ART LISTINGS
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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 MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND Chambers Street. 225 7534. Mon—Sat l()am—Spm; Sun noon—5pm. Cafe. [1)]. Treasure Islands Until Tue 3 Jan. An exhibition bringing to life the romantic legacy of Robert Louis Stevenson and his preoccupation with islands. pirates and the South Seas.
I ROYAL OVER-SEAS LEAGUE landings Gallery. Over-seas House. 100 Princes Street. 225 150l. Mon—Fri 9am—5pm. Six Young Scottish Artists Until 31 Jan. The work of six highly individual Scottish artists — Michael Agnew. Lesley Banks. Colin Duncan. Moyna Flannigan. Alexander Guy and Olivia lrvine.
I ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY The Mound. 225 667 l. Mon-Sat l()ain—5piil; Sun 2—5pm.
SAAC Fifth Annual Exhibition Until Wed 21 Dec. Show of work by Scottish Artists and Artist Craftsmen. including work on the theme of 500 years of the Scottish whisky industry.
I THE SCOTTISH GALLERY 16 l)uiidas Street. 558 1200. Mon-Fri l()am--6pm; Sat 10am—4pm.
Memorial Show for Denis Peploe Sat 7 Jan—l Feb. .A retrospective show of the late. renowned lidinburgh artist's career. Viva Italia! Until Sat 24 Dec. An exhilarating exhibition of drawings. watercolours and oils by Scottish artists. celebrating the landscape. culture and architecture of Italy. Includes work by John Bellaliy. lilizabeth lilackaddei'. John Byrne. George Devlin and Alison Watt. Paintings of Edinburgh Until Sat 24 Dec. Work by Scottish artist .lock McFadyen. Plus ceramics. glass and metal work. and mixed-mediajewellery by eight young designers.
I SCOTTISH NATIONAL GALLERY OF
MODERN ART Belford Road. 556 8921. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2-5pm. Antony Dormley Until 15 Jan. The 1994 Turner Prize winner has created a stunning installation of about 30.000 small clay figures which look like they‘re about to stampede out of the gallery‘s central room. Stand at the door for that authentic Christmas shopping feeling.
I SCOTTISH NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY Queen Street. 556 8921. Mon-Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pm. [D]. Cafe. Closed Sun 25/Mon 26 Dec and Sun “Mon 2 Jan. Scotland's bonniest and beastliest monarchs. politicians. writers and artists. The recent home coming of a [748 portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie by the leading French portrait painter h/laurice-Quentin de La Tour is an added attraction.
James Gunn Until 26 Feb. For four decades. Sir James Gunn's stylish portraits of the great and glamorous captured the attention of visitors to the Royal Academy. Much less well known are his oil sketches of beach scenes and contemporary life. This exhibition combines the artist‘s informal and commissioned work. including the famous 1950 conversation piece featuring King George VI. the Queen and the two Princesses.
I SCOTTISH UNITED SERVICES MUSEUM
Edinburgh Castle. 225 7534. Mon-Sat
'f ‘).3()ain—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 ~10s. Their mark is left iii this exhibition of uniforms. insignia and
‘ equipment. as well as drawings. prints and
other personal material.
‘ I STILLS 23 Cockburn Street. 225 9876.
Tue-Fri l 1.30am—6pm; Sat noon—5pm. Aaron Siskind: Retrospective 1932-1978 Until 28 Jan. The first European
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STREET LEVEL
Photography Gallery 8 Workshop
W Photo-Reclamations (New Art from Moscow 8 St. Petersburg)
Momentary Views (Contemporary Images from the Landscape)
26 King St Glasgow G1 Tel: (0141) 552 2151 Fax: 552 2323
The Scottish Arts Council and by Glasgow City Council
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retrospective covering 50 years of this little-known but highly respected American photographer‘s career. From his studies of Harlem to intense. abstract works which predate Abstract Expressionism. Siskind‘s work is powerful yet sensitive. You can also buy selected prints from around £700. See preview.
I THE WHOLE WORKS 209 Royal Mile. Jacksons Close. Fri l6/Sat l7 Dec. 10am-7pm: Sun 18 Dec. Ham-6pm. Art Boot Sale II Prints. drawings. photographs. paintings and paper and glass works by three artists hoping to raise funds for art projects. Photographer Kenny Bean is forging community links between Scottish and Nepalese children: Kenneth Le Riche is establishing himself as a stained glass worker and Katayoun Pasban Dowlatshahi is working in Edinburgh after studying in Barcelona. Artwork for sale. £5—£5()0.
OUTSIDE THE CITIES
Greenock
-I McLEAN MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY
l5 Kelly Street. (M75 7237-1l. Mon—Sat l()am—iioon. l—5pm.
Timelapse Until 14 Jan. Glasgow sculptor Brian Keane has used natural and man- made materials to create some unusual sculptures.
Artists, Ships and the Clyde Until 14 Jan. A selection of art works from the last 2()() years. lncluded is the work of local artists. including Patrick Downie. William Clark and lain Slack.
Castle Douglas
I McGILL DUNCAN GALLERY 231 King Street. 0556 502468. Mon-Sat 10am—5pm.
Scottish Watercolours 1800-1960 Until Sat 24 Dec. Works by Anne Redpath. Sir William Gillies. William Wilson and
LECTURES m
Lectures are listed by city, then alphabetically by subject.
Gallery Talk Street Level. Thurs 12 Jan. 7pm. Free. Brandon Taylor discusses the work in corresponding exhibition Photo- reclamation. in the broader context of Russian art and photography.
Medals and Maniera National Gallery of Modern Art. Fri l6 l)ec. 12.45pm. Free. Timothy Clifford gives a talk.
Duane Hanson — Realism or Satire? Scottish National Galleiy of Modern Art. Mon 1‘) Dec. 12.45pm. Free. A talk by Ken Hay.
Adoration of the Shepherds National Gallery of Scotland. Fri 23 Dec. 12.45pm. Free. Susan Lamb discusses the work by Domenichiio.
Hugh Montgomerie, Tweltth Earl of Eglinton Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Wed 21 Dec. l2.-15pni. Free. Gilly Gretton talks about the work by John Singleton Copley.
Sir Steven nunciman Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Wed 4 Jan. 12.45pm. Free. Stephen Conroy‘s work is discussed by Colin Bailey.
The Raising of the Cross National Gallery of Scotland. Fri 6 Jan. 12.45pm. Procaccini's work is discussed by Michael Bury.
Maternité 1924 and Peinture 1925 Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. Mon 9 Jail. 12.45pm. Miro‘s works are discussed by Siobhan Douglierty.
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