ART LISTINGS
I INTERMEDIA GALLERY 65 Virginia Street. 552 8651. Tue—Sat noon-6pm. Bittersweet Sat 8-28 Oct. Stella Tobia’s exploration of how sight and smell trigger the memory focuses on the BBC testcard — unforgettable — and the Pink Panther cartoon theme tune. Linda Neilson's photographic and sculptural work pokes fun at the relationship between the teenage fan and the pop idol.
I LILLIE ART GALLERY Station Road. Milngavie. 943 3247. Mon—Fri lOam-Spm; Sat—Sun 2—5pm.
Earth Witness Until Sun 16 Oct. An exhibition of mystical and intriguing work in ceramic by Glasgow-based American Todd Garner.
I MCLELLAN GALLERIES 270 Sauchiehall Street. 331 1854. Mon—Sat 10am-5pm; Sun llam—Spm. [D]. £1.50 (50p).
David Hockney: Grimms’ Fairy Tales Until Sun 16 Oct. Admission free. A touring exhibition of Hockney's humorous etchings illustrating six Grimms' Fairy Tales. Some give a nod to images by old masters — the figures in Rapunzel are inspired by Breughel and the old cook in Fundel'ogel smacks of Leonardo da Vinci. I MITCHELL THEATRE Granville Street. 227 5033. Mon—Sat lOam—Spm (later on evenings with theatre performances). Robert Parsiial Finch Until 28 Nov. An exhibition of paintings by the artistic director of the New Glasgow Theatre Company. focusing on the development of human thought and imagination.
I NS GALLERY 53 Cresswell Street. 334 4240. Mon—Sat 10am—5.30pm; Sun noon—5pm.
Alexandra Gardner Fri 14 Oct—21 Nov. An exhibition of work by the former Glasgow School Of Art tutor. spanning a period of 25 years.
Colin Wilson Until Mon 10 Oct. Influenced by the people and landscape of the Western Isles. Wilson uses natural materials to create intense and revealing images — a departure from his work as a draughtsman.
I PRACTICE GALLERY The Dental Practice. 58 Virginia Street. 552 7722. Tue—Sat 9am—6pm; Thurs llam—8pm. Aiming to take the fear and loathing out of your dental visits. the gallery/waiting room is open to patients and non-patients alike.
Peculiar Practices Until 6 Nov. The man behind this year‘s Edinburgh Fringe programme cover. Gareth Rychter has moulded his own mush into 100 computer-generated faces. including his sister. Robocop and a porn star. Plus Suburbia. a short film by Edinburgh College of Art graduate Alan McDermont.
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shown inside an installation by Stephen Skrynka.
I ST MUNGO MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS LIFE AND ART 2 Castle Street. 553 2557. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 11am—5pm. Free. [D].
To Lite! The Jewish Year In The Art Of Dora Holzhandler Fri Oct 14 1994—26 March 1995. Inspired by Jewish
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"The Flower and the Bird"
REFLECTIONS OF NATURE & PLANT IMAGERY IN PAINTINGS ON PANEL & PAPER BY CAROL CARST AIRS
"ONLY COCKERELS KNOW HOW TO FLY" (Loam) IN WOOD. LEAD.
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mysticism and her childhood in Paris and London. Holzhandler celebrates festivals. holy days and Jewish celebrations in her paintings.
I SCOTLAND STREET SCHOOL MUSEUM 225 Scotland Street. 429 1202. Mon-Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pm. Cafe. [D].
Les Trols Semaines Francaises Wed 12—29 Oct. Art and cultural exhibitions from Languedoc Roussillon.
YMCA Until Sat 8 Oct. An exhibition of paintings to be sold in aid of the YMCA‘s 150th anniversary appeal.
Glasgow Southern Art Society Until Sat 8 Oct. An exhibition of members’ work.
I TRAMWAY 25 Albert Drive. 227 5511. Wed—Sun 11am—5pm.
From liie Sat 15 Oct—27 Nov. Christine Borland stretches the bounds of art in a challenging exhibition. focusing on the posthumous reconstruction of a human being. It promises to raise potentially controversial scientific. artistic and legal issues.
