Tonight, Visual art within 5 miles of Glasgow

19 events within 5 miles

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Zoe Williams: Soft Paste

Debut solo show in Scotland by artist who hand-makes disturbing animaloid objects.

SWG3, Glasgow (2.0 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 357 7246

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Berlinbilder

Photographs of Berlin taken by HND photography students of Reid Kerr College in Glasgow on a recent trip to Germany, as well as some images of Glasgow taken by students who couldn't make it to Berlin.

Goethe Institut, Glasgow (1.4 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 332 2555

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Ian Hamilton Finlay

A major exhibition of prints, cards, booklets and sculpture by poet and visual artist Ian Hamilton Finlay (1925–2006), one of the most remarkable Scottish artists of the 20th century, who weaved together themes from classical culture, European history and modern warfare.

Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow (0.3 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 287 3050

  • 10:00 – 20:00

Our Glasgow

An exhibition of photographs taken over the last three years by a group of young refugees, who have captured the city through the point of view of a newcomer.

Mitchell Library, Glasgow (1.0 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 287 2999

Part of Refugee Week Scotland.

  • 09:00 – 20:00

The Scottish Album of the Year Art Commission

Art by contestants in the Scottish Album of the Year Art Commission: Marianne Wilson, Lois Green, Lisa Scrimgeour, Matthew Corden, Emma Reid, Yang Zhao, Francesca Garvey and Gregor Morrison. The winner will receive £12,000 and the chance to make a new artwork for the shortlisted albums in the 2013 awards.

CCA, Glasgow (0.8 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Intermedia Gallery

Free / 0141 352 4900

  • 11:00 – 18:00
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Adam McEwen: Sawney Bean

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

The Modern Institute, Glasgow (0.4 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 248 3711

  • 10:00 – 18:00

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 (2.3 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 338 6052

Part of West End Festival.

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Architecture Exhibition

Work by Strathclyde University architecture students.

Department of Architecture, Glasgow (0.2 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 548 3023

  • 09:00 – 18:00

Carol Bove: The Foamy Saliva of a Horse

Rearrangement of the Geneva-born artist's installation, originally presented at the Venice Biennale in 2011. A collection of found or handmade objects are presented in such a way as to call to mind the artifice of cultural value and meaning.

The Common Guild, Glasgow (1.4 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 428 3022

  • 12:00 – 19:00

David Hoyle: Souvenirs of Cope n hagen

Paintings from the ever-provocative artist and performer.

Queens Park Railway Club, Glasgow (2.0 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Free

  • 14:00 – 18:00
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Ed Atkins and Naheed Raza: Tomorrow Never Knows

Work by the winners of the Jerwood/Film and Video Umbrella Awards. Naheed Raza's work examines the murky and scientifically dubious phenomenon of cryonics; Ed Atkins' work is set at the bottom of the ocean.

CCA, Glasgow (0.8 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 352 4900

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Everyday

Sculptures by six Glasgow artists – Niall Macdonald, Laura Aldridge, Mick Peter, Hayley Tompkins, Scott Myles and Carla Scott Fullerton. The pieces were chosen because they reference everyday materials and familiar events and routines in people's daily lives.

Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow (0.3 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 287 3050

  • 10:00 – 20:00

Gerda Scheepers: A Social Life (of Image)

New work by South Africa-born painter and sculptor, concentrating on the narrative possibilities of visual works.

Mary Mary, Glasgow (0.5 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 226 2257

  • 12:00 – 18:00

LongLunch: Event 52 with Experimental Jetset

A chance to meet and hear from Marieke Stolk, Danny van den Dungen and Erwin Brinkers, the members of acclaimed Dutch design studio Experimental Jetset.

The Lighthouse, Glasgow (0.4 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0141 276 5360

Lucia De Luca: Urban Structures

Work from Glasgow-based artist exploring Scotland's urban landscapes.

Big Mouth Coffee Bar and Café, Glasgow (2.2 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 337 7023

  • 08:00 – 18:30

Niki de Saint Phalle: The Eric and Jean Cass Gift

The late Niki de Saint Phalle had an unlikely career; born into a privileged French family whose wealth was wiped out in the Depression, she became a teenage fashion model and then eloped to the USA before having a nervous breakdown and reinventing herself as creator of some of the most personal, vivid and engaging public…

Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow (0.3 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 287 3050

  • 10:00 – 20:00

RIP 323

In the current economic climate some galleries are going under, but not Recoat: they're shutting up shop in North Woodside Road only because they plan to open up somewhere bigger. This farewell to their current space features work by artists such as Kirsty Whiten, Mark Lyken, Susie Wright and Elph. There'll be plenty of…

Recoat, Glasgow (1.5 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 341 0069

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Tales of the City: Gallery 2

Works from GoMA's collection purchased on the Art Fund International scheme, in partnership with the Common Guild. Featured artists include Derek Boshier, Rob Churm, Hans-Peter Feldmann, Peter Fischli & David Weiss, Alex Frost, David Hockney, Scott Myles, David Sherry and Simon Starling.

Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow (0.3 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 287 3050

  • 10:00 – 20:00

Textile Screenprinting with Laura Spring

A course with artist Laura Spring to help you learn the ropes of screenprinting. By the end of the day you'll have a brand new, custom print to brag about. Materials included.

Grey Wolf Studios, Glasgow (1.1 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

£35 / 07855 056851

Evening course, in which you'll screen your design onto a 75 x 50cm piece of cotton. Suitable for complete beginners.

  • 18:00 – 21:30