ART LISTINGS
neighbour Joe Mulholland in 1969 and a friendship cultivated. This exhibition sheds new light on her work and considerable influence.
Claiming Territory Until 24 Sept. Glasgow-based filmmaker Louise Crawford's exhibition puts the male body at centre stage. as part of Signals. the festival of women photographers.
Edinburgh
I CONTACT GALLERY Grindlay Court Centre. Grindlay Street Court. 229 7941. Mon—Fri 10am—3.30pm; Sat noon—4pm. Festival Of Women Photographers Until 7 Oct. An open exhibition for local women photographers — part of the nationwide Signals festival. See feature.
I FRENCH INSTITUTE 13 Randolph Crescent. 225 5366. Mon—Fri 9am—6pm; Sat 10am—1.30pm.
Portrait Of My Mother Until 9 Oct. Examining the role of the mother in modern society. this is a series of portraits with test from more than 50 women photographers from Europe. Latin and North America. Drawing on photography. psychology. sociology and literature. it focuses on the experiences of women from different generations and cultures. See feature.
I PORTFOLIO GALLERY 43 Candlemaker Row. 220 1911. Tue—Sat noon—5.30pm. Relative Vision Sat 1 Oct—5 Nov. Three series of black and white photographs by Catriona Grant. exploring the passage of time through women‘s lives. She focuses on the shared memories of her mother in Scotland and her aunt in Germany. Part of the Festival of Women Photographers. See feature.
I STILLS GALLERY 23 Cockburn Street. 225 9876. Tue—Sat noon-7pm; Sat/Sun noon—4pm.
What She Wants - Regarding Male Dblects Sat 24 Sept—22 Oct. A hard- hitting look at the male body through female photographers' lenses. Humorous.
HUNTERIAN ART GALLERY UNIVERSITY of GLASGOW
WHISTLER - HARMONIES & NOCTURNES
3 September - 17 October (closed 23 - 26 Sept incl.)
Mon - Sat 9.30 - 5.00 Admission Free 041 330 5431 Extended public access supported with
funds from Glasgow City Council
Amos Haniff
Design Studios
The gallery of Scottish Design. exhibition of the best of Scotland's young contemporary designers. Exclusive
gifts and object d' art.
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erotic and unforgiving. this exhibition should open a few eyes and minds as the debate about erotica for and by women rumbles on. Including work by more than 60 photographers. this is part of the Signals festival of women photographers. See feature.
Susan lipper and Steve Tynan Thurs 29 Sept-22 Oct. Lipper’s photographs focus on a small community of trailer homes in the coalmining region of West Virginia and the relationships within it. while Tynan's work looks at the eccentrics of British society.
ARCHITECTURE
Edinburgh
I THE MATTHEW ARCHITECTURE GALLERY University of Edinburgh. Department of Architecture. 20 Chambers Street, 650 2342. Mon—Fri 10am—8pm. Architecture And Progress Until 28 Oct. An exhibition exploring the relationship between human form and architecture through physical and computer models.
Glasgow
I HUNTERIAN MUSEUM Glasgow University. University Avenue. 339 8855. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm.
The bequest of William Hunter. a student of Glasgow University in the 1730s. who left a substantial collection of books. prints and other curiosities to the university.
I MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT Kelvin Hall. Dumbarton Road. 357 3929. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 11am—5pm.
A museum crammed with buses. trams. fire-engines. ships and other transportation. devoted to the history of trans ort.
I PEOPLE’S PALACE MUSEUM Glasgow Green. 554 0223. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 11am—5pm. [D]. Cafe.
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THE BOURGEOlS GENTILHOMME
"energetic, exotic and colourful" fresh adaptation of this classic
tue 4-sat 8 oct 7.30m pascal theatre company
THE DYBBUK "as spine-tingling as anything you'll see in the theatre this year"
tue 11-sat 15 oct 7.30m 7:84 theatre company THE SALTWOUND
"the newly revitalised 7:84... resonant and moving theatre"
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Smoke Clauding Vision (1994) by Colin I). Duncan is part a solo show called living-Room Only at Chessel’s Gallery in Edinburyi.
