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An Edinburgh View

Work by gallery artists inspired by Edinburgh and its environs.

Gallery Ten, Edinburgh

Thu 23 May

Free

  • 10:30 – 19:00

Fri 24 May

Free

  • 10:30 – 17:30

Sat 25 May

Free

  • 10:30 – 17:30

Sun 26 May

Free

  • 12:00 – 16:00

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

Astound 2013

Showcase of work by students from Leek School of Art.

Nicholson Institute, Leek

Sat 25 May

Free / 03456 053010

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Mon 27 May

Free / 03456 053010

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 03456 053010

  • 10:00 – 16:00
…and 4 more dates until 15 Jun

Adam McEwen: Sawney Bean

Art exploring themes associated with mythical 16th century Scottish cannibal Sawney Bean.

The Modern Institute, Glasgow

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 248 3711

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 248 3711

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 248 3711

  • 12:00 – 17:00
…and 24 more dates until 22 Jun

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 back to top

The Art of Humour

An exploration of the darkly funny in visual art, drawing lines from Hieronymus Bosch's absurdist depictions of hell in the 15th century to more familiar, contemporary examples like the eerie sculptures of the Sharmaka Kinetic Theatre in Glasgow. In addition to the Sharmaka's creator, Eduard Bersudsky, other artists on…

Kilmorack Gallery, Beauly

Thu 23 May

Free / 01463 783230

  • 11:00 – 17:15

Fri 24 May

Free / 01463 783230

  • 11:00 – 17:15

Sat 25 May

Free / 01463 783230

  • 11:00 – 17:15
…and 6 more dates until 1 Jun

Artist Rooms: Joseph Beuys

Mixed-media sculptures reflecting the artist's interests in themes including archaeology, geology, anthropology, zoology, myth, history, intuition and medicine. Featuring the installation Lightning With Stag In Its Glare.

Tate Modern, London SE1

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 7887 8888

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 020 7887 8888

  • 10:00 – 22:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 7887 8888

  • 10:00 – 22:00
…and 220 more dates until 31 Dec

Chair – A Life Backwards

Collaborative mixed media installation by Dot Young, Gregg Fisher and Pavel Legonkov, charting the history of an English-made oak chair from its production to its roots in a forest.

Free Space Gallery, London NW5

Sat 1 Jun

Free

The installation launch is open to all, with refreshments provided.

  • 18:00 – 21:00

Mon 3 Jun

Free

  • 09:00 – 18:00

Tue 4 Jun

Free

  • 09:00 – 18:00
…and 21 more dates until 28 Jun

Chris Bracey: I’ve Looked Up To Heaven And Been Down To Hell

The acclaimed London-based neon-artist's first UK solo exhibition referencing popular culture and iconic imagery reminiscent of the streets of Soho and tattoo culture. His works explore themes of heaven and hell with free-standing Angel and Jesus sculptures, and a set of suspended wings.

Scream, London W1J

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 7268 9857

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 020 7268 9857

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 7268 9857

  • 11:00 – 16:00
…and 5 more dates until 1 Jun

The Cosmic Onion

India Dewar presents her first solo show of work which explores the symbiosis of art and science through metaphor and playful use of material.

Subway Gallery, London W2

Sat 8 Jun

Free

  • 11:00 – 19:00

Mon 10 Jun

Free

  • 11:00 – 19:00

Tue 11 Jun

Free

  • 11:00 – 19:00
…and 10 more dates until 22 Jun back to top

Earthworks Exhibition

Group show consisting of creative responses to the natural world.

Macduff Town Hall

Sat 25 May

Free / 01261 833819

Part of COAST Festival.

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 01261 833819

Part of COAST Festival.

  • 11:00 – 17:00

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

Thu 23 May

Free / 0131 650 2210

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 650 2210

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 650 2210

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Aberdeen Artists Society Annual Exhibition

A popular annual open exhibition which gives professional, amateur and emerging artists the opportunity to show their work. Art forms vary widely from painting and sculpture to printmaking, textiles and ceramics. Entry forms are available from the Gallery Shop or by contacting info@aberdeenartistssociety.co.uk.

Aberdeen Art Gallery

Thu 23 May

Free / 01224 523700

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 01224 523700

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 01224 523700

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 30 more dates until 29 Jun

Adam Gillam: Ideal Paste

Large, mixed-media works by the contemporary artist.

Tintype, London EC1N

Thu 23 May

Free / 07946 545 978

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 07946 545 978

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 07946 545 978

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Andrea Geile: Fallow Ground

Exhibition exploring themes of conservation and landscape.

The Briggait, Glasgow

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 553 5890

  • 12:00 – 17:30

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 553 5890

  • 12:00 – 17:30

Mon 27 May

Free / 0141 553 5890

  • 12:00 – 17:30
…and 4 more dates until 31 May back to top

Bronwen Sleigh: Construct

New work by artist who explores and reinterprets industrial and architectural spaces.

Edinburgh Printmakers

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 557 2479

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 0131 557 2479

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Wed 29 May

Free / 0131 557 2479

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 38 more dates until 20 Jul

Catriona Taylor: New Works in Mixed Media

New work from the Borders-based artist.

Amber Arts, Edinburgh

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 0131 661 1167

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0131 661 1167

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 0131 661 1167

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 40 more dates until 3 Aug

Chris Harbut

Mixed-media drawings made using a variety of contemporary and traditional techniques and materials.

Exeter Phoenix

Tue 28 May

Free / 01392 667080

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Wed 29 May

Free / 01392 667080

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Thu 30 May

Free / 01392 667080

  • 10:00 – 17:30
…and 26 more dates until 29 Jun

Creative Adults

A workshop for artistically inclined adults to get their hands messy. Booking is essential.

Scotland Street School Museum, Glasgow

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0141 287 0500

Today it's an introduction covering the basics of watercolour, which plays off current exhibition Bathing Belles.

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Creekside Open

Exhibition of the work of visual artists, with 125 pieces selected for public viewing.

APT Gallery, London SE8

Thu 23 May

Free / 07887 780274

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 07887 780274

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 07887 780274

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 07887 780274

  • 12:00 – 17:00
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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

Drywipe

An all female online exhibition that sits alongside The Universal Addressability of Dumb Things, curated by Mark Leckey. Artists including Lara Angol, Dora Budor and Maja Cule display their works which explore modes of display via mass media and digital aesthetics as a means to navigate reality and investigate the…

Nottingham Contemporary

Thu 23 May

Free / 0115 948 9750

  • 10:00 – 19:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 0115 948 9750

  • 10:00 – 19:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0115 948 9750

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 16 more dates until 13 Jun

East Neuk Open Studios

Artists in the East Neuk of Fife open up their studios to the public to have a good nose around and maybe buy some work.

Various venues, East Neuk

Sat 8 Jun

Free

  • 10:30 – 18:30

Sun 9 Jun

Free

  • 10:30 – 18:30

Sat 15 Jun

Free

  • 10:30 – 18:30
…and 5 more dates until 1 Dec

The Enchanting, Fragile, Silent World Of Flowers

Exhibition of giclee prints made from dried flowers.

Dawyck Botanic Gardens, Peeblesshire

Thu 23 May

Free / 01721 760254

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 01721 760254

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 01721 760254

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 71 more dates until 4 Aug

Farmers' Market and Artisan Fayre

Local Glasgow-area crafters, artists and producers present their wares at this summer market. Call to reserve a stall.

House for an Art Lover, Glasgow

Sun 25 Aug

Free / 0141 353 4775

  • 10:00 – 14:00

Sun 27 Oct

Free / 0141 353 4775

  • 10:00 – 14:00
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