Art, Photography, Exhibitions what’s on-glasgow.

What’s on: art

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.

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Kibble Palace – Allan Richardson

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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.allanrichardsonart.com

The Pyramid at Anderston, New Logo Competition

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A space to connect, create and celebrate The Pyramid Anderston would like a new logo to be designed by someone who lives locally in Anderston or Finnieston… If you live in G3-7 and G3-8 and would like to take part in the competition  please submit your logo ideas by FRIDAY 25 MAY to: enquiries@thepyramid.org.uk  Tel: […]

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Tuesday, April 10, 2018 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow

Ross Birrell The Transit of Hermes, CCA

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  Thursday 19 April — Sun 3 June 2018 Tue-Sat: 11am-6pm // Sun: 12noon-6pm // Free Preview: Thu 19 Apr, 6pm-9pm Open Mondays, 11am-6pm, during GI (19 April – 7 May, 2018) 0141 352 4900 CCA presents Scottish artist Ross Birrell’s 2017 documenta 14 projects, Criollo and The Athens-Kassel Ride: The Transit of Hermes, including new film and installation works conceived specifically for […]

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David Mach ‘Against the Tide’ Cass Art, Glasgow

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The Art Space, Cass Art, 63 – 67 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3EN Installation: 3rd – 15th April, 2018 Exhibition continues: 16th – 27th May, 2018 David Mach, In Conversation with Rab Noakes, 11 April, 2018 Artist David Mach will be coming to Glasgow in spring 2018 to make a colossal installation ‘Against the Tide’ within The Art […]

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Ciara Phillips Show Me Your Glow, Glasgow Print Studio, Glasgow International

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(Ciara Phillips, Installation view of Workshop, (2013). Courtesy of Daniel Brooke.) Friday 20 April – Sunday 3 June, 2018 Glasgow Print Studio (GPS) presents a print installation by longterm studio member and recent Turner Prize nominee Ciara Phillips. Phillips’ practice, which addresses issues around women’s representation and self-actualisation, takes an experimental and process focussed approach […]

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Peter Houghton Art at Eusebi Easter, 2018

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Peter Howson Homeless Jesus 2017 showcasing at Eusebi Eusebi on Park Road are helping to raise funds this Easter with the showcasing of  Peter Howson’s Homeless Jesus painting. The painting is inspired by a bronze sculpture depicting Jesus as a homeless man sleeping on a bench.  The painting is being showcased in various locations across […]

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Still Moving: Films and Photographs of Ulrike Ottinger, The Hunterian

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20 April – 29 July 2018 Hunterian Art Gallery Admission free This solo exhibition profiles the influential filmmaker and artist Ulrike Ottinger, whose work has rarely been exhibited in the UK. Still Moving features a range of Ottinger’s photographic prints and some short film works. This is the first solo exhibition of Ulrike Ottinger’s films and […]

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Queen Mother Women’s Art Group Exhibition at ProjectAbility

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‘The Queen Mothers’ group show is a result of Mandy McIntosh coming in to Project Ability to work with the first women only art group comprised of regular artists who use the studio. ProjectAbility, 103 Trongate, G1 5HD Until 29 March, 2018 Using an existing feminist aesthetic vocabulary of textile and collage, the women worked […]

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Unbuilt Mackintosh, The Hunterian

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8 March – 3 June 2018 Unbuilt Mackintosh showcases stunning architectural models based on the unbuilt designs of Scottish architect, designer and artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928). Demonstrating Mackintosh’s architectural vision, the models have been crafted by current Scottish model makers, with their precise dimensions meticulously drawn from Mackintosh’s drawings and documentation. The display combines models […]

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Iain’s Brushwork Brings Art to Life at Thistle Gallery

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From 1pm until 3pm on Saturday 17 March, 2018 Thistle Gallery, Scottish Contemporary Art 56 Park Road, Glasgow G4 9JF Email Telephone: 0141 334 3444 www.thistle-gallery.com As part of the ‘Outer Shapes, Inner Spaces three week long Exhibition’, popular artist Eaglesham based Iain Gordon, will be in the Thistle Gallery demonstrating his technique, painting and […]

