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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
Glasgay! The Tennessee Williams Festival
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Europe's largest queer multi-arts festival takes over Glasgow with comedy, music, film, theatre, visual art, performance art, literature, club nights, educational events and community arts projects. This year's line-up includes performance from Stephen Petronio Dance, Scotland's Theatre Cryptic; Pacitti Company, Simon Fischer Turner and Black Sifichi. There will be exhibitions from David Trullo and Gregor Laird, and comedy from the likes of Dilly Keane, Paul Sinha and Tim Fountain. This year…
1 Oct–9 Nov (Times vary) Various Venues, Glasgow
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
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
Garlands/Mineral Park
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Final exhibition from resident artists Alex Hetherington and Janie Nicoll. Mineral Park, a new multi-channel video and sound installation features a group show video screening from four US-based artists and two UK-based artists.
9 Aug–8 Sep 10.00am–5.00 Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk
Lecture: James Faed Junior
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Stuart Fead will deliver a talk about his Great Grandfather, artist James Faed. The talk will be followed by a drinks reception and preview of the exhibition 'A Glimpse of Faed'.
26 Sep 6.30 The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
Martha Rosler Library: Anton Vidokle
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Anton Vidokle, artist and founder of e-flux, kicks off this series of talks to accompany the current Martha Rosler Library exhibition.
1 Aug 8.00 Stills, 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
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
A Glimpse of Faed
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Oil and landscape watercolours from New Galloway artist James Faed.
27 Sep–24 Oct 10.00am–4.00; Sun 12.00–4.00 The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
Harry Benson: A Photographer's Journey
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An exciting homecoming exhibition of photographs from the 60-year career of Harry Benson, the internationally renowned photographer from Glasgow. Benson's career is a roll-call of contemporary history and culture, and some of his images have achieved icon status. On display are a range of images of world leaders and events; icons of fashion, music and film; and Scottish and American athletes, alongside images from his recent book 'Harry Benson's Glasgow'.
30 May–14 Sep Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
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
Big Case
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A contemporary art exhibition created by post graduate students from the sculpture and glass departments of Edinburgh College of Art.
2 Aug–13 Aug Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Exhibition - Gray's School of Art
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Crathes will play host to an exhibition of the work of students who are graduating from Grays School of Art.
9 Aug–17 Aug 10.00am–5.00 Crathes Castle, Banchory
Old Edinburgh: Parliament Square and the Grassmarket
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Prints and drawings from the National Gallery's collections that focus on the older parts of Edinburgh. 'Part of the Old Town Festival'.
1 Jun–31 Jul 10.00am–5.00 National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
Richard Hamilton: Protest Pictures
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Paintings and sculptures from the Pop Art man's life-long interest in political figures and movements.'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
Tuesdays–Sundays 10.00am–5.30 Royal Botanic Garden (Inverleith House), Edinburgh
Seydisfj RU
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Artists Mhari Baxter and Melissa MacRobert will be trapping visitors in photographic light boxes immersing you in images of Icelandic harbour town Seydisfjordur.
11 Jul–6 Aug The Arches, Glasgow
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: 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
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
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
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
Photographic Competition
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A wildlife and landscape photography competition. For entry forms and rules email Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve. Deadline for entries is 8 Aug.
16 Aug–31 Aug 10.00am–5.00 RSPB Nature Reserve, Lochwinnoch
Sanford Wurmfeld: Cyclorama
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The E-Cyclorama is a painting unlike any previously witnessed. Painted on the inside of a huge cylinder, the viewer enters from beneath, is surrounded by the painting, their field of vision filled with a rainbow of shifting colour. 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival 2008'
25 Jul–5 Sep Mon–Fri 10.00am–8.00; Sat & Sun 10.00am–5.00 Edinburgh College of Art Sculpture Court, Edinburgh
A Shout in the Street
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New and reworked sculptural and text-based pieces from Glasgow artist Kenny Hunter, depicting urban animals and the discarded remnants of human activity whilst exploring the modernist idea of 'truth to the material'.
13 Jun–24 Aug, not Mondays Tue–Fri 10.00am–5.00; Sat & Sun 12.00–5.00 Tramway, Glasgow
Affordable Housing For Birds: Building Nest Boxes For the Woods
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Help us build cosy bird-boxes for our feathered friends. Free if donating them to the woods or £3 to take away. Crannog tour and cosy log fire included.
4 Apr 12.00–3.00 Scottish Crannog Centre, Loch Tay
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
Art Exhibition by The Allander Artists
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A great chance to view and purchase a wide selection of original paintings.
19 Jul–27 Jul 11.00am–5.00 Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
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
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
Brian Ellery and Caroline Stanley
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Bronze works from Ellery, who specialises in portraiture, and Stanley who is known for her angel impressions.
