THE MODERN INSTITUTE
73 Robertson Street. Suite 6. Floor 1. 248 371 1. Viewing by appointment Andrew Kerr Until Sat 27 Jan. Sculpture by Andrew Kerr. See review. PROJECT ABILITY Centre For Developmental Arts. 18 Albion Street. 552 2822. Mon—Fri 10am—5pm.
Menagerie Thu 18 Jan—Fri 23 Feb. Mixed media works on an animal theme by Project Ability artists. SCOTLANDART.COM
6 Burnlield Road. Giffnock. 638 1200. Tue—Sat l0am—5pm; Sun noon—5pm; (‘resswell Lane (off Byres Road). 638 I200. Tue—Sat I lam—5.30pm; Sun noon—5pm.
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 mam—5.30 m.
CeleBritation Tue 16 Jan—Sat 3 Feb. Glasgow kicks off the UK tour of US and UK celebrity portraits taken over the last decade by Glasgow-born photographer. Rankin. Featuring new and unseen photographs. Rankin has snapped Madonna. Quentin Tarantino. Robbie Williams. Damien Hirst and David Bowie. Sec feature.
TRONGATE STUDIOS
18 Albion Street. 552 2822. Mon—Fri l0am—5pm.
Image Through Time Thu 18 Jan—Fri 23 Feb. Prints by Malcolm Henderson.
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This section lists museums currently showing temporary exhibitions. For details of other permanent attractions, see Glasgow City Life. page 83.
ART GALLERY 8r MUSEUM. KELVINGROVE
Argyle Street. Kclvingrove. 287 2699. Mon—Thu 8; Sat l0am-5pm; Fri 8; Sun I lam—5 )m. Cafe. Free.
86 Wil life Photographer Of The Year L'ntil Tue 30 Jan. Now in its sixteenth year. the annual wildlife photography exhibition featuring over 80 winning and commended entries. This year's overall winner was Jamie Thom. a South African ranger at the Mala Mala Game Reserve. with his photograph of a leopard. The award for the ‘young‘ wildlife photographer went to fellow South African Nick Wilton. a student from Johannesburg. for his entry of the Malachite kin ’lIShCI'.
Flora Celtica Exhibition Until Sun 21 Jan. An exhibition examining the relationship between mankind and the native plants of Scotland over the past 1000 years.
Eye To Eye: Intimate Encounters With The Animal World Until Sun 21 Jan. An exhibition of portraits of birds. mammals and reptiles by the world- renowned photographer Frand Lanting. Solway Harvester Fri 5—Thti 18 Jan. Poignant photographs by Adam Suschitsky which document the environment and community following the tragedy of I 1 January 2000 where seven men lost their lives in the heavy seas off Douglas. Isle of Man.
AULD KIRK MUSEUM
The Cross. Kirkintilloch. 578 01-1-1. Tue—Sat l0am—lpm & 2—5pm. Free. Scottish Photographic Circle Sat 6—Sat 20 Jan. Annual photography exhibition by members of the Scottish Photographic Circle.
BURRELL COLLECTION
2060 Pollokshaws Road. 287 2550. Mon—Thu & Sat l0am—5pm; Fri & Sun
1 lam—5pm.
In The Public Eye: Great Works Of Art
From Scotland And The Borders Until Sun 4 Feb. In association with Sotheby's and the Historic Houses Association. an exhibition of works of art from private collections in Scotland and the Borders which have been exempted from UK capital taxes. Featured works include rarely seen paintings by the Scottish Colourists.
HOUSE FOR AN ART LOVER Bellahouston Park. 10 Dumbreck Road. 353 4773. Sun—Thu 10am—4pm: Sat l0am—3pm. £3.50 (£2.50).
Colin Wilson Fri 5—Mon 29 Jan. New work by Glasgow-based abstract painter. Colin Wilson.
MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT
Kelvin Hall. I Burnhouse Road. 287 2720. Mon—Thu & Sat 10am—5pm; Fri & Sun 1 lam—5pm. Free.
Canadian National Parks Until Fri 20 Apr. A temporary exhibition on loan from the Canadian High Commission. featuring murals representing scenes from the provincial and national parks of Canada. The works were
. commissioned for the famous Canadian
Pacific trains by members of the Royal Canadian Academy.
One Man's River Until Sun 14 Jan. Photographs by Dan McDonald documenting shipping on the Clyde from 1920 until the 1980s.
PAISLEY MUSEUM 8t ART GALLERIES High Street. 889 3151. Tue—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pm. Free.
New Acquaintances And Old Friends Until Fri 13 Apr. A new display introducing recent acquisitions or recently restored works. The show includes donated works from the Charles Saatchi collection and floral paintings by Mary Armour
( 1902—2000).
Monumental Miniatures For The Millennium Until Sun 28 Jan. Artists
_ were asked to produce ‘big ideas' in a
small format. based on the figure 2000. The result is a range of works including painting. drawing. literature. music and video.
SCOTTISH MARITIME MUSEUM AT BRAEHEAD
Kings Inch Road. 886 1013. Mon—Sat 10am—6pm: Sun I 1am—5pm. Bringing Home The Bacon - 100 Years In The Lives Of Scottish Merchant Seamen Until Sun 4 Feb. An exhibition looking at the
experiences of Scotland's merchant
seamen over the last century.
ST MUNGO MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS
LIFE AND ART
2 Castle Street. 553 2557. Mon—Thu & Sat l0am—5pm; Fri & Sun 1 lam—5pm. Free.
Man Walks Among Us Until Sun 22 Apr. To mark the millennium. Kenny Hunter's specially commissioned life size sculpture ofJesus goes on display. Hunter won the Jesus 2000 Commission from a shortlist of leading artists.
THE TALL SHIP AT GLASGOW HARBOUR
100 Stobcross Road. 339 0631. Daily l0am—5pm. £3.50 (£2.95);
accom anied children free.
Five T ousand Days At Sea An exhibition on board the only Clyd built sailing ship still afloat in the UK. documenting her adventures
on the high seas between 1897 and
l9l9. 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-the-art optical telegraph used in the Napoleonic wars. try out the five- needle telegraph and crank up World War 11 field telephones.
EDINBURGH GALLERIES
A TABLE
4 Howe Street. 220 5335. Mon—Fri 8.30am—5.30pm; Sat 10am—6pm.
Mixed Exhibition Until Wed 28 Feb. Paintings by Jeanie Morrison Low. Fiona Mackechnie and Jacqueline Pestell.
AMSTERDAM
19 Brandon Terrace. 556 1175. Wed—Sun
l lam-6pm (the).
Functional Art Exhibition Sun 7 Jan. Rentart's new gallery for Edinburgh's new town opens its door with a mixed exhibition of modern art of Scottish and international artists. with many of the works available for rent and for sale.
BOURNE FINE ART
6 Dundas Street. 557 4050. Mon—Fri l0am—6pm; Sat I lam—2pm.
New Acquisitions Until Wed 31 Jan. A selection of Scottish paintings dating from 1700 to the present day.
CALTON GALLERY
10 Royal Terrace. 556 1010. Mon—Fri l0am—6pm; Sat by appointment.
Mixed Exhibition Wed 10—Wed 31 Jan. An exhibition of paintings from stock including works by George Houston. J.D. Fergusson. Maclauchlan Milne and PW. Adam.
CAMEO CINEMA BAR
38 Home Street. 228 4141.
Between Reality And Dreams Fri 5 Jan—Tue 6 Feb. Works on paper by Bruce Martin.
THE CAULDRON
77 Clerk Street. 622 7236. Mon—Sat noon—1am; Sun l2.30pm—1am.
Mixed Exhibition A changing exhibition of gothic art including sculpture. drawing. photography and paintings by local artists.
