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Adam Dix & Tim Phillips: Programming Myth
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Watercolour paintings and sculptural installations exploring the fetishisation of technology and the notion of worship.
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30 May30 Jun From May 17, Tue–Fri 11am–6pm, Sat 12noon–5pm, ends Jun 22 Sumarria Lunn Gallery, London W1K
Alicia Tsigarides
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21 May14 Jul From May 21, Mon–Sun 10am–5pm, ends Jul 14 Exeter Phoenix, Exeter
Ana Maria Pacheco: The Longest Journey
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Sculptural installations inspired by South American and European cultural traditions, classical mythology, magic and catholic ritual.
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25 May9 Jun From May 25, Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 12noon–4pm, ends Jun 9 Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury
Andrew Gifford: London Landscapes
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Paintings and installations exploring the effects of natural and artificial light on the city.
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18 Jul8 Aug From Jul 18, Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 11am–4pm, or by appointment, ends Aug 8 John Martin Gallery, London W1S
Andrew Heath & Peter Maynard: The Sonority Of Objects
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A site-specific audio installation inspired by objects from the museum's archive and elements of the building.
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6 May31 May From May 1, Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat & Sun 11am–4pm, Bank Hol Mons 11am–5pm, ends May 31 Museum In The Park, Stroud
Andrew Lim & Lee Machell: Variable
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Mixed-media, sculptural installations and interventions embracing playfulness.
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16 May2 Jun Wed–Sat 12noon–6pm, ends Jun 2 Untitled Gallery, Manchester
Andro Semeiko: Le Grand Charmer
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Paintings, drawings, sculpture and installations inspired by the River Exe and Exeter's history as a busy port.
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25 May7 Jul From May 25, Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, ends Jul 7 Phoenix Gallery at Exeter Phoenix, Exeter
Angelo Plessas: Cycle Club
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An interactive, multimedia installation by the Athens-based artist.
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8 Jun15 Jul From Jun 8, Fri–Sun 12noon–6pm, ends Jul 15 Cell Project Space, London E2
Anniesland Art
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End of year show by students from Anniesland College. Part of the West End Festival.
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11 Jun14 Jun Mon–Thu 9am–4.45pm Anniesland College, Glasgow
Antonia Hirsch: Komma
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The Vancouver-based artist presents a 16mm film based on Dalton Trumbo’s seminal anti-war novel Johnny Got His Gun – a book written entirely without commas.
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25 May1 Jul Tue–Fri noon–5pm; Sat & Sun noon–6pm Tramway, Glasgow
Anya Gallaccio: Billboard for Edinburgh
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Artist Anya Gallaccio's contribution to the Billboard for Edinburgh project is a microscopic photograph of a tiny speck of dirt taken from Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh's very own extinct volcano.
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23 May21 Jul Mon–Sat 10am–6pm
Billboard is viewable at any time.
Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh
The Art Of Motion: James Alliban: Traces
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An interactive multimedia installation using the depth-sensing cameras contained within modern gaming equipment to record and interpret motion and form.
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30 May9 Sep From May 30, Wed–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 11am–3pm, ends Sep 9 The Public, West Bromwich
The Art Of Motion: Will Nash: Noisy Table
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An interactive installation combining table-tennis and game-instrument equipment to allow the manipulation of sound.
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30 May9 Sep From May 30, Wed–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 11am–3pm, ends Sep 9 The Public, West Bromwich
Artist Rooms: Richard Long
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Site-specific, sculptural installations together with works from the collection of Anthony d'Offay and loans from Tate and the National Museum of Wales.
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23 Jun14 Oct From Jun 23, Mon 10am–5pm, during school hols, Tue–Sun, Bank Hols 10am–5pm, ends Oct 14 The Hepworth, Wakefield
Atmosphere: Belief
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Video documentary or 'cinematic data visualisation' that is the final part in the Flat Earth Trilogy, created by Matthew Jarvis, John Cobban, Alison Craighead, Jon Thomson and Steve Rushton. The installation comprises a montage of video footage sourced from YouTube, coupled with a projection of a map that shows where in the world each clip is from. Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Atmosphere Programme.
