LISTINGS ART
AND ART 2 Castle Street. 553 32557. Mon—Sat lOam—Spm; Sun 11am-5pm. [D].
The Threads Of Faith Until 3 Sept. An exhibition highlighting the range and beauty of objects used in religious worship in Glasgow‘s churches. and celebrating the common goals ofdifferent Christian denominations in the city.
I SCOTLAND STREET SCHOOL MUSEUM 225 Scotland Street. 429 1202. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2-5pm. Cafe. [D].
I Can’t Paint Miss! Sat 20 May—25 Jun. Now in its fourth year. this exhibition invites the students of the Children‘s Art Course at Glasgow School of Art to show the work created with their classes in schools throughout the Strathclyde Region.
I STREET LEVEL 26 King Street. 552 2151. Mon—Sat lOam—5.30pm. Photogenic: Reviewing the Lens of History Sat 20 May—24 Jun. Featuring the work of twelve artists who use photographic sources and mediums to question the camera’s ability to record the experiences of colonial women. The exhibition challenges the notion of photographic truth and the ethnocentric readings which accompany them and will be supplemented by a symposium on 20 May on the theme of Women’s Art History—contact gallery for details.
I TRAMWAY 25 Albert Drive. 422 2023. Wed—Sun noon—6pm (later on performance evenings).
Trust Until 18 Jun. ()ver twenty international artists have collaborated to present a cross-section of art forms including photography and video work. some of which is interactive. The title is not so much a theme. as an appeal to the viewer tojoin the artists in their attempt to establish and reinforce an atmosphere of trust between audience. artist and institution.
I TRANSMISSION GALLERY 28 King Street. Trongate. 552 4813. Tue—Sat
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New Rose Hotel Until 20 May. A challenging group show bringing together the work of artists and designers to reinvent the gallery as a meeting place. Featured are contemporary designs and furniture. computer imagery and wall drawings. Part of Mayfest.
Chase Me Tue 30 May—24 Jun. Featuring the work of Erlend Williamson of London. Mark Haddon from the Borders of Scotland and Katrin von Maltzahn of Berlin.
I TRON STUDIO 3rd Floor. 109 Trongate. 552 0443. Daily 9am—9pm.
Mixed Exhibition Until 21 May. Seven female graduates from Glasgow and Edinburgh Art School have put together a "Grand Opening' to promote this new venue. with an emphasis on more traditionally-based artists. All those involved have shown widely anti attracted interest from both galleries and the public.
I ART GALLERY 8t MUSEUM, KELVINGROVE 357 3929. Mon-Sat 10am~5pm; Sun Ham—5pm. Cafe. [D]. Voluntary guides are available free of charge to conduct parties or individuals round the main galleries. Ask at the enquiry desk.
I MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT Kelvin Hall. Dumbarton Road. 221 9600. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 1 lam--5pm. A museum crammed with buses. trams. lire-engines. ships and other transportation. devoted to the history of transport.
I PEOPLE’S PALACE MUSEUM Glasgow Green. 554 0223. Mon—Sat 10am~5pmz Sun llam—5pm. [1)]. 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 PROVAHD’S LOROSHIP 3 Castle Street. 552 8819. Mon—Fri 10am—5pm; Sun
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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—5pm. Worth visiting to see 22 pictorial stained glass windows by John K. Clark based on the symbolism ofJewish festivals.
I ST MUNGO MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS LIFE AND ART 2 Castle Street. 553 2557. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun llam—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 nfSuim John oft/w C msx 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; Sun 2-5pnl. 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 1960s schooldays.
V.E. Day Celebration Until 25 Jun. A programme illustrating life during World War 11.
I SPRINGBURN MUSEUM Atlas Square. 557 1405. Mon—Fri 10.30am—-5pm; Sat 10am—4.30pm; Still 2—5pm. [D].
The Tenement Folk Ulltil 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 Glasgow Corporation architect Andrew Lillie. who is also exhibiting 26 watercolours depicting his childhood haunts.
EDINBURGH
I CALTON GALLERY 10 Royal Terrace. 556 1010. Mon-Fri lOam—6pm; Sat 10am—1pm.
Mixed Exhibition Until 31 May. A selection of Scottish. English and European works. plus an extensive range of marine paintings and French 19th century sculpture. includes work by F. C. B. Cadell. Kate Cameron. J. D. Fergusson and Aleksander Zyw.
I CITY ART CENTRE Market Street. 529 3955. Mon/Tue. Sat 10am—5.30pm; Wed—Fri 10am—9pm; Sun noon—5pm. Dream City: The Past, Present And Future or James Craig’s New Town Until 1 Jul. An exhibition charting the conception and creation of Edinburgh‘s New Town. the result of an architectural competition in 1766 to solve problems of overcrowding. the winner of which was 22-year-old James Craig.
