LISTINGS ART
I NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND George IV Bridge. 226 4531. Mon—Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 4-5pm.
A Century oi Popular Magazines Until 5 Jun. A nostalgic and amusing flick through the last 100 years in print with an exhibition of women’s. photography. motoring. comics and sporting magazines. You can also leaf through the pages of your chosen read using the facsimile facility.
I NETIIERDOVI ARTS CENTRE 43 High Street. 556 9579. Mon—Sat 10am—4.30pm. [D]. Cafe. Admits to the John Knox House. a picturesque 15th century building. reputedly the home of the notorious Scottish church reformer. Admission £1.20 (£1/50p).
I OPEN EYE GALLERY 75 Cumberland Street. 557 1020. Mon—Fri 10am—6pm; Sat 10am—4pm.
Sylvia Von llartmann Until Wed 17 Feb. A diverse range of work in paint.
I PORTFOLIO GALLERY 43 Candlemaker Row. 220 1911. Tue—Sat noon—5.30pm. Tony Ray Jones - A Retrospective Until Sat 12 Feb. A comprehensive re-evalution of the work of one of England's foremost documentary photographers.
I ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN lnverleith Row. 552 7171. Daily 10am—8pm; Cafe. [D]. Now featuring Henry Moore’s Reclining Figure: Hand I 979. on loan from the Henry Moore Foundation. Adrian Berg Sat 12 Feb—l May. Paintings of gardens from Kew to Stourhead.
I ROYAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND Chambers Street. 225 7534. Mon-Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pm. Cafe. [D]. Design Pure: Purely Danish Until Fri 11 Feb. Direct from the Design Centre in Copenhagen. an exhibition of Danish design classics including Lego. Rosendahl. Bom Bonfils and Bang and Olufson hi-ft.
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 modem astronomy. plus two original telescope towers and the best view of Edinburgh from the rooftop terrace and viewing telesco .
I ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY The Mound. 225 6671. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pm.
Glasgow Print Studio: Exhibition of Published Prints Until Sun 13 Feb. A selection of work by artists including John Byme. Eduardo Paolozzi. Peter Howson and Barbara Rae.
114th Annual Exhibition Until Thurs 17 Feb. Huge range of selected paintings by members and non-members of the Royal Scottish Academy of Painters and Watercolourists. The 1994 prize winners include John MacLean. Philip Reeves and Jack Firth.
The Birth of Democracy Until 17 Apr. An exhibition which pieces together the history of democracy using discoveries from archaeological digs in Athens. Examples include a pottery chest. coins.
decorated pots and artifacts from the theatre.
GOOD as GOI‘ Until 4 May. A display of vintage examples of Scottish money including notes and silver and gold coins. I SCOTTISII GALLERY 16 Dundas Street. 558 1200. Mon—Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am—4pm.
Tlvo Artists; One Place Until 2 Mar. Paintings by Derek Clarke and Pat Semple. Also jewellery and ceramics.
I SCOTTISH NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART Belford Road. 556 8921. Mon—Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 2-5pm. [D]. Cafe. The gallery's justly 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 larger-than-life bust of Henry Moore. William Wilson: Printnialter and Stained Glass Artist Until 17 Apr. A retrospective of this Scottish artist who died in 1972 and left behind a glowing reputation and a lar e body of work.
I COTTISII 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. One little Doom . . . An Everywhere Until 15 May. A selection of work by David Williams. the head of photography at Edinburgh College of Art. plus his own pick of the Scottish Photography Archive including prian by Francis Frith and Patricia McDonald.
I SCOTTISII 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 40s and this is an exhibition of uniforms. insignia and equipment. as well as drawings. prints and other personal material.
I STILLS GALLERY 105 High Street. 557 1140. Tue—Sat Ham—5.30pm.
Scottish Open Photography Submission Until Sat 19 Feb. An excellent range of selected work from some of Scotland’s brightest talent.
I TALBOT RICE GALLERY Edinburgh University 01d College, South Bridge. 650 2211. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2-5pm.
Latin American Exhibition Until 5 Mar. A show of 36 paintings from all over Latin America. Curated by the cultural attaches of Latin America and Spain. this is a visual calling card illustrating a huge
§ diversity of styles and approaches.
