Visual art, Installation

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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

Mon 20 May

Free / 01382 345330

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

  • 10:00 – 20:00

Tue 21 May

Free / 01382 345330

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

  • 10:00 – 20:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 01382 345330

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

  • 10:00 – 20:00
…and 4 more dates until 26 May

Passing Place

Work by Duncan of Jordanstone third year fine art students.

Old Ambulance Depot, Edinburgh

Thu 25 Jul

Free / 07557 091170

  • 18:30 – 22:30

Fri 26 Jul

Free / 07557 091170

  • 18:30 – 22:30

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 07557 091170

  • 18:30 – 22:30

Sun 28 Jul

Free / 07557 091170

  • 18:30 – 22:30

Adam McEwen: Sawney Bean

Art exploring the mythical 16th century Scottish cannibal Sawney Bean.

The Modern Institute, Glasgow

Mon 20 May

Free / 0141 248 3711

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Tue 21 May

Free / 0141 248 3711

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0141 248 3711

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 27 more dates until 22 Jun

Our Autonomous Nature II

More than 30 artists from variety of genres present works on the themes of man, nature and new landscape.

Testbed1, London SW11

Wed 22 May

Free

  • 09:00 – 20:00

Thu 23 May

Free

  • 09:00 – 20:00

Fri 24 May

Free

  • 09:00 – 20:00

Curious

The world's oldest Gothic cemetery is the inspiration for 21 different artists who've create stie-responsive works.

West Norwood Cemetery, London SE27

Sat 22 Jun

Free

  • 09:00 – 18:00

Sun 23 Jun

Free

  • 09:00 – 18:00

Mon 24 Jun

Free

  • 09:00 – 18:00
…and 34 more dates until 28 Jul back to top

It's All Around You

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

Shawlands Arcade, Glasgow

Mon 20 May

Free / 0141 636 8550

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Tue 21 May

Free / 0141 636 8550

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0141 636 8550

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 4 more dates until 26 May

Beyond One Step: Edition 9 Eleven Participating Artists

Contemporary works created by 11 emerging artists who represent the best of four of the region's MA courses. Featuring artists Elisavet Andreou, Paul Holding, Sally French, Carol Harries-Wood, Stephen Elvidge, Lauren O' Grady, Weixi Lin, Virginie Weiss, Jackie Macrae, Vasiliki Fragkou and Bruce Asbestos.

Derby Museum And Art Gallery

Tue 21 May

Free / 01332 641901

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 01332 641901

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 01332 641901

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 69 more dates until 11 Aug

Jupiter Artland

The celebrated outdoor sculpture park opens its doors for the fourth summer season with works on show by Anya Gallacio, Andy Goldsworthy, Henry Castle, Antony Gormley, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Charles Jencks, Anish Kapoor, Cornelia Parker and others.

Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston

Sat 25 May

£8.50 (ages 6–16 £4.50; Family £23.50–£31.50; Seniors £6; Students £4.50; under 6s & disabled badge holders free) / 01506 889900

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

£8.50 (ages 6–16 £4.50; Family £23.50–£31.50; Seniors £6; Students £4.50; under 6s & disabled badge holders free) / 01506 889900

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 30 May

£8.50 (ages 6–16 £4.50; Family £23.50–£31.50; Seniors £6; Students £4.50; under 6s & disabled badge holders free) / 01506 889900

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 63 more dates until 15 Sep

Keith Albarn: Pattern and Belief

Immersive exhibition by veteran artist and former TV presenter Keith Albarn (whose son happens to be a certain Damon).

The Minories Galleries, Colchester

Mon 20 May

Free / 01206 712437

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Tue 21 May

Free / 01206 712437

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 01206 712437

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 45 more dates until 13 Jul

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

Wed 22 May

Free / 020 7582 6848

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 7582 6848

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 020 7582 6848

  • 12:00 – 18:00
…and 32 more dates until 7 Jul back to top

Andrei Molodkin: Catholic Blood

Provocative installation made using human blood, crude oil and ballpoint pen, which shines a spotlight on a clause in the British constitution, which forbids an MP from becoming Prime Minister if they are Catholic.

Void, Derry

Tue 21 May

Free / 028 7130 8080

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 028 7130 8080

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 028 7130 8080

  • 11:00 – 17:00
…and 26 more dates until 28 Jun

Brian Griffiths

Monumental sculptures made of recycled materials, suggesting a sense of adventure and movement.

Tramway, Glasgow

Fri 19 Jul

Free / 0845 330 3501

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sat 20 Jul

Free / 0845 330 3501

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Sun 21 Jul

Free / 0845 330 3501

  • 12:00 – 18:00
…and 35 more dates until 31 Aug

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

Mon 20 May

Free / 0131 225 2383

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Tue 21 May

Free / 0131 225 2383

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0131 225 2383

  • 11:00 – 18:00
…and 53 more dates until 14 Jul

David Maljkovic: Sources In The Air

A large-scale retrospective of the artists work featuring pieces that span his career including the Scene For New Heritage trilogy, films which earned the artist critical acclaim.

