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A Place to Be
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Exhibition of works by community members from across North Lanarkshire.'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
3 Oct–30 Oct 10.00am–3.00 Motherwell Civic Centre, Motherwell
Alex Frost: Compassion Fatigue
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The London-born and Glasgow-based artist displays some of his sculpture and mixed media work in conjunction with the new publication on his works, 'Supplements'.
Tuesdays–Saturdays 11.00am–5.00 Sorcha Dallas, Glasgow
Carl-Henning Pedersen
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An exhibition of paintings by Danish artist Carl-Henning Pedersen (1913-2007), who was a key member of the international Cobra-movement, and is known for his fairytale scenes and otherwordly creatures and magical.
13 Oct–12 Dec Mon–Fri 9.00am–4.00 Danish Cultural Institute, Edinburgh
Neville Rae
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A solo sculpture exhibition which draws on modernism to create new proposals for public art in an exciting new Edinburgh space.
Fridays–Sundays 12.00–6.00 Sierra Metro, Edinburgh
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
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; Sun 12.00–4.00 (11 Oct 9.00–11.00am) The Chapel, Glasgow
Dutch Mannerism: Goltzius and his Contemporaries
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Senior Curator at the National Gallery, Tico Seifert, discusses major drawings by Hendrick Goltzius and the recently acquired 'Miracle of the Loaves' by Abraham Bloemaert.
28 Nov 12.45–1.30 Weston Link, Edinburgh
Glasgay!
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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
Chris Dyson and Stephen Murray
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Joint show. Dyson offers video and sculpture works looking at amateurism and professionalism, with particular reference to the Paisley Rocketeers, while Murray's gloriously-named 'Rich Sticky Full Of Promise And Half-Baked Truths' is a sculpture of manipulated images and screens.
6 Nov, 7 Nov, 8 Nov, 13 Nov, 14 Nov, 15 Nov (from 6 Nov) 12.00–6.00 Intermedia Gallery, Glasgow
Art Trek Retrospective
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Project Ability and the GSA present an exhibition of the Art Trek artists' last decade's worth of work. The group are renowned for helping artists with learning disabilities. Artists featured include John Cocozza, Edward Henry, Tommy Mason, Cameron Morgan and Steven Reilly.
7 Oct–24 Oct, not Sundays Mon–Fri 10.00am–5.00; Sat 10.00am–2.00 The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow
Autoconstruccion
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Mexican artist Abraham Cruzvillegas charts the evolution of his sculptural practice.
26 Sep–8 Nov, not Sundays, Mondays 11.00am–6.00 CCA, Glasgow
City Stories
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An exhibition of black and white photographs by Norman McBeath with text by Janice Galloway marking the centenary of the birth of Henri Cartier-Bresson.
25 Sep–31 Oct 9.30am; 6.30 Institut Français d'Ecosse, Edinburgh
Closets, Cabinets and 'in my Lady's Chamber'?
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The British love of portraiture in oils, pastels and miniature since the sixteenth century and beyond is well known. But also adorning the walls of the Royal Academy and even people's homes were framed portrait drawings. Dr Kim Sloan, the Francis Finlay Curator of British Drawings and Watercolours at the British Museum, gives an introduction to this lesser-known aspect of the 'Intimate Portrait' exhibition.
24 Oct 12.45–1.30 Weston Link, Edinburgh
From the Heart of Ukraine to the Birthplace of Scotland
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An exhibition of over 60 works by contemporary Ukranian artists, featuring Andriy Yalanskyi, petro Magro, panas Tytenko and Lena Yakovinko.
26 Sep–12 Oct 11.00am–5.00 Kinblethmont Gallery, Arbroath
Shetland Open
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Open exhibition of art and crafts including painting, prints, sculpture, textiles and more.
14 Sep–12 Oct Tue–Sat 10.30am–4.30 Bonhoga Gallery, Shetland
Alasdair Gray: Works in Print
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Art works produced by the prolific writer.
