LISTINGS ART
department. | Mixed Exhibition Until Fri 21 Apr. l Graphics. illustrations and photography. I WILLIAM NAROIE GALLERY 141 West Regent Street. 221 6780. Mon—Fri 10am-5pm; Sat l0am—lptn. Shadow Oi The City Fri 5 May—2 Jun. Glasgow-based artist Martin Kane's work focuses on an industrial hinterland. depicting run-down factories. deserted streets and silent city blocks. The bleakness of his cityscapes contrasts with the evening light they bathe in. Part of Maylcst. The Glaswegian Surrealist S May—2 Jun. Glasgow School of Art-trained and with a brttshful of attitude. Ally Thompson has attracted critical acclaim in New York. France and Britain. This is an exhibition of his work. Part of Mayfest. Sunday In Kelvingrove This work is a new | direction for Glasgow artist Hugh Byars. previously known for his figurative images of a harsh attd selfish urban society. Here. fatnin groups interweave on the canvas and bright colours suggest a’ more idyllic life. Part of Mayfest. I NUNTERIAN ART GALLERY University at 3 Glasgow. University Avenue. 339 8855 ext 5431. Mon—Fri 9.30am—5pnl; Sat 9.30am—5pm. The bequest of William Hunter. a student of Glasgow University in the l730s. who left a substantial collection of books. prints and other curiosities to the university. David Hamilton: Architectural Drawings Sat 29 Apr—24 Jun. Previously unseen drawings by major Scottish architect David Hamilton ( 1768 -1843l. His major works were built in and around Glasgow and include the former Royal Exchange — the future home of the city's Gallery of Modern Art. On display are drawings depicting l‘lamilton‘s interest in various architectural styles. from Gothic and Scots Baronial to the Classical revival of his day. I LILLIE ART GALLERY Station Road. Milngavie. 943 3247. Mon-Fri 10am— 5pm; Sat/Sun 2—5pm. Blinded By Rainbows Sat 6-27 May. Paintings attd prints from Johnny McGuiness. an artist influenced by daydreams. meditation. colour psychology. microbiology and illusion. Part of h'layfest. From The Artist’s Studio Until Sat 29 Apr. Paintings by Patrick Heron. I EWAN MUNOY FINE ART 211 West George Street. 248 9755. Mon—Sat 10am—5.30pm. Aquarelles et Dessins Until Sat 22 Apr. Scottish and French watercolours and drawings. 18804995. I NS GALLERY 53 Cresswcll Street. 334 4240. Mon—Sat l()am—5.30pm; Sun noon-5pm. Alasdair And Alasdair Until Wed 3 May. Linear drawings and recent paintings by Glasgow artist and novelist Alasdair Gray. exhibited with drawings by art school buddy Alasdair Taylor. I MCLELLAN GALLERIES 270 Sauchiehall ; Street. 332 9957. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm: 1 Sun [lam—5pm. l Art Machine ’95 Thurs 4 May—25 Sept.
Urging the viewer to reach otit and touch is this exhibition highlighting the creative process - a mesh of sound. film. performance art and technology.
I DUNCAN B. MILLER FINE ARTS 144 ! West Regent Street. 204 0708. Tue—Fri i 11am—6pm; Sat 10.30am—1pm. l A Breath 0t French Air May 4—28. The first part of an exhibition drawn front the gallery's stock collection of 20th century paintings. concentrating on work with Gallic links. Included are works by S. J. Peploe. F. C. B. Cadell. Charles Defresne and Marcel Jefferys. Part of Mayfest.
I PEARCE INSTITUTE 840 Govan Road. 445 I941. Tue—Sat 10am—4pm.
The Standing Stones 0t Govan Celtic Book of Kells and Pictish stone symbols
; carver Amu Logotse. Scottish songwriter
all ages.
. kaleidoscope. regarded as an art form and
kaleidoscopes by Stephen Skt'ynka and an
from an ongoing soap opera. plus video
work frorn Joe Storey-Scott.
I PROJECT ABILITY 18 Albion Street. 552 2822. Mon—Fri 10am—5pm.
The Really Fantastic Show Until Fri 28
3 Apr. A group show of drawings. textiles.
: individual relationships to their personal Street. Trongate. 5.52 4813. Tue—Sat challenging group show bringing together
Featured are contemporary designs and i furniture. computer imagery and wall
3 drawings. Part of Mayfest. See Mayfest ; preview.
L KELVINGROVE 357 3929. Mon—Sat
Voluntary guides are available free of charge to conduct parties or individuals
reinterpreted by Ghanaian painter and
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Martin Scorsese: through the eyes ot Scottish-Italian artist Emilio Goia. The l image is part of an exhibition at the Glasgow Film Theatre.
and poet Ewan McVicar and Govanites of
I PRACTICE GALLERY 58 Virginia Street. 552 7722 Tue/Wed 9am—6pm; Thurs
l lam—6pm; Fri/Sat 9am—6pm. Brewster’s Weans Celebrating the
philosophical tool when invented by Scot Sir David Brewster in the early 19th century. Featuring electronic
array of visual experiments. Part of Mayfest. Sixty Nine Goes West Until 4 May. Stills
sculpture. text. film and video.
