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John Walter: The Rococo Riots
Paintings produced by the artist using a mix of digitally printed grounds, resin and layers of mark making and imagery built up into collages, exploring themes of spatial flatness.
Vitrine Bermondsey Street Gallery, London SE1
Wed 29 May
Free
- 12:00 – 18:00
Thu 30 May
Free
- 12:00 – 18:00
Fri 31 May
Free
- 12:00 – 18:00
Sat 1 Jun
Free
- 12:00 – 18:00
Julie Brook: made, unmade
Immersive work by acclaimed land artist, her first solo exhibition since taking expeditions to Libya and Namibia.
Bonhoga Gallery, Shetland
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 01595 745750
- 12:30 – 16:30
Sun 23 Jun
Free / 01595 745750
- 12:30 – 16:30
Sun 30 Jun
Free / 01595 745750
- 12:30 – 16:30
The Lure of the Orient
A look at the influence of the Far East on collectors over the last 200 years, highlighting some of the Oriental treasures in Aberdeen Art Gallery's own collection.
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Sun 26 May
Free / 01224 523700
- 13:00 – 16:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 01224 523700
- 13:00 – 16:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 01224 523700
- 13:00 – 16:00
Lynsey French: What Peckover Means To Me: An Artist's View Point
Contemporary works in a variety of media created by the local artist conveying the inspiration she has drawn from the buildings of the House and it's grounds.
National Trust: Peckover House, Wisbech
Sun 26 May
Free, plus admission £6.50, child £3.25, family £16.25 / 01945 583463
- 13:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
Free, plus admission £6.50, child £3.25, family £16.25 / 01945 583463
- 13:00 – 17:00
Tue 28 May
Free, plus admission £6.50, child £3.25, family £16.25 / 01945 583463
- 13:00 – 17:00
Making Jewellery and Medals
A workshop to make your own medals and jewellery using various techniques. Tools and materials supplied. Suitable for the whole family (children ages 5+).
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Sat 20 Jul
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 13:00 – 15:00
Matthew Lutz-Kinoy: Werk Is Free / Be Free! May Day
Paintings, films, ceramics and music exploring the issue of workers' rights. Opening with a performance in which the artist is joined by music producer SOPHIE.
Outpost Gallery, Norwich
Sun 26 May
Free / 01603 766400
- 12:00 – 18:00
Nibedita Sen: Gitanjali And Sea-Inside: Parallel Journeys
Contemporary paintings documenting a redemptive spiritual journey echoing events from the Gitanjali verses.
The Nehru Centre, London W1K
Tue 28 May
Free / 020 7491 3567
- 14:30 – 18:00
Wed 29 May
Free / 020 7491 3567
- 14:30 – 18:00
Thu 30 May
Free / 020 7491 3567
- 14:30 – 18:00
Fri 31 May
Free / 020 7491 3567
- 14:30 – 18:00
An Outbreak Of Talent
A group exhibition headed by the notable surrealist and war artist Paul Nash. Bringing together the work of his Royal College Of Art students Edward Burra, Edward Bawden, Barnett Freedman, Eric Ravilious and Enid Marx.
Fry Art Gallery, Saffron Walden
Sun 26 May
Free / 01799 513 779
- 14:15 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
Free / 01799 513 779
- 14:15 – 17:00
Tue 28 May
Free / 01799 513 779
- 14:00 – 17:00
Painted Terracotta Pots: Workshop (Over 3s)
Children can design and paint their own pots to take home with them.
Nature In Art, Gloucester
Thu 15 Aug
£6 / 0845 450 0233
- 14:30 – 16:30
Gateway Education And Arts Centre, Shrewsbury
Mon 10 Jun
£74 / 01743 355159
- 13:30 – 15:45
Rafal Topolewski
The first solo show by the contemporary artist.
The International 3, Manchester
Wed 29 May
Free / 0161 237 3336
- 12:00 – 17:00
Thu 30 May
Free / 0161 237 3336
- 12:00 – 17:00
Fri 31 May
Free / 0161 237 3336
- 12:00 – 17:00
The Re:design Option
An examination of different approaches to redesigning educational buildings, organised by Architecture & Design Scotland.
The Lighthouse, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Free / 01315566699
- 12:00 – 17:00
Resolution 978 HD
Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Sidsel Meineche Hansen, Lorenzo Pezzani and Oliver Rees use video, sound, drawing and installation to explore how images and representations impact on the law between nations.
