Ten Religious Masterpieces From The Royal Collection Until Sat 16 Sep. The only Scottish showing of drawings by Leonardo, Guercino, Castiglione, Durer and Michelangelo drawn from the Royal Library at Windsor Castle. Connoisseurs, Collectors And Copyists Until Sat 16 Sep. Towards the end of the 18th century. many of the finest collections of Old Master drawings in Europe belonged to British collectors and artists. The market for reproductions also increased and some of the leading printmakers of the day produced drawings, both etched and engraved, to satisfy the growing demand.
Goya: Seeing It In Black And White Until Sat 9 Sep. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of Spanish painter Francisco Goya, an exhibition of etchings and Goya’s major oil painting Tiburcio P’rez y C ueri'o, on loan from the Metropolitan Museum ofArt in New York goes on display.
INTERMEDIA GALLERY
18 King Street. 552 2540. Tue—Fri 10am—6pm; Sat 10am—2pm.
It Happened Here Until Mon 24 Jul. Sandy Grant’s new work puts Glasgow in the scenario of being at war. drawing images from 20th century disasters.
THE LIGHTHOUSE
11 Mitchell Lane, 221 6362. Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 10.30am—6pm; Tue
1 1am—6pm; Thu 10.30am—8pm; Sun noon—5pm. £1 (includes entry to all exhibitions).
Droog Design Until Sun 6 Aug. The internationally acclaimed Euro design agency Droog Design has its first major exhibition in the UK. The exhibition consists of objects from nine designers that have worked with Droog. Each of these objects are placed in Glasgow homes, and each householder records a video diary of the usage of the object. Connecting Cultures Until Sun 17 Sep. A celebration of the contribution made by ethnic minorities to Scottish society and culture.
5 Years - Building In Art Until Sun 20 Aug. Marking the fifth anniversary of the Scottish Arts Council Lottery grants, an exhibition focusing on new buildings created, refurbished or extended through SAC lottery funding. Projects featured in the display include Dundee Contemporary Arts, An Tuireann and the Lighthouse.
Landscape Architecture Until Sun 6 Aug. The best work from Edinburgh College ofArt's School of Landscape Architecture Degree Show 2000.
' of contemporary art works by Scottish
artists and their projects with special needs groups.
SCOTLANDART.COM
6 Burnfield Road, Giffnock, 638 1200. Tue—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun noon—5pm and Cresswell Lane (off Byres Road), 638 1200. Tue—Sat 1 lam—5.30pm; Sun noon—5 in.
Emerging Artists Partnership Two new galleries from the Emerging Artists Partnership Ltd, showcasing the work of leading art schools throughout Scotland and the UK.
STREET LEVEL
26 King Street, 552 2151. Tue—Sat 10am—5.30 m.
Virtual Exfies - Roshini Kempadoo Until Sat 22 Jul. Using digitally manipulated photographs and an interactive website, Roshini Kempadoo explores the experiences of individuals who have left their country of origin to settle in another.
London Photographic Awards Tue 1 Aug—Sat 2 Sep. The third year of this annual photographic award. This year’s brief for entrants is to respond to Hugo Williams’ poem Last Things.
TRAMWAY
25 Albert Drive, 422 2023. Tue—Sun noon—8pm. Free.
Carol Rhodes Fri 28 Jul—Sun 27 Aug. (Project Room). Nominated for the Jerwood Prize for Painting in 1999 and included in this year’s British Art Show, Glasgow School ofArt graduate Carol Rhodes show new imaginary landscape paintings. See preview.
TRANSMISSION GALLERY
28 King Street, 552 4813. Tue—Sat 11am—5pm.
It May Be A Year Of 13 Moons But It’s Still The Year Of Culture Until Wed 26 Jul. Lucy McKenzie and Keith Farquhar curate and exhibit work as part of a group show featuring artists Stephen Campbell, Merlin Carpenter, Markus Seig and Albert Oehlen.
TRONGATE STUDIOS
18 Albion Street, 552 2822. Mon—Fri 10am—5 m.
Wild Li e - Paul Duffus Thu 27 Jul—Fri 25 Aug. New work by Trongate Studios’ member Paul Duffus.
