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39
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For this exhibition Hugh Brady has transformed his studio, a former stables building, into a conduit for a variety of spaces occupied by other artists, both fictional and real., '39'comprises a series of paintings, murals, drawings and architectural interventions, 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
1 Aug–25 Aug 11.00am–6.00 16B Lennox Street Lane, Edinburgh
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
Alan Potter
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Potter's public artworks attend to the concept of a collective unconscious and aim to determine a common identity for small communities.
2 Aug–31 Aug 10.00am–8.00 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
Alexander Heim
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Heim's first solo show in the UK draws together works on paper, film, ceramics, photographs and sculpture, as the artist explores the convergences and occasional frictions between the natural world and human urban activity. 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
31 Jul–13 Sep Tue–Fri 10.00am–6.00; Sat 12.00–5.00 doggerfisher, Edinburgh
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
Altered States of Paint: Scottish Dance Theatre Event
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Scottish Dance Theatre perform a site-specific response to the exhibition. Free, but ticketed.
4 Sep 7.00 Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee
Altered States of Paint: Tea, Blether and a Tour
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Join the DCA staff for a tour of the exhibition, a cup of tea and a sit down chat.
18 Jul 1.00 Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee
An Aviary of Stories
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Representations of bird stories in drawings, text and 2d and 3D collage by Stephanie Black.
26 Jul–27 Sep Mon–Sat 10.00am–6.00 (3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug & 31 Aug 12.00–6.00) Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Ana Maria Pacheco
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A touring exhibit from the Hayward Gallery featuring a series of print work by the Brazilian artist based on folklore, classical myth, mystical Catholicism and medieval satire.
14 Jun–12 Jul, not Sundays 10.00am–5.00 Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, Inverness
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
Art Naturale
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A different and fun way to look at nature, wear wellies and outdoor clothes. Booking essential, ages 8-12.
9 Jul 10.30am–12.30 Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Montrose
Art Nouveau Walking Tour
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Explore the lovelier side of the city's architecture. Tours leave from the Lighthouse at 11am every Saturday.
28 Jun–30 Aug, not Fridays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 11.00am–12.00 The Lighthouse, Glasgow
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
Art Unlimited
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A group exhibition showcasing work from this local group of artists.
24 May–27 Jul, not Mondays 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling
Artist Books
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Collected, crafted 'books' by a selected range of international artists.
20 Jun–11 Jul 11.00am–6.00 Owl and Lion, Edinburgh
Artist Networking Day
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The first of a series of events designed to provide a platform for local networking and professional development. Presentations from artists working on collaborative projects will be followed by a practical workshop delivered by Cultural Enterprise Office.
30 Aug 11.00am–5.00 The Changing Room, Stirling
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
Artist's Talk: Chad McCail
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The artist discusses his current exhibition at Edinburgh Printmakers.
23 Aug 8.00 Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh
Artist's Talk: David Bellingham
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Bellingham discusses exhibition and recent publication, 'Fresh Fruit & Tables'.
13 Sep 3.00 The Changing Room, Stirling
Arts and Crafts Ceramics
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Assistant Keeper Kate Gillespie will discuss The Bough and Mak'merry Studios.
21 Aug 12.30–1.00 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
Au fil d'Ecosse
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An oblique gaze at Scotland, the exhibition's images and words taking us on a journey across the country: paintings, photos, installation. 'Part of Edinburgh Art Festival'.
1 Jul–29 Aug, not Sundays Mon–Fri 9.30am–6.30; Sat 9.30am–1.30 Institut Français d'Ecosse, Edinburgh
Autumn Exhibition
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Featuring over 50 Scottish artists working in all mediums in both traditional and contemporary styles.
14 Aug–26 Oct 10.00am–5.00 Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
Balmoral Public Opening
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The gates open for the 2008 open season at Balmoral on the 29th March, with a display by the North East Falconry Centre. Throughout the summer, games, gardens and exhibitions will be open to the public.
29 Mar–31 Jul 10.00am–5.00 Balmoral Estate, Ballater
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
Big Things On The Beach: Garden Gallery
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Curated by Big Things on the Beach, Garden Gallery will see local, national and international artists installing works in private gardens in Portobello. 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'.
2 Aug–30 Aug High Street, Edinburgh
Billboard for Edinburgh: Mark Wallinger
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: A new Ingleby initiative, the Billboard for Edinburgh will see artists creating work for the billboard on the exterior of the gallery. The first featured artist will be Mark Wallinger 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
1 Aug–24 Sep Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh
Bond Bound: Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design
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Charting the role of artists and designers in defining the look of the world's most popular spy.
5 Jul–14 Sep City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Boucher and Chardin: Masters of Modern Manners
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This exhibition focuses on Jean Siméon Chardin's 'Lady Taking Tea' and François Boucher's 'Madame Boucher'. In an endeavour to tangentially transgress the path of traditional art history, the background to the two works will be examined using approximately 50 paintings, applied and decorative works, drawings and prints.
