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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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


