Exhibitions are listed alphabetically by venue. Festival Art listings compiled by Helen Monaghan. Please note that many Edinburgh galleries will revert back to their normal opening times after the Festival.
Edinburgh Galleries
THE ADAM POTTERY
76 Henderson Row, 557 3978. Mon-Sat 10am—5.30pm.
Clay 2002 Until Sat 31 Aug. A selling exhibition of ceramics by resident potters featuring a range of works including wheel- thrown. figurative. sculptural, stoneware. porcelain. bone china and terracotta.
APEX INTERNATIONAL HOTEL
31 Grassmarket. 300 3456.
Beyond Conflict 2002 Until Sat 30 Nov (Metro Brasserie and Bar). In association with Aid International, an exhibition of peace banners from the Venice Biennale 2001 accompanied by the work of 11 Belorussian artists from Vitebsk.
McTavish. paying homage to Matisse. Picasso. Manet and Gauguin.
Be Mine - A Photographic Exhibition Until Sun 25 Aug. In collaboration with Disfunction Theatre Company, a series of photographs by various artists will be projected into the curvature of the wall in the second floor foyer of the venue.
Claire Robinson Until Sun 25 Aug. Intricate and imaginative tapestries by Claire Robinson.
CALTON GALLERY
10 Royal Terrace. 556 1010. Mon—Fri 10am—6pm: Sat 10am—1pm. AIeItsander Zyw (1 SOS-1995) Until Sat 31 Aug. An important exhibition of paintings from the 403 and 503 by Aleksander Zyw, reflecting the artist's anguish following the devastation of his native Poland. its Culture and the loss of his family in the war.
Mixed Exhibition Mon 2—Mon 30 Sep. Paintings from stock including works by GeOrge Houston. JD. Fergusson. Maclauchlan Milne and PW. Adam.
AQUARIUS
74 Broughton Street. 557 0606. Daily 10.30am—8pm.
Eclectica.Aesthetlca Until Sun 15 Sep. Contemporary and claSSical paintings by local artists. plus hand-crafted jewellery. fabrics and antiques.
ASSEMBLY ROOMS
54 George Street. 226 2428. Daily 10.30—1am.
Otar lmerllshvill Until Mon 26 Aug. New work by Georgian artist Otar lmerlishvili featuring dreamscapes to detailed images inspired by religious icons.
BERLITZ LANGUAGE CENTRE
24—26 Frederick Street, 226 7198. Mon—Fri 1—2pm; Sat 17. 24 & 31 Aug. 1—4pm.
The Tri-Focal Exhibition Until Sat 31 Aug. Paintings. prints and photography by Emma Szilagyi. Rosemary Walker and Kim Walker.
BMA HEADQUARTERS
14 Queen Street. 553 5255. Mon-Fri 11am—5pm; Sat 11am—4pm.
Heart and Soul Until Sat 31 Aug. An exhibition of work by recent graduates including Kirsty Whiten. David Martin. Rebecca Faulding, Sandra Johnston and Barry Scott.
BONHAMS
65 George Street. 225 2266. Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm; Sat 8.30am-noon. Made in Scotland 1600-2000 Until Sat 24 Aug. A sale and exhibition celebrating Scottish art and Culture from Celtic craftsmen to modern day contemporary artists. The sale takes place from 22—24 Aug.
BOURNE FINE ART
6 Dundas Street. 557 4050. Mon-Fri 10am—6pm; Sat 11am—4pm.
John Boyd: A Memorial Exhibition Until Sat 31 Aug. A retrospective exhibition on the work of John Boyd 1940—2001. featuring paintings on loan from his family and private collectors. with many works f0r sale.
Muirhead Bone 1876-1984 Until Sat 31 Aug. Drawings and etchings by Muirhead Bone.
Sculpture Exhibition Until Sat 31 Aug. SCulpture by Vanessa P00ley, Susan Stockwell, Sandy Stoddart. Jilly Sutton and David Thompson.
Scottish Paintings Mon 2—Mon 30 Sep. Watercol0urs and oils including works by Horatio McCuIIoch. William McTaggart. Waller Hugh Paton, DY Cameron, James Watterson Herald. Anne Redpath and Willie Wilson.
C VENUE
Adam House. Chambers Street. 225 5105. Daily 9am—Iate.
Japanese Connection Until Mon 26 Aug. Paintings by Noriko MatSumoto
CAMEO CINEMA BAR
38 Home Street. 228 4141.
Joanne Finlayson Thu 29 Aug—Tue 24 Sep. Architectural photography with the emphasis on colour and form by Joanne Finlayson. NEW SHOW.
