What’s On in Glasgow: Art, Artists and Exhibitions

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Glasgow has some amazing galleries including Kelvingrove, The Hunterian and GOMA plus many smaller galleries and a huge variety of art projects. It also attracts many visitors to arts festivals including the prestigious RGI Annual Exhibition, Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art and Glasgow Art Fair.

photo-1 uniAllan Richardson Glasgow ArtistBest In The West Certificate

Allan Richardson is  a well known Glasgow artist, who’s work has been exhibited widely throughout the city. A self-taught artist he has captured some of the city’s most iconic buildings and scenes, including Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the University of Glasgow, Ashton Lane and the Kibble Palace.

Allan has been chosen as one of the Best in the West on Pat’s Guide to Glasgow West End – he is available for private commissions .

He is both a talented artist and fascinating character, included in Alasdair Grey’s mural at Hillhead Underground.

Alan’s art is on sale at www.allansart.com

Artists and Art Projects in Glasgow

Latest Arts Postings

Review: RGI 152nd Annual Exhibition at McLellan Gallery Glasgow

 

Alison-Cowan-All-Gone-1858396Christo’s Gallery

New exhibitions of emerging and established artists. 

Artists currently on display include Alison Cowan

595 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12.
Telephone: 0141 579 0004
info@christosgallery.com

Keep up to date at Christo’s Facebook Page

Ian Hamilton Finlay

Poet, Artist, Revolutionary

Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square

Ian Hamilton Finlay image
 
Until 20th March, 2014

Ian Hamilton Finlay (1925–2006) was one of the most important Scottish artists of the 20th century. Finlay was born in Nassau, Bahamas to Scottish parents. He studied briefly at Glasgow School of Art but originally attracted attention as a poet. His frequent references to classicism are rare in contemporary art.

Intermedia Gallery
Alexander Millar
Novella

CCA

Speaking in Tongues
Sonia Boyce / Pavel Buchler / Susan Hiller

CCA

Sat 8 February — Sun 23 March 2014


Susan Hiller, Measure by Measure, Section II, 1993 – 2012, Ashes of paintings in 20 custom burettes, rubber stoppers, lead tags stamped with date, 4 glass jars, Corten steel shelf

 

 

This exhibition brings together three influential artists: Susan Hiller, Pavel Büchler and Sonia Boyce. Each has an important place in the development of contemporary art in Britain.

Sonia Boyce charts the experience of growing up as a black woman in a white society, exploring the role of gender, religion, politics and popular culture in the formation of contemporary black life in the UK.

Pavel Buchler, born in Czecheslovakia (“a country that no longer exists”) describes his practice as “making nothing happen”, while bringing a particular East European perspective to contemporary art.

Susan Hiller, who abandoned a career in anthropology to become an artist, reveals the repressed and the unconscious in the everyday: her fascination with mystical, supernatural and paranormal manifestations in our culture forms the basis of several landmark installations such as Psi Girls, From Here to Eternity, and Witness.

This exhibition has grown out of our archival research on the Third Eye Centre and CCA. Focusing in particular on the 1980s, which in terms of the archive is often patchily documented, we decided to invite three artists who had shown at different times in that period to return to the building and to create a new exhibition. They will be showing a variety of older and more recent works, spanning subjects such as automatic writing, the unstable nature of memory, homages to past authors and the recollection of black musicians in UK history.

Centre for Contemporary Arts
350 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow G2 3JD

Andy Peutherer aka Under The Kitchen Sink

Photo: andy peutherer kelvingrove.Andy Peutherer is a contemporary Scottish artist based in his studio – part of The Hidden Lane, at 1079 Argyle Street. (Between Tesco and Hidden Lane Gallery) Finnieston. Glasgow G3 8LZ.

His work is extremely varied ranging from abstract paintings and photography to contemporary landscapes of Scotland. All Andy’s work has a unique graphic feel being heavily influenced by comic books, urban art and graffiti. His paintings are created with a wide range of materials including spray paint, acrylic, oil and inks producing original paintings on canvas, murals, installations and private commissions.

