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Garry Fabian Miller: The Middle Place

Early and recent work by renowned fine art photographer.

Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh

Thu 23 May

Free / 0131 556 4441

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 556 4441

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 556 4441

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 42 more dates until 13 Jul

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

Thu 23 May

Free / 0845 330 3501

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 0845 330 3501

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0845 330 3501

  • 12:00 – 18:00
…and 31 more dates until 30 Jun

Julie Brook: made, unmade

Immersive work by acclaimed land artist, her first solo exhibition since taking expeditions to Libya and Namibia.

Bonhoga Gallery, Shetland

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 01595 745750

  • 10:30 – 16:30

Tue 18 Jun

Free / 01595 745750

  • 10:30 – 16:30

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 01595 745750

  • 10:30 – 16:30
…and 28 more dates until 27 Jul

Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh

Thu 23 May

Free / 0131 550 3660

  • 10:30 – 17:30

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 550 3660

  • 10:30 – 17:30

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 550 3660

  • 10:30 – 17:30
…and 6 more dates until 1 Jun

Carol Bove: The Foamy Saliva of a Horse

Rearrangement of the Geneva-born artist's installation, originally presented at the Venice Biennale in 2011. A collection of found or handmade objects are presented in such a way as to call to mind the artifice of cultural value and meaning.

The Common Guild, Glasgow

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 428 3022

  • 12:00 – 19:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 428 3022

  • 12:00 – 19:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 428 3022

  • 12:00 – 17:00
…and 25 more dates until 29 Jun

David Batchelor: Flatlands

Exhibition that provides an in-depth survey of the artist's colourful paintings, drawings and three-dimensional installation work.

Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh

Thu 23 May

Free / 0131 225 2383

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 225 2383

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 225 2383

  • 11:00 – 18:00
…and 50 more dates until 14 Jul

Ink

A celebration of ink drawing, featuring 35 works by artists of the stature of Rembrandt, Tiepolo, Guercino, Poussin, Goltzius and Alexander Runciman. Many drawings will be on show for the first time.

Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Thu 23 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 15 more dates until 9 Jun

Tramway Family Day: The Red Shoes

Another day of free activities and workshops for the whole family. Exploring our wild instincts, the day features performances, music, interactive activities and loads of treats for ages 0–12 (and above).

Tramway, Glasgow

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0845 330 3501

  • 12:00 – 16:00

What Presence! The Rock Photography of Harry Papadopoulos

Glasgow-born Harry Papadopolous was a staff photographer for Sounds magazine from 1979 to 1984, in which capacity he photographed countless post-punk icons from The Associates to the Birthday Party. This retrospective exhibition takes in his entire career.

McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum

Thu 23 May

Free Last entry is 15 minutes before gallery closing time. / 01382 307200

Take a step back in time and delve into the glamour and the grit of the 1980s post punk music scene when the photography of Harry Papdopoulos goes on show in Dundee in May.

What Presence: The Rock Photography of Harry Papadopoulos will offer visitors to The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum a rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Scotland’s legendary music photographers. With more than 300 images on show, this exhibition showcases an impressive range of images from between 1979 and 1984; includes a staggering list of music greats and varies from the expected band portraits and live-action shots to include a number of more unique captures.

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 24 May

Free Last entry is 15 minutes before gallery closing time. / 01382 307200

Take a step back in time and delve into the glamour and the grit of the 1980s post punk music scene when the photography of Harry Papdopoulos goes on show in Dundee in May.

What Presence: The Rock Photography of Harry Papadopoulos will offer visitors to The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum a rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Scotland’s legendary music photographers. With more than 300 images on show, this exhibition showcases an impressive range of images from between 1979 and 1984; includes a staggering list of music greats and varies from the expected band portraits and live-action shots to include a number of more unique captures.

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free Last entry is 15 minutes before gallery closing time. / 01382 307200

Take a step back in time and delve into the glamour and the grit of the 1980s post punk music scene when the photography of Harry Papdopoulos goes on show in Dundee in May.

What Presence: The Rock Photography of Harry Papadopoulos will offer visitors to The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum a rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Scotland’s legendary music photographers. With more than 300 images on show, this exhibition showcases an impressive range of images from between 1979 and 1984; includes a staggering list of music greats and varies from the expected band portraits and live-action shots to include a number of more unique captures.

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 78 more dates until 11 Aug

William E Jones

William E Jones is an LA-based artist who uses found images from TV, film and video to make works that explore the connection between visual images and power. Among his works are feature-length films such as Massillon, an autobiographical essay about his childhood in Ohio and Is It Really So Strange?, a fascinating…

The Modern Institute @ Aird's Lane, Glasgow

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 248 3711

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 248 3711

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 248 3711

  • 12:00 – 17:00