of lidinburgh photographer (iot‘don Wright. featurittg Hugh MacDiarmid. Norman Mac('aig. Ian Rankin and J.K. Rowling. LAST CHANCE TO SEE.
NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY Queen Street. 624 6200 (recorded information 332 2266). Mon Sat l0am~5pmz Sun noon 5pm. (‘afe. l‘rce. O The Fine Art Of Photography Hi 1‘) Oct Sun 13 Jan. The Scottish National Photography ('ollection estab- lished by the National (ialleries of Scotland contains around 25.000 pho- tographs dating from the beginnings of the medium to the present day. This selection of 200 works shows the cream of the colIection featuring Dav id ()c‘tavius Hill and Robert Adamson's Newhaven lishwives: Anne I.eibovit/.'s bortrait of a nude John Lennon embrac- ing Yoko ()no: live Arnold's portraits of Malcolm X in Washington D('; Patricia Macdonald's aerial photographs of Loch l.even and Douglas (iordon's Sc/f I’orlrur'l us Kurt ('u/min. (is {IIIt/t' ll'ur/iul. us .llym Him/Icy. (1.x .lIuri/yn .lllllll'llt’. See llitlist. NEW SHOW.
History Of The Scottish National Photography Collection Wed 24 ()ct. 12.45pm. Sara Stevenson gives a talk abottt the Scottish National Photography collection.
Larry Towell: The Mennonites Hi 26 Oct Sun 3 l-'eb. The first I'K showing of work by (‘anadian Magntun photographer Larry Towell. The 50 photographs on display document the lives of the Mennonites. a non-ctmformist religious sect based in rural (‘anadian and Mexican colonies. Tow ell worked with the community throughout the I‘)‘)0s. and this photographic essay prov ides a sympathetic account of this insular society. NEW SHOW.
The Mennonites Wed 31 ()ct. 12.45pm. Magnum photographer l.arry Towell gives a talk on his photographic essay about the Mennonites.
A Tribute To Edwin Morgan l"ri 26 Oct Sun .3 lieb. Scottish artists Ron O‘Donnell and Steven (‘ampbell pay tribute to (ilasgow's Poet Laureate lidwin Morgan. Around eight to ten images by each artist including portraits of Morgan. will be combined to create an all-round tribute to the writer. his life and his works. NEW SHOW.
NEW-CONTEMPORARY- ART.COM
()n-line gallery. www.new-contemptn'ary- art.com
Miniatures One The opening exhibition for this new on-Iine gallery which showcases the work of up-and- coming artists from (ilasgow and
Iidinburgh with all works available to buy.
THE NEW STREET EXHIBITION SPACE
14 New Street. 558 7604. Mon Sat
11am 6.30pm. I'ntil late on Bongo ('lub nights.
Steven Anderson 1-‘ri l‘)rSun 28 ()ct. Drawings by (ilasgow-based artist Steven Anderson inspired by images from glossy publications and newspapers. NEW SHOVJ.
THE NOMADS TENT
21 St Leonard's Lane. 662 1612.
Mon Sat 10am 5pm: Sun noon 4pm. Made In The 21st Century l-‘ri 1‘) Oct Sun ll Nov. A diverse range of traditional crafts made in the 21st century featuring scroll painting. shell and terracotta sculpting and mask making Created by craftsmen from Bengal: ltmlsttttlls made by (‘itstlc I'pholstery ill North Berwick covered in kilints which are made in India; and a collection of ‘llalil lbrahims‘ ttent dividers). NEW SHOW.
Bengali Crafts l‘ri 1‘) .c Sat 20 ()c1. 10am 5pm. (‘raltsmen from Bengal demonstrate their techniques for making scroll paintings. shell and terracotta sculpting and soap carving.
Nepali Rugs Thu 25 & I-‘ri 26 ()ct. 10am ~5pm. A Tibetan weaver and hand spinner from Nepal demonstrate the weaver art followed by a lecture at 7.30pm by Jim l-‘ord about this technique.
OPEN EYE GALLERY
7577‘) ('umberland Street. 557 1020.
Mon liri l0am~6pm; Sat 10am—4pm. Diana Hope t'ntil Wed 31 ()ct. Abstract paintings of Tunisia by Diana Hope. Judith Rowe tTntiI Wed 31 ()ct. Ceramics.
