ABT LISTINGS
LISTINGS
Exhibitions are listed by city, then alphabetically by venue. Shows will be listed, provided that details reach our offices at least ten days before publication. Art and Exhibition Listings compiled by Beatrice Colin.
I ART EXPOSURE GALLERY 38 Bath Street. 353 2361. Mon- Sat 10.30am (tpm. James Sinclair t'nttt Thurs 2‘) Apr. Vibrant still lites and landscape paintings inspired by the artist's home town. Greenock.
Bryan Evans Sat 1 29 May. The lirst major solo show l'or this aw ard-w inning artist whose work depicts (ilasgow tenements attd rain-soaked streets.
I ART GALLERY & MUSEUM, NELVIIGROVE 357 392‘). Mott Sal 10am——5pm; Sun 1 lam 5pm. (ale. [1)]. Voluntary gtiides are available l'ree ot' charge to conduct parties or indiv iduals round the main galleries. Ask at the enquiry desk.
William Strang I'ntil Sun 25 .-\pt'. large collection ol‘ landscapes. biblical and literary illustrations and scenes ot' 19th and early 20th century life by the Dumbarton artist who revived interest in etching at the turn oi the century. Printing With Wood I'ntil Sun 25 Apr. Woodcuts from the last live centuries drawn from several liuropean countries. The exhibition also l‘oeuses on the pioneering work of 20th century illttstrators and includes examples by Willie Rodger and Stephen ('ampbell. Innocence and Experience t'ntit Sun 25 Apr. An exploration of the treatment o1 children in British art. from 1o00 to the present. including works by Moore. Hogarth. Iiardley attd the ubiquitous Paula Rego.
The Threads OI Life lintil I3 Jtitt. An exploration of textile traditions and techniques front Africa. Asia. ('entral America and liurope. The show includes a wide variety of woven. printed and embroidered textiles.
I BARCLAY LENNIE FINE ART 203 Bath Street. 226 5413. Mon- Fri l0am 5pm. Sun 10am -1pm.
The Jessie M. King Archive prov ides information on all aspects of the popular Scottish artist.
Imagining Still Sat 1 29 .May. Paintings by Joseph I'rie.
I l’olloksltaw s Road. (149 7151. Mon -Sat 10am 5pm; Sun 11am -5pm. Cate. [1)].
The collection of lidwardian tycoon William Burrell. including furniture. paintings. ceramics and glass. housed in an elegant purpose-built gallery. Recorded
When a 170-year-old ash was felled last year,
rim Stead was invited to tum it into a collection of sculpture and furniture. The stunning results are on display at the Caledonian Hall, The Royal Botanic Garden, until 25 July
descriptions aitd thcrmot'ornis available tor the benefit o1 visually impaired
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A Force for Renewal: The Tapestries of Jean Lurcat l‘ntil 27 Jun. Working between 1930 and Not). this painter
rev italised the ancient art of tapestry weaving. This is a selection o1 huge. eolourlul pieces depicting a range of subject matter including the signs oi the /odiae and themes explored by etiltletttpitl’dl'} poets.
I CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS 340 354 Sauchiehall Street. 332 752l. 'I‘ue Sat llam 5.30pm. (are. |I)|. Tracy Mackenna t'ntit Sat 24 Apr. Iiistallations using ls'irkcaldy lino inlaid vx ith text and sheets o1 glass sandblasted with maps o1 cities. An interesting show which investigates the tilit'ltltllltili til. the iitdiv idtial and the passing ol' time. Coalition Sat 1 2‘) May. An international project which has brought together two exiled ('hinese artists. lltiang Yong l’ing and Yangjic (hang. and two Scottish artists. Roderick Buchanan and ('allum liines. IlilS unique collaboration will create an installation which will rellect their diverse cultural backgrounds.
I COLLINS GALLERY I‘nixet’sity ol' Stt‘atltelyile. 2.2 Richmond Street. 552 4400 ext 2682. Mon l‘ri 10am 5pm: Sat noon 4pm. [1)].