Online Shop and Gallery
www.underthekitchensink.com/
Email Andy

 

Lord Kelvin: Revolutionary Scientist

Hunterian Museum

Admission free

Based around the life and work of Lord Kelvin, Glasgows greatest scientist, this permanent exhibition is a mix of original scientific instruments and demonstrations. It brings together a world-famous collection of historical items and merges them with modern technology to show how solving problems in physics 150 years ago led to practical inventions which have transformed our lives today.

 

New Joan Eardley display

A small selection of paintings and drawings has gone on display in the Hunterian Art Gallery to highlight the achievements of the artist Joan Eardley (1921–1963). Eardley is one of the most important Scottish artists of the 20th century, whose depictions of impoverished post-war Glasgow tenement children captured a vanishing world.

The highlight of the display is The Boy David, a sensitive portrait of David Samson, a young Glasgow boy on loan from a private collection. Related pastels and drawings from The Hunterian collection show her distinctive interpretations of the Townhead area of Glasgow, its local people, and the Samson family.

University of Glasgow, The Hunterian, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ, Glasgow, G12 8QQ,

Scottish Gold
Coming in 2014
Hunterian Art Gallery
Admission charge

This major new exhibition features a spectacular array of Scottish gold items from the Bronze Age to the present. Focussing on the occurrence of gold in Scotland and Scottish gold mining, Scottish Gold offers a unique opportunity to learn about the precious metal as part of the natural history of Scotland and its historical uses. Featuring a large selection of the finest Scottish gold specimens and objects made and used in Scotland, the exhibition brings together items from The Hunterian collection and other museums and collections across the UK. For the first time, several of the largest known Scottish gold nuggets will be displayed together and the surviving gold torcs from the large hoard found at Law Farm, Moray, in 1857 will be reunited. Other key objects include a gold chain and badge of Order of the Thistle, Scottish gold coinage and medals, and superb racing cups.

University of Glasgow, The Hunterian, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ, Glasgow, G12 8QQ,

 

living with the warLiving with the War: artists on war and conflict

 

GOMA

 27th September 2013 – 9th March 2014
 

Free – Drop-in – no ticket required

LIVING WITH WAR is an exhibition of work from Glasgow Museums’ art collections. It illustrates how artists from places as far ranging as Berlin, Brazil, Glasgow, London, Los Angeles, the Middle East and South Korea respond to the effects and prevalence of war and conflict around the world.

The exhibition includes work in film, installation, painting, printmaking and photography and includes historic 19th and 20th century objects by artists such as Francisco de Goya and Christopher Nevinson as well as major 21st century GoMA acquisitions by artists such as Omer Fast, Jenny Holzer and Walid Raad. Several new acquisitions will be presented here for the first time.

LIVING WITH WAR includes direct anti-war statements as well as satirical commentary and documentary evidence challenging and highlighting miscarriages of justice and human rights abuse. The exhibition offers varied and sometimes impartial commentary on a hugely topical issue: the human, cultural and economic costs of war and conflict.

Gallery of Modern Art
Royal Exchange Square
Glasgow
G1 3AH 

Attention Deficit-Reductionalism
Florrie James & Emilia Muller-Ginorio
Intermedia

CCA  Fri 17 January — Sun 26 January 2014

Florrie James and Emilia Muller-Ginorio will present work produced in conversation. From desire in the possessive case; the performance of capitalism; media culture as a moving, communicating shape; self-improvement schemes; ANTI-LONGING; telephone waiting lines.

Florrie and Emilia will also host screenings and readings as part of their ongoing Mountaintop Administration project on Thu 16 and Thu 30 January at 7pm.