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21 Jun1 Jul Mon–Sun 8.30–9pm Inspace, Edinburgh
Ayrshire Burns Brightly
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A series of arty projects taking inspiration from the democratic ideals of the Scottish Enlightenment, and how they inspired Burns. Installation and soundscape experiences take over Ayrshire, and there's also a large cardboard tower that the public are invited to help tear down. Part of Roofless.
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31 May3 Jun Times vary Various Venues, South Ayrshire
Bertozzi & Casoni, Nicola Bolla, Tania Pistone
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Sculptural installations by contemporary Italian artists.
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14 May1 Jun Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, ends Jun 2 Robilant + Voena, London W1S
Bettina Buck & Peggy Franck
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Mixed-media installations exploring notions of materiality, process and the performative aspect of creative production.
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1 Jun7 Jul From Jun 1, Wed–Fri 11am–6pm, Sat 11am–4pm, or by appointment, ends Jul 7 Rokeby, London EC1N
Bill Viola: Submerged-Spaces
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Immersive video installations exploring universal themes of mortality and consciousness, inspired by spiritual traditions including Zen Buddhism, Sufism and Christian mysticism.
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6 May29 Jul From May 5, Tue–Sun 10am–5pm, ends Jul 29 Lower Gallery at Sainsbury Centre For Visual Arts, Norwich
6 May29 Jul From May 5, Tue–Sun 10am–5pm, ends Jul 29 The Crypt at Carnary Chapel, Norwich School, Norwich
6 May29 Jul From May 5, Tue–Sun 10am–5pm, ends Jul 29 The Undercroft, Norwich
The Bones Of My Hand
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An installation of fully articulated animal skeletons together with works in various media exploring notions of nature and mortality, by artists including Paul Benney, Tessa Farmer, Errol Fuller and Marcelle Hanselaar.
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12 Apr9 Jun From Apr 8, Thu–Sat 11am–8pm, ends Jun 10 Viktor Wynd Fine Art Inc, London E8
Brazilian National Exhibition PQ'11: Characters And Frontiers: The Brazilian Scenographic Territory
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An installation exploring modern and traditional Brazilian culture, highlighting the relationship between theatrical scenography, visual arts and popular culture.
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25 May9 Jun From May 25, Mon 10am–7pm, Tue, Fri 9am–7pm, Wed & Thu, Sat 9am–5pm, ends Jun 9 Salisbury Library, Salisbury
Brian Griffiths: ON: A Re-imagining Of Blackpool Illuminations
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Installations celebrating the 100th anniversary of the town's illuminations, featuring items from the archive, exploring the concept of light and the many ways in which it is used.
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26 May28 Jul From May 26, Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Jun 4 & 5, 11am–4pm, ends Jul 28 Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool
Callum Innes: The Regent Bridge
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Best known as an abstract painter, Callum Innes works for the first time with light in an installation which floods the dark and dirt-encrusted Regent Bridge with coloured light. Created with architect and lighting artist Gavin Fraser and co-commissioned by the EAF and the Ingleby Gallery. Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
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2 Aug2 Sep Times vary Regent Bridge, Edinburgh
Caught In Time
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Installations depicting frozen scenes and moments from social history.
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3 Nov 201227 Jan 2013 From Nov 3, Sat & Sun 11am–3pm, ends Jan 27 Beyond The Image Gallery, Eye
Chooc Ly Tan
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Conceptual mixed-media installations.
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10 May16 Jun From May 10, Wed–Sat 12noon–6pm, ends Jun 16 Carlos/Ishikawa, London E1
Conflicts Of Interest, 1969-Present
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An exploration of the role of British service personnel in global conflicts through a selection of photographs, video and interactive displays.
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16 Dec 201131 Dec 2013 Mon–Sun 10am–5.30pm, Dec 15, 10am–5pm, closed Dec 24–26, Jan 1, ongoing Permanent Galleries at National Army Museum, London SW3
Cryptic Nights: Colour Deaf
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Experience an interactive audio-visual pyramid installation, in which the audience influences its environment through live visual feeds and trigger pads. Presented by Cryptic Nights, the event is the work of musician Kayus Bankole, video artist Sisi Lu and producer/visual artist Steven Morrison – aka Colour Deaf. Thursday's event includes a fashion show (with designs from Ciorstaidh Monk) and audience Q&A, while Friday's is followed by an after party with a DJ set from Dandy Riots.