GLASGOW MUSEUMS
This section lists museums currently showing temporary exhibitions.
LILLIE ART GALLERY
Station Road. Milngavie, 578 8847. Tue—Fri 10am—1pm, 2—5pm; Sat 8: Sun 2—5pm.
Marking Time Until Sat 2 Sep. Scottish art from the last 100 years featuring paintings, drawing, prints and ceramics drawn front the gallery's collection. LLOYD JEROME GALLERY
200 Bath Street, 331 0722. Tue—Sat 9am—6pm.
Caprice Until Wed 2 Aug. Glasgow- based artists Julie McLaughlin, Anne- Marie Copestake, Fred Pedersen, Krista Blake, Lucy Skaer, Danny Saunders and Neil Bickerton present an exhibition of drawing, sculpture, video and painting. Georgina Greenwood Sat 2‘) Jul—Wed 31) Aug. Georgina Greenwood digitally manipulates photographs of architectural structures and places them in their own space.
THE LOFT GALLERY 71 Ilouldsworth Street. Finnieston, 221 479‘). Tue—Sat noon—6pm.
David McGeorge Sat 22 Jul—Sal 5 Aug. New paintings by David McGeorge.
PROJECT ABILITY
Centre For Developmental Arts, 18 Albion Street. 552 2822. Mon—Fri 10ani—5pm.
Lip Service Fri 28 Jul—Fri 25 Aug. Artlink Central organise this exhibition
ART GALLERY & MUSEUM, KELVINGROVE
Argyle Street, Kelvingrove, 287 2699. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 11am—5pm. Cafe. Free.
Wild, Wet And Wonderful Until Sun 3 Sep. Scotland’s historic peat bogs, their importance to the environment and the dangers they face, are explored in this touring exhibition from Scottish Natural Heritage.
Single Handed: General Practitioners In Remote And Rural Areas Of Scotland Uiilil Sun 3 Sep. Free. Glasgow-born photographer Rosie Donovan photographs general practitioners in remote areas of Scotland. AULD KIRK MUSEUM The Cross. Kirkinlillocli, 578 0144. Tue—Sat 10am—1pm at 2—5pm. Free. Comics For Kids Until Sat 26 Aug. A selection of front page comic covers from the 20th century.
BURRELL COLLECTION
2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. Mon—'I‘liti & Sat 10am—5pm; Fri & Sun 1 lam—5pm. Free.
Wild Tigers Of Bandhavgarh Until Sun
1‘) Nov. A major exhibition of paintings,
sculpture and installation highlighting the
; plight of the Wild Tiger by fifteen
international contemporary and wildlife artists including Peter Howson, Nicola Hicks and Ilock Aiin-Teli.
Joseph Crawhall: Animal Magic Until Sun 19 Nov. Free. Complementing the Wild Tigers Of Bandhavgarh exhibition, a selection of works by Joseph Crawall (1861—1913), a passionate observer of animals and birds.
GLASGOW BOTANIC GARDENS
730 Great Western Road, 334 2422. Daily 11am—4pm. Free.
On The Wild Side Until Sun 1 Oct. An exhibition presented by the Glasgow Natural History Society looking at the natural history of the Botanic Gardens.
HOUSE FOR AN ART LOVER Bellahouston Park, 10 Dumbreck Road, 353 4773. Sun—Thu 10am—4pm; Sat 10am—3pm. £3.50 (£2.50).
Benchmarks Until Sat 30 Sep. The park bench is transformed by some of Scotland’s most creative design teams and sited round the grounds of the house as part of Art Park 2000, coordinated by House For An Art Lover. Page & Park, McGurn Ltd, Pictures on the Wall, VK&C, Jules Goss, Trevor Leat/Alex Rigg, One Foot Taller, Graven Images, Timorous Beasties, Ben Woodeson and Stewart Kerr. See review.
MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT
Kelvin Hall, 1 Burnhouse Road, 287 2720. Mon—Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am—5pm. Free.
Urban Transportation: The Future Until Mon 31 Jul. A look at urban transportation featuring a day in the life of ‘a family of the future’ which explains how lifestyle choices will be influenced by the changing technology.