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Art for Sale at Project-Abilty

Great selection of original art work and cards at ProjectAbility Project Ability established 1984. Project Ability is a Glasgow-based visual arts organisation. It was estabished in 1984 with the aim of creating opportunities for disabled people experiencing mental ill health.  It works to help participants aged 5 years to 80 plus to express themselves and achieve their […]

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Artists Exploring Outer Shapes…. Inner Spaces, Thistle Gallery

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Thistle Gallery, Scottish Contemporary Art 56 Park Road, Glasgow G4 9JF Email Telephone: 0141 334 3444 www.thistle-gallery.com Artists Exploring Outer Shapes…. Inner Spaces Previews on Saturday, March 3rd and runs until March 25th. Thistle Gallery are delighted to be exhibiting the work of eight leading Scottish Contemporary artists in their new Show entitled ‘Outer Shapes, […]

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Mind and Draw, The Space, Saturdays

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Mind and Draw is our weekly art therapy drop-in session in The Living Room at The Space every Saturday 1:30pm – 3:30pm!! Saturday 24 February, 2018 and every Saturday All ages & abilities are welcome to come down for a chat & get creative. We do creative workshops like painting to music, word collaboration, blind […]

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Alberto Vazquez Dark Fables: From comics to films, CCA, Glasgow

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Thu 18 January — Sat 27 January 2018 Mon-Sun: 12noon-5pm (closed Mon 22 Jan), Free, Intermedia Film screening: 26 January, 8pm, Cinema 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Cinemaattic presents Psiconautas + Q&A Fri 26 January 2018 This special exhibition gathers Vazquez’s both graphic and audiovisual work together. It presents how the artist adapted his comics and […]

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Charles Rennie Mackintosh: Making the Glasgow Style

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30 March – 14 August, 2018 Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AG A major new exhibition exploring the lifetime of Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868–1928). It presents his work in the context of Glasgow, his key predecessors, influences and contemporaries, particularly those working in the Glasgow Style. Admission: £7/£5 Buy tickets online […]

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Henry Raeburn’s ‘Boy and Rabbit’ at Kelvingrove Art Gallery

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Image: Boy and Rabbit (Royal Academy) c. 1814, oil on canvas, is a portrait by the prominent Scottish Enlightenment painter Henry Raeburn (1756-1823). Until 30 June, 2018 Glasgow Museums is delighted to have on loan from the Royal Academy in London a fantastic portrait by Scottish artist Henry Raeburn of his step-grandson Henry Raeburn Inglis. The boy, […]

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can’t take my eyes off you – ProjectAbility

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can’t take my eyes off you 20 Jan 2018 – 24 Feb 2018 Project Ability Gallery, 1st Floor, Trongate 103, Glasgow G1 5HD can’t take my eyes off you is an exhibition of dolls. Not just a child’s toy, the doll has been part of civilization since as far back as 2000 BC. The Paddle Doll, […]

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Japanese Prints and their influence at the end of the 19th century, Glasgow Art Club

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25 January, 2018 – 6 p.m.– 8 p.m. John Green will explore how Japanese prints influenced Western painters of the late nineteenth century. The art of Japan was a revelation to some of the French Impressionistic artists. One of the most well-known forms of this Japanese art is the ukiyo-e “pictures of the floating world” […]

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‘Turning Over A New Leaf’ Exhibition at Thistle Gallery

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New Year Show 2018 – Now Underway Thistle Gallery, Scottish Contemporary Art 56 Park Road, Glasgow G4 9JF Email Telephone: 0141 334 3444 www.thistle-gallery.com The exhibition will run through January and until 25 February, 2018. ‘Turning over a New Leaf’ is the apt title of Thistle Gallery’s new Exhibition – do visit the Show this […]

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‘Unwrapped’ Christmas Exhibition & Gifts at Thistle Gallery Glasgow until 24 Dec, 2017

