LISTINGS ART
£2.50 (£1/50p). From Batman to a Samurai warrior. an interesting and informative exploration of the mask in tribal ritual. theatre and various cultures all over the world.
20th Century Jewellery Newly re-opened gallery features work from the museum’s collection including miniature brooches of the Beatles. paper bangles and early plastic pieces from the 30s and 40s.
I ROYAL OBSERVATORY VISITORS CENTRE Blackford Hill. 668 8405. Mon-Fri noon—5.30pm: weekends/holidays noon—5.30pm. [D]. £1.50 (75p).
The Universe Exhibition Up-to-date information on the Big Bang and everything else you ever wanted to know about the Universe.
Historical Exhibition Introduction to the work of The Royal Observatory and modern astronomy. plus two original telescope towers and the best view of Edinburgh from the rooftop terrace and viewing telescope.
I ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY The Mound. 225 6671. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm. Sun 2—5pm.
Gallery closed
I SCOTTISH GALLERY l6 Dundas Street. 558 1200. Mon—Fri 10am—6pm; Sat 10am—4pm.
Craig Mulholland Until 6 Oct. New
University Old College. South Bridge. 650 2211. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 2-5an
Jake Harvey Sat 2 Oct—2 Nov. A retrospective of work including bronze and granite sculpture inspired by the artist’s home in the Borders.
I THE TORRAICE GALLERY 29b Dundas Street. 556 6366. Mon—Fri 11am-6pm; Sat 10.30am—4pm.
Moira Perrier Mon 27 Sept—9 Oct. Paintings by this Mull-based artist.
OUTSIDE THE CITIES
Cumbernauld
i I PALACERIGG HOUSE Palacerigg Country I
Park. 0236 735077. Mon—Fri 10am—lpm; } 2—4pm'. Sat-Sun 11am—4pm.
Modern Scottish Class Until l3 Oct. An exhibition of glass from Glasgow Museum‘s collection which charts the major trends in Scottish glassmaking during the modern period.
i l Greenock [ I MACLEAN ART GALLERY 15 Kelly Street. 0475 23741. Mon—Sat 10am—noon; l
g 1—5pm. 3 In The Studio Until 23 Oct. Twenty-nine
works by women including Margaret Morris. Anne Redpath and Mary Holden Bird.
paintings which fuse the artist's figurative '
approach with symbolist imagery.
I SCOTTISH NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART Belford Road. 556 8921. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pm. [D]. Cafe.
The gallery'sjustly renowned cafe is open Mon—Sat 10.30am—4.30pm; Sun 2.30—4.20pm. Entry to the permanent collection is free. and features works by Picasso. Matisse. Mondrian and 20th century Scottish artists. The gallery has recently purchased Alexander Stoddart‘s lar er-than-Iife bust of Henry Moore. I COTTISH NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY Queen Street. 556 8921. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pm. [D]. Cafe. Scotland‘s bonniest and beastliest monarchs. politicians. writers and artists. Phoebe Anna Traquair Until 7 Nov. Once Scotland's leading exponent of the Arts and Crafts movement. Traquair has been re-discovered from obscurity. This show brings together over 150 of her paintings. etnbroideries. illuminated manuscripts. jewellery and decorative enamelwork to complete a comprehensive study of this inspired decorative artist. See also Mansfield Place Church.
Photographing Children Until Sun 3 Oct. More than 50 photographs exploring the way children have been caught on film over the last 150 years. The photographs. hung on two levels to encourage the smaller viewer. include pieces from Lewis Carroll to Owen Logan. and range in style from sentimental studies to documentary realism.
I SCOTTISH UNITED SERVICES MUSEUM Edinburgh Castle. 225 7534. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm; Sun Ham—5.30pm. Free but there is an admission charge for the castle.
For your Freedom and Ours: Poland, Scotland and the Second World War Many Polish soldiers came to Scotland in the 405 and this is an exhibition of uniforms. insignia and equipment. as well as drawings. prints and other personal material.
I ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL Palmerston Place 225 6293. Daily 8am-6pm.
Angus Dei A piece by Michael Jessing which draws from Baroque style but puts it into a contemporary context.