3 Oct–22 Nov, not Sundays, Mondays 10.00am–5.30 Glasgow Print Studio, Glasgow
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
Monument
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Glasgow based artist David 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
Exhibiting Surrealism: The International Surrealist Exhibition, London 1936
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The dawn of British Surrealism was heralded by the International Surrealist Exhibition, which opened in London in 1936 to great public success. Organised by Roland Penrose, David Gascoyne and Herbert Read, with the help of French surrealists, it featured works by Dali, Miro and Ernst, as well as a number of British artists. The National Galleries will draw on material from the Roland Penrose archive to document the exhibition's progress.
13 Sep–1 Dec Dean Gallery, Edinburgh
Fifeman
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An exhibition named after a Pete Horobin work by four male artists from Fife who all attended Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Dundee. Featuring Alan Grieve, Peter Haining, Jason Nelson and Kevin Reid. 'Part of the Cupar Arts Festival'.
10 Oct–26 Oct Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 12.00–5.00 Old St Columba's School, Cupar
Robert Heindel: Encore
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Original works by the artist who worked with British ballet over the past three decades, some of which are being exhibited for the first time in Europe.
6 Oct–19 Oct 10.00am–5.00 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
The Royal Museum Project: A New Vision for the National Museum of Scotland
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Stephen Allen, the National Museum's Head of Learning & Programmes, outlines exciting plans for a major £48m redevelopment of the Royal Museum building at the National Museum of Scotland, due for completion in 2011.
28 Oct 12.45–1.30 Weston Link, 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–11 Oct Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow
Tours for Community Groups
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Free introductory tours for community groups of the 'Impressionism & Scotland', 'Tracey Emin' and 'Gerhard Richter' exhibitions. Please contact Community Education Officer Mary Kirkpatrick on 0131 624 6428 to book at least two weeks in advance.
1 Sep–31 Oct Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
1 Sep–30 Nov National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh
Winter Exhibition - Lesley Skeates
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Pastel sketches and oil paintings produced by Lesley Skeates at St Abb's Head earlier in the year.
18 Nov–23 Nov 10.00am–6.00 Gladstone's Land, 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
CALQ Residency: Martine H. Crispo
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The sound artist takes up residency at the CCA with an installation concentrating on the sounds produced by children's toys and home-made electronic products. This will be an interactive exhibition.
Tuesdays–Saturdays 11.00am–6.00 CCA, Glasgow
Coilin O'Dubhghaill: Metalwork
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New metal designs by Coilin including a selection of bowls.
8 Oct–1 Nov, not Sundays Mon–Fri 10.00am–6.00; Sat 10.00am–4.00 The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh
Coincidence & Necessity
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Curated by Kai Schupke of Metro Gallery, Berlin, this is a display of film, new media and installation by Andre Marose, Anita Tarnutzer, Bosse Sudenburg, Markus Wuthmann and Anke Kalk. The exhibition explores the relationship between the intended and non-intended.
13 Sep–18 Oct, not Sundays, Mondays 12.00–6.00 Market Gallery Market Gallery, Glasgow
Donald Urquhart
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A selection of prints from his Icelandic Suite and works from the Snow Described From etchings inspired by a trip to the Cairngorms. Also open by appointment.
Mondays Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
Paul Reid / In The Footsteps of Isabella Bird
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Paintings which draw on classical mythology will be exhibited alongside photographs taken by Kiyonori Kanasaka.
8 Oct–14 Nov Mon–Fri 10.00am–4.00 Tower Building, Dundee
Tim Fitzpatrick
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Tim Fitzpatrick presents a light and sound installation at Clash Close.'Part of the Cupar Arts Festival'.
10 Oct–11 Oct 7.00–9.00 Clash Close, Cupar
X-Mas Show 2008
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Mixed-media exhibition which gives emerging artists the chance to exhibit alongside international artists.
