LISTINGS ART
I EDINBURGH FESTIVAL THEATRE 13-29 Nicolson Street. 529 6000.
Drawing OII Dance Until 7 Nov. Paintings and drawings by artist Brian Hartley. inspired by the wealth and diversity of dance on show at the Festival Theatre.
I THE EDINBURGH GALLERY 18a Dundas Street. 557 5227. Mon—Fri 11am—5pm; Sat lOam—lpm.
Autumn Exhibition Until 29 Oct. Semi- abstract views of the Scottish landscape by Sheila Macmillan; images of the people. landscapes and culture of Lake Garda in Italy by Judith Da Fano; and figurative works by Duncan of Jordanstone lecturer Louise Johnstone.
I EDINBURGH PRINTMAKERS WORKSHOP 23 Union Street. 557 2479. Tue—Sat 10am—6pm.
The Scottish Print Open Until 19 Oct. An open submission of some of the finest printmaking currently being produced in Scotland. featuring work by Victoria Crowe, Paul Fumeaux and many others. Ashley Coolie Sat 26 Oct—16 Nov. New screenprints by this inventive Glasgow- based artist.
I FIRTH GALLERY 35 William Street. 225 2196. Tue-Fri l 1am-5pm; Sat
1 1am—4pm.
lightscapes Fri 18 Oct-l9 Nov. New paintings by Alan Kilpatrick exploring light in the urban environment.
I THE FRUITMARKET GALLERY 29 Market Street. 225 2383. Tue-Sat 10.30am—5.30pm.
Louise Cattrellz Paintings 1989-96 Until 23 Nov. Abstract paintings by Cattrell in the Upper Gallery. complemented by the work of traditional Scottish landscapists
101 Things rot TII this on from a show oi sculpture by Jackie Mcliamee at The open Eye
ileads together: Angus Miller’s Iiouge can be seen at the collective
such as McTaggart and Eardley in the Lower Gallery. allowing a contextual background to this evolving artform. See review.
I HANOVER FINE ARTS 22a Dundas Street. 556 2181. Mon—Fri 10.30am-6pm; Sat 10am-4pm.
Mountains And Iiemote Places Until 26 Oct. Work by gallery artists ranging from recent graduates to experienced artists capturing. as the name suggests. mountains. landscapes. seascapes. still lifes and flowers.
I KINGFISHER GALLERY 5 Northumberland Street North West Lane. 557 5454. Tue—Sat Ham—4.30pm.
From Mountains To Sea Until 8 Nov. Bold. abstract work by artist Jenny Ryrie. much of which was inspired by her journeys through New Mexico. Colorado and Wyoming. Also on show. ‘Home And Abroad'. new paintings in the Scottish colourist tradition by Margaret Ballantyne. depicting Scottish and Spanish landscapes.
I MANIFESTO Festival Centre. 12 Blenheim Place. Mon—Sun 9.30am—8pm. Art And Design In Construction Until 27 Oct. The headquarters of the lntemational Festival Of Architecture And Design play host to an exhibition of works by specialised design and art-based businesses working in construction. with furniture. metalwork. stained glass. sculpture. murals and photography all on show.
I MATTHEW ARCHITECTURE GALLERY University of Edinburgh. Department of Architecture. 20 Chambers Street. 650 2342. Mon—Fri 10am—8pm.
Site Tue 22 Oct—I3 Nov. Aerial photographs exploring construction and its effect on the environment. taken in Scotland and North Africa by artist and writer Patricia MacDonald and newly appointed Head of the Department of Architecture Angus MacDonald.
I METROPOLE COFFEE HOUSE 33 Newington Road. 668 4999. Mon—Sat 8.30am—11pm; Sun lOarn—lOpm. Portraits Oi Asia Until 6 Nov. Portrait photographs by Hugo Macleod. taken during a six-month trip to South East Asia. capturing the local people he encountered. their cultures and traditions. I NATIONAL GALLERY OF SCOTLAND The Mound. 556 8921 Mon—Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 2—5pm.
The home of a fine collection of works from the Renaissance to Post- lmpressionism. including Rembrandt. Degas and Van Gogh plus Antonio Canova’s beautiful sculpture The Three Graces. in residence at the gallery until 1999.
