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Exhibitions are listed by category, then alphabetically by city and venue. Please send details to our ottices at least ten days belore publication. Art listings compiled by llelly McMenarnin.
I ARTOANN 24 Cleveden Road. 334 6180. Viewing by appointment.
Johanna logan Until 21 Dec. Oil and charcoal figurative and still life paintings and drawings by GSA graduate Logan. I ART EXPOSURE GALLERY 19 Parnie Street. 552 7779. Mon-Sat 11am—6pm. Christmas Show Until 28 Jan. From new graduates to established gallery artists. they’re all represented here. all 200-odd of them. Sculptures. ceramics.jewellery and painting are all on offer. starting from as little as £4, as well as a range of specially commissioned Christmas cards. I ART GALLERY G MUSEUM, NELVINGROVE 287 2699. Mon-Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 11am—5pm. Cafe. [D]. Voluntary guides are available free of charge to conduct parties or individuals round the main galleries. Ask at the enquiry desk.
lnlonnation Superhighway Until 15 Dec. Direct from The London Museum of Science. this interactive exhibition takes a behind-the-scenes look at the internet. with terminals on hand allowing visitors to browse the web themselves.
Claws Until 31 Mar. From pet tabbies to sabre-toothed-tigers. this exhibition of catarama covers every aspect of our feline friends. including Egyptian mummified cats. life-size reconstructions. photographs and a series of competitions and events.
Rembrandt Etchings Until 8 Mar. A small display of etchings from the Museum‘s own collection. many of which have never been shown before.
British Gas World Wildlile Photography Until 2 Feb. The winning entries of this year‘s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. featun'ng images from around the world.
I ROGER OILLGLIFFE FINE ART 134 Blythswood Street. 332 4027. Mon—Fri 9.30am—5.30pm; Sat 10am- 1 pm. Christmas Exhibition Until 5 Jan. New collages. watercolours and tapestries by Christine McArthur entitled One Thing After Another. plus Objects Of Desire. a diverse collection of jewellery. metalwork. ceramics and woodwork by many of Britain‘s finest craftspeople.
I THE OLYTRSWOOO GALLERY 44 Washington Street. 204 2779. Mon—Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-1pm.
A Christmas Exhibition Until 21 Dec. An all-star line-up of Scotland’s finest artists from the 19th and 20th century. including Byrne. Cadell. Eardley. Knox. MacTaggart and Philipson.
I CGA 350 Sauchiehall Street. 332 7521. Mon-Sat I 1am—6pm; Sun noon—5pm. Cafe. lnbetweener Until 11 Jan. Photographic images by five international artists. who use make-up and prosthetics to challenge our expectations of beauty and the body. See review.
I COLLINS GALLERY University of Strathclyde. 22 Richmond Street. 552 4400 ext 2682. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat noon-4pm. [D].
Iron Until 20 Dec. Multi-media work by Clydeside artist Tom McKendrick documenting the history of Glasgow’s once mighty shipbuilding industry.
I COMPASS GALLERY 178 West Register Street. 221 6370. Mon—Sat 10am-5.30pm. Christmas Show Until 31 Jan. Over 200 contemporary artists display their wares at this. the Compass's 28th Christmas Show. with hundreds of paintings. prints. sculptures, ceramics and jewellery.
I 18 KING STREET King Street. 552 2540. Mon-Sat 11am—6pm.
Amanda Thomas Sat 14—21 Dec. New paintings by Thomas. a finalist in this year's Scotland On Sunday/Noble Grossart Competition.
I GALLERY OF MODERN ART Queen Street. 229 1996. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm (closed Tue); Sun 11am—5pm. Glasgow‘s 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.
Imagined Communities Until 16 Feb. Paintings. photographs. sculpture and video by a group of artists examining the changing nature of the term ‘community‘. in light of shifting geographical and technological boundaries.
I t. GARNER GALLERY 4 Parnie Street. 552 4585. Tue—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun noon—4 tn.
Christmas Exhibition Until 24 Dec. Scotland’s only gallery dedicated solely to the sale and promotion of contemporary ceramics serves up a wide variety of ideal present material this Christmas. with prices ranging from £12 for a tnug to £150 for a piece of sculpture.
I GATEIIOUSE GALLERY Rouken Glen Road. Giffnock. 620 0235. Mon-Sun 1.30—5.30pm (closed Tue).
Christmas Exhibition Until 24 Dec. A mixed show featuring paintings. sculptures. ceramics and jewellery by popular gallery artists.
I CYRIL GERBER FINE ART 148 West Regent Street. 221 3095. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm.
the Winter Collection Until 31 Jan. An extensive collection of works by some of
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Scotland's best-loved artists. including Fergusson. Cameron. Gillies. Howson. Peploe and many others.
I GLASGOW FlM THEATRE Cafe Cosmo. 12 Rose Street. 332 8128. Mon-Sat noon—9.30pm; Sun 5-9.30pm.
Journeys Until 31 Dec. Landscape. seascape and still life paintings by artist Gillian Kelly. inspired by her journeys through Southern Spain.