21 Nov–20 Dec Tue–Sat 9.30am–5.30 Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen
Altered Images
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An exhibition by 12 adult students taking inspiration from the Jim Lambie exhibition 'Forever Changes'. They took everyday objects and transformed them into art works.
8 Aug–19 Oct Mon–Wed & Sat 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–8.00; Fri & Sun 11.00am–5.00 Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Artist Adventurers
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A selection of drawings and watercolours of Spain, ranging from the early 1800s to the beginning of the following century.
1 Sep–30 Nov Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
Artivism
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Local artist Emma Scott-Smith has led local people with experience of mental health problems in the creation of this mixed-media exhibition. The exhibition will tour throughout Clackmannanshire in 'The Wee Gallery' and will stop in Alva, Menstrie, Tillicoultry, Tullibody, Dollar and Alloa.'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
6 Oct–12 Oct 10.00am–3.00 Various Venues, Clackmannanshire
Black and White
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Work by local artists on the theme 'Black and White'.
1 Sep–14 Oct 6.00–9.00 MUSA, Aberdeen
Children In Conflict
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This Wolverhampton Art Gallery touring exhibition brings together work by high-profile war artist John Keane, Simon Norfolk, Anthony Haughley and Emma Summers. All of the artists have responded to the theme of conflict and the effect that it has on children worldwide. Keane was commissioned to travel to war torn Angola in Southern Africa.
13 Sep–15 Nov Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
Curator's Favourites
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Robert Wenley and Lindsay Gordon discuss the Castle Howard bureau-cabinet.
19 Nov 12.30–1.00 Burrell Collection, Glasgow
DUNK! Through the Looking Glass
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World premiere of a mixed media group show by Danish artist-run exhibition space DUNK!, representing a magnified cross section of Copenhagen's progressive art scene and providing a snap shot of the city's contemporary critical climate. Each of the artists has taken a cultural phenomenon specific to Glasgow as their starting point.
12 Oct–24 Oct Wed–Sun 12.00–6.00 +44 141 at SWG3, Glasgow
Education Insights: Parallel Lives 2
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Robin Baillie, Senior Outreach Officer at the National Galleries, provides insights into the outreach exhibition 'Parallel Lives 2', which features the work of three communities in Edinburgh.
11 Nov 12.45–1.30 Weston Link, Edinburgh
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
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
Glasgow Craft Mafia
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Massed gathering of emergent Scottish designers and crafteteers, with a range of handcrafted jewellery, textiles and accessories on sale. Don't criticize the crochet, though - you don't want to wake up with a knitted horse's head in your bed.
3 Dec 12.00 Queen Margaret Union, Glasgow
Gordon Picken: New Paintings
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A new exhibition by Gordon Picken in which he has concentrated on modern urban buildings.
Mondays–Fridays 9.00am–5.30 Pentagon Galleries, Glasgow
The Guest Room
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Running concurrently with the New Work Scotland Programme, this is an experimental space for artist run projects with Standby presenting the first exhibition.
Tuesdays–Saturdays 12.00–5.00 Collective Gallery, Edinburgh
Ian Howard
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A collection of the artist's works including 'Tabula Rasa'.
27 Sep–15 Oct, not Sundays Mon–Fri 10.00am–6.00; Sat 10.00am–4.00 Open Eye 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
Jamaican Intuitives
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A collection of paintings and sculptures presented by Project Ability evoking the culture of Jamaica.
3 Oct–31 Oct, not Saturdays, Sundays 10.00am–5.00 Project Ability, Glasgow
John Muir Wood and the Origins of Landscape Photography in Scotland
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Arguably Scotland's first systematic landscape photographer, John Muir Wood travelled Scotland by steamer documenting the country, as shown in these photographs taken during 1840-1860. Works by Robert Adamson, David Octavius Hill, Thomas Keith, Horatio Ross and WHF Talbot are also displayed to contextualise his output.