CENTRAL LIBRARY
Fine Art Library. George 1V Bridge. 225 5584. Mon—Thu 10am—8pm; Fri 10am—7pm; Sat 9am—1pm.
Lucy Wimbledon Wed 3—Wed 31 Jan. A collection of drawings.
CITY ART CENTRE
2 Market Street. 529 3993. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm. Free.
Old Town, New Story Until Sat 6 Jan. Residents of Edinburgh's Old Town worked with artists from home and abroad to create a new map of the city. Using puppet- making. felt-making. batik. photography. digital technology and video. the past. present and future of the Old Town is represented.
To Boldly Sew Until Sat 6 Jan. An exhibition of textiles from throughout Britain with a strong presentation of Scottish work. combining silk. velvet. paper. plastic. wood. wax and wire. Featured artists include Norah Levai from Hungary and Jolanta Habisiak and Professor Kazimiera Blaszcyk from Poland. Anne Frank: A History For Today Until Tue 6 Feb. Anne Frank's diary has been
read by millions of people. In this new - display. the rise of fascism and the reality
of the Holocaust is brou ht up to date. One Island, Many Fait 5 Sat 13Jan-Sat 24 Feb. Rachel Morton explores the variety of religious expression in Britain today.
COLOURS GALLERY
(Formerly Gallery 41). 41 Dundas Street. 557 4569. Mon—Fri 10.30am—5.30pm; Sat 10.30am—5pm.
Caroline Bailey, Jacqui Orr, Marion
Drummond and Peter Nardini Sat 13 Jan—Sat 10 Feb. Recent paintings.
CONCRETE BUTTERFLY
317 Cowgate. Old Town. 558 I730.
Tue—Fri noon—6pm; Sat lOam—Spm; Sun l—5pm.
Winter Collection Until Sat 6 Jan. The winter collection of new work by furniture makers Alasdair Gall and 56 North. and textiles by Emily Quinn. Pick One and Tessuti.
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Shift: New Works By Alison Watt Last few days to see Alison Watt’s highly acclaimed new paintings which witness a change in subiect matter. Nudes are out, fabric is in. National Gallery Of Modern Art, Edinburgh, until Sun 7 jan. CeleBritation The Glasgow-born photographer, Rankin, launches his UK tour of celebrity portraits. Famous faces include Madonna, Robbie Williams and Damien Hirst to name but a few. See feature. Street Level, Glasgow, Tue 76 Jan—Sun 4 Feb.
Then there is no mountain then there is Housed in one of Scotland's most interesting artist- led spaces, Paul Carter and Kate Gray curate this group show of mixed media works by an exciting line-up of artists including Chad McCail, Alan Currall, Joanne Tatham and Tom O' Sullivan. See review Generator Projects, Dundee, until Sun 4 Feb.
Sigmar Polke: Music Of Unclear Origin Over 40 gouaches by Germany's foremost painter, Sigmar Polke, go on show in the UK for the first time. See preview Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh, Sat 73 Jan—Sun 78 Mar.
Archibald Campbell and Harley WS Photography Prize 2000 And the Winner is. . . Graham Fagen. Picking up a cheque for £5,000, Fagen's work along with the other shortlisted finalists reveals a very distinct style. Stills Gallery, Edinburgh, until Sat 27 Jan. Roderick Buchanan: Players The Glasgow-born artist and recent Beck's Futures winner gets his first major solo exhibition. Bringing together a substantial collection of his sports-based art, the show offers viewers a unique inSight into one of Scotland’s finest contemporary artists. Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee, until Sun 4 Feb.
The Scottish Colourists Christened the 'Colourists’ due to their unashamedly bold use of pure colour, the work of Fergusson, Cadell, Hunter and Peploe brightens up an otherwise dreary winter. Dean Gallery, Edinburgh, until Sun 28 Jan.
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