I GLASGOW PRINT STUOIO 22 King Street. 552 0704. Mon-Sat 10am—5.30pm. The Christmas Show Until 24 Dec. Limited edition prints. paintings. jewellery and ceramics made by members of the Studio.
I GLASGOW SCROOL OF ART 167 Renfrew Street. 353 4500. Mon-Fri 9.30am—5pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1.30—4.30pm. Casting Their Shadows Until 6 .1 an. An exhibition of work based on the GSA‘s antique plaster cast collection.
Making Touch Until 21 Dec. An optical installation by French photographer and scientist Patrick Bailly-Maitre-Grand.
I IilLLIIEAO LIBRARY Byres Road. 339 7223. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm (Mon/Tuefrhurs 8pm).
Tom lleil Until 31 Dec. Colourful and abstract figurative work by this Glasgow- based self-taught artist.
I HUNTERIAN ART GALLERY University of Glasgow. University Avenue. 330 5430. Mon-Sat 9.30am—5pm.
liobert Burns - The Crawlord Years Until 18 Jan. No. not that Robert Burns. For once it’s the Scottish designer and artist who comes under the spotlight in an exhibition featuring commissions made by Bums for the Crawford family (yes. that Crawford family) in the 19203 and 30s. including the designs for the Tea Room in Edinburgh.
Archibald Knox 1864-1933 Until 1 Jan. Drawings. designs and decorative art by this influential Manx artist. a contemporary of Mackintosh.
I JAVA INTERNET CAFE 152 Park Road. 337 6727. Daily noon-7pm.
Darkness Visible Sat 14 Dec-12 I an. Two installations by Stefanie Bourne and Steve Hollingsworth, featuring the unlikely combination of neon. ice. urinals and sushi. See Lectures.
I LILLIE ART GALLERY Station Road. Milngavie. 943 3247. Mon-Fri lOam—Spm; Sat/Sun 2-5pm.
Glasgow Society ot Women Artists Until 22 Dec. Featuring contributions from over 200 women artists. this popular annual show includes paintings. sculpture. ceramics. jewellery and textiles.
I DUNCAN MILLER FINE ARTS 144 West Regent Street. 204 0708. Tue—Fri Ham-6pm; Sat 11am-2pm.
Anne Bedpath and Joan Eardley Until 18 Jan. Oils. watercolours, drawings and lithographs by two of Scotland’s most distinguished female artists. All works are for sale. starting from £675.
I MNS PNOTOCOLOUR 26a St Vincent
Hunterian Art Gallery
University of Glasgow
Archibald Knox:
Designer (1864-1933)
9 November - 1 February 1997 (closed 25/12/96 - 4/1/97 inclusive) Mon-Sat 9.30-5.00 ADMISSION FREE 0141 330 5431
Extended public access supported with funds from The City of Glasgow Council.
I sari: Richard Biliihgharit’s'photbsof'hi‘siifif folks show real 1ife_dramaaroundilic,~ kitchen-sink. Billingha'rn’s father'- Ray - is an alcoholic, his mother ‘ . ‘ overweight. his brether out of work Porfolio Gallery. Edinburghunril. Sat 21 Dec. 9 V ‘ i ',_i:‘ I Absoittt Blue And Whlto'Absolut advertising maybe, but the vodka‘ bottle has inspired a good line-up of .t i. artworks with three new individuals?“ 'oining the ranks. Scotland-based artists - Catriona Grant. David Shrigley and Gary Rough show‘their bottles along with other work. ‘ lnverleitlt House. Royal Botanic ” Garden. Edinburgh until Sun 5 Jan. .- x I Patrick Monro-Grad. Amazing. r works from the French scientist-curbs artist who uses early photographic techniques. creating camera obscura- to stunning effect. Instirut Francois; ' Edinburgh until Fri 24 Jan; Street" ' Level. Glasgow and Glasgow School of Art until Sat 21 Dec. '
Street. 226 4666. Mon-Fri 9am—5.30pm. But I Know What I like Until 31 Jan. Eleven of Scotland's top commercial photographers break free from the confines of business. and present a collection of rsonal images.
I EWAN MU Y FINE ART 211 West George Street. 248 9755. Mon-Sat IOam-5.30pm (Sat 2pm).
A Christmas Selection Until 23 Dec. A selection of paintings by William Crosbie. Jack Knox. John Bellany and .l. D. Fergusson. plus sculptures by Shona Kinloch.
I NS GALLERY 53 Cresswell Street. 334 4240. Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm; Sun 12.30-5pm.
2O Into 3O Until 22 Dec. As the name suggests. this exhibition is jam packed full of interesting three-dimensional pieces. created using paper. glass. wood. steel. ceramic and mixed media.
I ORIGINAL PRINT SHOP 25 King Street. 552 1394. Mon—Sat 10am—5.30pm. Stocking Fillers Until 24 Dec. Despite the title. there's plenty of work on offer here that's more deserving of a place under the
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