Edinburgh
I BRUNTON THEATRE Musselburgh. 665 2240. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm. Flowers Until 5 Nov. Watercolours
celebrating the beauty and allure of
flowers. by Jenny Shaw Garner. an
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] I CHESSEL’S GALLERY Moray House 1 College. Holyrood Road. 558 6509.
i Mon—Fri 9am—5pm.
l Living-Room Gnly Until Fri 7 Oct.
i Tension. anxiety and turmoil abound in Colin Duncan's colourful paintings. i reflecting the influence of television. radio i and newspapers on the artist. 1 I COCKBURN’S ART GALLERY The Wine I Emporium. 7 Devon Place. 229 8391. [-Mon—Sun 10am—6pm. i Nicola Green Until Sat 15 Oct. The I Edinburgh-based artist captures the city's : magnificent landscape in this exhibition ’ of drawings. aintin s and prints. I COLLECTI E GALL RY 22—28 Cockbum Street. 220 1260. Tue—Sat llam—Spm. Outpost Tue 18-29 Oct. Encouraging viewers to assume the roles of curator. buyer. editor and spectator. Outpost involved us punters in collecting free. credit card-sized pieces of art from city centre vending machines during the Edinburgh Festival. The idea — to buy corresponding signatures and compile a unique album of modern art. See a selection of the work in this exhibition. Morning Star Folios Tue ll—Sat 15 Oct. Folios of collaborative works produced by artists and poets. edited and designed by Alec Finlay. Space For living Until 29 Oct. Colin Lindsay‘s sculptures. created from everyday objects and industrial materials. raising issues of possibility. The gallery space itself is integral to the work. as a place where potential is enhanced. Artist For A Week Sats 3—5pm. The series building bridges between the public and artists continues with a lively show of bright new talent. Meet the artists at work. I THE CONTACT GALLERY Grindlay Court Square. Grindlay Street Court. 229 7941. Mon—Fri lOam—3.30pm. Contacts Four Mon 17 Oct—4 Nov. The fourth in a series of exhibitions from workshops led by professional artists explores the medium of carving. Plus artist Anne Roberts‘ multi-media work. on show for the first time in Scotland. I THE DIGNON COLLECTIVE 46 Dundas Street. 556 1820. Tue—Sat noon—6pm (Thurs noon—7.30pm). Corsetry And The Lack Thereoi Until 29 Oct. The life of the corset is explored in this exhibition of sculpture. prints. ceramics. furniture and more. involving the work of established British artists and recent graduates. Alongside corsets by dressmakers are less conventional designs. made from materials like dried fruit and wrought iron. Ouch.
I EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART Lauriston
Place. 221 6000. Mon—Thurs 10am—8pm; Fri 10am—5pm; Sat lOam—2pm.
RGSL Eleventh Annual Open Exhibition Mon 10—28 Oct. This year’s Royal National Overseas open exhibition features 53 works. selected from 400. from 28 Commonwealth countries. Included are Scots artists Michael Agnew and Joanne Hodgen.
I THE EDINBURGH GALLERY 18a Dundas Street. 557 5227. Mon-Fri llam—Spm; Sat 10am—lpm.
Mixed Exhibition Until Sat 15 Oct. Still life and surrealist work by Rozelle Morrocco. Jack Morrocco and Richard Wiatreck.
I EDINBURGH PRINTMAKERS WORKSHOP 23 Union Street. 557 2479. Tue—Sat 10am—6pm.
Meeting Places Sat 8 Oct—5 Nov. Etchings and drawings from London- based artist and printmaker Jane Joseph. trailing the contemplative spots of Edinburgh and London.
I EDINBURGH FILMHOUSE Lothian Road. 228 2688. See Film listings for opening hours.
Works (in Paper Until 29 Oct. An exhibition of work b Lynn Ahrens.
I FLYING COLOURS ERY 35 William Street. 225 6776. Tue-Fri 11am—6pm; Sat 10am-2pm.
Jean B Martin Until 26 Oct. Paintings by the artist. who trained at Glasgow School of Art.
I THE FRUITMARNET GALLERY 29 Market Street. 225 2383. Tue—Sat 10.30am—5.30pm.
CT New Contemporaries Sat 8 Oct-12 Nov. A national touring exhibition exploring the realms of imagination. sensitivity. reality. humour and bloodthirsty intrigue. Selected by freelance curator Barry Barker. sculptor Rachel Whiteread and editor of Art Monthl . Patricia Bickers.
I THE LERY IN THE BUILDING 233 Cowgate. 225 3013. Tue-Sat noon—6pm. lucy Boss Until 29 Oct. New abstract and figurative paintings. plus a lit copper sculpture. developed by Ross for a special needs dance roduction earlier this year. I HANOVER INE ARTS 22a Dundas Street. 556 2181. Mon—Fri 10.30am—6pm; Sat 10am—4pm.