Christine Woodside t'ntil Wed 31 ()ct. Recent paintings by (‘hristine Woodside featuring Tunisian cityscapes. Idylic Acrylic l'ntil Wed 3] ()ct. Mixed
jewellery exhibition.
OUTRAGEOUS ART
l7 1‘) Barclay Place. 477 2‘)33. Tue Sat l0.30am~6.30pm.
Mixed Exhibition A changing selection of paintings including reproduction art —- \r'an (iogh. Dali. Monet. Kandinsky. Miro ~ originals and work by up-and-coming local artists.
PATRIOTHALL GALLERY
(\VASI’SI l’atriotltall Studios. off-IS Hamilton Place. 225 128‘). Edinburgh‘s unique artists-led gallery space with an exciting programme of exhibitions throughout the year.
Hendrick Jonas and Ian Healy l'ntil Wed 24 Oct (Tue -l"ri noon—6pm; Sat & Sun 2 6pml. Portrait paintings by Irish. lidinburgh-based artist Ian llealy taken from old and new photographs and abstract oils by Hendrik Jonas inspired by his homeland of Bavaria. LAST CHANCE TO SEE.
Elemental Sat 27 Oct Sun 4 Nov
(Tue Sun noon 6pm). New paintings by Miriam Vickcrs including landscapes and life drawings.
PHOTO INTERIORS
25 Marchmont (’resccnt. 22‘) 2063.
Mon I-‘ri ‘)am 5.30pm: Sat 10am 2pm. Inaugural Exhibition A photographic gallery and framing workshop featuring a range of framed mounted images with space for local photographers to show their work.
THE QUEEN’S HALL
(‘Ierk Street. 667 7776. Mon-Sat I0amv~5.30pm.
Diane Barnes: Home And Away l'ntil Sun 4 Nov (I.othian and Hope Scott Rootnl. Recent paintings of recent travels to Kenya and India as well as works closer to home by Diane Barnes.
THE REYNOLDS GALLERY
6.3 Dublin Street. 5570480. Tue—Sat llam 5pm.
David Forster t'ntil Sat 3 Nov. A solo show of recent paintings by David l’orster exploring the notion of imagined narrative behind the visual experience.
RIAS GALLERY
I5 Rutland Square. 22‘) 7545. Mon—liri ‘)am 5pm: Sat 10am-4pm.
Art Works: Projects For Public Space l'ntil l-‘ri 2 Nov. An exhibition of artists‘ proposals arranged by Art in Partnership revealing sortie of the innovative ideas artists have developed in response to briefs. Proposals featured in the exhibition include Aberdeen Beach by \'ito Acconci and Sculpture at 'l‘yrebagger by Mark Dion and Simon Beeson.
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN Inverleith House. lnverleith Row. 552
7 l 7 1.
Stella Ross-Craig Sun 28 ()ct-Sun 10 Mar 1 Inverleith House: Tue-«Sun
10.30am 3.30pm). Botanical drawings of British plants by Stella Ross-(‘raig Born in l‘)06 in .-\ldcrshot of Scottish parents. Ross-(‘raig's career as a botanical artist started in 1‘)2‘). working for the Royal Horticultural Society and the Royal Botanic (iardcns. Kew. The drawings on display were selected by the artist herself.
none of which have ever been seen in the public before.
Paper Over The Cracks L'ntil Sun 28 ()ct (Exhibition Hall: Mon—Fri 10am~4.30pm; Sat 8; Sun noon—4.30pm). An exhibition revealing the diverse and innovative uses of paper featuring the work of six Scotland-based artists who are members of PaperWeight which include Anna King. Joanne Kaar. Lavinia Hardy. Karin Muhlert. (‘hrissie Heughan and Jennifer Alexander.
THE ROYAL EDINBURGH HOSPITAL
The Link (iallery. 23 Tipperlinn Road. 22‘) 3555.
Men And Beasts Fri 1‘) ()ct—Thu 28 Feb. A collaboration between poet Valerie (iillies and photographer Rebecca Marr comprising black and white photographs and poetry documenting man‘s relationship to beasts and the land at the turn of the century. NEW SHOW.
THE ROYAL INFIRMARY OF EDINBURGH
The Pelican (iallery. I Lauriston Place. For further information call Artlink. 22‘) 3555.