BP T8: VlSlOll t‘ntil Sat 24 Apr. A challenging show o1~ mixed media works by eight artists who suggest new ways of looking at contemporary art.
Birds, Beasts and Brushstrokes: Jemima Blackburn Tue 4 May 5 .lun. A selection of wildlile illustrations and watet'eolours Irom this Victorian artist and orttitliologtst.
I COMPASS GALLERY 17s West Regent
Street. 221 (i370. Mon Sat 10am 5.30pm.
James Tweedie Sat 1 2*) May. ,-\tmospheric paintings ol' (ilasgow.
I CYRIL GERBER FINE ART 148 West Regent Street. 221 3095. Mon Sat 9.30am 5.30pm
Charles Murray Ile little-known Seoltislt artist died in 1954 and this exhibition of his work retleets time spent in Yorkshire.
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BDITISH DAINTINCQS l9th-ZOLh CENIIIDY 148 West Degent 61 Glasgow C2 ZDQ O41-‘ZZl 3003
CHARLES MURRAY
1894 - 1954 Paintings, Drawings and Etchings 1-22 May Mon-Sat 9.30-5.30pm
his travels to Russia and Iceland. and reveals his talent tor capturing drama. danger and tranquility.
I GLASGOW PRINT STUOIO 22 King Street. 552 0704. Mon» Sat 10am 5.30pm. Elizabeth Blackadder Sat 1-29 May. lnternationally acclaimed for her vigorous yet delicate still lites. this is a retrospective ol paintings and prints from the last ten years. To coincide with the 14th World ()rehid (‘onl'erence at the SI{('(‘. the artist has also produced ten prints.
I GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART 167 Renl‘rew Street. 332 9797. Mon l‘ri 10am 5pm: Sat 10am noon. [1)].
Sense (iallery 2: Mackintosh Building. l’ntil Wed 28 Apr. Work from post- graduate students iii liine Art.
I HUNTERIAN ART GALLERY t'niversity ol' (ilasgow. 82 Ilillliead Street. 33‘) 8855 ext 5431. Mon l"ri 9.30am 5pm: Sat
9.30am 5pm.
William Blake and his Circle Sat 1 29 May. Selected by Honours students. this exhibition ol‘ prints centres oii Blake's illuminated book litimpt' arid includes work by 1’laxman. Barry. Mesh and Palmer.
I HUNTERIAN MUSEUM (ilasgow t‘niversity. t'niversity Avenue. 3398855. Mon Sat 9.30am 5pm.
The bequest of William Hunter. a student oltilas‘govx' t'niversity' iii the l730s. who left his substantial collection of books. prints. arid various other curiosities to the university.
I JOHN O. KELLY GALLERY 1 18 Douglas Street. 248 (i386.
Whaur’s Yer Lazy Daisy lioo Sat 24
Apr 15 May. Work by the New Scottish limbroidery (iroup.
I MCCLELLAN GALLERIES 270 Sattchiehall Street. 331 1854. Mon~ Sat 10am -5pm: Sun 1 lam 5pm. lDl.
21 Years of the Glasgow Print Studio Fri 30 Apr 30 May. A selection of major works spanning over two decades. See Preview.
I MAIN FINE ART GALLERY 34 (iibson Street. 334 8588.
Creatures from Wood Tue 4-14 May. Paintings and sculpture by I. Lesley Main and John Butler.
I MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT Kelvin Hall. Dumbarton Road. 357 3929.
The Birth oi the Steamboat Until In May. The history of the Steill‘ mat in technical and human terms.
I EWAN MUNOY FINE ART 48 West George Street. 331 2406. Mon—Sat 9.3()am—5.3()pm.
Glasgow School Works on Paper and Scottish Watercolours Until Sat 24 Apr. Guthrie. Walton. Crawhall. Mc'l‘aggart. J. King. Fergusson and also early drawings and etchings by Sir Muirhead Bone. William Crosbie: 1941 - Present Sat 1—29 May. Paintings. watercolours and drawings.
