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Joan Eardley

An exhibition of work by the late Joan Eardley, showing pieces from the gallery's collection, to mark the 50th anniversary of her death.

Lillie Art Gallery, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 956 5536

  • 10:00 – 13:00
  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 956 5536

  • 10:00 – 13:00
  • 14:00 – 17:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 0141 956 5536

  • 10:00 – 13:00
  • 14:00 – 17:00

Wed 29 May

Free / 0141 956 5536

  • 10:00 – 13:00
  • 14:00 – 17:00

Garry Fabian Miller: The Middle Place

Early and recent work by renowned fine art photographer.

Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 556 4441

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 556 4441

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Mon 27 May

Free / 0131 556 4441

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 41 more dates until 13 Jul

Archaeoprint: a hidden landscape

Art exhibition using archaeological data.

Gallery Ten, Edinburgh

Fri 31 May

Free

  • 10:30 – 17:30

Sat 1 Jun

Free

  • 10:30 – 17:30

Sun 2 Jun

Free

  • 12:00 – 16:00
…and 24 more dates until 30 Jun

Helene Kazan: A Domestic Image Of Preemption

Multimedia installation which creates a domestic space from a sequence of interacting, moving photographic images.

Lubomirov-Easton, London SE8

Fri 24 May

Free

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Free

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Staple Matter

The Patriothall building dates back to the beginning of the 20th century and was used as a co-operative bakery that provided food for Stockbridge and the wider area. Abandoned in the 1940s it was converted by artists into studios in the 1980s and today, housing WASPS artist-run studios, retains many architectural elements…

Patriothall Gallery, Edinburgh

Tue 6 Aug

Free / 0131 226 7126

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Wed 7 Aug

Free / 0131 226 7126

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Thu 8 Aug

Free / 0131 226 7126

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 12:00 – 18:00
…and 15 more dates until 25 Aug back to top

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

Fri 24 May

Free / 0845 330 3501

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0845 330 3501

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0845 330 3501

  • 12:00 – 18:00
…and 30 more dates until 30 Jun

From Death to Death and Other Small Tales: Masterpieces from the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the D.Daskalopoulos Collection

From Death to Death and Other Small Tales brings together works from the D.Daskalopoulos Collection, one of the most important private collections of modern and contemporary art, with major works from the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. This innovative exhibition comprises approximately 130 works and creates a…

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 105 more dates until 8 Sep

Village Art Assembly Exhibition

The second exhibition by the Assembly features a special frieze they've been working on which celebrates East Kilbride's 65th anniversary as a new town.

Hunter House Cafe, East Kilbride

Wed 29 May

Free

  • 09:00 – 16:00

Tue 4 Jun

Free

  • 09:00 – 16:00

Mon 10 Jun

Free

  • 09:00 – 16:00

Fri 28 Jun

Free

  • 09:00 – 16:00

The Art Of Speed

An exhibition of official Monaco Grand Prix posters, from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, by artists including Robert Falucci, Bernard Minne and Jacques Ramel. Displayed alongside the posters will be a rare 1956 Maserati 250F car, further evoking the glamour and prestige of the well-known race.

Hospital Club Gallery, London WC2H

Fri 24 May

Free / 020 7170 9101

  • 10:00 – 22:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 7170 9101

  • 10:00 – 22:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 020 7170 9101

  • 10:00 – 22:00

The FAIR Project

Masters of Contemporary Art students from Edinburgh College of Art are the helm of this year's FAIR, which sees the gallery handed over to six groups, each charged with interpreting the concept of 'fair'. The result is a programme of music, comedy, film, performance, exhibition and installation that plays out over three…

Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 650 2210

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 650 2210

  • 10:00 – 17:00
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Upfest Festival

Europe's largest urban art festival comes to Bristol, with over 250 graffiti artists painting live. Among the featured artists are DALeast (China), Faith47 (South Africa), C215 (France), Peeta (Italy), Bristol natives Turroe and Inkie, Goin (France), Eoin (Ireland), JBAK (Germany), Remo (USA), Neuzz (Mexico), Peacetu…

Tobacco Factory, Bristol

Sat 25 May

Free / 0117 902 0344

  • 11:00 – 20:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0117 902 0344

  • 11:00 – 20:00

Mon 27 May

Free / 0117 902 0344

  • 11:00 – 20:00

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design Degree Show

Showcase for graduates of DJCAD, working in a variety of media; a chance to see the work of future art stars of Dundee.

