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Andrew Grassie
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Survey exhibition of recent and new work, showcasing Grassie's deceptive photo-realist paintings of Modernist exhibitions. An exploration of the derivative nature of contemporary art which may amuse theorists but alienate the casual viewer.
1 Aug–27 Sep 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh
Art Exhibition by Glenrothes Art Club
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Annual exhibition of framed paintings by Glenrothes Art Club.
4 Oct–23 Oct Mon–Sat 9.30am–5.30 Rothes Halls, Glenrothes
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, including 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.
1 Sep–26 Oct 9.30am–6.00 The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh
The Art of the Caucasus
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A collection at the Russian Cafe Cossachok displaying pastels, watercolours, weaving, jewellery and more from Armenia, Georgia and Ossetia.
25 Sep–28 Sep Café Cossachok Gallery, Glasgow
Artist Adventurers
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A selection of drawings and watercolours of Spain, ranging from the early 1800's to the beginning of the following century.
1 Sep–30 Nov Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
Bothan Spynetwork
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Featuring works by Futura, Stash, Dave White (Pop Artist) and Fatsarazzi (Fashion Photographer) to name but a few, this exhibition is an array of illustration, graphic art, graffiti and photography.
16 Aug–19 Sep, not Mondays 12.00–6.00 Recoat, Glasgow
Compass Gallery
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A collection of different works by some of Scotland's contemporary artists, including Neil MacPherson, Adrian Wiszniewski, Phillip Reeves, James Tweedie, Anda Paterson and James McDonald.
1 Sep–30 Sep, not Sundays 10.00am–5.30 Compass Gallery, Glasgow
David Williams: Down with Gravity
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Kinetic sculpture and drawings from acclaimed artist David Williams.
9 Aug–20 Sep, not Sundays, Mondays 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.
21 Sep 4.00–7.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Dutch Mannerism: Goltzius and his Contemporaries
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In celebration of the dawn of the Golden Age of Dutch Art, this display highlights two of the National Galleries' significant recent acquisitions, Abraham Bloemaert's 'Miracle of the Loaves' and Hendrick Goltzius's drawing 'Man with a Tassled Cap'. These are accompanied by more of Goltzius's extraordinary drawings and engravings and a selection of works by their lesser-known contemporaries, Jacob Matham, Jan Saeredam and Jacques de Gheyn.
22 Nov–8 Feb 2009 National Gallery of Scotland: Hawthornden Lecture Theatre, Edinburgh
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 Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Local artist Roy McCallum D.A. presents new work, mostly landscapes.
2 Sep–29 Sep Mon–Sat 9.30am–5.30 Rothes Halls, Glenrothes
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
Fly: Exhibition by Amy Marletta
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A collection of drawings and collages by Amy.
30 Aug–26 Sep Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
Frances Richardson
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In heavily-detailed drawings and the sculptures she calls 'walk-in drawings', Richardson examines the mindset of the compulsive gambler and the notion that the world's financial markets are built on anything more secure than just an extravagant, mathematically-abetted gamble. Such symbolism might be heavy-handed, but the work is articulate and impressively-made. 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
1 Aug–24 Oct Tue–Sat 11.00am–4.00 Corn Exchange Gallery, Edinburgh
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
Gerhard Richter
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Figurative and abstract paintings by the German Pop Artist who is one of the most influential artists living today. Including many of his iconic works of the 1960s, which are based on magazine, newspaper and personal photographs, this is the first major retrospective of Richter's paintings to be held in Britain since 1991 and the first ever in Scotland.
8 Nov–4 Jan 2009, not 25 Dec, 26 Dec 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00 (1 Jan 2009 12.00–5.00) National Gallery of Scotland: RSA Building, Edinburgh
Hannah Frank Centenary Exhibition
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Retrospective celebrating the 100th birthday of Scottish Jewish artist Hannah Frank.
23 Aug–11 Oct Mon–Fri 9.00am–5.00 (11 Oct 9.00am–5.00); Sun 11.00am–4.00 The Chapel, Glasgow
Helen Flockhart, Heather Nevay, Peter Thomson
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A showcase of new works by three Glasgow painters.
