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Exhibitions are listed alphabetically by venue. Art listings are compiled by ltelly Achenamin. For details of exhibitions in Edinburgh see festival coverage pages on pages 86- so
I ART EXPOSURE GALLERY l9 Parnie Street. 552 7779. Mon—Sat I lam—6pm. Summer Show Until 27 Aug. New paintings. ceramics. jewellery and sculpture by recent graduates from the four Scottish art colleges. plus work by regular gallery exhibitors.
I ART GALLERY 8t MUSEUM, NELVINGROVE 287 2699. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun I lam—5pm. Cafe. [D]. Voluntary guides are available free of charge to conduct parties or individuals round the tnain galleries. Ask at the enquiry desk.
noots OI The Future Mon l2—26 Aug. Organised by the Commission for Racial Equality. this exhibition of paintings and photographs aims to highlight the cultural diversity evident in contemporary Scottish society.
Jessie M. King Until l5 Aug. Best known for her exquisite illustrations. King was one of the key members of the critically acclaimed Glasgow Girls. This showcase also features a selection of her jewellery. textiles. wallpaper and ceramic decoration. St ltilda Explored Until 25 Aug. A fascinating look at the island of St Kilda. which was evacuated in I930. exploring the natural and cultural world of both the land and its inhabitants.
I ROGER RILLCLIFFE FINE ART I34 Blythswood Street. 332 4027. Mon-Fri 9.30am—5.30pm; Sat l0am— l pm.
Small Pictures Until 3| Aug. The gallery's summer exhibition features oils. watercolours. collage. etchings and pastels by over 70 contemporary artists. all on a small. intimate scale.
Fantastic Plastics Until 27 Aug. Innovative new work in acrylic. resin. acetate. rubber. nylon and more.
I COLLINS GALLERY University of Strathclyde. 22 Richmond Street. 552
D’arcy At Pitt oeeps by Craigle Altchlson
4400 ext 2682. Mon-Fri l0am—5pm; Sat noon—4pm. [D].
Raw Material: Contemporary Scottish Textiles Until l0 Aug. An exhibition highlighting new developments in textile art. where boundaries between disciplines are increasingly crossed. with interesting results. Also on show. lleadlines. a collection of contemporary hats and headwear by 39 UK-based artists. craftspeople and milliners. ranging from the functional to the fantastic.
I COMPASS GALLERY I78 West Register
Street. 22l 6370. Men—Sat I0am-5.30pm.
llew Generation Until 3l Aug. Specially selected work by I996 graduates from Edinburgh College of An. Glasgow School of An. Grays School of Art in Aberdeen and Duncan of Jordanstone in Dundee.
I 18 KING STREET 552 2540. Mon-Sat
l lam-5.30pm; Sun Ham—4pm.
Jane Myers Until l0 Aug. Photography. landscapes. cityscapes and work in progress by American artist Jane Myers. the first in a series of exhibitions organised by 'The Terra Nova Project‘. a new arts production company dedicated to breaking down barriers of race. gender and sexuality. I FRINGE GALLERY Castlemilk Shopping Centre. Castlemilk Arcade. 63l 2267. Mon—Sat l0am—5pm.
Schoolworlts Until l0 Aug. Photographic work created during a series of workshops with school children throughout Strathclyde. based around the theme of freedom.
I GALLERY OF MODERN ART Queen Street. 33l I854. Mon—Sat l()am—5pm; Sun I lam—5pm. Glasgow‘s brand new gallery. with four thematic floors based on the elements: Earth. Air. Fire and Water. Featured artists include Howson. Hockney. Campbell. Bellany and Byrne as well as interactive exhibits and a swish cafe decorated by Adrian Wiszniewski. Craigie: The Art or Craigie Aitchison Until 8 Sept. Despite being afforded almost cult status south of the border. this is Aitchison‘s first solo exhibition in his home country. From portrait studies of London‘s black community to images of the crucifixion. the show captures every
aspect of the painters work.
I GLASGOW FILM THEATRE Cafe Cosmo. l2 Rose Street. 332 8l28. Mon-Sat noon—9.30pm; Sun 5—9.30pm.
netlected lieu: Until 3l Aug. A joint exhibition of drawings. paintings and mirrors by Douglas Thomson and Sue Gerber. reflecting both artists interest in the human form.
I GLASGOW PRINT STOOIO 22 King Street. 552 0704. Mon—Sat lOam-5.30pm. Plattorm Until 10 Aug. The first major showing of work by four diverse artists based at the Print Studio: Monica Callaghan. Christine lronside. David Palmer and .lila Peacock.
I GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART I67 Renfrew Street. 353 4500. Mon—Fri 9.30am—8.30pm: Sat 9.30am—5pm; Sun 2-5pnr
oauid Donaldson: Both Birthday Exhibition Until 30 Aug. Portraits. landscapes and figurative painting by the esteemed artist and former Head of Painting at GSA.
Fra lletubery: Artist and Art Educationist Until 30 Aug. Work by one of the founding fathers ofGSA. who frequently exhibited with the Glasgow Boys' and had a promising young student called Mackintosh . . .
Chuck Mitchell Until 30 Aug. Drawings and collage by former Printed Textiles tutor Chuck Mitchell.
I RONTERIAN ART GALLERY University of Glasgow. University Avenue. 339 8855 ext 543 l. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm.
The Jubb Collection Until 28 Sept. Decorative art and graphic work. by three ofCharles Rennie Mackintosh's closest associates. Frances and Margaret Macdonald and J. Herbert MacNair. tnuch of which has never been seen by the public before.
I MCLELLAN GALLERIES 270 Sauchiehall Street. 33l I854. Mon—Sat l0am-8pm: Sun Ham—8pm. £4 (£2).
Charles Bennie Mackintosh Until 30
Sept. The largest ever collection of works by Scotland's most celebrated architect and designer. featuring over 300 exhibits including paintings. drawings. furniture. large-scale models and a reconstruction of a turn of the century Ladies Luncheon Room.
I ORNIAL PRINT SN” 25 King Street. 552 1394. Mon-Sat iOam-5.30pm. GIMW Until l0 Aug. A diverse collection of prints inspired by the city of Glasgow. including works by artists Harry Magee. Bryan Evans and Ian McNicol. All prints are for sale. starting at £45.
I PEARCE INSTITUTE 840 Govan Road. 445 I941. Mon—Sat 10am-5pm.
Solo Time Until 24 Aug. Three site- specific solo exhibitions responding to the architecture and people of the Institute. featuring DNA analysis by Lucy Byott. a sound sculpture by Shiona McCubbin and an installation by Christina McBride.
I PRACTICE GALLERY 58 Virginia Street. 552 7722. Tue-Sat 9am-6pm (Thurs
l lam).
Blair Mlllell Until 6 Sept. New paintings by this young Glasgow artist.
I STREET LEVEL 26 King Street. 552
2 l 5 l. Mon—Sat l0am—5.30pm.
Annette lteyer Until 17 Aug. A series of works by Annette Heyer using 3D objects. materials and photography to explore the ‘emotional architecture' of familiar items.
I ART GALLERY 8 MUSEUM, KELVINGROVE 287 2699. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun I lam—5pm. Cafe. [D]. A wonderful permanent collection of work by such names as Rembrandt. Monet and Van Gogh. plus numerous historical artefacts. animal displays. ‘Wee Beasties' and an interactive display featuring a plethora of invertebrate animals. See Galleries listings for current temporary exhibitions.
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