Velazquez In Seville Until 20 Oct. £4 (£2.50). The last few days of this major exhibition of work by one of Spain‘s greatest painters.
Goya Prints Until 20 Oct. A selection of paintings and aquatints by the great Spanish painter. on show to
commemorate the 250th anniversary of the artist's birth.
German Renaissance Prints Thurs 31 Oct—15 Dec. Free. On loan from the British Museum. this impressive collection of prian highlights the great work achieved in Germany during this period. Most notable are the innovative woodcuts of Albrecht Diirer and the designs of his pupil Hans Baldung Grien. I NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND George 1V Bridge. 226 4531. Mon—Sat lOam-Spm; Sun 2-5pm.
A liation Divided: Scotland and the ’45 Until 31 Oct. The Jacobite uprising of 1745/46 was one of the most momentous (and bloody) events in Scotland’s history and. inevitably. the truth has been somewhat overshadowed by legend. A Nation Divided looks at the real story behind the Jacobites. Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Battle of Culloden through contemporary writings and illustrations.
I NETHERBOW THEATRE 43—45 High Street. 556 9579. Mon-Sat 10am—5pm. In The Mouth or The liight Until 9 Nov. A mixed-media exhibition detailing traditional stories from the Highlands and Islands. on show as part of the Scottish lntemational Storytelling Festival.
I NON FRONTIERS GALLERY 254 Canongate. Mon-Sat 10am—6pm; Sun l—5an
Against The Wall Until 31 Oct. Work by artist George Mackay. who has served 2| years of a life sentence. and works from his studio in prison. Having developed his skills in painting. sculpture and graphic design. Mackay highlights the enormous benefits art can have for prisoners. in terms of self-expression and future direction. Work by Mackay can also be seen at The Craigrnillar Festival Society. Newcraighall Road. Mon-Fri 10am—4pm. I OPEN EYE GALLERY 75—79 Cumberland Street. 557 1020. Mon—Fri lOam—6pm; Sat 10am—4pm.
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SATURDAY 26m OCTOBER 1996 7.30m MURRAYFIELD ICE RINK EDINBURGH
To reserve free tickets send 5.8.3. to: 36 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QE Tel: 0131 226 3809
Mixed Exhibition Until 31 Oct. Paintings by Marj Bond. sculpture by Jackie MacNamee. prints by Jane Hyslop and jewellery by Valerie Shatwell.
I PORTFIIIO GALLERY 43 Candlemaker Row. 220 1911. Mon-Sat 10am—5.30pm; Sun noon—4.30pm.
oeep: Photographs or Mixed Race People Until 9 Nov. Portrait photographs by Clement Cooper. allowing an insight into the experience and feelings of mixed race people living in Britain today. See review. I REIACH AND HALL 6 Damaway Street. Sat 11am—2pm.
loulce Lusby Taylor Sat 19 Oct. The architecture firm plays host to a newly commissioned sculpture entitled ‘Sounds Fade - Silence Unfolds'.
I ROGUES' GALLERY 58 St Stephen Street. 225 5558. Tue-Sat Ham—6pm. Martin iiovrson Until 30 Oct. A selectiOn of cartoons by this uncompromising artist. known for his work in The Guardian. The Independent and Time Out.
I ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN lnverleith House. lnverleith Row. 552 7171. Mon-Sun 10am-5pm.
Cecilia Vicuna Sat 26 Oct-5 Jan. An installation of weavings made from found materials by Chilean artist. poet and filmmaker Vicuna. Entitled ‘Precario' meaning 'from prayer'. the fragile constructions are site-specific and. due to the materials used. of a transitory nature. I ROYAL CIN.LEGE OF SURGEONS 9 Hill Square. 527 1649. Mon—Fri 2—4pm. William MacGillivray Until 31 Oct. An exhibition marking the bi-centenary of MacGillivray's birth. and celebrating his work as Conservator of the Museum at the RC5 from 1831—1841.
I ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE Grindlay Street. Mon—Sun 6pm—lam.
Exhibition and Sale Until 30 Nov. The work of fourteen artists. including Jack Vettriano and Elizabeth Blackadder. for sale in aid of the Scottish Breast Cancer Campaign.
‘The audience had come not only for the music. but also tor what was between the compositions—the inner peace that the sounds only served to prolong.‘ LE MONDE
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