KELLY GALLERY 118 Douglas Street. Mon—Sat 10am—noon. l—5.30pm.
Royal Glasgow Institute Exhibitionship: Sharon Ouigley- Paintings Until Sat 17 Oct.
I LILLIE ART GALLERY 1 Grange Ave. Milngavie, 943 3247. Mon—Fri 10am—5pm; Sat and Sun 2—5pm.
Recent Paintings by Denis lieaIy Until 31 Oct.
I McLELLAN GALLERIES 270 Sauchiehall Street, 331 1854 . Tue—Sat lOam—lOpm; Sun and Mon 10am-8pm. [D]. Admission £3.50/concs £2.50/children £1.50.
No exhibitions until November.
I MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT Kelvin Hall. 1 Bunhouse Road. 357 3929. Daily lOam—Spm: Sun llam—Spm. [D]. Edinburgh-Glasgow Railway: 150th Anniversary Celebration Until 31 Oct.
I PEOPLE’S PALACE MUSEUM Glasgow Green, 5540223. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 11am—5pm. [D]. Cafe.
Once a museum for the working class. now a repository for all sorts ofephemera
connected with Glasgow‘s history— everything from old cigarette packets to suffragettes‘ campaigning material. Glasgow's Good News: 500 Years olthe Archdiocese oi Glasgow Until 17 Jan. An exhibition charting the course of Catholicism in Glasgow since 1492 - when the city was elevated to archdiocese status — focusing on education. the effects of Irish immigration and the changing patterns of devotion.
I ROGER BILLCLIFFE FINE ART 134 Blythswood Street. 332 4027. Mon—Fri 9.3(lam—5.30pm.
Alexander Goudie: Venice Throughout Oct. Watercolours and drawings by a regular visitor to that place.
I SCOTLAND STREET SCHOOL MUSEUM 225 Scotland Street, 429 1202. Mon-Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pm. Cafe. [D] Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and now home to archive material on education in Scotland from 1872 onwards. Reconstructed classrooms give a flavour of Victorian. Edwardian. Second World War and 1960s schooldays.
The Box ol Delights Until 22 Nov. Illustrations for children's books by twenty-one contemporary British artists. European Vision Until 1 Nov. Selected entries from a Prince‘s Trust art competition for l8—25-year-olds on the theme of the ‘New Europe‘.
I SPRINGBURN MUSEUM Ayr Street. 557 1405. Mon—Fri 10.3(lam—5pm; Sat mam—4.30pm; Sun 2—5pm.
Described as the first real community museum in Britain.
I STREET LEVEL 2794.81 High Street. 552 2151.Tue—Sat11am—530pm.
Harry Kerr: Sense and Science Unti124 Oct. New work exploring modes oflandscape photography and the impact ofnew imaging technology. The exhibition focuses on archaeological sites bearing traces ofthe indigenous American population in the south-western statesof the US. which Kerr visited as recipient of the 1991 Richard Hough Bursary, a£5000 annual award administered by the Scottish Arts Council.
I TRANSMISSION GALLERY 28 King Street. 552 4813. Mon—Sat noon—6pm. [D]
lain Kettles: Zoo Tue 13—31 Oct. Watchthe artist in action. constructing his site-specific instailation.
EDINBURGH
I ASSEMBLY ROOMS 54 George Street. info: 220 4348. Antique and Craft Fair 17 Oct. 1(lam—4pm. I BARNES & FITZGERALD 47b George Street. 220 1305. Mon—Sat 10.30am—5.30pm. Contemporary glass aller . I CANDNGATE YOUTH PROJECT South Bridge Resource Centre. Infirmary Street, 556 9389. Mon—Fri 9am—5pm (contact centre for details ofweekend opening). Gratllti Al‘t Project Exhibition Two years‘ worth of aerosol art — whoever said that graffiti wasn‘t serious?
STREET LEVEL
GALLERY 4: WORKSHOP 279-28! HIGH STREET GLASGOW
SENSE & SCIENCE
PHOTOGRAPHS BY HARRY KERR
SEP 26 - OCT 24
TUE- SAT 11:00 - 5:30 ADMISSION FREE
52 The List 9- 22 October 1992