Hext? Artists, Residencies and Hospitals Tue 23 May—l Jul. An exhibition of recent work by contemporary artists who have undertaken residencies in Scottish hospitals.
Something Special: Art of Children in Lothian Region Special Needs Schools Tue 23 May—l Jul. A selection of work from eight Lothian schools for pupils with special educational needs. highlighting how art can often be a means of by- passing development difficulties.
The Fletcher Collection: Maxwell and Gillies Sat 27 May—22 Jul. Having built tip a remarkable collection of work by two of Scotland's most renowned 20th century artists. Mr and Mrs Fletcher now hantl over all 40 pieces for long—term loan. Lions and Thistles Wed 31 May—22 Jul. Organised in conjunction with the Heraldry Society of Scotland. this exhibition brings together a wide range of colourful anti historic items from Scotland and abroad and is aimed particularly at children.
I CITY LAB 35 Dundas Street. 556 7822. Mon—Fri 8.30am—5.30pm.
Travels With A Camera Until 14 Jun. Photographs by Ken Paterson. depicting places and people encountered on his travels.
I COLLECTIVE GALLERY 22—28 Cockburn Street. 220 1260. Tue—Sat 11am-5pm or by arrangement.
Mixed Exhibition Until 27 May. Collaborative drawings by Hannah Horsfall and Malcolm Bell. and paintings by Lynn Ahrens.
Gayle Bray Until 27 May.
I DANISH CULTURAL INSTITUTE Carlsberg House. 3 Donne Terrace. 225 7189. Mon—Fri 10am—5pm.
Bentemarie Kieldbaek Until 23 Jun. Paintings by Danish artist Bentemarie Kjeldbaek. blending figurative and abstract st les.
I EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART Lauriston Place. 221 6000. Mon—Thurs 10am—8pm; Fri 10am—5pm; Sat 10am—2pm.
Fashion Show 25 May. Fashion and Theatre Costume students show off all their hard work in this clothing extravaganza. Contact design school office for tickets (0131 221 6131).
I EDINBURGH GALLERY 18a Dundas Street. 557 5227. Mon—Fri llam-Spm; Sat lOam—lpm.
Hugh McIntyre And Ted Stuart Until 22 May. Impressionistic paintings based on a trip to Goa by Hugh Mclntyre. and welded sculptures by Ted Stuart.
Mixed Exhibition Until 17 Jun. Paintings by Louise Johnstone, Margaret Ballantyne. Biddy Nicholson, Sheila Arnot and John Crawford. Works include Highland Landscapes. abstracts of the island of Coll. expressionist landscapes of the Scottish countryside and views of Tuscany.
I EDINBURGH PRIHTMAKERS WORKSHOP 23 Union Street. 557 2479. Tue-Sat 10am—6pm.
Prints From Studio Artists Until 27 May. A selection of work by Edinburgh printmakers.
Nine lives Sat 27 J un—23 Jun. A colourful new exhibition of etchings. lithographs. screenprints and monotypes all produced in limited editions at the workshop. The prints range from witty allegories to dramatic set pieces to contemplative still lifes in this wide-ranging expression of contemporary art.
I THE FRUITMARKET GALLERY 29 Market Street. 225 2383. Tue—Sat 10.30am—5.30pm; Sun noon-5pm.
2010: Textiles And lieu Technology Until 10 Jun. Documenting the influence of new technology on traditional textile methods. with exhibits ranging from textured fabrics combining woven with thermoplastic materials. to computer- designed tapestries.
I HANOVER FINE ARTS 22a Dundas Street. 556 2181. Mon—Fri 10.30am—6pm; Sat lOam—4pm.
Tenth Anniversary Exhibition By Gallery Artists Until 27 May. A selective retrospective of work by some of the artists who have exhibited since the gallery opened in 1985.
I INSTITUTE FRANCAIS D’ECOSSE 13 Randolph Crescent. 225 5366. Mon-Fri 9.30am—6.30pm; Sat 10am—l.30pm.
~3O Until 22 May. Highlighting recent trends in French photography. part one of an exhibition focusing on winners of the Moins Trente award. targeted at under- 30s. Part two is 1—20 Jun.
I INSTITUTO ITALIANO DI CULTURA 82 Nicolson Street. 668 2232. Mon—Fri 10am—5pm.
Guaricci. Designer Until 2 Jun. Exploring the graphic and industrial designs of Romeo Guaricci. with drawings ranging from initial concepts to the finished design.
I KINGFISHER GALLERY 5 Northumberland Street Lane North West. 557 5454. Tue—Sat Ham-4.30pm.
Party Pieces Until 19 May. Figures,
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