I 90’s GALLERY 12 Otago Street. 339 3158. Mon—Sat noon—6pm; Sun noon—Spnt
George Lornsky — Icons Until Wed 28 Apr. Thirty works by this intemationally- acclaimed Bulgarian artist who trained in
icon painting in Sofia.
Creation Seven artists explore the creation of a work ol‘ art. Completed paintings and ceramics are explained with drawings. sketches. video recordings and notes.
I PEOPLE’S PALACE MUSEUM Glasgow (ireen. 554 0223. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm: Sun 11am—5pm. ID]. Cale.
Once a museum for the working class. now a repository for all sorts of ephemera connected with Glasgow‘s history — everything from old cigarette packets to sul‘l‘ragettes' campaigning material.
Tit llan 09 Until 4 Jul. The life and times of Angus ()g by liwan Bain. This exhibition has been ptit together. since the artist’s death iii 1989. as a celebration ol‘ the popular cartoon character which he created.
I PROVANO’S LOROSNIP 3 (‘astle Street. 552 8819. blott—I‘Tl 10am—5pm: Sun llam- 5pm.
The only surviving medieval house iii (ilasgow. btiilt in 1471. Period room displays range from 1500 to 1918.
I ROGER BILLCLIFFE FINE ART 134 Blythswood Street. 332 4027. Mon-Fri 9.30am»—5.30pm.
Gordon Mitchell: llot So Still life Sat 1—29 May. Surreal and amusing still lil'es. Peter Michael’s Glasgow Sat 1—29 May. Studies of the city's most famous buildings.
I SCOTLAND STREET SCHOOL MUSEUM 225 Scotland Street. 429 1202. Mon—Sat 10am- -5pm: Stiii 2» 5pm. Cafe. [1)]. Designed by (‘harles Rennie Mackintosh arid now home to archive material on edttcation in Scotland from 1872 onwards. Reconstructed classrooms give a flavour of Victorian. lidwardian. Second World War and 1960s schooldays.
Ouaker Tapestry Exhibition Sat 24
Apr 23 May. Seventy-two panels of a tapestry which was begun in 1981 depicting the experience of Quakerism. I SPRINGBURN MUSEUM Ayr Street. 557 1405. Mon- liri 10.30am—-5pm; Sat mam—4.30pm: Sun 2--5pm.
Springburn Harriers: One Hundred Years. l'ntil 29 May. A show of memorabilia including photographs. medals. running shoes and vests.
I STREET LEVEL 279-~28l High Street. 552 2151. Tue—Sat 11am 5.30pm.
In a Perfect World Until Sat 24 Apr. Denis Doran has spent the last two years taking portrait shots of The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. a gay rights group. Members’ Show IFntil Sat 24 Apr. Self- portraits.
A Collection of Birds Eggs and Broken Shells (irowing tip in the Yorkshire Dales. photographer David Hatt'ield's work is strongly infused with childhood memories.
I ST MUNGO MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS LIFE AND ART 2 (‘astle Street. 553 2557.
Mon— Sat 10am - 5pm; Sun I 1am-5pm. liree.
Brand new museum of world faith. lixhibits include a Zen garden. priceless art works from the world's six major religions. Dali‘s ('liris! ()g/‘Suim .10]!!! (if the (toss and the story of religion iii Scotland in words and pictures. Also temporary exhibitions.
Buddhist Art in Scotland Until 27 Jun. An exhibition of work from the Samye Ling Tibetan Centre. The show includes examples of Buddhist religious images painted on cotton. called Thangka painting. by Sherab Palden Berti.
I TRANSMISSION GALLERY 28 King Street. 552 4813. Mon-Sat noon—6pm.
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The Daily Planet Until Sat 24 Apr. Eleven young British artists explore the role of the daily paper.
Wolf Vostel: Works on Paper Tue 4—29 May. Collage. photography and drawing from the late 60s to the present day. This show was put together by the Goethe Institute as a tribute to this German artist who tackles political upheaval. destruction and consumerism as his themes.
82 The List 23 April—6 May 1993