 

Centre for Contemporary Arts
350 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow G2 3JD

Scottish Colourists

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Permanent Exhibition

Kelvingrove’s new Scottish Colourists Gallery is now open to the public. As with all permanent displays, it is free to visit.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG
0141 276 9599
Text Phone: 0141 276 9500

Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday and Saturday 10am-5pm, Friday and Sunday 11am-5pm

Kelvingrove

 ARTISTS AND ART PROJECTS IN GLASGOW

IsleOfBarraMarie Hart – Artist

Marie Hart has exhibited at the Annan Gallery, for almost 20 years and has had a solo exhibition at RGI as well as in just about every gallery in Glasgow, Edinburgh – also overseas.  Her work has been likened to Cadell and Peploe.  
Marie sees herself as an impressionist.

After a period of ill health she has once again returned to Glasgow West End. (October, 2013)

www.mariehart.co.uk

Resource for Voluntary Arts Groups!

Voluntary Arts Network

Photo: voluntary arts.Need some advice on starting a voluntary arts group? Want help promoting your local voluntary arts events? Visit Voluntary Arts Network’s all new revamped website at www.voluntaryarts.org/ for help and information.

Photo: art pistol.Art Pistol is where you go to buy original art – for whatever reason. We bring together a specially selected collection of undiscovered, emerging and established artists from all disciplines, meaning we spoil you for choice and value, from excitingly affordable art and gift ideas to smart investments and wedding lists, we have it!

Further information:www.artpistol.co.uk

 

Michael Murray Art

Michael has created a huge aerial art piece for the IVY bar on Argyle Street.It’s a 2m x 1m framed piece of digital fine art of the west end of Glasgow, which was designed for the bar/restaurant and sponsored by Pampero Rum.

Photo: michael murray ivy pampero art.

www.michaelmurrayart.com/www.ivybar.co.uk/

Painting Classes for Beginners and Improvers

Tuesday afternoons or evenings or Thursday afternoons or evenings in the West End.
For more information ‘phone Lynne on 07779977612 oremail

 

Photo: inverary.

Scott Macdonald

An Exhibition of Photographs at ifullcoffee

531 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow.

Scott Macdonald was brought up in the village of Eaglesham on the southside of Glasgow and now lives in milngavie on the north side of Glasgow he is a musician who frequently travels the highlands and islands of Scotland playing music.

“Two years ago I began taking photographs as I travelled around the Highlands and Islands on the west coast of Scotland while playing gigs. I have always had an immense passion for the Highlands and Islands, maybe its because my Grandfather comes from Skye? who knows! but one thing for sure is that I have always been pulled there. I had no intensions of becoming a photographer it just happened, I love these places so much I felt I had to capture these memories. I hope you like the pictures.”

www.scottmacdonaldphotography.co.uk/

Mansfield Park Gallery

Showcasing work by Scotland’s finest artists as well as showcasing the best up and coming new talent. Exciting exhibition programme plus permanent selection of original prints, fine art photography and ceramics.

Photo: cain.Patricia Cain – ‘Building the Riverside Museum’

One of the driving forces behind The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, Patricia Cain, has been awarded this year’s £25,000 Threadneedle Prizefor her painting Building the Riverside Museum which features the building under construction.

Patricia’s work was chosen from a shortlist of seven which included three Scottish artists, by selectors Xavier Bray, Assistant Curator at the National Gallery, David Rayson, Professor of Painting at the Royal College of Art and Michael Sandle RA, Fellow of the Royal British Society of Sculptors.

Earlier this year, Patricia, who lives and works in Glasgow, won the Aspect Prize 2009/10. Patricia trained as a lawyer before becoming a full-time artist in 2004, going on to complete her PhD at Glasgow School of Art. Her work is focused largely on the regeneration of Glasgow, and Building the Riverside Museum explores the physical construction of the Glasgow Riverside Museum of Transport, designed by architect Zaha Hadid.

Projectability

DRAW (Drumchapel Arts Workshop)

15, Linkwood Cres, Glasgow G15 7EU

0141 944 2700or email

Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow, 82 Hillhead Street, Glasgow G12 8QQ

Photo: trongate 103.A centre for the arts and creativity in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City.

