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

AlgoRhythm 004, The Art School, Friday 1 April, 2016

AlgoRhythm 004 is the last in a series of audio visual events held in Glasgow. Friday, April 1, 2016  7:30 p.m.  The Art School AlgoRhythm is a collaborative art and music happening that will see musicians, artists and DJs come together to perform live music and create visual art in an experimental environment – the nightclub. […]

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Muriel Barclay Solo Exhibition, The Lemond Gallery 12 – 20 March, 2016

12 – 20 March, 2016 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. The Lemond Gallery The gallery is delighted to welcome Muriel Barclay back for a fourth solo show of around 35 paintings. One of Scotland’s most popular artists, Barclay likes to paint the female form with an emphasis on both physical form and the various light […]

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Hello My Name Is Paul Smith, The Lighthouse, 21 January 20 March, 2015

The Lighthouse 21 January – 20 March, 2016 Photographs of Exhibition by Jim Byrne ‘We are delighted to announce that ‘Hello My Name is Paul Smith’ Exhibition will be opening at The Lighthouse in January 2016. The exhibition invites you into Paul Smith’s world and offers you a unique insight into his magnificent mind.’ An […]

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Sculptor to create Mary Barbour Statue has been announced.

(Photo by Eddie Middleton) Andrew Brown is the name of the successful sculptor chosen to create the statue of Mary Barbour. The Remember Mary Barbour Association (RMBA) said: “The successful sculptor was announced from the stage of the hugely successful Gala Concert in Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket, on 21 February.2016. Maria Fyfe, Chair of the Remember […]

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The Hunterian at the Kelvin Hall, New Museum District for Glasgow

The Hunterian at Kelvin Hall New Museum District For Glasgow The multi-million pound revamp of the iconic Kelvin Hall in the city’s west end, will be completed in summer 2016 and opened to the public in September. The Hunterian Museum at the University of Glasgow, with over 1.3 million objects in its collections will benefit […]

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Outer Shapes, Inner Pictures, Exhibition at Thistle Gallery, 27 February – 13 March, 2016.

Thistle Gallery, Scottish Contemporary Art, Park Road, Glasgow Thistle Gallery, Scottish Contemporary Art 56 Park Road, Glasgow G4 9JF Email Telephone: 0141 334 3444 www.thistle-gallery.com A vibrant new exhibition will open at Thistle Gallery on Saturday, February 27th. It will run  until Sunday, March 13th, 2016. The exhibition will feature  an exciting array of work […]

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Paul Smith, Book Signing at The Lighthouse Wednesday 24 February, 2016.

Paul Smith set to return to Glasgow for event and book signing Britain’s foremost designer, Paul Smith, will travel to Glasgow later this month to talk to design students and young designers as well hold a public book signing.   On Wednesday, 24 February, Paul will return to The Lighthouse, Scotland’s Centre for Design and […]

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The Hunterian: New acquisition attributed to Hogarth

(On display at The Hunterian on the Spotlight Wall with Hogarth’s relevant ‘Hudibras’ engravings from 5 February until 24 June 2016.) New research has revealed that a recent acquisition made by The Hunterian may be an early work by English painter, engraver and satirist William Hogarth (1697-1764). Best known for his ‘modern moral subjects’, Hogarth […]

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A Century of Style: Costume and Colour 1800 – 1899 Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum 25 Sept 2015 – 14 February 2016

Another wonderful exhibition at Kelvingrove 25 September 2015–14 February 2016 Tickets: £5/£3 (with Gift Aid £5.50/£3.30)  under 16s FREE This beautiful exhibition of 19th-century clothing comes from Glasgow Museums’ collection of European costume. Showcasing some rarely seen examples of womenswear, menswear and children’s clothing, it considers how such clothes were made and where they were […]

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Bi Scotland History Project: Invisibility Exhibition, Govanhill Baths, 5 – 29 February, 2016

  Bi Scotland History Project: Invisibility Launch   5 February, 2016   18.00 – 21.00   Exhibition runs from 5 February to 29 February, 2016   Govanhill Baths, 99 Calder Street, Glasgow, G42 7RZ   Bisexual Scots give voice to their experience, with themes of bi-visibility, biphobia and bisexual erasure.   Special guest Patrick Harvie […]