Gasworks, London SE11
Sun 26 May
Free / 020 7582 6848
- 12:00 – 18:00
Wed 29 May
Free / 020 7582 6848
- 12:00 – 18:00
Thu 30 May
Free / 020 7582 6848
- 12:00 – 18:00
Richard Murphy Architects
In 2001, Richard Murphy Architects held a 10th Anniversary exhibition at The Fruitmarket Gallery, a building which the practice remodelled in the early 1990's. Encompassing the full 21 years of their practice, this new exhibition for the RSA will present a range of major projects including work on the British High…
Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
Sun 14 Jul
Free / 0131 225 6671
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 12:00 – 17:00
Sun 21 Jul
Free / 0131 225 6671
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 12:00 – 17:00
Sun 28 Jul
Free / 0131 225 6671
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 12:00 – 17:00
Beesley Green Community Centre, Manchester
Tue 28 May
Phone for prices / 0161 702 6300
- 13:00 – 15:00
Tue 4 Jun
Phone for prices / 0161 702 6300
- 13:00 – 15:00
Tue 11 Jun
Phone for prices / 0161 702 6300
- 13:00 – 15:00
Rosana Cade: Walking:Holding
Interactive performance-installation piece from the political Glasgow-based artist and Athena Award winner. An experiential guided walk challenging perceptions of diversity.
Battersea Arts Centre, London SW11
Sat 29 Jun
£5 / 020 7223 2223
- 14:00
- 14:15
- 14:30
- 14:45
- 15:00
- 15:15
- 15:30
- 15:45
- 16:00
Second Act
Group show of work by emerging and established photographers, depicting Glasgow as a backdrop for the life of its citizens.
The Lighthouse, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 276 5360
- 12:00 – 17:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0141 276 5360
- 12:00 – 17:00
SENsory Art: Play With Print
Create fun and unique prints working with textures and recyclable objects with Art Tracks, which provides opportunities for young people with sensory or learning disabilities to bring out their creative side.
Charnwood Museum, Loughborough
Wed 29 May
£2.50 / 01509 233754
- 13:30 – 14:30
Cross Corners Community Arts Centre, Leicester
Thu 30 May
£2.50 / 0116 2612730
- 13:30 – 14:30
Kibworth Village Hall, Leicester
Fri 31 May
£2.50
- 13:30 – 14:30
Sound of the Sea
Images of the sea, by gallery artists Alan Watson, Ian Rawnsley, Malcolm Cheape, Chris Forsey and others.
scotlandart.com, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 221 4502
- 12:00 – 17:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0141 221 4502
- 12:00 – 17:00
Stephen Sutcliffe
Video art made from the artist's extensive archive and film, TV and spoken-word recordings, made over the last 25 years. Sutcliffe uses archive material to reflect on idea of class-consciousness and cultural authority. This exhibition includes a new work, Outwork, inspired by the work of Canadian sociologist Erving Goffman.
Tramway, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Free / 0845 330 3501
- 12:00 – 18:00
Tue 28 May
Free / 0845 330 3501
- 12:00 – 17:00
Wed 29 May
Free / 0845 330 3501
- 12:00 – 17:00
Steven Camley
Work by Herald cartoonist Steven Camley.
Smithy Gallery, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Free / 01360 770551
- 13:00 – 17:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 01360 770551
- 13:00 – 17:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 01360 770551
- 13:00 – 17:00
This Unrivalled Collection: Exhibition Talks
A series of free lunchtime talks accompanying the Hunterian's exhibition of its earliest catalogue. Attendance at the talks qualifies you for free entry to the exhibition.
Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery, Glasgow
Wed 29 May
Free / 0141 330 4221
Talk by Dr Donal Bateson entitled 'Big Coins and Little Coins'.
- 13:00
Wed 5 Jun
Free / 0141 330 4221
Talk by Dr Stuart McDonald entitled 'The Mastodon Meat Eating Elephant'.
- 13:00
Wed 12 Jun
Free / 0141 330 4221
Talk by Dr John Faithful: 'William Hunter and the Greatest Mineral Painting in the World'.
- 13:00
Tibet in Brighton A Creative Investigation
A creative investigation of the contemporary situation inside/outside of occupied Tibet: art, music, films, talks, and poetry by Tibetans in exile. Program of the exhibition and information about the evening events and screenings with film makers on the facebook page. Contact freetibet.sussex@gmail.com for more…
Brighton Media Centre
Sun 26 May
Whyld
Work by MFA students from the Art, Space and Nature programme at Edinburgh College of Art. Featured artists include Tanja Geis & Henry Fletcher, Stephanie Ghetta, Jonathan Hemelberg, Sara Ocklind, Zhongying Ren, Flavia Salvador, Sandra Teixeira and Javier Vidal Aguilera.
Patriothall Gallery, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
Free / 0131 226 7126
- 12:00 – 18:00
Windmill Hill Archive
Enjoy the venue's contemporary art collection, housed 10 minutes off-site.
National Trust: Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury
Fri 31 May
£16.20 (Children £8.10) / 01296 653226/653211
- 14:00 – 16:00
Fri 7 Jun
£16.20 (Children £8.10) / 01296 653226/653211
- 14:00 – 16:00
Fri 14 Jun
£16.20 (Children £8.10) / 01296 653226/653211
- 14:00 – 16:00



