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40 Years Of Fine Art At Bohun

A selection of prints and paintings by artists who have exhibited their works during the galleries 40 year history. This will see pieces by artists such as Featuring Fedden, Blackadder, Hitchens, Moore, Frink, Blake and Hockney.

Bohun Gallery, Henley-on-Thames

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 01491 576228

  • 14:15 – 17:00

A l'affiche

Exhibition of poster design work by Edinburgh Napier students, influenced by the work of the extremely hip French designer Philippe Apeloig and the designers of Galerie Anatome. This is part of a project initiated by the university in which design students have a chance to study at the ESAG Penninghen design school in…

Institut Français d'Ecosse, Edinburgh

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0131 225 5366

  • 09:30 – 18:30

Agency 10

Work by ten students from the M.Litt Fine Art Practice degree program at Glasgow School of Art. Featured artists include Sumin Bak, Ruaridh Crighton, Si Ne Lee, Sheena Mayer, Suzanne Taylor, Rongwei Zhang, Mine Kavuncu, Elizabeth Grant and Mitra N Forouhar.

iota, Glasgow

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0141 338 6052

Part of West End Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00

1000 Years Of The Art Of Japanese Books

An exhibition of treasures from Tenri Central Library in Japan, which holds an extraordinary collection of rare books, including manuscripts and documents, about 1,830,000, roughly two-thirds of which are Japanese, Korean and Chinese books, and one-third Western, including Arabic and African books.

Brunei Gallery, SOAS, London WC1H

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 020 7898 4046/4915

  • 10:30 – 17:00

1759

Philadelphia's most famous son is the ridiculously multi-talented Benjamin Franklin – statesman, diplomat, inventor, scientific researcher, writer, political theorist and (not least) postmaster. It was in 1759 that he first travelled to Scotland to witness the then-flourishing Scottish Enlightenment for himself. In the…

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0845 874 3001

  • 11:00 – 18:00
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20 Shades of Collett

Stephen Collett recreates famous images of celebrities, politicians and world leaders in his latest exhibition.

Williamson Art Gallery And Museum, Prenton

Wed 19 Jun

Phone for prices / 0151 652 4177

  • 10:00 – 17:00

2013 Graduate Show: Photography

A showcase of final-year photographic projects.

Sidney Cooper Gallery, Canterbury

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 01227 782797

  • 10:30 – 17:00

20:20

Contemporary prints made in 30 workshops across the UK and Ireland, highlighting a variety of techniques and styles.

The Bluecoat, Liverpool

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0151 702 5324

  • 10:00 – 18:00

20th Century Watercolour Landscapes Exhibition

A celebration of the British art of watercolours showcasing 18th-century works to contemporary pieces, including images depicting the Yorkshire landscape.

National Trust: Nunnington Hall, York

Wed 19 Jun

£7.30 (Children £3.65; £18.25) / 01439 748283

  • 11:00 – 17:00

The 43 Game: Invitation

An open-submission of photographs celebrating the venue's birthday.

The Black-E, Liverpool

Wed 19 Jun

Free, donations welcome / 0151 709 5109

  • 09:00 – 17:00
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59th Texaco Children's Art Competition

Contemporary works in a variety of styles and media created by local children.

Gordon Gallery, Derry

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 028 7137 4044

  • 11:00 – 16:00

6 RAs

Contemporary works, including silkscreen prints, by Terry Frost, Sandra Blow, John Hoyland, Donald Hamilton-Fraser, Tom Philips and Ken Howard.

Wendy J Levy Contemporary Art, Manchester

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0161 446 4880

  • 10:00 – 17:00

60 Chairs For 60 Years

A unique collection of miniature Coronation chairs, including gold and silver replicas, jewellery charms, music boxes and money boxes.

Westminster Abbey, London SW1P

Wed 19 Jun

Free, plus admission £18, concs £15, NUS £8, family £36 & £44, under 11s free accompanied / 020 7222 5152

  • 10:30 – 16:00

Aaron Kasmin: Closely Observed

Contemporary still-life drawings of every-day objects.

Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery, London W1T

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 020 7436 4899

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Aberdeen Artists Society Annual Exhibition

A popular annual open exhibition which gives professional, amateur and emerging artists the opportunity to show their work. Art forms vary widely from painting and sculpture to printmaking, textiles and ceramics. Entry forms are available from the Gallery Shop or by contacting info@aberdeenartistssociety.co.uk.

Aberdeen Art Gallery

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 01224 523700

  • 10:00 – 17:00
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About Face

Paintings from the National Gallery, London, Royal Collection Trust and the Courtauld Gallery, by artists including Rembrandt, Goya, Lucas van Leyden and Cezanne, together with miniatures by Hilliard and Isaac Oliver and works on paper by Van Dyck and Charles Le Brun, lent by HM The Queen.

The Barber Institute Of Fine Arts, University Of Birmingham

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0121 414 7333

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Adam Heiss & Martene Rourke: Network Traces

Photographs documenting railway lines that have either been abandoned or put to an alternative use, exploring the changing urban landscape.

Cornerhouse, Manchester

Wed 19 Jun

Cafe/Bar

Free / 0161 200 1500

  • 12:00 – 20:00

Adam McEwen: Sawney Bean

Art exploring themes associated with mythical 16th century Scottish cannibal Sawney Bean.

The Modern Institute, Glasgow

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0141 248 3711

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Against All Odds: Low Profile

Performances, videos, installations and a publication by the collaborative duo, exploring themes of survival, preparedness and endurance in the modern world.

Exeter Phoenix

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 01392 667080

  • 10:00 – 17:30

The Age of Improvement

Portraits from the century of Scotland's great transformation, 1750–1850, including Nasmyth's deliberately and stylishly unfinished picture of Robert Burns, Danloux's all-action portrait of Admiral Duncan keeping a cool head in the middle of a sea battle, Raeburn's picture of Walter Scott as king of the hill, before…

Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00
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AJ Small Projects 2013

Architectural models from the 24 short-listed entrants of the annual competition, featuring a variety of houses, workspaces, garden retreats and sustainable studios.

Place, Belfast

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 028 9023 2524

  • 11:30 – 17:30

Alan Joyce Exhibition

The artist uses oils, pastels and watercolour to create everything from portraits to urban landscape.

Chapel Gallery, Ormskirk

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 01695 571328

  • 10:00 – 16:30

Alan Villiers: The Last Of The Tall Ships

Arresting monochrome photographs taken during the 1920s by the acclaimed Australian sailor, author and photographer. Depicting the tough experience of life aboard one of these vessels in the period of their decline.

National Maritime Museum, Falmouth

Wed 19 Jun

£11 (Children £7.60; £7.60; £9; £31) / 01326 313388

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Alberto Giacometti: Tete De Femme (Flora Mayo) (c1927)

A significant sculpture by the early-20th century Swiss artist, inspired by the American artist with who Giacometti had a relationship with during the 1920s, shown together with drawings.

Henry Moore Institute, Leeds

Wed 19 Jun

Gallery 4

Free / 0113 246 7467

  • 11:00 – 17:30

Alessandro Roma: Enclosure

Contemporary trompe l'oeil paintings, collage and sculpture, reflecting a fascination with garden landscapes.

Paradise Row, London W1T

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 020 7613 3311

  • 11:00 – 19:00
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