CHARLOTTE SGUARE GARDENS Charlotte Square. 624 5050.
Take the Chair - Outside Until Mon 26 Aug. lnhouse present an exhibition of seating for the outdoors. See also lnhouse.
CITY ART CENTRE
2 Market Street. 529 3993. Mon. Tue. Fri 8. Sat 10am-6pm; Wed 8. Thu 10am—8pm; Sun noon—5pm. 26 (£4.50); family ticket £15.
The Art of Star Wars Until Sun 8 Sep. The only Scottish showing of this major touring exhibition which goes behinds the scenes to witness the creation of the storytelling. science-fiction. film and entertainment phenomenon that is Star Wars. The show features more than 200 original objects drawn from the archives of George Lucas including original conceptual drawings of R202 and C-3PO. costumes for Luke Skywalker and Darth Vadar and artwork from the new film Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.
COLLECTIVE GALLERY
22—28 Cockburn Street. 220 1260. Tue—Sat 11am—5pm.
a Bob and Roberta Smith: Artists are a Bunch of Cowards Until Sun 1 Sep. London-based Bob and Roberta Smith. an imaginary couple created by Patrick Brill. attack culture's heroes in this Festival exhibition. From text works proclaiming that 'Bob Dylan is a tosser' and 'Gerhard Richter is hopeless'. the audience are invited to make a sculpture from shoddy materials - if Bob doesn't like it, he threatens to do something rather nasty to your cat. LAST CHANCE TO SEE.
Clara Ursitti Until Sun 1 Sep. Glasgow- based Clara Ursitti presents new work in the project room. continuing her investigation in recreating scent.
COLOURS GALLERY
41 Dundas Street. 557 4569. Mon—Fri 10.30am—5.30pm; Sat 10.30am—5pm. Moria Drummond Until Tue 10 Sep. Paintings by Moira Drummond including nudes and still life.
Avril Jacques Until Tue 10 Sep. Jewellery.
Annette Shepherd Until Tue 10 Sep. Sculpture.
Scottish-based and five Netherlands-
5 based artists. Encompassing painting.
photography. installation and sculpture. artists include Hendrik Jonas. Alan Kilpatnck, Keiko Mukaide. Simon Ward. Bart Majoor. Leticia Ortiz de Urbina. Toyoko Shimada. Marcus van Soest and Johan van der Woel.
CONCRETE BUTTERFLY
317 Cowgate, Old Town. 558 7130. Mon—Sat loam—6pm; Sun noon—5pm. Festival Collection Until Sat 31 Aug. A festival collection of interior products for the home featuring furniture. textiles. lighting. tableware. glassware and fashion and accessories by a range of designers.
DANISH CULTURAL INSTITUTE
3 Doune Terrace. 225 7189. Mon—Wed & Fri 10am—5pm; Thu 10am—7pm. Milestones and Evergreens: Arne Jacobsen 1902-1971 Until Fri 30 Aug. A centenary travelling exhibition celebrating the work of Danish architect Arne Jacobsen focusing on his most famous buildings in Denmark and Oxford with examples of his furniture. See review. THE DAVID YOUNG GALLERY at Marie Curie House. 29 Albany Street. 478 7050. Mon—Sat loam—5pm.
The Magic of Woodblock Print Until Mon 26 Aug. Original, hand-printed. limited edition works on paper by
members of the Baren Forum.
THE DEAN GALLERY Belford Road. 624 6200 (recorded
. information 332 2266). Mon—Sat
10am—5pm; Sun 11am—5pm.
I Howard Hodgkin: Large Paintings 1984-2002 Until Sun 6 Oct. £3.50 (£2.50). Howard Hodgkin is one of the UK's most celebrated painters. Renowned for his richly coloured paintings on wood. Hodgkin describes himself as a painter of
; feelings rather than ideas. This major i exhibition. to be seen only in Edinburgh.
has been organised to coincide with the artist's 70th birthday. and features 20 large paintings produced over the last two
decades. See review.
Eduardo Paolozzi: Bunk! Until Sun 29 Sep. Paolozzi's suite of prints based on the images used in his lecture Bunk! at the ICA. London in 1952 which celebrated popular Culture.
A Library for a Justified Sinner Until Sun 8 Sep. A display highlighting the work of a number of artists who have emphasised the social and political content of their work.
DESIGNSHOP
116 Causewayside. 667 9166. Mon-Fri 10an—8pm; Sat 8. Sun loam-7pm.
My World is Orange Until Sun 1 Sep.
exhibition of artworks. the gallery houses SCUIpture, stained glass and paintings by artists who practise primitive art.