Trongate 103 is a brand new arts recource for the city of Glasgow and wil be the new home for a range of Glasgow based creative organisations. This brand new arts resource will be housed over six stories in a former Edwardian warehouse on Trongate, the venue will be the new home for a range of Glasgow based creative organisations: including:

Art Events in Glasgow: Exhibitions, Art Classes and What’s on at Glasgow Galleries

More information

 

Feeling arty?

Do you like doing drawing, painting and other artwork? Do youwant to spend some leisure time on your hobby? Do you want tomeet up with others who have a similar interest?

If Yes to the above come and join members of Artysans on a weekdayevening in Glasgow Please contact Evelyn: artysans@yahoo.co.uk

Artclass 80

Painting and Drawing

Art classes for adults, beginners welcome (maximam class size 4 students).Tutor is a professional artist with over 40 years’ experience. All mediums taught.
Saturday class starts 4 p.m. and finishes 6 p.m. and Wednesday class starts 7 p.m. and finishes 9 p.m.
Join any time – receive individual attention.
12 week course (2 hour lessons) £150 (including all materials)

One to one tuition is also available. 12 weekly 2 hour lessons £200 (including all materials).

For further information artclass80@yahoo.com

Photo: Derry at night.John Deery Art

Sale – up to 75% off gallery prices
http://www.johndeeryart.com

Born in Derry, N.Ireland and currently living in Scotland, John Deery has always had a passion for Art and takes it with him wherever he goes. He enjoys working in a variety of media, from watercolour to oils, although most of my work now features acrylic paint and mixed media. His passion for travel and adventure has given John a love of landscapes, and the world’s ever changing and wildly varied surfaces are the focus of much of his work. He currently paints, plays music and works as an art teacher in Glasgow.
More information about John Deery’s work and commissions

Photo: christos logo.Christo’s Gallery

595 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12.
Telephone: 0141 579 0004
info@christosgallery.com
New exhibitions of emerging and established artists

Read the feature

Email with information about your art events and exhibitions or to discuss advertising your business.

The Annan Gallery, 164 Woodlands Road, Glasgow G3 6LL
Telephone: 0141 332 0028

 

 

Glasgow has some amazing galleries including Kelvingrove, The Hunterian and GOMA plus many smaller galleries and a huge variety of art projects. It also attracts many visitors to a series of arts festivals including the prestigious Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art and Glasgow Art Fair.

Photo: tramway.The Turner Prize will be presented at Tramway in Glasgow in 2015

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This will be the first time the exhibition and award will be presented in Scotland. The Turner Prize was first shown outside London at Tate Liverpool in 2007. Since 2011 the Turner Prize has been shown at a gallery outside London in alternate years.

www.tramway.org/blog

 

Recoat Gallery, 323 North Woodside Road, Glasgow, G20 6ND

 

The Hunterian

‘Hagar and the Angel’

Also from 15 September, The Hunterian will celebrate its holding of works by John and Alexander Runciman, two of the most talented 18th century Scottish artists. The new ‘in focus’ exhibition ‘Hagar and the Angel’ sets their work and influences within the context of other important British artists of the time.

The centrepiece of the exhibition is a recent addition to our collection – Hagar and the Angel by John Runciman (1744-1769) – given to The Hunterian as part of the Acceptance in Lieu scheme.

www.glasgow.ac.uk/hunterian

Lord Kelvin: Revolutionary Scientist

Hunterian Museum

Admission free

Based around the life and work of Lord Kelvin, Glasgows greatest scientist, this permanent exhibition is a mix of original scientific instruments and demonstrations. It brings together a world-famous collection of historical items and merges them with modern technology to show how solving problems in physics 150 years ago led to practical inventions which have transformed our lives today.

Scottish Colourists

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Permanent Exhibition

Kelvingrove’s new Scottish Colourists Gallery is now open to the public. As with all permanent displays, it is free to visit.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG
0141 276 9599
Text Phone: 0141 276 9500

Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday and Saturday 10am-5pm, Friday and Sunday 11am-5pm

Kelvingrove

 

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