BALTIC, Gateshead

Mon 20 May

Free / 0191 478 1810

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Tue 21 May

Free / 0191 478 1810

  • 10:30 – 18:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0191 478 1810

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 33 more dates until 29 Jun

Ego

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

Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh

Mon 20 May

Free / 0131 225 6671

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Mon 27 May

Free / 0131 225 6671

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0131 225 6671

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 17 more dates until 30 Sep back to top

Gabriel Orozco

Major exhibition of work by the Mexican artist, taking his painting The Eye of Go as a starting point, and featuring a series of large works on acetate which have never before been exhibited. Orozco is concerned not so much with what art should be but why it exists at all, and his practice never stands still – he'll cite…

Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

Free / 0131 225 2383

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Fri 2 Aug

Free / 0131 225 2383

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 0131 225 2383

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 11:00 – 18:00
…and 78 more dates until 20 Oct

The Glasgow School Of Art Degree Show

The annual degree shows for all graduating students from the departments of fine art, design, architecture and design, and a chance to spot the Turner prize winners of tomorrow, if past records are anything to go by.

Mackintosh Museum, Glasgow

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 0141 353 4500

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0141 353 4500

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0141 353 4500

  • 10:00 – 21:00
…and 5 more dates until 15 Jun

Glasgow School of Art MFA Show

Graduation show for students on the GSA's Master of Fine Art programme.

Glue Factory, Glasgow

Thu 6 Jun

Free

Featured artists include Jennifer Bailey, Simon Buckley, Alexander Cahoon, Saejin Choi, Kai Qun Chun, Brandon Cramm, Allison Gibbs, George Gray, Choon Lin Joo, Darius Kowal, Gabriel Leung, Tessa Lynch, AJ Meadows, Jay Mosher, Stephen Murray, Thorgerdur Olafsdottir, Hardeep Pandhal, Steven Papadopoulos, Seth Orion, Schwaiger, Fraser Sim, Keeley Stitt, Cedric Tai, Lisa Ure, Weizi Xu.

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Fri 7 Jun

Free

Featured artists include Jennifer Bailey, Simon Buckley, Alexander Cahoon, Saejin Choi, Kai Qun Chun, Brandon Cramm, Allison Gibbs, George Gray, Choon Lin Joo, Darius Kowal, Gabriel Leung, Tessa Lynch, AJ Meadows, Jay Mosher, Stephen Murray, Thorgerdur Olafsdottir, Hardeep Pandhal, Steven Papadopoulos, Seth Orion, Schwaiger, Fraser Sim, Keeley Stitt, Cedric Tai, Lisa Ure, Weizi Xu.

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Sat 8 Jun

Free

Featured artists include Jennifer Bailey, Simon Buckley, Alexander Cahoon, Saejin Choi, Kai Qun Chun, Brandon Cramm, Allison Gibbs, George Gray, Choon Lin Joo, Darius Kowal, Gabriel Leung, Tessa Lynch, AJ Meadows, Jay Mosher, Stephen Murray, Thorgerdur Olafsdottir, Hardeep Pandhal, Steven Papadopoulos, Seth Orion, Schwaiger, Fraser Sim, Keeley Stitt, Cedric Tai, Lisa Ure, Weizi Xu.

  • 11:00 – 18:00
…and 8 more dates until 16 Jun

Horrible Histories Big Picture Show: Rotten Rationing

An immersive audio-visual installation exploring rationing during the Second World War.

Imperial War Museum North, Manchester

Mon 20 May

Free / 0161 836 4000/4007

  • 11:00

Tue 21 May

Free / 0161 836 4000/4007

  • 11:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0161 836 4000/4007

  • 11:00
…and 223 more dates until 31 Dec

Julie Brook in Conversation

The landscape artist, who works in a multitude of media, sits down to discuss her practice and solo exhibition made, unmade with a number of different cultural workers, from administrators to a filmmaker to a choreographer to a poet.

Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh

Thu 30 May

Free / 0131 550 3660

Tonight's discussion with Scottish poet, writer and musician Don Paterson centres on language, poetry and artistic practice.

  • 18:00 – 19:30
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Mary, Queen of Scots

Was there ever a monarch as unlucky as Mary, Queen of Scots? Her father dies when she's six days old, turning his infant daughter into a political football. Then there are the increasingly inappropriate marriages to increasingly obnoxious husbands; the rebellions, the betrayals, more stabbings than any 24-year-old should…

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Fri 28 Jun

£9 (£7.50; under 16s £6; under 12s free) / 0300 123 6789

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 29 Jun

£9 (£7.50; under 16s £6; under 12s free) / 0300 123 6789

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 30 Jun

£9 (£7.50; under 16s £6; under 12s free) / 0300 123 6789

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 140 more dates until 17 Nov

Ordinary/Extra/Ordinary

Drawings, paintings, films, installations, textiles, sculpture and performances exploring the globalisation of culture and its effect on the modern psyche, by artists including Jeremy Deller and Alan Kane, Doug Fishbone and Martin Creed.

The Public, West Bromwich

Wed 22 May

Free / 0121 533 7161

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0121 533 7161

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 0121 533 7161

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 92 more dates until 29 Sep

Rachel MacLean: Over the Rainbow

A garish, day-glo video exploration of themes from children's TV, shot with green-screen and featuring MacLean herself as the only performer. This work is presented as part of the New Work Scotland Programme.

Collective Gallery, Edinburgh

Tue 21 May

Free / 0131 220 1260

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0131 220 1260

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0131 220 1260

  • 11:00 – 17:00
…and 3 more dates until 26 May

Search & Rescue

Photographs, films, installations, objects and archive material exploring the world of the maritime rescue services.

National Maritime Museum, Falmouth

Mon 20 May

£9.50 (Children £6.50 Ages 6-15; £7.75; £27) / 01326 313388

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Tue 21 May

£9.50 (Children £6.50 Ages 6-15; £7.75; £27) / 01326 313388

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Wed 22 May

£9.50 (Children £6.50 Ages 6-15; £7.75; £27) / 01326 313388

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 253 more dates until 1 Feb 2014