3 Sep–28 Sep 10.00am–4.00; Sun 12.00–4.00 The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
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
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
The Fort William Mountain Festival
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A nine-day programme of lectures, activities, films, skills workshops, music, theatre, book readings, speakers, art and photography celebrating mountain culture in the heart of the Highlands. This event now incorporates the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour.
6 Mar 2009–14 Mar 2009 (Times vary) Nevis Centre, Fort William
The Golden Record: Sounds of Earth
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In 1977, Dr Carl Sagan of NASA sent two records full of sounds and images designed to convey Earth life to aliens. Using the same images and sounds as stimulus, the Collective has commissioned 116 artists, musicians, comedians and theatre-makers to each create an individual piece of work, in a contemporary recreation of Sagan's Golden Record. 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
1 Aug–13 Sep, not Mondays (1 Aug–31 Aug 11.00am–6.00) (1 Sep–13 Sep 12.00–5.00) Collective 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
Material Matters
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Former Director of the Scottish Gallery, Amanda Game, examines some of the most forward thinking developments in curating contemporary craft.
14 Aug 1.30–2.30 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
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
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's Talk: Chad McCail
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The artist discusses his current exhibition at Edinburgh Printmakers.
23 Aug 8.00 Edinburgh Printmakers, 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
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
Edinburgh Art Festival
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A celebration of the capital's visual art community, involving over 35 galleries, institutions and artist-led organisations across the city.
31 Jul–31 Aug (Times vary) Various Venues, Edinburgh
Elements
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A diverse selection of jewellery, ceramics and glass which have been inspired by air, fire, water and earth.
1 Jun–30 Aug Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
Frank Pottinger RSA
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Solo exhibition of prints and small sculptures. Viewings also available by appointment.
Mondays 10.00am–5.00 Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
New Faces
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The Leith Gallery's annual new Faces show, featuring the best recent graduates from Scotland's art schools.
14 Feb 2009–28 Feb 2009, not Sundays Mon–Fri 11.00am–5.00; Sat 11.00am–4.00 Leith Gallery, Edinburgh
Plastic Beach
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A Bob Callender installation made of over five hundred items based on objects washed ashore, with a set of accompanying photos.
16 Aug–29 Sep 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00; Sun 12.00–5.00 Shetland Museum, Lerwick
SIX Student Awards for Architecture
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Showcase of work submitted for five student awards - the RIAS Silver Medal for 5th year student, The Lighthouse Award for best 3rd year student, the Urban Design Award, the Sust. Award for Sustainable Design and the RIAS Award for Drawing. This exhibition offers the opportunity to see work from all six of Scotland's schools of architecture.
12 Jun–3 Sep The Lighthouse, Glasgow
There Was a Little Magpie
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12 Jul–7 Sep 10.00am–5.00 Dean Gallery, 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
Alt-w: New Directions in Scottish Digital Culture
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Selection of work from Scottish artists (including Simon Biggs, Sue Haeksley, Mandy Mcintosh, Donna Leishman) who have been supported by the Alt-w Fund.
2 Aug–13 Sep Tue–Sat 11.00am–6.00 CCA, Glasgow
Amplify
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Programme of events aimed at young people, including printing at the Doon Valley Museum, Inflatable Magic Garden at the Dick Institute, storytelling sessions and a touring dance company, pantomime and gallery.
11 Sep–15 Nov (Times vary) Various Venues, Ayrshire
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
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
Contained: Rosalind Lawless
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Using interior spaces as a starting point towards abstraction, Lawless creates works on paper that convey the tenor of the expanses she observes.
4 Jul–2 Aug Glasgow Print Studio, 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
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
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
Gadburn School
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A display of clay project work created by pupils at Gadburn School, as part of the Sense over Sectarianism scheme.
10 Nov 2007–27 Nov 10.00am–5.00; Fri & Sun 11.00am–5.00 Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Gladstone Gallery
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The Gladstone Gallery will feature a selection of contemporary artists exhibiting and selling their work. There will be changing exhibitions throughout July, August and September.
1 Jul–7 Sep 11.00am–5.00 Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh
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
Life After Iraq
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Joint exhibition by award-winning photojournalist Angela Catlin and writer Billy Briggs, who travelled to Syria to document the plight of some of the millions of ordinary Iraqis living there who have fled the conflict in their homeland. 'Part of Refugee Week 2008'
10 Jun–26 Oct St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow
Lord Kelvin: Revolutionary Scientist
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This permanent display is based around the life and work of Lord Kelvin. An exciting mix of hands-on activities, original scientific instruments, demonstrations and computer-generated images. Visitors will have the chance to investigate how solving problems in physics 150 years ago led to practical inventions which have transformed all of our lives today.
1 Oct–30 Apr 2009, not Sundays Mon–Sat 9.30am–5.00 Hunterian Museum, Glasgow
The Man Who Drew Cats
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Illustrations of cats by 19th Century artist Louis Wain.