Once a museum dedicated to the working class. now a repository for all sorts of ephemera connected with Glasgow‘s history — from old cigarette packets to suffragettes’ campaigning material.
I PROVAND’S LOROSHIP 3 Castle Street. 552 8819. Mon—Fri 10am-5pm; Sun
1 lam-5pm.
The only surviving medieval house in Glasgow. built in 1471. Period room displays range from 1500 to 1918.
I OUEEN’S PARK SYNAGOGUE Falloch Road. Battlefield. 632 1743. Open Sun 2—5pnr
Worth visiting to see 22 pictorial stained glass windows by Johrt K. Clark based on the symbolism of Jewish festivals.
I SCOTLAND STREET SCHOOL MUSEUM 225 Scotland Street. 429 1202. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pm. Cafe. [1)]. 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. World War 11 and 1960s school days.
Anne Frank in The World Until Sun 25 Sept. An international touring exhibition exploring World War 11 through lite eyes of the young Jewish girl.
I SPRINGBURN MUSEUM Atlas Square. 557 1405. Mon—Fri l().3()am—4.3()pm: Sun 2—5pm. [D].
Springburn At War Until 18 Nov. Commemorating the outbreak of World War 1. this exhibition explores Springburn war work and life on the Front.
I ST MUNGO MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS LIFE AND ART 2 Castle Street. 553 2557. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Free. [1)].
A museum of world faitlt. featuring a zen garden. priceless art works from the world's six major religions. Dali's Chris! ufSui/t! Jo/m oft/re Cross and the story of religion in Scotland througlt words arid pictures.
Edinburgh
I CITY ART CENTRE Market Street. 225 2424. Mott—Sat 10am—6pm; Sun 2ptn—5pm. Cafe. Free.
Robert louis Stevenson: Jekyll 0r Hyde? Until Sat 1 Oct. Marking 100 years since the death of one of Scotland's best-loved writers. this exhibition examines the conflicts which characterised Stevenson‘s life during a time of great change. Personal belongings. manuscripts. photographs and video reconstructions separate the tnyth from the real man.
I MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD 42 High Street. 225 2424. Mon—Sat 10am-6pm. All tnanner of archive material arid old toys relating to childhood through the ages.
I NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND George 1V Bridge. 226 4531. Mon—Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 2—5pm.
Pictures Of The Mind: Robert louis Stevenson 1850-1894. Until 30 Oct. This exhibition takes you on ajourney through Stevenson's imagination and includes many illustrated editions which have brought to life his world of pirates. adventurers and children.
I ROYAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND Chambers Street. 225 7534. Mort—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun noon—5pm. Cafe. [1)]. Treasure Islands Until 3 Jan 1995. An exhibition bringing to life the romantic legacy of Robert Louis Stevenson and his preoccupation with islands. pirates and the South Seas.
I SCOTTISH UNITED SERVICES MUSEUM Edinburgh Castle. 225 7534. Mon—Sat 9.30atti—5.30pm; Sun 1 lam—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. Their mark is left in this exhibition of uniforms. insignia and equipment. as well as drawings. prints and other personal material.
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I NORRIE TDCH STUDIOS St Peters. Main Street. 0620 842039. Thurs—Sat lOam—opm.
Paintings, Glass and Ceramics Until 5 Oct. Three local artists exhibit their work.
LECTURES .mrrtr-
lectures are listed by city, then alphabetically by subject.
Edinburgh
The Feast OI St Jerome National Gallery. Fri 30 Sept. 12.45pm. Michael Cassin discusses the work.
Duncan Stewart 0t Ardsheal Portrait Gallery. Wed 28 Sept. 12.45pm. Wildwood Audio Visual Show Caledonia Hall. Royal Botanic Garden. 1().30am—2.30pm on the hour. £1.50 (£1). children 50p.
Festival of Women Photography See
feature for listings.
64 The List 23 September—6 October 1994