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Alasdair Gray: City Recorder
Date	Location
Alasdair Gray is one of Scotland's most eminent writers and artists, and in 1977 he was 'artist recorder' for the city of Glasgow, his home town. This major exhibition features work from that period, showing how Gray's art depicted the life of the city at a particular moment. View full details
8 May–10 Jun Mon–Wed 10am–5pm; Thu 10am–8pm; Fri 11am–5pm; Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–5pm	Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow

Artist Rooms: August Sander
Date	Location
A showcase of the work of one of the most significant photographers of the 20th century whose life's work was an attempt to document the German people and culture. View full details
20 Apr–31 Aug Mon–Sun 11am–5pm	Duff House, Banff

Scott Myles: This Production
Date	Location
The first major solo show from Dundee's Myles consisting of prints, new sculptures and a large-scale installation, Displaced Façade, inspired by memories of skateboarding and made from bricks. View full details
15 May–10 Jun Tue & Wed 11am–6pm; Thu 11am–8pm; Fri 11am–6pm; Sun noon–6pm	Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee

The Sculpture Show
Date	Location
A major new exhibition of sculptural works from the collection, alongside important works on loan. Featured artists include Rodin, Degas, Hepworth, Moore, Giacometti, Duchamp, Hirst, Lucas and others, along with photographic and film documentation. Ron Mueck's enormous A Girl returns to the Gallery from its world tour. View full details
4 May–24 Jun Mon–Sun 10am–5pm	Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh

Wolfgang Tillmans: A New Installation
Date	Location
The first photographer to win the Turner Prize has his first solo exhibition in Scotland since 1995. View full details
15 May–31 May Tue & Wed noon–5pm; Thu & Fri noon–7pm; Sat noon–5pm	The Common Guild, Glasgow
1 Jun–23 Jun Tue & Wed noon–5pm; Thu & Fri noon–7pm; Sat noon–5pm Part of the West End Festival.	The Common Guild, Glasgow

Callum Innes: Works on Paper
Date	Location
Retrospective of works on paper from 1989 to 2012 by Edinburgh-based abstract artist. View full details
15 May–14 Jul Mon–Sat 10am–6pm	Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh

Paul Thek: If you don't like this book, you don't like me
Date	Location
An exhibition of the fascinating notebooks of American artist Paul Thek (1933–1988), now recognised since an important 2010 retrospective as one of the most imaginative and interesting artists of his generation. Part of Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art. View full details
15 May–2 Jun Mon–Fri 10am–6pm; Sat & Sun noon–5pm	The Modern Institute, Glasgow

Tony Swain: Drowned Dust, Sudden Word
Date	Location
New painted collages, incorporating newspaper, from the Irish-born, Glasgow-based artist. View full details
15 May–8 Jul Mon–Sat 11am–6pm; Sun noon–5pm	Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh

10 At 10: A Decade Of Surprising Stories
Date	Location
Installations, photographs and videos marking the museum's 10th anniversary, exploring the history of war and conflict. View full details
23 Jun 2012–3 Mar 2013 From Jun 23, Mon–Sun 10am–5pm, last adm 4.30pm, closed Dec 24–26, ends Mar 3	WaterWay Gallery at Imperial War Museum North, Manchester

100m
Date	Location
Contemporary works in a variety of media. View full details
29 Jun–18 Aug From Jun 29, Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–4pm, ends Aug 18	James Hockey and Foyer Galleries, University College For The Creative Arts At Farnham, Farnham

13 Young Danes
Date	Location
Danish students at the art schools of Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow exhibit a wide range of current work as part of an artistic exchange programme led by the Danish Cultural Institute. View full details
11 Jun–26 Jul Mon–Thu 10am–4pm	The Danish Cultural Institute, Edinburgh

18th & 19th Century Collection
Date	Location
Significant historical works by artists including Paul Gauguin, William Holman Hunt, John Martin, Thomas Gainsborough and Joseph Wright of Derby. View full details
12 Dec 2011–31 Dec 2012 Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 2pm–5pm, closed Dec 25 & 26, Jan 1, ongoing	Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne

1952–2012: 60 Years of the Past
Date	Location
An exhibition looking at the last 50 years of Falkirk and its surrounding area, and the changes that have taken place since the Queen took the throne. View full details
23 May–20 Oct Mon–Sat 10am–5pm	Callendar House, Falkirk

2012: You Inspire Me…
Date	Location
The official prints for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, by Chris Ofili, Martin Creed, Rachael Whiteread and Tracy Emin. View full details
22 Jun–8 Sep From Jun 22, Tue & Wed, Fri 11am–6pm, Thu 11am–8pm, Sat 12noon–5pm, ends Sep 8	Bradford 1 Gallery, Bradford

2012: You Inspire Me: Workshop
Date	Location
A drop-in session of photography and digital art based on the theme of wellbeing, sport and the Olympics. View full details
22 Aug Aug 22, 1pm–4pm	Bradford 1 Gallery, Bradford

20th Century British Art, Spring 2012
Date	Location
Paintings and sculpture gathered from private collections. View full details
16 May–31 May From May 16, Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat, by appointment only, ends May 31	Paisnel Gallery, London SW1Y

25 For 25
Date	Location
Works in various media by 25 artists including Winifred Nicholson, Sheila Fell, Mary Fedden, Wilhelmina Barns Graham, Percy Kelly, Norman Adams, David Martin and Barbara Rae. View full details
1 Jun–9 Jul From Jun 1, Mon, Fri & Sat 10.30am–5pm, ends Jul 9	Castlegate House Gallery, Cockermouth

28°
Date	Location
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15 Jun–13 Jul From Jun 15, Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm, ends Jul 13	The Gallery at The Civic, Barnsley

28: A Celebration Of The Myles Meehan Gallery
Date	Location
Contemporary works in a variety of media, marking the final exhibition of the gallery, featuring works by previously exhibiting artists such as Gordon Senior, Carl von Weiler, Karen Melvin and Rednile Projects. View full details
1 Jun–7 Jul From Jun 1, Mon–Sat 9am–9pm, ends Jul 7	Myles Meehan Gallery at Darlington Arts Centre, Darlington

2D Art Markets
Date	Location
A platform for emerging as well as established artists to showcase their talents. View full details
9 Jun Jun 9, 11am–5pm	The Bluecoat, Liverpool

3 Women Artists, Experiences Of Dorset
Date	Location
Contemporary works in a variety of media by Jane Newcombe, Rosemary Bastick and Val Taylor. View full details
21 Jun–2 Jul From Jun 21, Mon–Sun 10.30am–3.45pm, ends Jul 2	Peacock Art Gallery, Poole

3pigeons: Woodcarvings
Date	Location
Contemporary sculpture carved from worn-out skateboards. View full details
13 May–31 May Mon–Fri 7.30am–5.30pm, Sat 8am–5.30pm, Sun 10am–5pm, May 7, 10am–5pm	Taylor St Baristas, Brighton

4 Legs Good
Date	Location
Contemporary works in a variety of media, inspired by the animal kingdom. View full details
21 Apr–3 Jun From Apr 21, Mon–Sun 10am–5pm, ends Jun 3	The Beetroot Tree, Derby

4A
Date	Location
Paintings by Diana Miller, Derek Symons, Annabelle Gregory and David Barwick. View full details
9 Oct–14 Oct Oct 9–14, 10am–5pm	Harbour House, Kingsbridge

50th Anniversary Exhibition
Date	Location
Contemporary works in various media, featuring paintings from the gallery's first exhibition. View full details
14 Jul–15 Sep From Jul 14, Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–4.30pm, ends Sep 15	Attic Gallery, Swansea

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