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Billy Connolly’s Art, until 18 February, 2016 – People’s Palace

   Glasgow Green, Glasgow G40 1AT    The exhibition, with over 40 original Billy Connolly’s artwork runs until February 18, 2016.   Talking about his drawings Connolly said:  ‘My art is pure and unjudged, I am creating it for myself. I don’t want them to be judged…they’re little friends of mine.’ Connolly describes the process of […]

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Park Circus. History, Heritage and Development, Goethe Institute 25 – 29 January, 2016

10.00 a.m. – 20 p.m. Park Circus History Heritage and Development Exhibition is organised by the Park and Woodlands Heritage Group. The exhibition consist of espessially assembled unique photographs an audio visual presentation and a 3D model.  Free Register online Goethe Institut – 3 Park Circus Glasgow G3 6AX GB Tel: + 44 141 3322555 info@glasgow.goethe.org Goethe […]

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Cuba: a photographic exhibition by Iain Clark. Jan 30th – Feb 14th, 2016 at The Thistle Gallery

The Thistle Gallery is privileged to be hosting a remarkable exhibition by Glasgow based photographic artist Iain Clark. This unique body of work is the result of Iain’s visit last year to the Caribbean island of Cuba. With the announcement last year that Cuba and the United States are to re-establish Embassies in each other’s […]

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Richard Slee: Work and Play, The Tramway 4 Feb– 20 March, 2016.

Richard See Ceramics Drop In – no ticket required Richard Slee (born Carlisle, 1946) has built a reputation as one of Britain’s most important contemporary ceramic artist. His work challenges conventional notions of ceramic art and demonstrates the fluid boundaries of 21st century ceramic practice. This exhibition covers Slee’s most radical work to date produced […]

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Hello My Name Is Paul Smith Exhibition, The Lighthouse 21 January – 20 March, 2016

Hello My Name is Paul Smith 21 January – 20 March, 2016 The Lighthouse Gallery One We are delighted to announce that ‘Hello My Name is Paul Smith’ Exhibition will be opening at The Lighthouse in January 2016. The exhibition invites you into Paul Smith’s world and offers you a unique insight into his magnificent […]

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Festival of Architecture 2016

A year-long festival celebrating the best of Scottish architecture Discover hidden treasures, old classics and new favourites within our packed programme of events and activities that will bring Scottish architecture to a whole new audience. All events are FREE unless otherwise stated. About the Festival of Architecture Led by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in […]

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Summit Portrayed at ProjectAbility 16 January – 5 March 2016

  Tanya Raabe-Webber ProjectAbility January 16 – 5 March, 2016 **Live portrait sitting with Nathan Gale and Robert Softley Gale Sat-Sun 16-17 January, 1pm-4pm** This exhibition of portraits represents the culmination of a project that saw the artist in residence with Project Ability during the ‘International Summit for learning disability artists and their supported studios’. […]

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Musicians’ Union: A Social History Exhibition 11th -31st January 2016

  Musicians’ Union: A Social History Exhibition 11th -31st January 2016 Foyer – The Mitchell Library The exhibition covers various aspects of the MU’s 122 year history. To coincide we are also holding a two day conference at the same venue on 14/15 January on related themes of musical labour. 11th –  31st January 2016 […]

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Rosa Barba’s films and installation programme The Tramway, 28 Jan 2016

  Berlin-based artist Rosa Barba’s films and installations explore language and the conventions of cinema. Investigating the cinematic landscape of traditional cinema, she turns her lens to forgotten or little-seen spaces while deconstructing the function of language and narration. 28 January, 2016 Buy tickets online Programme Subconscious Society (2014), 35mm transferred to HD video, colour, […]

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It’s A Wonderful Life 11 – 24 December, 2015

It’s A Wonderful Life GFT’s favourite Christmas film is back for another year! Friday 11 – Thursday 24 December, 2015 Frank Capra’s 1946 Christmas classic follows the tribulations of small town everyman George Bailey (James Stewart), who, at the end of his luck and deep in debt, contemplates suicide one snowy, bleak Christmas Eve. Upon […]

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Class Acts 2015 Lillie Gallery, Milngavie