24 Sep–13 Dec, not Sundays Mon–Sat 9.30am–5.00 Hunterian Museum, Glasgow
Bridget Jones Prints
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Prints inspired by Jones' botanical studies, the RBGE archives, the work of John Hope, Regius Keeper (1761-86), the Scottish Enlightenment and research into a new window in the City Chambers.
Mondays–Fridays 10.00am–4.30 Royal Botanic Garden (Library Foyer), Edinburgh
Camilla Løw: Straight Letters
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This new sculptural exhibition by the Norwegian artist creates surprisingly light, boldly coloured pieces out of hard, functional base materials.
20 Jun–6 Sep Mon–Sat 10.30am–5.00 The Pier Arts Centre, Orkney
Cathy Wilkes
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New exhibition from the Belfast-born, Glasgow-based artist, whose installation and video works tend to tackle feminist issues often marginalised in the art world.
28 Jun–6 Sep The Modern Institute, Glasgow
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 (from 19 Jul) 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
China: A Photographic Portrait
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An unparalleled look at changing life in China as viewed through the lenses of 250 Chinese photographers.
5 Jul–14 Sep City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Christmas Exhibition
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Mixed exhibition by gallery artists with new work arriving daily.
29 Nov–10 Jan 2009, not Sundays Mon–Fri 11.00am–5.00; Sat 11.00am–4.00 Leith Gallery, Edinburgh
Citylife: Photography by Keith Ingham
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A series of digital images by the Glasgow-based photographer inspired by the people and urban landscape of Mumbair.
23 Aug–27 Sep Mon–Fri 10.00am–5.00; Sat 12.00–4.00 Collins Gallery, Glasgow
Close Up
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Curated by Dawn Ades and Simon Baker, who were responsible for 'Undercover Surrealism' at London's Hayward Gallery in 2006, this exhibition exploring the defamiliarising effects of the extreme close-up in early 20th Century photography and film.
11 Oct–11 Jan 2009 Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh
Collage City: Urban Space in Contemporary Art
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Works on paper by artists such as Toby Paterson, Langlands and Bell and Carol Rhodes looking at the way skylines, maps and city architecture have inspired creative work. This exhibition highlights the crucial position of urban space as a playground for artists over the past 60 years.
14 Apr–7 Sep Dean Gallery, Edinburgh
Collins' Christmas Market
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Over 60 contemporary Scottish makers provide an exciting display of craftwork including jewellery, ceramics, glass, metalwork and textiles. Ideal for festive gifts.
4 Dec–6 Dec 10.00am–5.00; Sat 12.00–4.00 Collins Gallery, Glasgow
Contemporary Scottish Landscapes
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Group exhibition featuring Alison Auldjo, Karen Cairns, Hazel Cashmore, Mairi Clark, Elaine Cunningham and Chris Forsey.
16 Jun–12 Jul scotlandart.com, Edinburgh
Craft Workshop
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Maritime-themed craft activities aboard the Tall Ship.
Tuesdays–Thursdays 1.00–3.00 The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour, Glasgow
Crafts for Scotland & Hobbycrafts
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Thousands of unique, high quality, hand-made crafts for Christmas and the home. Come along to the show to find finished gifts and crafty kits and supplies. Meet the crafts people themselves and be inspired!
23 Oct–26 Oct 9.30am–5.30; Sun 9.30am–5.00 SECC, Glasgow
Culross Music and Arts Festival: Sunday Afternoon Concerts
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A series of Sunday afternoon concerts, including jazz and brass performances.
Sundays 2.00–4.00 Abbey House, Culross
Cycling Up the Hill with My Dad
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An exhibition by father and daughter artists David and Claire Heminsley. It will feature textiles-based works by Claire and ceramics by David Heminsley, who died recently.
17 Jan 2009–21 Feb 2009 Mon–Fri 10.00am–5.00; Sat 12.00–4.00 Collins Gallery, Glasgow
Dame Elizabeth Blackadder
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A new exhibition of oils, watercolours and etchings.
8 Aug–6 Sep Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh
Dark Horses
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Group show of three of the most promising art students in the UK. Margarita Louca, Kitty Clark and Anna Peaker create an otherworldly exhibition of alien celebrity alter egos, underdog success stories and pipe nebulae, overseen by first-time curator Emma Balkind
5 Jul–6 Aug Tue–Sun 12.00–6.00 Recoat, Glasgow
David Bellingham
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Glasgow based artist Bellingham presents new work based on a large collection of The Stirling Journal and Advertiser dating from approximately 1850 to 1950.
13 Sep–18 Oct Tue–Sat 10.00am–6.00 The Changing Room, Stirling

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