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Adrian Howells: Risk & Vulnerability
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Panel discussion on risk taking work across all performance disciplines. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'.
20 Sep 4.30 The Arches, Glasgow
Alt-w Closing Party
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A series of audio-visual performances from artists who have produced work since the early years of digital culture, including FiST/radar, Throb, Glow More Nails, ablab, Vitascope, Window 8 and Jaygo Bloom. The Alt-w awards will also be announced.
13 Sep 7.00 CCA, Glasgow
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
The Art of the Caucasus
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A collection at the Russian Cafe Cossachok displaying pastels, watercolours, weaving, jewellery and more from Armenia, Georgia and Ossetia.
25 Sep–28 Sep Café Cossachok Gallery, Glasgow
Art-Site-Audience
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A one-day symposium curated by Minty Donald that explores the changing relationship between art, site and audience and asks whether all art is site-related. This will be addressed through exhibits in different spaces in Tramway. Speakers from visual arts, architecture and performance communities will be present. Book in advance.
26 Sep 9.30am–7.30 Tramway, Glasgow
Artists' Talk: David Overend
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David Overend gives a talk on his practice-as-research project, Underneath the Arches. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'.
15 Sep 6.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Bothan Spynetwork
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Featuring works by Futura, Stash, Dave White (Pop Artist) and Fatsarazzi (Fashion Photographer) to name but a few, this exhibition is an array of illustration, graphic art, graffiti and photography.
16 Aug–19 Sep, not Mondays 12.00–6.00 Recoat, Glasgow
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
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
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
Compass Gallery
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A collection of different works by some of Scotland's contemporary artists, including Neil MacPherson, Adrian Wiszniewski, Phillip Reeves, James Tweedie, Anda Paterson and James McDonald.
1 Sep–30 Sep, not Sundays 10.00am–5.30 Compass Gallery, Glasgow
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
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
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.
21 Sep 4.00–7.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Ecce Homo
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Following numerous exhibitions in Europe, Spanish artist David Trullo presents a collection of photographs themed on the iconographical representation of beauty. His work makes a connection with the past and with Western culture through contemporary subjects. 'Part of Glasgay!'
9 Sep–4 Oct, not Sundays, Mondays Q! Gallery, 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
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
Glasgow 1955: Through the Lens
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An exhibition of images of Glasgow in 1955, previously shown in Kelvingrove and the People's Palace 50 years ago.
1 Sep–29 Sep Mon–Thu & Sat 10.00am–5.00; Fri & Sun 11.00am–5.00 People's Palace & Winter Gardens, Glasgow
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
The Hair on My Head is Dead
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A series of performed installations by Ginger Cuinn. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'.
23 Sep–24 Sep The Arches, 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 (11 Oct 9.00am–5.00); Sun 11.00am–4.00 The Chapel, Glasgow
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
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
Helen Flockhart, Heather Nevay, Peter Thomson
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A showcase of new works by three Glasgow painters.
Sundays, Mondays (from 13 Sep) 11.00am–5.00 Mansfield Park Gallery, Glasgow
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
James McDonald
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A display of paintings and mizzotint prints by McDonald and other artists.
1 Sep–21 Sep, not Tuesdays, Wednesdays Sun, Mon, Thu & Fri 1.30–5.30; Sat 11.30am–5.30 Gatehouse Gallery, Glasgow
Jerwood Photography Awards 2008
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Together with the magazine portfolio, Street Level Photoworks presents the works of the five successful visual art graduates who submitted their contemporary photographs along with 540 others. The photos comment on pressing issues of the day. Artists Dana Popa and Sophie Gerrard will hold a free talk on 26/09/08 at 3pm.
6 Sep–18 Oct, not Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays 12.00–5.00 Street Level Photo Works, Glasgow
Jim Lambie: Forever Changes
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Lambie's biggest exhibition in Glasgow to date includes a new version of his celebrated black and white, vinyl floor amid a quiet riot of colour and materials fighting it out in sculptural works that take inspiration from both art history and contemporary hairstyling trends. 'Part of Glasgow international 2008'.
11 Apr–29 Sep Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
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
Journey Into Exile
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Drawings by Tibetan children as part of the Art Refuge programme.
6 Sep–5 Oct Mon–Thu & Sat 10.00am–5.00; Fri & Sun 11.00am–5.00 Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Kate Davis: Outsider
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Exhibition mainly composed of Davis' reinterpretations of the hugely detailed work of artist Franz Gertsch.
23 Aug–27 Sep Sorcha Dallas, Glasgow
La Voix Humaine (The Human Voice)
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Theatrical installation originally created by Jean Cocteau but tailored to the unique qualities of the Arches - a mini-tragedy played out without actors. 'Part of Arches LIVE!'.
18 Sep–19 Sep 6.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Laura Goodman: Portrait of Coombe End
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A collection of monochrome hand printed photographs.
4 Sep–30 Sep Mon–Thu 12.00–2.30 & 5.30–10.00; Fri–Sat 12.00–10.00; Sun 5.00–10.00 The Gallery @ Mussel Inn, Glasgow
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
The Lighthouse Architecture Series: Gareth Hoskins Architects
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The first in a five-year programme of exhibitions celebrating architectural talent emerging on the international stage focuses on one of Scotland's most notable architectural practises: Gareth Hoskins Architects, the company behind the redesigns of the Royal Museum and St Andrews' Square. Curated by Hugh Pearman, the Sunday Times architecture critic.
12 Sep–2 Nov The Lighthouse, 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
Sonnets From Scotland
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Alex Boyd questions the depiction of the Scottish landscape.
5 Sep–1 Oct The Arches, Glasgow
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–28 Sep, not Sundays, Mondays Tue–Sat 10.00am–5.30 Glasgow Print Studio, Glasgow
16 Aug–11 Oct Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow
Techniques of the Old Masters: Prints and drawings from Durer to Daumier
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A chance to see Burrell's collection of early prints and drawings from artists including Rembrandt, Ingres, Durer and Daumier. The focus is on woodcuts, engravings and etchings.
1 Sep–29 Sep Mon–Thu & Sat 10.00am–5.00; Fri & Sun 11.00am–5.00 Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Undesirable Type II
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An exhibition featuring new paintings by Gazmac.
3 Sep–30 Sep The Brunswick Hotel, Glasgow
Urban Echoes
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Keith Ingham displays a collection of new digital photographs focused on the landscapes of Glasgow and Mumbai.
23 Aug–27 Sep Collins Gallery, Glasgow
Vietnam Scene
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Austrian plastic artist Christian Eisenberger has reproduced a photo of Phan Thi Kim Phuc, who was photographed after being buried alive during the Vietnam war, as an installation. Through use of recycled cardboard, he has created a life-size image for passers-by to immerse themselves within. A directors' choice event, this takes place at George Square on Thursday and Friday and Wilson Street on Saturday and Sunday. 'Part of the Merchant City Festival'.
25 Sep–28 Sep Thu & Fri 12.00–8.00; Sat & Sun 12.00–7.00 Various venues, Glasgow
Wee Gems
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A collection of small paintings by regular gallery artists.
28 Sep–19 Oct, not Tuesdays, Wednesdays Sun, Mon, Thu & Fri 1.30–5.30; Sat 11.30am–5.30 Gatehouse Gallery, Glasgow
Words Exhibition
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An interactive exhibition with free writing workshops, readings, discussions and an art installation by Nicola Atkinson. Phone 0141 287 2999 to book workshop places.
9 Sep–13 Sep Tue–Thu 9.00am–8.00; Fri & Sat 9.00am–5.00 Mitchell Library, Glasgow

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