DUNDAS STREET GALLERY
6a Dundas Street. 558 9363. Mon—Sat 10am-6pm.
Edinburgh Festival Exhibition Mon 26—Sat 31 Aug. (Open Mon-Fri 10am—6pm; Sat 10am—3pm). Glasgow's Ewan Mundy Fine Art gallery present an exhibition of Scottish paintings.
EDINBURGH CERAMICS
46 Balcarres Street. 452 8145. Mon—Sat 10am—7pm; Sun noon—7pm.
Glazed and Impressed Until Sat 31 Aug. This working ceramics studio opens its doors for the first time with an exhibition of ceramic paintings and wall panels.
EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART Lauriston Place, 221 6000. Daily 10am—5pm.
Dialog 2 Until Sun 8 Sep. ECA's Festival show is the second part of an exchange with BWA Awangarda in Wroclaw. The work of eight contemporary Polish artists is presented. encompassing site-specific installations. sculpture. poetry. painting, drawing and performance. See review.
Homage to Hill and Adamson Until Sun 8 Sep. To coincide with the bicentenary celebrations of the birth of David Octavius Hill. an exhibition of work by staff and students from Edinburgh College of Art and Napier University as they explore the impact of Hill and Adamson's work.
Statuts Until Thu 22 Aug. 8-10pm. E10. Curated by French choreographer Boris Charmatz. this diverse event features art works, live performance and video. all on the theme of the body.
EDINBURGH GALLERY 20a Dundas Street. 557 5002. Mon—Fri loam—5pm; Sat 10am—1pm.
Festival II Exhibition Until Tue 10 Sep. A festival selection of paintings including works by Peter McNiven.
: Wilma Dunbar. Andrew Fitzpatrick,
An exhibition celebrating the colour orange
through different design Cultures of the day.
THE DI ROLLO GALLERY
183 Dundas Street. 557 5227. MonmSat 10am—5.30pm.
The Colour of the Land Until Sat 7 Sep. An exhibition of landscape paintings by Australian artist Judith Bridgland. in this new branch of the Di Rollo gallery. DOGGERFISHER 11 Gayfield Square. 558 7110. Wed—Sat 11am—6pm; Sun 2—5pm.
lit Moyna Flannigan: I’m a Stranger Here Myself Until Sat 28 Sep. New oils and watercolours of fictional individuals made specifically for the show by
= Edinburgh artist Moyna Flannigan. Without
the use of sitters or photographs. Flannigan creates intriguing portraits made from memory. See review.
THE COMMISSARY
14 Bonnington Road. 555 6655. Daily 1—6pm. For more information www.thecommissary.co.uk
Art In the Kitchen Until Sat 24 Aug. This new art space opens with a collaborative exhibition between four
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DOM
8 Advocate’s Close. 225 9271. Daily
1 1 .30am—5.30pm (closed Wed).
The New Wave of Primitivism Dom is an arts project established in 1996 by a group of international artists working in Scotland. With a constantly changing
Geoffrey Roper. Josephine Graham and Sheila Macmillan.
EDINBURGH PHOTOGRAPch SOCIETY
The Photographic Exhibition Centre, 68 Great King Street. 453 4814. Mon-Sat 10am—8pm; Sun 1—5pm.
International Photography Until Sun 1 Sep. £2.50 (22). The Edinburgh Photographic Society’s annual exhibition featuring over 200 prints created by photographers worldwide.
EDINBURGH PRINTMAKERS 23 Union Street. 557 2479. Tue-Sat 10am—6pm.
Polnische Grafilr Until Sat 14 Sep. Graphic images exploring traditional and innovative printmaking techniques as part of the Festival of Polish Art in collaboration with Edinburgh College of Art, DCA and Gateway Theatre. EDINBURGH ZOO
Corstorphine Road. 334 9171. Daily 9am—5pm.
‘ African Animals Until Sun 8 Sep.
Sculpture. paintings and sketches of the 200's inhabitants by artist-in-residence Susan O'Byrne.
EGO 14 Picardy Place, 478 7434. Djinniditto Mon 26 & Tue 27 Aug. Djinniditto present their first one-off exhibition featuring the work of young established artists based in Edinburgh and beyond.
ELEPHANT HOUSE
21 George IV Bridge, 220 5355. Daily Sam—11pm.
Andrew Saliken Until Sat 31 Aug. Paintings by Canadian artist Andrew Saliken.