Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
- Telephone 0131 624 6200
- Opening times Daily 10am–5pm.
- Website www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/…
credit: Keith Hunter
Standing opposite Modern Two (formerly Dean Gallery), the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One is fronted by the giant Landform sculpture by Charles Jencks, a stepped, serpentine mound reflected in three crescent-shaped pools of water. Inside the gallery, which has a striking Neo-classical façade that fits perfectly with Edinburgh’s ‘Athens of the North’ tag, are works by artists such as Picasso, Andy Warhol and Lucian Freud, in frequently changing displays. The gallery is a must-see venue for every modern & contemporary art lover. The popular gallery café more than doubles its capacity in summer months by setting up outdoor seating.
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Isaac Julien: Lessons of the Hour
National Galleries Scotland and Edinburgh Art Festival are delighted to be working together to present the UK and European premiere of Isaac Julien’s Lessons of the Hour. This major new ten-screen film installation by celebrated British artist Isaac Julien, CBE, RA, offers a poetic meditation on the life and times of…
Thu 29 Jul
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Fri 30 Jul
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Sat 31 Jul
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New Acquisitions: From Salvador Dalí to Jenny Saville
Presenting a fascinating showcase of our most recent acquisitions at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. This exhibition will offer a stunning range of modern and contemporary work including painting, sculptures, films and more, by artists such as Damien Hirst, Jenny Saville, Kate Davis, René Magritte, Salvador…
Wed 23 Jun
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Thu 24 Jun
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Fri 25 Jun
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