19 Jul–16 Aug Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, Inverness
Mutatis Mutandis
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Exhibition of work by artists including Yason Banal, Mare Tralla, Dave Sherry and Hotpants Romance that moves between performance, installation, photography, video and painting. 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'.
26 Jul–31 Aug Thu–Sun 12.00–6.00 The Embassy, Edinburgh
The Other Side: Lys Hansen and Karen Christiansen
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An exhibition of politically charged sculpture and painting inspired by each artist's reactions of the others environment: Berlin and Scotland.
28 Jun–9 Aug, not Sundays 10.00am–5.00; Sat 12.00–4.00 Collins Gallery, Glasgow
Pavel Buchler
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Initiated by artist Alan Johnston and architect Neil Gillespie, sleeper brings to Edinburgh a rich diversity of national and international art from established and emerging artists. 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
21 Jul–29 Aug Mon–Fri 12.00–5.00 Sleeper, Edinburgh
Pittenweem Arts Festival
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A week of arts related events, featuring around 80 exhibitions and workshops housed in unusual exhibition spaces.
2 Aug–10 Aug 10.00am–5.00 Various Venues, Pittenweem
Rebecca Wilson
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Ceramics by Duncan of Jordanstone graduate Wilson will be on show in the shop.
17 Jun–3 Aug Tue–Sat 9.30am–5.30; Sun 12.00–5.30 Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee
Remix
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100 artworks in CD boxes created by artists in Perthshire Scotland, international artists who are connected with Perthshire Visual Arts Forum and artists in Vilnius, Lithuania.
14 May–30 Aug 10.00am–5.00 Threshold Artspace, Perth
Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Kirkcudbright
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An exhibition of works donated from the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh.
5 Jul–25 Aug 10.00am–6.00 Kirkcudbright Town Hall, Kirkcudbright
Susan Collis
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Susan Collis' first solo show is a Trompe l'oei fantasy, recreating the building site the new Ingleby Gallery has recently evolved from in precious stones. 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
31 Jul–24 Sep Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh
Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008
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Photographs of some of the weightiest names and brightest stars to have graced the pages of 'Vanity Fair', from its early period, 1913-36 (Albert Einstein, Charlie Chaplin and Jean Harlow) and since its re-launch in 1983 (Arthur Miller, Madonna), by internationally renowned photographers like Man Ray, Cecil Beaton, Mario Testino and Annie Leibovitz. Organised by the National Portrait Gallery, London.
14 Jun–21 Sep 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00 National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
What is life: Christine Borland, Graham Fagen, Simon Starling
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Sculpture inspired by the symbolism of plants, created by three of Scotland's leading artists.
12 Jul–31 Aug 10.00am–5.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
You Should Be On Holiday!!
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Transmission's annual members' show -submissions of all sizes and shapes accepted.
8 Jul–26 Jul Transmission Gallery, Glasgow
Art 309 Exhibition
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Art 309 exhibits their most recent works.
15 Nov–23 Nov 10.00am–4.30 University of Dundee Botanic Garden, Dundee
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
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'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
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
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
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
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
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
Edinburgh Close Up
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An exhibition in Advocates Close that aims to rethink the use of the historical passageways in Edinburgh's city centre 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
31 Jul–3 Aug Advocate's Close, Edinburgh
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
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
Haptic
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An exhibition from the Nippon Design Museum for which curator, Kenya Hara invited artists from a variety of fields, including designers Siguru Ban and Jasper Morrison, and French graphic artist Mathieu Manche, to create products designed to stimulate the senses.
18 Jun–29 Sep The Lighthouse, Glasgow
Hard Rain - The Exhibition
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Images inspired by Bob Dylan's epic song, reflecting mankind's headlong collision with nature. Displayed as a giant outdoor banner in the oasis of the Royal Botanic Garden.
28 Jun–28 Sep 10.00am–6.00 Logan Botanic Garden, Stranraer
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
Holly Fest
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A German-style open market and holly wreath demonstrations.
13 Dec–14 Dec 11.00am–4.00 Drum Castle, Banchory
Hunter: Man, Medic and Collector
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This exhibition tells the story of Dr. William Hunter, the Scottish obstetrician, teacher, collector and founder of the Hunterian museum. The displays explore Hunter's life and highlight both his passion for collecting and his hugely successful career as a royal physician, teacher of anatomy and surgery and scientific researcher. Parking for disabled visitors by prior arrangement only.
1 May–30 Sep, not Sundays 9.30am–5.00 Hunterian Museum, Glasgow
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
Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller
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A first chance for Scottish audiences to experience the work of one of the most internationally-respected artist partnerships, whose Paradise Institute, a mini movie theatre, was the highlight of the 2001 Venice Biennale. Cardiff and Bures Miller make immersive works of art which combine image, video, sound and music, as well as architectural and sculptural installation, to draw an audience into a highly credible fictional world. 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
31 Jul–28 Sep Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh

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