7th Annual Staff Exhibition t'ntil Thu 31 Jan. Artworks by the staff of the I.othian L'niversity Hospital NHS Trust featuring painting. drawing. needlework. stained glass and photography.
ROYAL OVER-SEAS HOUSE Landings Gallery. 100 Princes Street. 225 I501. Daily 10am—6pm.
Superhuman L'ntil Fri 23 Nov. Recent work by the award-winning South African artist Nigel Mullins. SCOTTISH GALLERY
16 Dundas Street. 558 I200. Mott-Fri 10am—6pm; Sat 10am—4pm.
Denise Findlay L'ntil Sat 3 Nov. New figurative paintings of females by Denise liindlay. working in mediums of collage. paint. pastel and charcoal.
Peter Hayes L'ntil Sat 3 Nov. New ceramics.
Susan Cross tintil Sat 3 Nov. New
jewellery.
SHIRAK
5 Barony Street. 478 7440. Tue—Sat 10am ~6pm.
Contemporary Scottish Art And Design A gallery and shop featuring a changing selection of hand-woven and embroidered rugs and textiles from the Turkmen. L'zbek. Beluch and Aimaq tribes of Central Asia.
THE SOCIETY OF EUROPEAN ARTISTS
44 High Street. 557 8360. Daily 10am—6pm.
Mixed Exhibition A changing selection of paintings by predominantly Italian artists. featuring still life. landscapes and figurative. with all works for sale.
IAN ENNIS
Friday 19th - Tuesday 23rd
listings Art
THE SOUTHSIDE GALLERY
58 Ratcliffe Terrace. 667 1966. Mon 9am—5pm; Tue—Fri 9am—6pm: Sat 10am—5pm.
Michael McCormack and Alison Auldjo Until Sat 20 Oct. New cityscapes by Michael McCormack and land and sea works by Alison Auldjo.
Mixed Exhibition Mon 22 Oct Fri 16 Nov. A mixed show of limited edition prints and original paintings. ST BRIDE’S CENTRE
10 ()rwell Terrace. 346 1405.
Move On Art Exhibition Until Sat 27 ()ct. Paintings. drawings. ceramic panels. photography and textiles by users of Move On. a project which provides help. support. training and guidance to homeless people. STILLS
23 (‘ockburn Street. 622 6200. Tue Sat 10am—5pm.
Face On L'ntil Sat 10 Nov. (‘uratcd by (‘raig Richardson and Mark Durden. this exhibition examines and recontcxtualiscs new and existing photographic and lens-based artworks which involve a social exchange between the artist and their human subjects. Featured artists include Roderick Buchanan. Philip—Lorca diCorcia. Alexa Wright. Jennifer Bornstein. Alfredo Jarr and Adam (‘hodzko
Noctivagation Until Sat 10 Nov. Digital images produced by six youth workers during a recent Stills training programme led by artist Lindsay Perth with the help of Billy McCall. TALBOT RICE GALLERY University of Edinburgh. South Bridge. 650 221 I. Tue—Sat 10am—5pm. Chinese Contemporary Art Until Sat 3 Nov (White Gallery). The first showing of contemporary painting and sculpture brought directly from China which reveal a blend of both traditional and modern themes and techniques.
Jacqueline Donachie Until Sat 3 Nov (round room). Glasgow-based artist Jacqueline Donachie‘s new work Edinburgh .S'm'ierv looks at the many student clubs and societies of the University of Edinburgh. For the show. Donachie will create a small podium and walls with the names of each of the societies in alphabetic order in an attempt to see whether Edinburgh's students lit the standard stereotypes. Project Discussion Wed 24 ()ct. 1pm. A discussion about Jacqueline Donachie's work in the gallery‘s round
TORRANCE GALLERY
36 Dundas Street. 556 6366. Mon-Fri
l lam—6pm; Sat 10.30am—4pm.
Davy Brown Sat 20 Oct—Sat 3 Nov. Recent paintings.
A
tgtbridge
Contemporary Scottish Art Sale & Exhibition
Lyon 8. Turnbull 33 Broughton Place Edinburgh In aid of the Scottish Youth Charity, Fairbridge
d A special opportunity to view woiks by kriOwn and new artists and suppon young [)(EOplO in scotlcmcl
October ° 10 am—5 pm ° Entry: Free
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