The Flower And The Bird Mon 10—24 Oct. Reflections on nature and the power of light. in an exhibition of paintings by Carol Carstaiis. Also, work in wood. lead. stone and pastel by Graciela Ainsworth. I OPEN EYE GALLERY 75 Cumberland Street. 557 1020. Mon—Fri 10am—6pm; Sat 10am—4pm.
Mixed Exhibition Sat 15 Oct—3 Nov. Paintings by Jack Firth RSW. crafts by Walter Awlson. prints by Terence Quinn and jewellery by Mairi Macdonald and Nicola Becci.
Mixed Exhibition Until Thurs 13 Oct. Paintings by George Gilbert RSW. prints by Peter Michael. ceramics by Deborah Prosser and jewellery by Mairi MacDonald and Nicola Becci.
I PROJECTIONS GALLERY 210 Portobello High Street. 657 3727. Mon—Fri 9am-5pm (closed 12.30—1.30pm); Sat 10am—4pm.
Rosie logan Until Sat 8 Oct. Recent paintings on silk by the artist. capturing the essence of a country summer.
I OUEEN’S HALL Clerk Street. 668 2019. Mon—Sat lOam—Spm.
The Sea, The Sea! Until 30 Oct. From the Edinburgh Printmakers‘ Workshop comes a folio of work by selected artists with a common interest in the sea.
line Translations From The Chinese Until 30 Oct. Scottish artist and traveller George Donald has collaborated with screenprinter Carol Robertson to produce nine screenprints. complemented by hand- printed text pieces containing a Chinese
poem.
I ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN lnverleith Row, 552 7171. Daily 10am—8pm; Cafe. [D]. Now featuring Henry Moore's Reclining Figure: Hand 1979. on loan
from the Henry Moore Foundation. Wildwood Until 18 Dec. An exciting and highly visual look at the story of Scotland’s woodland. past. present and future. with slides. a sculptured woodland environment and an exhibition which looks at the future of Scotland’s woodland.
I ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY The Mound. 225 6671. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pm.
SSA 100th Annual Exhibition Sat 8 Oct—5 Nov. £1 (50p). The Society of Scottish Artists exhibit work by a visiting group of Berlin artists. plus paintings. sculpture. ceramics and installations from artists Scotland-wide.
John Kinross Scholars Exhibition 1984-1994 Until 30 Oct. 1n the Black and. White Room. Admission free.
I THE SCOTTISH GALLERY 16 Dundas Street. 558 1200. Mon—Fri 10am—6pm; Sat lOam—4pm.
Mixed Exhibition Mon 10 Oct—2 Nov. Paintings by James Morrison. ceramics by Sutton Taylor and jewellery by Carol Mather.
I TALBOT RICE GALLERY Edinburgh University Old College. South Bridge. 650 2211. Mon-Sat 10am—5pm.
Alain Kirill Until 6 Nov. Abstract. highly expressive and sensual sculpture by the internationally recognised artist. who describes his work as a celebration of life. I TORRANCE GALLERY 29b Dundas Street. 556 6366. Mon-Fri 11am—6pm; Sat 10.30am—4pm.
James Somerville Until Sat 15 Oct. Recent paintings by the artist.
DESIGN AND CRAFT Edinburgh
I ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN lnverleith Row. 552 7171. Daily lOam—8pm; Cafe. [D]. Now featuring Henry Moore's Reclining Figure: Hand 1979. on loan from the Henry Moore Foundation. Flora Danica Until Sun 16 Oct. Admission £3 (£2). Porcelain from the Royal Danish Court. Copenhagen — a marriage between botany and decorative art.
ARCHITECTURE
Glasgow
I GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART 167 Renfrew Street. 353 4500. Mon-Fri 10am—5pm.
[D]. Gillespie Kidd and Cola Until Fri 14 Oct. Gallery 1. Mackintosh Building.
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.
I SCOTTISH NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART Belford Road. 556 8921. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pm.
James Gowan: Architect Until 20 Nov. A survey of the career of Scots-born Gowan. one of Britain’s most respected contemporary architects. from his training at Glasgow and Kingston schools of art to his work in Europe.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Glasgow
I GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART 167 Renfrew Street. 353 4500. Mon—Fri 10am—5pm.
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Rosalyn nawson, Victoria Clark and Anne Collins-Ackroyd Until Wed 12 Oct. Part of the Festival of Women Photographers. Three groups of work investigating identity and fluctuating notions of female sexuality.
I HARLAND AND WOLFF ENGINE SHED The Foyer. Govan Road. Govan. 242
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