Sundays, Mondays (from 13 Sep) 11.00am–5.00 Mansfield Park Gallery, Glasgow
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
Iain McIntyre Younger
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Bold and vibrant oils from Scottish painter, Iain McIntyre Younger. This exhibition will be open later on performance days.
28 Jul–26 Oct 10.00am–5.00 Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
Images of Castlegate
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Historical impressions, paintings and photographs from the City's collections. Please contact the museum for opening times.
12 Aug–14 Sep The Tolbooth, Aberdeen
Immersive/Reality: Samuel Douglas
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Sam Douglas' exhibits his oil paintings which feature the landscape of his home town in Somerset, including local and contemporary landmarks and rural scenery. Viewings can also be booked by appointment.
5 Sep–16 Oct, not Sundays, Mondays 11.00am–4.30 Corn Exchange Gallery, Edinburgh
Impressionism and Scotland
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Scottish Impressionism from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, comprising over 100 works by artists as diverse as Whistler, Corot, McTaggart and the Glasgow Boys, as well as Monet, Manet, Degas, Van Gogh and the Scottish Colourists.
19 Jul–12 Oct 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00 National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
James McDonald
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A display of paintings and mizzotint prints by McDonald and other artists.
1 Sep–21 Sep, not Tuesdays, Wednesdays Sun, Mon, Thu & Fri 1.30–5.30; Sat 11.30am–5.30 Gatehouse Gallery, Glasgow
Jan Ferguson - Wildlife Artist
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An exhibition of wildlife and domestic animal paintings by local artist Jan Ferguson.
26 Sep–5 Oct 10.30am–4.30 Benmore Botanic Garden, Argyll
Joan Doerr: Inspired by Flora
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Abstract works inspired by nature.
20 Sep–24 Sep Sat & Sun 10.00am–4.00; Mon, Tue & Wed 10.00am–6.00 Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh
Joie de Vivre! - The Art of Alexander Goudie
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The first major retrospective exhibition of the Paisley-born landscape painter.
19 Sep–13 Dec Tue–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, Paisley
Journey Into Exile
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Drawings by Tibetan children as part of the Art Refuge programme.
6 Sep–5 Oct Mon–Thu & Sat 10.00am–5.00; Fri & Sun 11.00am–5.00 Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Kaleidoscope: Works on Paper Recently Acquired for Scotland
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Recent acquisitions on paper and photographs including a sketch of the Holy Family by the 18th century Venetian painter Tiepolo, a pastel portrait of the actress Tilda Swinton by her husband John Byrne and Picasso's etching, 'Weeping Woman'.
15 Jul–21 Sep 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00 National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
Kay Rosen: Huen
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The first Scottish showing of work by American artist Kay Rosen is the inaugural exhibition at the Ingleby Gallery's new main space. Playful, but ultimately underwhelming, text pictures.
31 Jul–24 Sep Mon–Wed & Fri 10.00am–6.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00; Sat 10.00am–5.00 Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh
Leonardo da Vinci
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Ten drawings from the Royal Collection to celebrate the 60th birthday of HRH the Prince of Wales.
8 Aug–2 Nov, not Mondays 10.30am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling
Mika Utzon Popov: Replay
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New exhibition by Mika Utzon Popov, grandchild of Jorn Utzon, who was the architect behind the Sydney Opera House. The exhibition consists of a narrative journey, illustrated on large-scale paper drawings, through urban landscapes compiled from memory.
8 Aug–12 Sep, not Saturdays, Sundays Mon–Fri 9.00am–4.00 Danish Cultural Institute, Edinburgh
Notes For a Song: New Paintings by Jen Collee
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The Scottish painter presents her better known animal impressions and also some new landscape pieces.
19 Sep–28 Sep Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 10.00am–6.00; Sat & Sun 11.00am–5.00 Flaubert Gallery, Edinburgh
Peter Pretsell: The Beautiful The Absurd The Outlandish The Contradictory
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A collection of Peter Pretsell's work from the past 36 years.
