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Adam Robson: A Retrospective
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A retrospective of the work of Adam Robson, who died last year at the age of 78.
4 Jul–11 Aug 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00; Sun 12.00–5.00 Shetland Museum, Lerwick
Altered States of Paint
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Inspired by the idea of the gallery as a gateway to visionary experiences, Jutter Koether, Till Gerhard, Andreas Dobler, Angela de la Cruz, Neil Clements and Rabiya Choudry present a series of challenging paintings.
5 Jul–7 Sep Tue–Sat 10.30am–5.30 Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee
Andrew Grassie
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A survey exhibition of recent and new work by Andrew Grassie. His first major solo exhibition in Scotland, Talbot Rice Gallery has brought together a selection of the artist's output from the past ten years. Grassie responds to this particular hang with new paintings of the installation itself, with the exhibition only becoming complete once these works take their places on the gallery walls 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
1 Aug–27 Sep 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh
The Art of Italy in the Royal Collection: The Baroque
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Part two of the gallery's Italian art exhibition includes 'The Calling of Saints Peter and Andrew' by Caravaggio, Annibale Carracci's 'Allegory of Truth and Time', Orazio Gentileschi's 'Joseph and Potiphar's Wife', Cristofano Allori's 'Judith with the Head of Holofernes' and drawings by Guido Reni, Guercino and Bernini. Last admission is one hour before the gallery closes.
13 Nov–8 Mar 2009 9.30am–4.30 (24 Dec 9.30am–2.00) (31 Dec 9.00am–3.00) (1 Jan 2009 11.00am–4.30) (Closed 27 Oct–12 Nov, 25 Dec & 26 Dec) The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh
The Art of Italy in the Royal Collection: The Renaissance
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32 paintings and 42 drawings from the period of the Italian Renaissance, that includes works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Tintoretto, Giovanni Bellini, Lorenzo Costa and Titian. This is the first of two-part exhibition, the second of which will cover the Baroque period. Last admission 5pm.
25 Apr–24 Oct 9.30am–6.00 The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh
Artist-Inventor
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An exhibition of small paintings by local artist Hugh Kirkwood. He uses a small invention called a paint box which enables him to use oils to capture the fleeting.
19 Jun–27 Jul 11.00am–5.00 Duff House Country Gallery, Banff
Artists Abroad
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A new selection of works exhibiting the influences played by foreign travel upon an artist.
1 Jun–30 Aug Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
The Aspect Prize 2008
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An exhibition of paintings by Scottish artists who are contestants in this established art competition.
21 Jun–16 Aug Tue–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, Paisley
Ben Boats: Watercolours of George Wiseman
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An exhibition of watercolours by pierhead artist George Wiseman who painted trawlers of the 1950s and 60s.
10 May–16 Aug, not Sundays 10.00am–5.00 Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Aberdeen
Chad McCail
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Two series' of screenprints and a suite of lithographs, reflecting the history and mechanics of compulsory education and our dealings with puberty as a culture. Artist's talk, Sat 23 Aug. 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
Tuesdays–Saturdays 10.00am–6.00 Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh
Charity Art Show
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Paintings of unicorns, elephants, coastlines and bridges by local artist R Taiks. Donations will go Maggies Cancer Care Centre.
4 Aug–30 Aug Mon–Sat 9.00am–5.30 Rothes Halls, Glenrothes
Dame Elizabeth Blackadder
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A new exhibition of oils, watercolours and etchings.
8 Aug–6 Sep Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh
David Williams: Down with Gravity
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Kinetic sculpture and drawings from acclaimed artist David Williams.
9 Aug–20 Sep Tue–Sat 10.00am–5.00 Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries
Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School
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Live music, live girls and live art! The burlesque life drawing classes do things a little differently in the West, with a bit of a cafe feel for your Sunday afternoon.
27 Jul, 31 Aug 4.00–7.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Dumfries & Galloway Fine Arts Society
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The annual exhibition of one of the busiest art societies in Scotland. Over 250 works to view and buy by both amateur and professional artists.
5 Jul–2 Aug, not Mondays Tue–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 12.00–4.00 Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries
Early Impressions
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This exhibition focuses on JD Fergusson's Parisian influences from 1897 onwards. The influences of the Fauvists, Impressionists, James Abbott McNeill, Whistler, Arthur Neville, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Samuel John Peploe can all be traced in the artist's work.
12 Apr–13 Sep Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 Fergusson Gallery, Perth
Energy
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An exhibition from the Scottish National Portrait Gallery highlighting the oil industry in the North Sea.
7 Aug–28 Sep 11.00am–5.00 Duff House, Banff
Exhibition of Work by Jonathan Robertson
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An exhibition of oil paintings by the Banff born artist Jonathan Robertson. The artist draws inspiration from his coastal roots in these landscape paintings of the North East shoreline.
22 May–27 Jul 11.00am–5.00 Duff House, Banff
The Face of Scotland
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An exhibition of over 40 major portraits from the Scottish National Portrait gallery.
5 Jul–25 Aug 10.00am–6.00 Kirkcudbright Town Hall, Kirkcudbright
Fantasy and Function: Design for Goldsmiths
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Prints and drawings produced by artists and craftsmen in the 'Grotesque' style that was popularised during the Renaissance after the excavation of Roman grottos at that time.
3 May–3 Aug 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00 National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
Fergusson's Studio
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This exhibition explores J D Fergusson's use of his studio. A rare glimpse behind the scenes of the great Scottish Colourist.
17 Apr–1 Nov Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 Fergusson Gallery, Perth
Galloway Craft Guild Christmas Exhibition
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A Christmas exhibition and sale of paintings and crafts by members of the Galloway Craft Guild.
5 Dec–20 Dec 10.00am–4.00 Art Gallery, Castle Douglas
Galloway Craft Guild Summer Exhibition
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Sale of paintings and crafts by members of the Galloway Craft Guild
6 Aug–16 Aug 10.00am–4.00 Art Gallery, Castle Douglas
Helen L Robertson
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Exhibition of soft pastel works by Glensheil based artist, Helen L Robertson.
6 Aug–1 Sep (Times vary) Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Heroes
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A critical re-examination of what we mean by the term 'Victorian values', focused through portraits and information on the individuals considered role models in that society.
30 May–7 Dec National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

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