PAISLEY MUSEUM & ART GALLERIES High Street, 88‘) 3151. Tue—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pm. Free.
.Iohn Byrne@60: The Unsolved Artist Until Sun 1 Oct. A major retrospective of the work of one of Paisley’s most famous sons, the artist, designer, writer and director (The Slab Boys, 'I'imi Frill“), John Byrne. To coincide with Byrne’s 60th birthday, the display features his album cover designs and his portraits of celebrities. A programme of events is also on offer, check out the website www.johnbyrneai60.com
Golly It's Good! Until Sun 1 Oct. This exhibition charts the history of James Robertson’s Golden Shred marmalade and the story of the golly mascot. PEOPLE'S PALACE & WINTER GARDEN Glasgow Green, 554 0223. Mon-Thu & Sat 10am—5pm; Fri 6’: Sun 1 1am—5pm. The Builders And The Dreamers: One Hundred Years Of The Labour Party Until Mon 14 Aug. A touring exhibition curated by the National Museum of Labour History to mark the centenary of the labour Party.
POLLOK HOUSE
Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 6166410. Mon—Sun 10am—5pm. £3.20 (£2.20); family ticket £8.60.
2000 Cushions Until Sun 13 Aug. An exhibition of over 200 cushions created by members of'l'he linibroiderers’ Guild. SCOTLAND STREET SCHOOL MUSEUM Museum ()f Education, 225 Scotland Street, 287 0500. Mon—Thu 62; Sat 10am—5pm; Fri & Sun Ham—5pm. Free. The 100 Languages Of Children Tue 1 Aug—Fri 15 Sep. The Reggio Emilia Pre- schools from Italy demonstrate children’s potential understanding and expression during the 20th century.
ST MUNGO MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS LIFE AND ART
2 (‘astle Street, 553 2557. Mon—Thu & Sal l0am—5pm; Fri & Sun 1 lam—5pm. Free.
The Rainbow Tree Until Sun 17 Sep. The results of a seven year project set up by former ballerina Susie Rose Alexander which features textile collages made by children from Britain, Poland, Russia and India looking at universal themes of hope and friendship.
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exhibitions this fortnight
Salvador Dali's Optical Illusions Delve into the disturbing world of the surrealist Spanish painter as the Dean Gallery focuses on his lifelong fascination with visual trickery. Edinburgh: Dean Gallery, Sat 22 Jul—Sun 1 Oct.
Weegie Photographs from the famed New Yorker who spent his nights cruising around New York searching for the latest crime. Edinburgh: Stills Gallery, until Sat 5 Aug.
Men Of The Clyde: Stanley Spencer's Vision At Port Glasgow (1940—1947) Spencer’s visionary paintings created during World War II celebrating the shipyard workers of Lithgow's Kingston Yard at Port Glasgow. Edinburgh: National Portrait Gallery, until Sun 1 Oct.
Infinitude Crossing the line between traditional techniques and technological innovation, an exhibition of video art, lightworks, digital and web—based art. Glasgow: Gallery Of Modern Art, until Sun 22 Oct.
Degree Show Highlights Last chance to catch the cream of this year's graduate crop. Glasgow: Glasgow School Of Art, until Fri 28 Jul.
Carol Rhodes New imaginary landscape paintings by the 1999 Jerwood Prize nominee, Carol Rhodes. Glasgow: Tramway, Fri 28 Jul—Sun 27 Aug.
THE TALL SHIP AT GLASGOW HARBOUR
100 Stobcross Road, 33‘) 0631. Daily 10am—5pm. £3.50 (£2.95); accompanied children free.
Five Thousand Days At Sea An exhibition on board the only Clydebuilt sailing ship still afloat in the UK, documenting her adventures on the high seas between 1897 and 1919.
Story In The Stones (Pumphouse Main Gallery). An exhibition looking at the impact of the industrial ages on Glasgow harbour.
Morse And More (Pumphouse Lower Gallery). A hands-on exhibition, aimed at children, looking at the world of communication. You can operate a state- of-tlie-art optical telegraph used in the Napoleonic wars, try out the live-needle telegraph and crank tip World War 11 field telephones.
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