Alan Wylie: What I Have Seen
30 November-15 December. Entry free. The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, 57 Glassford Street, Glasgow, G1 1UB.
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography is hosting a retrospective of Alan Wylie’s career as a press photographer in Scotland, as well as a few of his documentary photographs of the social aspect of Glasgow. There are over 60 photographs from throughout his career on display including many commissions from when he was the 1990 City of Culture official photographer.
glasgowgalleryofphotography.com/
Dinnseanchas
30 November-8 January. Entry free. The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow G1 5HZ.
This new series of photographic works from Christina McBride form part of a larger body of research developed during a residency in the west coast of Ireland. The research centred on the specifics of the landscape and its relationship to the Irish language and family lineage. The title of this exhibition is an ancient practice that began as a process of naming places informed by a combination of their natural and physical forms.
waspsstudios.org.uk/events/dinnseanchas-christina-mcbride/
Drift
30 November-7 December. Entry free. Scott Lawrie Gallery, 2 Chuckie Pend, EH3 8BG.
In Jamie Chapman’s series of paintings for Drift, his debut UK solo show, he explores the way people use art as an escape from the world. The young New Zealand painter has created a series of small “cloud” paintings that aim to raise questions about conflict, resignation and technology.
The Craft of Couture: Victor Edelstein designs for Anna Miller
30 November-1 January. Entry free. Museum of Edinburgh, 142 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8DD.
This small display explores the work of fashion designer Victor Edelstein, a favourite of Princess Diana. The striking and elegant pieces were made for Edelstein’s assistant and muse Anna Miller who lived and worked in Edinburgh for much of her life. There’s also other costume and textile treasures on display including a pair of women’s 18th century silk shoes.
edinburghmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/craft-couture-victor-edelstein-designs-anna-miller
The Winter Collection
30 November-31 January. Entry free. Cyril Gerber Fine Art, 178 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 4RL.
The Winter Collection runs from November through to January and features a vibrant mixture of 19th-21st century fine art. There’s paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture and ceramics encompassing pieces that are brand new to the gallery as well as other works that have been in the collection for some time but haven’t had the chance to be on display.
gerberfineart.co.uk/2014/the-winter-collection-2024/
International Poster
30 November-5 December. Entry free. The Glue Factory, 22 Farnell Street, Glasgow, G4 9SE.
A showcase and celebration of contemporary poster design from around the world; the posters on display in this exhibition are a curated shortlist of entries to the 2024 International Poster Competition.
On a Small Scale
30 November-21 December. Entry free. Open Eye Gallery, 34 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE.
Get stuck into this online festive feast of art in miniature. Celebrating 25 years of postcard-sized masterpieces, more than 200 renowned and emerging artists have taken part to create over 500 mini masterpieces. The exhibition challenges the artists to work within the “postcard” size of 15x21cm to produce unframed works that distil their techniques into a small yet impactful format.
Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show
30 November-1 December. Entry free. Cornerstone Centre, St John’s Church, Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4BJ.
Providing a platform for local artists to gain exposure, the Macmillan Art Show also raises funds for the charity. Aiming to provide an ideal blend of established, as well as new and up and coming artists, there’s 255 works on display in this exhibition.
Reasons to be Cheerful
30 November-20 December. Entry free. Upright Gallery, 3 Barclay Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 4HP.
This year’s artist bookmakers exhibition is based on the theme of cheerfulness and aims to show that there are a surprising number of things to be cheerful about! The open call received submissions from over 50 artists that have all celebrated optimism, hope and general happiness on a range of subjects. Be prepared to smile.
Keep
3-9 December. Entry free. Dundas Street Gallery, 6 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6HZ.
Explore a selection of creative and interesting artworks from eight artists that cover a wide array of media by experienced and emerging artists. Although individually, they all have differing interests, methodologies and practices, by working together they have created a space for shared discussion, critique and motivation.
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