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7 Jun8 Jun Thu & Fri 9pm CCA, Glasgow
Cyprien Gaillard
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Two film installations exploring the struggle between contemporary architecture and the natural world.
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1 Mar1 Jul From Mar 1, Tue & Wed, Fri & Sat 10am–4.30pm, Thu 10am–7pm, Sun 12noon–4pm, ends Jul 1 MIMA, Middlesbrough
Daydreams And Diaries, The Story Of Jacqueline Wilson
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Illustrations about how the author's characters were created, including Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather and displays about her working processes from ideas to text and favourite stories.
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16 Jan13 Sep From Oct 15, Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun, Good Fri, Bank Hol Mons 10am–4pm, Jun 5, 10am–4pm, closed Dec 24–27, Jan 1, Mar 29 & 30 Seven Stories: The Centre For Children's Books, Newcastle upon Tyne
Derby Soap Opera
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An interactive film set installation for the creation of a musical drama produced by the people of Derby in collaboration with the Italian artist and film-maker Marinella Senatore.
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12 May8 Jul From May 12, Mon–Sat 11am–6pm, Sun 12noon–6pm, ends Jul 8 Gallery at Derby QUAD, Derby
Ding Dong, the Queen is Dead!
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Video, installation and poem by Inbal Drue examining subjects such as society, rules, battles and strategies. Part of Annuale.
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12 Jun24 Jun Mon–Sun 10am–5pm Tent Gallery, Edinburgh
Douglas Gordon: Maestros
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Video installations by the Turner Prize-winning artist, including Feature Film (1999), which documents the conductor James Conlon leading the Paris Opera Orchestra, and Zidane (2006), which provides a profile of the French footballer.
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12 May23 Jun From May 1, Mon–Sat 12noon–9pm, ends Jun 23 Mead Gallery at Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry
The Dream Space: Shakespeare's Globe & Royal & Derngate (Over 5s)
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An interactive adventure for children, based on Shakespeare's romantic comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream, in which puppetry, storytelling and spectacle are combined. The production features live music and a magic forest installation. Directed by Dani Parr.
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14 Jun23 Jun From Jun 14, Mon–Fri 10am & 1pm, Sat 11am & 2pm, ends Jun 23 Underground at Derngate Theatre, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
Edward Burtynsky: Monegros: Dryland Farming
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Large-scale photographic prints of a semi-arid, agricultural region of Spain, exploring how the terrain has been shaped by hundreds of years of traditional farming methods.
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23 May23 Jun From May 23, Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–2pm, ends Jun 23 Flowers, Cork Street, London W1S
Ellie Harrison: Etiquette Of Grief
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7 Jun Jun 7, 6.45pm New Wolsey Studio, Ipswich
Emily Speed: Nothing Is Finished, Nothing Is Perfect, Nothing Lasts
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A site-specific, sculptural installation exploring the transient nature of physical reality and the relationship between buildings and memory.
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30 Mar2 Sep From Mar 30, Tue–Sun 10.30am–5.30pm, ends Sep 2 Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool
Everything Flows: The Art Of Getting In The Zone
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Four moving artworks-installations by Dryden Goodwin, susan pui san lok, Roderick Buchanan, and Matthew Cornford and David Cross, all who have worked in collaboration with athletes and scientists, in this exploration of sporting excellence.
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30 Jun16 Sep From Jun 30, Sun–Thu 10am–5pm, Fri & Sat 10am–6pm, Sun–Thu 10am–6pm, Fri & Sat 10am–8pm, ends Sep 16 De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea
Fern Thomas: When The Moon Fell Out Of Orbit
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Videos and performances exploring the imagery of dreams and inner landscapes.