2 Aug–26 Oct 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00 National Portrait 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
Kirsty Lorenz
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The reputable artist presents her newest portraits of flowers as the featured artist at The Edinburgh Airport Gallery. All paintings are oil on canvas.
30 Sep–11 Nov Edinburgh Airport Gallery, Edinburgh
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
Lise Sarfati: La Vie Nouvelle
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A series of portraits by French photographer Lise Sarfati which aim to dramatise the complexity of adolescent identity.
1 Sep–3 Nov Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
Nicholas Rena: Ceramics
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A series of new ceramic works inspired by jug-like forms.
8 Oct–1 Nov, not Sundays Mon–Fri 10.00am–6.00; Sat 10.00am–4.00 The Scottish Gallery, 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.
31 Jul–12 Oct, not Mondays 10.00am–5.30 Royal Botanic Garden (Inverleith House), Edinburgh
Rosanne Barr and Ann Wegmuller
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An exhibition of paintings by award-winning graduates of Dundee's Duncan of Jordanstone Art College.
12 Sep–29 Oct 10.00am–5.00 Ruthven Gallery, Auchterarder
Sister Corita Power Up
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An exhibition of the prints of Sister Corita Kent, a Catholic nun who lived and worked in California and was one of the most innovative pop artists of the 1960s.
17 Sep–4 Nov Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat 10.30am–5.30; Sun 12.00–5.30; Thu 10.30am–8.30 DCA Print Gallery, Dundee
The SSHoP Annual Photographer's Lecture: Hannah Starkey
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The Scottish Society for the History of Photography's annual lecture features Hannah Starkey, one of the most influential photographic artists working today. Starkey has exhibited internationally and has won several high profile awards, notably the John Kobal Portrait Award.
24 Oct 6.00–7.30 Weston Link, Edinburgh
The Watson Gordon Lecture: Picasso's 'Toys for Adults' - Cubism as Surrealism
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Picasso's extraordinary 1913 work on paper 'Head' now resides in the collection of the National Galleries of Scotland. Its first owner, head of the Surrealist movement André Breton, saw in it an anachronistic embodiment of Surrealism. Neil Cox, Professor of Art History and Theory at the University of Essex, examines a range of Picasso's related works to find out why.
20 Nov 6.00–7.15 Weston Link, Edinburgh
A Time And Place: Paintings from the City Collection
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In conjunction with 'Treasured Places' this showcases works by Scottish painters with an affinity to a vast array of Scottish places both rural and urban.
25 Oct–17 Jan 2009 Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 12.00–5.00 City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Alison Hardcastle: So Far So Good
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Hardcastle is an illustrator, designer and printmaker and makes paper-based products. This is a collection of her screenprints and collages.
26 Sep–19 Oct Mon–Sat 12.30–5.30; Sun 12.00–5.00 Red Door Gallery, Edinburgh
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
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
Art Nouveau and Society
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A fifteen minute multimedia presentation revealing the history of Art Nouveau through stills and moving images.
11 Oct–16 Oct Mon & Wed–Sat 10.30am–5.00; Tue 11.00am–5.00; Sun 12.00–5.00 The Lighthouse, Glasgow
Artist's Talk: Ilana Halperin
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Artist Ilana Halperin discusses how she has found inspiration in gallery collections and exhibitions.
20 Nov 6.30–7.30 Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Arts & Theatres Trust Collection
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An exhibition of selected artwork from the 'Library of Artworks for Loan' collection. Including works by Alan Watson and John Johnson.'Part of the Cupar Arts Festival'.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays Tue 9.30am–1.00; Thu 2.00–5.00; Fri 2.00–5.00 JP Courtroom, Cupar
At the Water's Edge & Rainbows and Waterfalls
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An exhibition of works by Stockport artist Beverley Rose and Gretna artist Wendy Davidson.
15 Oct–26 Oct Mon–Sat 11.00am–4.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Tolbooth Art Centre, Kirkcudbright
Biggar - The 1900s Through the Lens
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An exhibition of photographs of Biggar in the 1900s'Part of Biggar Little Festival'.