I 359 GALLERY 233 Cowgate. 225 3013. Tue—Sat noon—6pm.
Smoking llootn Until Sat 19 Feb. The launching exhibition of a brand new initiative called Aen'al. This installation by John Ayscough challenges politically correct values and is the first in a series of pieces which aim to create a far-reaching intervention into the fabric of Edinburgh. I WASPS GALLERY Patriothall (off Hamilton Place). Daily l—5pm.
. Stutter lleal llalycon Sat 12—25 Feb.
Printed images by Rose Adamson. Duncan Ganley and Paul MacDonald.
OUTSIDE THE CITIES
Stirling
I MACRODERT GALLERY University of Stirling, 0786 467155. Tue-Sat 11am—5pm.
Picasso: Late Etchings Sat 12 Feb—12 Mar. Two suites of twelve etchings made by Picasso when he was in his late 805. One illustrates The Magnificent Cuckold and includes horned beasts and man-bulls and the other. The Burial of Count Orgaz. revives memories from his Andalusian childhood.
LECTURES
lectures are listed by city, than alphabetically by subject.
TALKS AND LECTURES Glasgow
Computer Animation Demonstrations Collins Gallery. Wed 22 Feb. 2pm. Free. As part of the Animation Plus exhibition. experts will be on hand to show a few tricks of the trade.
Dream State Glasgow School of Art. Fri 11 Feb. 11am. Free. Donny O’Rourke talks about the anthology of poetry by new Scottish poets which he has edited. Pandora: topographles oi the mask the box and curiosity Glasgow School of Art. Fn’ 18 Feb. 11am. Free. A talk by Laura Mulvey which looks at images of femininity.
Shared Images Partnership Team Offices. 141 Castlemilk Drive. Castlemilk. Sat 19 Feb. 10am—4pm. £10 (£5). A seminar explon'ng ways in which artists have worked in collaboration with a variety of groups both with and as part of the community. To book a place call 552 2151.
Talk on Etching Glasgow Print Studio. Wed 16 Feb. 7pm. Free. To coincide with the Scottish Etchings show, a talk by workshop manager. Stuart Duffin.
English Art in the 19308 Gallery of Modern Art Mon 14 Feb. 12.45pm. Free. A lecture by Tom Normand.
The Etchings of William Wilson Gallery of Modern Art. Mon 21 Feb. 12.45pm.
Free. Ian Fleming investigates.
Joseph llislop Portrait Gallery. Wed 23 Feb. Free. A talk by Susanna Kerr on Gloris Lon'ng's iece.
lady Charlotte anpbell Portrait Gallery. Wed 16 Feb. 12.45pm. Free. Ttschbein’s work is discussed by Ghislaine Kenyon. The Pied Piper National Gallery. Fri 11 Feb. 12.45pm. Free. Michael Cassin talks on James Elder Christies‘ work. Spontaneous Combustion Fruitmarket Gallery. Sat 12 Feb. Free. Artist Ross Sinclair will play live in response to his installation in the 3+3+3 exhibition.
The Trinity Altarplece National Gallery. Fri 18 Feb. 12.45pm. Free. Hugo van der Goes painting is discussed by Ghislaine Kenyon.
Vittorio Dtegotti Department of Architecture. University of Edinburgh. Wed 23 Feb. 6pm. Free.
Real Latin American Folk Crafts
16 Victoria Street 8: 5 The Grassmarket E D I N B U R G H
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compass gallery Triple Bill
Robert Maclaurin Etchings from Turkey Jurias Pansov (Latvia) Zoltan J anvary During February 10am - 5.30pm Monday - Saturday
178 West Regent Street, Glasgow G2 4RL Tel: 041 221 6370 Fax: 041 248 1322
GLASGOW PRINT STUDIO
22 KING STREET ~
GLASGOW Gl SQP
Disabled access by arrangement
- ’i'liL: 041-552 0704 SCOTTISH ETCHINGS
A variety of artists selected by Jane Lee
4 - 26 February Artist of the Month
Christine Schar Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.30pm
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