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Thistle Gallery, Scottish Contemporary Art 56 Park Road, Glasgow G4 9JF Email Telephone: 0141 334 3444 www.thistle-gallery.com Beautiful Gifts for Christmas Make your way to the Thistle Gallery this December for a cornucopia of artistic gifts in a warm & welcoming environment……the Gallery is full to overflowing with the very best of what Scottish contemporary […]

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Thistle Gallery at Christmas

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Thistle Gallery, Scottish Contemporary Art 56 Park Road, Glasgow G4 9JF Email Telephone: 0141 334 3444 www.thistle-gallery.com ‘Unwrapped’ Christmas Exhibition ‘Unwrapped’ Christmas Exhibition at Thistle Gallery runs until 24 December, 2017 You will find a wonderful display of contemporary art by both emerging and established Scottish Artists.  Enjoy viewing the art in this friendly and […]

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Context, Exibition of Photography and other interesting images at Offshore Gallery

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Offshore Cafe, 3 Gibson Street, Hillhead, G12 8NU Come along to the launch of new exhibition of Photography and Other Interesting Images by a range of Glasgow based and International Artists. 6.30pm – 8.30 p.m. Mulled wine and BYOB Bring a bottle to swig or share. Many original and framed works will be for sale […]

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Scotland: The Land Beneath Our Feet, ProjectAbility

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Exhibition runs 18 November – 23rd December This year’s annual Christmas show takes a close look at the land we call home, Scotland! ‘We’ve asked the artists working at Project Ability to think creatively about the idea of the landscape. Scotland is world renowned for its wild beauty and nature. It is not concerned with being ‘user […]

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The Art of Four, book by Roger Bilcliffe, The Lighthouse

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Thursday 30th November from 6-8pm An evening with Roger Billcliffe discussing his new book and research into the art and influence of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow Four. Learn more about these renowned artists and enjoy a preview of the new book. Drinks reception before the talk with a Q&A session after. Free but […]

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Chozumaki, The Lighthouse Glasgow

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Sonica Artist in Residence, Japan’s Nelo Akamatsu, presents Chozumaki. Inspired by the relationship between typhoon swirls and Coriolis force. This intricate installation of glass and water uses magnetic energy to produce a spiralling vortex of curious sounds. Visitors can watch the endless undulations through the fragile vessels, and listen to each subtle, ever-changing rush and […]

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Temporary Closure of Mackintosh House

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  The Hunterian’s Mackintosh House will close for a short period of refurbishment from Tuesday 21 November 2017.   The Mackintosh House, part of the Hunterian Art Gallery on the University of Glasgow campus, is one of Glasgow’s most popular tourist attractions, welcoming visitors from around the world.   The refurbishment works will include the […]

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ProjectAbility at Mono

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10 November, 2017 – 14 January, 2018 Project Ability is excited to be exhibiting with Mono once again! There will be a brilliant selection of artworks on display throughout the festive period into the New Year. Big thanks to Mono for welcoming Project Ability and hosting the exhibition. Opening event on November 9th from 7-9pm… […]

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RGI Annual Exhibition, The Mitchell Library, 11 November – 26 November, 2017

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The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts 154th Open Annual Exhibition 2017 The exhibition opens on Saturday 11th November and is on until the 26th November. Open Mon-Sat 9am – 5pm, Thurs 9am – 7.30pm and Sun 12noon – 4pm. The Mitchell Library, North Street G3 7DN Works in painting, sculpture, fine art photography, […]

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Arctic Walruses in Paisley, Art, Poetry, Fountain and Fun, 25 November, 2017

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Celebrating the refurbishment of The Grand Fountain Assembling Gilmour Street, Paisley, 10 a.m. and gathering Fountain Gardens 12.30 p.m. 25 November, 2017 ‘ok this is gonna be a hoot, worth coming along and hanging out because we are going to three of the most exquisite bits of architecture, an arts and craft church by a […]

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Christmas Art Show, Lillie Gallery, November – December, 2017

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Opening Hours at Lillie Gallery Exhibition launches 10 November, 2017 Tuesday to Saturday (Closed Sunday and Monday) 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. closed for lunch 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Exhibition and gifts for sale. 

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