17 Oct–26 Oct 10.00am–6.00 The Biggar Gallery, Biggar
Botanical Illustration
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Learn about some of the techniques scientists use when using illustrations to identify newly discovered plants.
9 Nov 12.00–3.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Cargo 1
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A sailing, touring exhibition travelling around the west coast of Scotland which aims to exhibit and develop travelling contemporary exhibitions by boat. The maiden exhibition will be made in the 1926 wooden Bermudan Cutter: 'Maureen'. Featuring drawings and portable works by esteemed artists Andrea Roe, Dalziel + Scullion, Kenny Hunter and Ilana Halperin.
26 Sep–18 Oct (Times vary) An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Isle of Lewis
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
Coast and Country - Home and Abroad
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Tomintoul artist Jane Lannagan presents batik paintings greatly influenced by the hues and textures of both Scottish Highlands and coastal views.
9 Oct–18 Jan 2009 Thu–Sun 11.00am–4.00 Duff House Country Gallery, Banff
Copy Wrong
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Meditating on the current climate of artistic collaborations between art and science, this exhibition presents four collectives based in USA: SIC Technology, Adam Zaretsky and The pFARM Collective, Paul Vanouse and The Institute for PostNatural History.
4 Oct–1 Nov Mon–Fri 9.30am–5.00; Sat 10.30am–4.00 Cooper Gallery, Dundee
Craigie Aitchison and his Contemporaries
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Works by Senior Royal Academicians including Craigie Aitchison, Elizabeth Blackadder, Robert Clatworthy, Fred Cuming, Anthony Eyton, Donald Hamilton Fraser, Albert Irvine, Allen Jones, Joe Tilson, David Tindle.
24 Oct–14 Nov Compass Gallery, Glasgow
Curator's Favourites
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Ralph Moffat, Curator of European Arms and Armour, discusses 'For the love of his lady: a French jousting scene in miniature'. Meet in the Burrell courtyard.
5 Nov 12.30–1.00 Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Curators' talks
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Dr Frances Fowle, of the National Galleries of Scotland, discusses the 'Impressionism and Scotland' exhibition. Maximum 60 people, on a first come first served basis. To confirm dates, please call 0141 276 9509.
13 Nov, 20 Nov 12.30–1.30 Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, 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
Dyslexia Awareness Week Roadshow
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Dyslexia Scotland Awareness Week Roadshow drop in events with resources and materials for all ages, talks and tips from Mary Evans and Elspeth Dow.
3 Nov 3.00–8.00 AK Bell Library, Perth
4 Nov 4.00–8.00 Angus College, Arbroath
ECAN Exhibition
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A collection of pieces by members of the Edinburgh Chartered Architects Network.
6 Oct–31 Oct, not Saturdays, Sundays Mon–Fri 9.00am–5.00 The Royal Incorporation Of Architects In Scotland, Edinburgh
Europe's Landscape in Flux
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The photography of award-winning Magnum photographer Stuart Franklin has taken him all over the globe as he documents the world's ever-changing landscapes. In this illustrated lecture Franklin discusses the challenges of photographing such change and talks about his new book, 'Footprint: Our Landscape in Flux'.
22 Oct 12.45–1.30 Weston Link, Edinburgh
Festival Fair
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Take the chance to shop for some special gifts at this annual craft fair.'Part of Biggar Little Festival'.
19 Oct 1.00–5.00 Municipal Hall, Biggar
Fly: Suzanne Chong
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A collection of oil paintings which comment on the concept of female identity in society.
26 Sep–26 Oct Mon–Fri 10.00am–5.00; Sat & Sun 12.00–5.00 Ricefield Gallery, Glasgow
The Front Row
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An exhibition on couture fashion with work from illustrators and fashion designers inspired by classic couture, including Chanel, Balenciaga, Dior and Westwood.