I STILLS GALLERY 105 High Street. 557 1140. Tue—Sat Ham—5.30pm. Politicians Until 16 Oct. Timed to coincide with the annual round of party conferences. a selection of images looking at the changing representation in the media of the MP.
I TALBOT RICE GALLERY Edinburgh
LECTURES
LISTINGS
; alphabetically by subject.
Glasgow
will discuss his work. The Defence of : Utopia. Refreshments.
lectures are listed by city, then 9'
I Edwin David The Transmission Gallery. Thurs 23 Sept. 7.30pm. Free. The artist
I The Circle in the Square Glasgow Film 1 Theatre. Cinema One. Fri 1 Oct. 11am.
‘ Free. Professor Stephen Bann of the
Modern Cultural Studies Department at the University of Kent. investigates the
poetic. emblematic and conceptual basis aflandscape art. -
i Edinburgh
I I Fontanelle The Fruitmarket Gallery.
Tue 28 Sept. 7pm. Free. Christoph I Tannert of the Kuntstlerhaus in Berlin will i discuss the exhibition project which is I being held to celebrate 1000 years of ! Potsdam‘s existence. Over 30 artists from around the world are involved and the overall aim of the project is the politicisation of the aesthetic.
1 I Fungus: The Devil’s Palette and
Fungus Dyeing: An Introduction The I Botanics. Lecture Theatre. Wed 29 Sept. 1
I 7.30pm. Free.
I David llugonin and Nathalie Du [ Pasquier The Fruitmarket Gallery. % Fridays during exhibition at 2pm. Free. A guided tour with Education Officer Sarah Knox.
I Master Baby The National Gallery. Fri 1 Oct. 12.45—1.15pm. Free. W. Q. Orchardson‘s painting will be explored by Susan Lamb.
I Willa Muir The Portrait Gallery. Wed 6 Oct. [2.45—1.15pm. Free. The painting by Nigel Mclssac will be discussed by Alan Freeman.
I Politicians - The Image Select Stills Gallery. Tue 28 Sept. 5 and 12 Oct. 7.30pm. £2 (£1). Speakers include Paul Wombell. the curator of the exhibition; Herbie Knott of the Independent; Charles Foster. a communication consultant and Dr Halla Beloff. a senior lecturer in psychology.
I noyne nescosse The Scottish Gallery of Modern Art. Mon 4 Oct. 12.45—1.15pm. Free. Artist Rose Frain
HUNTERIAN ART GALLERY UNIVERSITY of GLASGOW
" THE GENTLE ART" WHISTLER ON PAPER
4 September - 30 October (closed 24-27 Sept. inclusive)
Monday - Saturday Folk Crafts 9.30-5.00 Admission Free
Extended public access supported with Funds from Glasgow City Council
Real Latin American
16 Victoria Street 8: 5 The Grassmarket E D I N B U R G H
University of Edinburgh, 01d College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL. Tel. 031 650 2211
JAKE HARVEY Sculpture 1973 - 93
2 October - 30 October Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Admission Free
Subsidised by the Scottish Arts Council
Summer Specials at Scotland '5 'Emporium of the Visual Arts'
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Direct from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York
will discuss the painting.
- I The Waking Dream I
Photography's First Century I
Selections from me Gilmao Paper Company collection. The official exhibition of die 183 Edinburgh International Festival
I 7Aug-200t
iGOLDEN
I I «lithnhurgh I
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EOFTHE :STEPPES
I An exhibition of treasures ~ I from the National History I Museum of the Ukraine
I 14 Aug - 17 Oct
The golden bequest of the peoples who swept across the I Ukrainian Steppes over a period or 4 000 years. This glittering array of artifacts includes treasures from the Scythian, Hun and Viking civilisations, the Kingdom of I Kiev-Bus and the Khanate of the 'Golden Horde '.
.. CITY ART CENTRE
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out”. w b Iill' S('()iS\1\\ I
t : t a ZR 2 MARKET ST. EDINBURGH
; n Mon-Sat Mam-6pm / Sun 12 noon-5pm
-5: - - Tel 031-558 1013 forfull details
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