18 Sep–28 Sep, not Saturdays, Sundays 10.00am–4.00 Edinburgh College of Art Sculpture Court, Edinburgh
Recognised: Highlights from the Collection
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Highlights from the CAC's collection of Scottish art, including work by Redpath, Paolozzi, Blackadder and Bellany.
12 May–24 Dec Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Richard Hamilton: Protest Pictures
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Retrospective giving an (incomplete) idea of just how influential the great British pop artist has been. His critiques of the way mass media communicates politics might now seem commonplace, but this is a good reminder of just who pioneered those techniques in the first place.
Tuesdays–Sundays 10.00am–5.30 Royal Botanic Garden (Inverleith House), Edinburgh
Save The Children 2008
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Open exhibition and sale of work by professional and amateur artists, organised by the local charity.
6 Oct–2 Nov Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sat 2.00–5.00 MacLaurin Galleries, Ayr
Shared Ground: James Lumsden, Eòghann MacColl, Elfyn Lewis
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This challenging group show will feature abstract landscapes, an anarchic exploration of thrown paint and an invitation to study further seemingly accidental painterly bleeds and fault lines.
12 Jun–14 Sep Mon–Thu 10.00am–5.00; Fri 10.00am–4.00; Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 11.00am–5.00 Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine
So Far . . .
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The Lang Byre Gallery present new works by Brazil-based artist Stephanie Vandem, a series of paintings from vibrant South American scenes to darker snow covered portraits.
21 Aug–26 Sep 9.30am–12.30 Woodend Barn Arts Centre, Banchory
Sonnets From Scotland
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Alex Boyd questions the depiction of the Scottish landscape.
5 Sep–1 Oct The Arches, Glasgow
Soundscapes
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An evening exploring the inspiration and influence of Dumfries & Galloway's landscape on the local production of poetry, painting and sculpture. With paintings by William Spurway, sculpture by Elizabeth Waugh, new poetry by Jean Aitkin, Jackie Galley, Vivien Jones and Fiona Russell.
4 Oct 6.30 Whitehouse Gallery, Kircudbright
Stella Auchinleck, Lynne Roberts: New Paintings
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An exhibition by two Edinburgh based artists. Auchinleck is influenced by the Middle East, whereas Roberts is more concerned with more domestic landscapes.
13 Sep–24 Sep, not Mondays, Tuesdays Wed–Fri 1.30–6.00; Sat & Sun 12.00–5.00 Patriothall Gallery, Edinburgh
Stephanie Dees, RSW - New Paintings
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A collection of Stephanie Dees' most recent work which captures Edinburgh, Venice and fishing villages in East Lothian and Fife.
10 Sep–4 Oct, not Sundays Mon–Fri 10.00am–6.00; Sat 10.00am–4.00 Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh
Steven Campbell: Wretched Stars, Insatiable Heaven
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Exhibition in two locations, selected from the artist's body of completed work before his death in 2007.
16 Aug–28 Sep, not Sundays, Mondays Tue–Sat 10.00am–5.30 Glasgow Print Studio, Glasgow
16 Aug–11 Oct Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow
Techniques of the Old Masters: Prints and drawings from Durer to Daumier
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A chance to see Burrell's collection of early prints and drawings from artists including Rembrandt, Ingres, Durer and Daumier. The focus is on woodcuts, engravings and etchings.
1 Sep–29 Sep Mon–Thu & Sat 10.00am–5.00; Fri & Sun 11.00am–5.00 Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Travelling Gallery: ON EDGE
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The mobile travelling gallery returns once again with an exhibition centred around the sea. The exhibit which will be travelling around Scotland in a bus features works by various contemporary artists including Thomas Joshua Cooper, Dalziel and Scullion and Charlotte Watters. The tour will start in Penicuik and will be visiting public venues throughout Scotland.
22 Aug–5 Dec (Times vary) Travelling Gallery, Scotland-Wide
Undesirable Type II
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An exhibition featuring new paintings by Gazmac.
3 Sep–30 Sep The Brunswick Hotel, Glasgow

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