11 Oct–9 Nov, not Mondays 12.00–6.00 Recoat, Glasgow
Gallery of Modern Art Highlights Tours
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A tour of the permanent collection in the Gallery of Modern Art, which spans the period from the 1890s to today. Meet at the main entrance.
11 Oct, 8 Nov 2.00–2.45; 3.00–3.45 National Gallery of Modern Art, 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
Goodheir & McFadyen - New Works Exhibition
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New work from respected figurative painter Gillian Goodheir and fashion designer turned artist Lex McFadyen.
17 Oct–1 Nov Mon–Sat 9.00am–5.00 The Archway Gallery, Lochgilphead
Group Show
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Group show of five Glasgow based artists: Michael Kent, Kendall Koppe, Ariki Porteous, Darren Rhymes and Michael Roy. The works range from sculpture to photography, film to painting.
30 Sep–25 Oct, not Sundays, Mondays 11.00am–5.00 Transmission Gallery, Glasgow
James McBey
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A selection of watercolours by the famous Aberdeen painter and etcher James McBey.
15 Sep–30 Nov Tue–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
Jo Spence
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Retrospective of the hugely influential British photographer (1934-92), comprising her mischievous, unsettling takes on class, femininity, self-image and the breast cancer which would ultimately kill her.
12 Jun–16 Nov 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–8.00; Fri & Sun 11.00am–5.00 Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Kill Your Timid Notion: Festival
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Weekend festival of the very best of experimental music and moving image, with performances, talks, screenings and additional installations. For a full programme please wisit the website.
10 Oct–12 Oct (Times vary) Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee
Monika Sosnowska
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New sculptural works by the Polish artist.
11 Oct–8 Nov, not Sundays Mon–Fri 10.00am–5.00; Sat 12.00–5.00 The Modern Institute, Glasgow
Natural Selection
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Irvine-based artist Alison Thomas presents new works using unusual natural materials, whilst blind artist Keith Salmon presents new works in oils and acrylics.
31 Oct–11 Jan 2009 Mon–Thu & Sat 10.00am–5.00; Fri 10.00am–4.00; Sun 11.00am–5.00 Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine
Paisley Artists 96th Annual Exhibition
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A display and sale of artworks by members of the Paisley Artists, founded in 1907.
16 Nov–14 Dec Tue–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, Paisley
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.
29 Sep–25 Oct Mon–Thu 10.00am–8.00; Fri 10.00am–4.00; Sat & Sun 10.00am–2.00 Edinburgh College of Art Sculpture Court, Edinburgh
Pop, Politics and Play: Richter and Polke in the Sixties
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Dr Debbie Lewer, Lecturer in the History of Art at the University of Glasgow, examines Gerhard Richter's early works in connection with those of his contemporary, Sigmar Polke.
25 Nov 12.45–1.30 Weston Link, Edinburgh
Research Insights: Renting Domestic Furnishings in Early Modern Venice
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Patricia Allerston, Head of Education at the National Galleries, looks at the intriguing practice of renting furnishings in Venetian buildings between 1450-1650, as the context in which many old master paintings would have hung.
4 Nov 12.45–1.30 Weston Link, Edinburgh
Richard Forster
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In his first Scottish solo exhibition, Forster presents his detailed drawings of the sea and creates a very realistic installation that features both drawing and sculpture.
4 Oct–22 Nov Mon–Wed, Fri & Sat 10.00am–6.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00 Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh
Tours of Tracey Emin
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Juliana Capes takes an introductory tour of the Tracey Emin exhibition. Suitable for people for whom English is a second language.
19 Oct, 2 Nov 2.30–3.15; 3.30–4.15 National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh
Tracey Emin for the Visually Impaired
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Juliana Capes and Jennie Temple lead this descriptive tour and workshop. Contact Community Education Officer, Mary Kilpatrick, on 0131 624 6428 to book a place.
5 Nov 10.00am–3.30 National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh

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