Class Acts 2015 Lillie Gallery Saturday 13 – Thursday 17 December, 2015 An exhibition of artworks by senior pupils highlighting a wealth of young, visual art talent from East Dunbartonshire’s eight Secondary Schools. Also until 19th December – Christmas Arts and Crafts Exhibition at the Lillie Gallery Exhibitions at the Lillie GalleryLillie Art GalleryStation RoadMilngavieGlasgowG62 […]

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Kelvingrove Christmas Concert, Sunday 20 December, 2015

Kelvingrove Christmas Concert Sunday 20 December, 2015 12.00 p.m. Annual Christmas Concert in the main hall at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Mueseum Free event Suitable for all ages. Come along and hear all your favourite Christmas tunes. Kelvingrove, Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AG Glasgow Museums – Kelvingrove

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Unwrapped – Christmas Show at the Thistle Gallery, 14 November – 24 December, 2015

Unwrapped – Christmas Show at The Thistle Gallery, 56 Park Road, Kelvinbridge, Glasgow G4 6JF If you’re looking for a truly original work of art this Christmas – Thistle Gallery’s an ideal choice. ‘…and awaiting you at the Gallery is a tempting, diverse and dynamic array of Scottish Contemporary Art from the Studios of some […]

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The Hunterian receives prestigious Engineering Heritage Award

  The Hunterian has been awarded a prestigious Engineering Heritage Award by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers for its model air engine. The model engine, now known as the Stirling Engine, was presented to the University of Glasgow by the Reverend Robert Stirling in 1827. This important object in the history of engineering is one […]

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Magical Christmas with Ronnie Gildea Book Sculptor at Thistle Gallery

Fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support £15 – tickets limited on first come, first served basis. Demonstration by Ronnie Gildea Glasgow book sculptor, Ronnie Gildea, will demonstrate the art of book sculpture. Thursday 10 December, 2015 A magical Christmas Event with festive atmosphere, mince pies and mulled wine. Ronnie Gildea on Facebook Thistle Gallery Scottish Contemporary […]

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Kerry Conquers Among Other Women – Mandy McIntosh Exhibition Glasgow Womens Library

25 November, 2015 – 1 December, 2015 This Mandy McIntosh exhibition is based on the artist’s one year residency  between Glasgow Women’s Library and Castlemilk Community. The residency focussed on action to spotlight violence against women, specifically referencing the Zero Tolerance campaign by Franki Raffles in 1994. The campaign archives are held by Glasgow Women’s […]

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Michelle Hannah BLU_ANGL Fri 13 November – Fri 27 November 2015 CCA

Intermedia Michelle Hannah: BLU_ANGL Fri 13 November – Fri 27 November 2015 CCA Tue-Sat: 11am-6pm // Sun: 12noon-6pm // Closed Mondays Preview: Fri 13 Nov, 7pm-9pm // Free // Intermedia Gallery THE FUTURE LOOKS BACK FROM BEHIND THE GLASS ECHOING ANONYMOUS MURMURS PENETRATING THE PRESENT BLINDING SPACE WITH ITS VIRULENT WAVE INTO ANCIENT INTENSITIES PERMEATING […]

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Art and Interiors Show, SWG3 Eastvale Place, Glasgow 18 – 21 November, 2015

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The ReSearch Room Presents… until November 21, 2015 Project Ability

The ReSearch Room Presents…     November 21, 2015 10:00am to 5:00pm         Project AbilityTrongate 103, 5HD Glasgow G1 As a strand of the volunteering programme, the ‘ReSearch Room’ offered an opportunity for professional artists to be involved with Project Ability, through a residency that engaged them with ProjectAbility artists. This Exhibition showcases two of this […]

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Local Artists Project, Nautilus Inkworks, Firhill, G20

Local Artists Project Showcasing: Nautilus Inkworks, Christopher Stevens 30th October 2015- 11th December 2015 Monday-Friday 10am-4pm 76 Firhill Road, Firhill Business Suite 1, Glasgow, G20 7BA Free Patrick Grady, SNP MP for Glasgow North, has launched an initiative to support rising creative talent in the constituency. As part of this new ‘Local Artists Project’, he […]

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