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2 Jun15 Jul From Jun 2, Tue–Sun, Bank Hols 11am–5pm, ends Jul 15 Mission Gallery, Swansea
Forest Pitch
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On a football pitch created from trees deep in a forest in the Scottish borders, two amateur matches are played and local performances are put on all day as part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Craig Coulthard is behind this art installation and sporting celebration, with goalposts and a shelter built from commercial trees felled to make room for the pitch. After the matches, the pitch will grow over naturally and be publicly accessible for up to 60 years. Sign up in advance through the…
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21 Jul 10am Forest Pitch, Selkirk
Gardner Molloy
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Stonemason and lettercutter Molloy attempts to create a life-size figurative sculpture during the 3 Harbours festival. See the work as it takes shape and follow his progress over the week. There's also a lettercutting exhibition and sale of unusual carved items. Part of 3 Harbours Arts Festival.
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2 Jun10 Jun Mon–Sun 11am–5pm Old School House, Prestonpans
Gerard Rancinan: Wonderful World
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Large-scale photographic prints commenting on the human condition, featuring a set and studio providing an insight into the artist's creative process and a chance to become part of his work.
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8 Jun24 Jun From Jun 8, Tue–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun 12noon–6pm, ends Jun 24 Londonewcastle Project Space, London E2
Gill Russell: Reach
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Intriguing installation work from local artist Gill Russell.
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26 May17 Jun Mon–Sun 10am–4pm An Talla Solais, Ullapool
Gold Sheep
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Stone lithography prints and watercolours from Czech artist Lucie Hrnickova and woodcut prints and mixed media work from Andy Cumming, both award-winning recent graduates.
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4 Jul9 Jul Mon & Wed–Sun 10am–8pm
3 Jul 6pm
Old Ambulance Depot, Edinburgh
Halls of Fame
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An interactive art exhibition takes over town halls in Ecclefechan, Moniaive and Gatehouse of Fleet, with fairytale castles, dreamscapes and theatre sets. Part of Roofless.
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7 Sep16 Sep Times vary Various Venues
Hans-Peter Feldmann
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A large-scale collection of photographs spanning the artist's career presented in a variety of ways including books, posters, postcards and gallery installations.
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11 Apr5 Jun From Apr 11, Mon–Sun 10am–6pm, ends Jun 5 Serpentine Gallery, London W2
Heatherwick Studio: Designing The Extraordinary
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A major showcase of the architectural, engineering, sculpture, furniture and product design projects undertaken by Thomas Heatherwick's British design studio over the last 20 years, featuring a specially-commissioned installation.
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31 May30 Sep From May 31, Mon–Thu, Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm, last adm 5pm, Fri 10am–9.30pm, last adm 9pm, ends Sep 30 The Porter Gallery, Room 48 at Victoria & Albert Museum, London SW7
Helen Petts: Throw Them Up And Let Them Sing
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The filmmaker's digital film, exploring landscape, sound poetry and collage, follows the late German artist Kurt Schwitters's escape from the Nazis during the 1930s, his exile in Norway, and his stay in the Lake District.
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28 Jun18 Aug From Jun 28, Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, ends Aug 18 Hatton Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne
Hidden Stories
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Graduate exhibition from students, exploring the Heriot-Watt School of Textiles & Design's local and global presence.
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2 Jun7 Jun Mon–Thu, Sat & Sun 10.30am–5.30pm Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh
Hole In My Pocket: The Universe Is Very Large, You Are Very Small, Act Accordingly
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An exhibition/installation of large-scale prints, attempting to understand the concept of the present moment when viewed in relation to the entire universe. Performances with a themed meal from 5.30pm on Sat 21 & Thu 26 Apr. Part of Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art & Behaviour.
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17 May31 May Mon–Sat 10am–11pm The Arches Café Bar & Restaurant, Glasgow
House Festival 2012: Helene Kazan: Masking Tape Light Intervention: Lebanon 1989
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A politically charged film and installation challenging the notion of the home as a place of shelter, based on a significant moment in the conflict in Beirut in April, 1989.
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4 May10 Jun From May 4, Wed–Sun 11am–5pm, May 18 & 19, 11am–9pm, ends Jun 10 North & South Galleries at Phoenix Gallery, Brighton

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