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Gerhard Richter: Curator's Tour
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Keith Hartley, Chief Curator at the Gallery of Modern Art, gives a tour of the 'Gerhard Richter' exhibition. A ticket for the exhibition is required.
10 Nov 12.45–1.30 Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
Gerhard Richter: New Approaches
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In collaboration with the University of Glasgow and the Goethe Institut Glasgow, the National Galleries presents a symposium which will shed new light on the diversity of practice of one of the world's most significant living artists. International scholars including Hal Foster and Dietmar Elger will address topics including Richter's use of drawing in his early work and his connections to Pop art. Includes entry to the exhibition. Registration 9.30-10am.
21 Nov 10.00am–5.00 Weston Link, Edinburgh
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
Hero or Heroine? Caroline Norton's Appeal to Justice
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Caroline Sheriden Norton battled to have the 'non-existent' status of married women changed, but her part in reforming the laws for women and their place in society has remained largely unacknowledged. Celebrated author Teresa Ransom discusses the trail-blazing author and reformer, who features in the 'Heroes' exhibition at the Portrait Gallery.
14 Oct 12.45–1.30 Weston Link, Edinburgh
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
Heroes and Role Models
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Long before self-help books became the daily bread of a neurotic and overly busy modern populace, Samuel Smiles (1812-1904) penned internationally successful writings on self-improvement. David McClay, Senior John Murray Archive Curator at the National Library of Scotland, gives an illustrated talk on Smiles' instructional and inspirational literature.
5 Nov 12.45–1.30 Weston Link, Edinburgh
High Drama in the Canongate, 1747-1765
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Dr John Rocks takes a look at Edinburgh theatre's fascinating early history to tie in with the 'Footlights' display of drawings and prints.
17 Oct 12.45–1.30 Weston Link, 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
Immersive/Reality: Samuel Douglas
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Sam Douglas' exhibits his oil paintings which feature the landscape of his home town in Somerset, including local and contemporary landmarks and rural scenery. Viewings can also be booked by appointment.
5 Sep–16 Oct, not Sundays, Mondays 11.00am–4.30 Corn Exchange 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

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