225 Scotland Street. 429 1202. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pm. Cafe. [1)].
The History or Haute Couture Until 14 May. ()utftts frotn 20th century designers. from the museum's collection. Travelling Until 14 May. Work by the Glasgow South Integrated Training Project. based at Leverndale Hospital.
I STREET LEVEL 26 King Street. 552 2151. Mon—Sat 10am—5.30pm. Positives And Negatives Until 6 May. A ground-breaking exhibition of contemporary Native American photography. demolishing popular western Hollywood-induced stereotypes. The work is as diverse as the artists'
and social history. I
I TRANSMISSION GALLERY 28 King
[lam—5pm. New Rose Hotel Sat 22 Apr—20 May. A
the work of artists and designers to reinvent the gallery as a meeting place.
I ART GALLERY & MUSEUM,
10am—5pm; Sun 11am—5pm. Cafe. [D].
round the main galleries. Ask at the enquiry desk.
I MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT Kelvin Hall. Dumbarton Road. 221 9600. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun Ham-5pm. A museum crammed with buses. trams. fire-engines. ships and other transportation. devoted to the history of trans art.
I PEOPLE’S PALACE MUSEUM Glasgow Green. 554 0223. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 11am-5pm. [D]. Cafe.
This well-loved institution is currently undergoing a face lift. which promises to make it more relevant to Glasgow people.
the city and its history. The new-look Palace should be ready by 1998. in time for its centenary.
I PROVANO’S LOROSNIP 3 Castle Street. 552 8819. Mon—Fri 10am—5pm; Sun
1 1am—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 I743. Open Sun 2—5pm. Worth visiting to see 22 pictorial stained glass windows by John K. Clark based on the symbolism of Jewish festivals.
I ST MUNGO MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS LIFE AND ART 2 Castle Street. 553 2557. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Stilt Ham—5pm. Free. [D].
A museum of world faith. featuring a zen garden. priceless art works from the world‘s six major religions. Dali's Christ ofSain! Jolt/t oft/re Cross and the story of religion in Scotland through words and pictures.
I SCOTLAND STREET SCHOOL MUSEUM 225 Scotland Street. 429 1202. Mon—Sat 10am-5pm: Stilt 2—5pm. Cafe. [D]. 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 l960s schooldays.
I SPRINGBURN MUSEUM Atlas Square. 557 1405. Mon—Fri 10.30am—5pm: Sat 10am—4.30pm; Sun 2—5pm. [1)].
The Tenement Folk Until 31 Jan 1996. Exploring tenement life in Glasgow. an exhibition featuring reconstructions of a tenement kitchen. a back court. a 1920s school room and a cludgie. or shared water closet. They are based on photographs by 83-year-old former
1 Glasgow Corporation architect Andrew
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Lillie. who is also exhibiting 26
watercolours depicting his childhood
haunts.
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I Evening Echoes Celebrating the art of selling newspapers. an installation involving photographs and recordings of British street vendors. CCA, Glasgow.
I Peter Thomson The work of Glaswegian artist Peter Thomson, exploring society‘s divisions. Compass Gallery, Glasgow.
I The Glaswegian Surrealist Paintings by celebrated Glasgow artist Ally Thompson. William Hurdle Gallery, Glasgow.
I Flora Of China Exploring China‘s extensive flora and the botanists who devoted their lives to it. Royal Botanic Garden. Edinburgh.
I Grapevine Focusing on life in America’s backwoods. a series of startling photographs by Susan Lippcr. Portfolio Gallery, Edinburgh.
. Portfolio preparation
. General drawing
. Liie drawing and painting
. Liie drawing
. Landscape drawing and painting . Hospitallield House Residency
. Water colour painting
. Sculpture
. Dyeing and weaving
. Printmaking
. Drawing and painting . Liie drawing . Avanced life drawing
. Drawing and painting (5) . Jewellery . Fashion
GLASG‘PW SCH99L 2 ART
Summer Programme 10 JULY - 4 AUGUST 1995
is offering a variety of art classes for adults and children.
DAY CLASSES MONDAY-FRIDAY, ONE OR TWO WEEKS
EVENING CLASSES 10 JULY TO 27 JULY, 1 I CLASSES
SATURDAY MORNING CHILDREN'S CLASSES (lO-IbYRS) 8 JULY - 12 AUGUST
For further details write to:- Continuing Education, The Glasgow School of Art, 167 Rentrew Street, Glasgow GS 6R0 or telephone 0141 353 4515
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. Ceramics (2)
. Black and white photography . Colour photography
. Stained glass (2)
. Desktop publishing (2]
. Jewellery
. Silversmithing
. Calligraphy
. Papermaking
. Black and white photography . Film criticism (2] . Portfolio preparation
. Black and white photography . Portfolio preparation . Ceramics
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