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee

Fri 24 May

Free / 01382 345330

The 2013 show celebrates DJCAD's 125 years of full-time art teaching in Dundee.

  • 10:00 – 20:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 01382 345330

The 2013 show celebrates DJCAD's 125 years of full-time art teaching in Dundee.

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 01382 345330

The 2013 show celebrates DJCAD's 125 years of full-time art teaching in Dundee.

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets

Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.

Museum of Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 529 4143

  • 10:30 – 12:30

Sat 31 Aug

Free / 0131 529 4143

  • 10:30 – 12:30

The Ultimate Kate Bush Experience

Shambush! attempt to set a world record and we need YOU! Dress like Kate in a red dress and join us on the South Downs to re-enact the classic Wuthering Heights video and find your inner Bush! Everyone welcome. For the love of Bush, join us! A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

The South Downs National Park, Brighton

Sat 25 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Edinburgh Napier University Degree Show

The Edinburgh Napier Degree Show is an annual showcase of the creative talent of new and emerging designers, photographers, film makers, art directors, advertising directors, journalists, creative writers, television programme makers, and actors.

Edinburgh Napier University

Fri 24 May

Free / 0845 260 6040

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0845 260 6040

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0845 260 6040

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 7 more dates until 2 Jun back to top

Show Us Your Arts

An ongoing charity project in which Scottish artists and designers are invited to donate their work to Show Us Your Arts. Donated work will then be offered as a thank you for donations to the Scottish Association for Mental Health.

The Shop of Interest, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 221 7316

  • 10:30 – 17:30

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 221 7316

  • 10:30 – 17:30

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 221 7316

  • 12:30 – 17:00
…and 30 more dates until 30 Jun

Craig Richardson: The Tables and the Blackboard

Minimalist works from the professor of Fine Art at Northumbria University.

Sleeper, Edinburgh

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 225 8444

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Mon 27 May

Free / 0131 225 8444

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 0131 225 8444

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Ego

Exhibition exploring the idea of the self-portrait, as executed by RSA members throughout the ages.

Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh

Mon 27 May

Free / 0131 225 6671

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0131 225 6671

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0131 225 6671

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 16 more dates until 30 Sep

Gail Harvey

Abstract landscape-inspired paintings from Shetland.

Arusha Gallery, Edinburgh

Fri 24 May

Free

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Free

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sun 26 May

Free

  • 12:00 – 17:00
…and 6 more dates until 1 Jun

Patrick Lowry: American Dream

The Cornish based installation artist makes a comment on capitalism with a full-sized 1950s replica of an American home. Also on show will be a film piece and a series of prints.

The Exchange, Penzance

Fri 24 May

Free / 01736 363715

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 01736 363715

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Mon 27 May

Free / 01736 363715

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 35 more dates until 6 Jul back to top

Rachel Barbaresi And Susanna Round: Where Clouds Are Made…

Interactive installation piece examining the collective memories of the local community in relation to Didcot Power Station. Includes archive material, conversations with employees, ex-employees and residents.

Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot

Fri 24 May

Free / 01235 515144

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 01235 515144

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 01235 515144

  • 11:00 – 16:00
…and 30 more dates until 30 Jun

It's All Around You

Exhibition by Scottish and international artists, curated by local artist Mark McGhee.

Shawlands Arcade, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 636 8550

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 636 8550

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 636 8550

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Jonathan Monaghan: Robot Ninja

Digital video and print work by NYC artist, imagining the eponymous Robot Ninja as an ultimate authority figure.

Market Gallery, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 556 7276

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 556 7276

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 556 7276

  • 11:00 – 17:00
…and 6 more dates until 7 Jun

Mitch Griffiths: Iconostasis

Contemporary hyper-realistic oil paintings created by the Nuneaton-born artist. The works are bittersweet touching on themes of nationhood, iconography and celebrity culture.

Halcyon Gallery, London W1S

Fri 24 May

Free / 020 7647 8328

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 7647 8328

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 020 7647 8328

  • 11:00 – 17:00
…and 7 more dates until 2 Jun

PixelAge

Showcase for digital media work including illustration, concept art, graphic design, motion graphics, time based media/video, 3D modelling and 2D animation, by Edinburgh College HND2 Computer Art & Design students.

Art's Complex, Edinburgh

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0131 661 1924

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0131 661 1924

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0131 661 1924

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 6 more dates until 9 Jun back to top