http://www.nationalgalleries.org/events Events at the National Galleries of Scotland en-gb info@nationalgalleries.org Copyright 2010 National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/9209 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/girlonfloordrawing.jpg' /></p> A four-week sculpture course, inspired by modern artworks in the collection, led by Ailsa Lochhead. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/9209 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/girlonfloordrawing.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/9204 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/young_people_sat_studio_carving.jpg' /></p> A four-week sculpture course led by Juliana Capes, exploring different approaches to sculpture across the centuries in the Galleries' permanent collection. Meet at the Weston Link Information Desk. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/9204 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/young_people_sat_studio_carving.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18649 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/bags_of_art_018.jpg' /></p> Collect a bag of new activities from the Art Station to help your family explore the collection and create your own artwork. Supported by the Friends of the National Galleries of Scotland. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18649 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/bags_of_art_018.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18662 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png' /></p> Join photographer Alicia Bruce and writer Helen Boden for a two-part workshop to explore, discuss and create personal visual and written responses to the work of Diane Arbus. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18662 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18502 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sngma_with_ueda_landform.jpg' /></p> The creation of a separate Gallery of Modern Art for Scotland was recommended by the Royal Commission on Museums and Galleries in 1930, but it was not until 1960 that such a Gallery was opened in what was intended as a short-term temporary venue. Anne Galastro, AHRC PhD student, explores the various alternatives suggested, and describes how the Gallery finally arrived in its current residence. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18502 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sngma_with_ueda_landform.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18503 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_from_princes_street_gardens_summer.jpg' /></p> Katrina Brown, Director of this year's Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art, talks about developing the Festival and the programme and some of the projects that will form part of it, from major exhibitions at the city's museums to temporary, outdoor projects. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18503 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_from_princes_street_gardens_summer.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18497 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_from_princes_street_gardens_summer.jpg' /></p> Scientific progress was at the heart of the Third Republic’s progressive rhetoric. It manifested itself in curious places: obviously in the Eiffel Tower, but more curiously in the work of Van Gogh and Odilon Redon, or the forgotten decorations of Albert Besnard. The final lecture in a series of three by Richard Thomson, Watson Gordon Professor of Fine Art at the University of Edinburgh. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18497 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_from_princes_street_gardens_summer.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18664 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png' /></p> Descriptive Tour and Workshop on the photographs of ARTIST ROOMS Diane Arbus led by artist Juliana Capes. Meet at the rear entrance. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18664 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/9216 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_from_princes_street_gardens_summer.jpg' /></p> A five-week course led by creative writing tutor Helen Boden. There will be discussion-led tours exploring different parts of the collection, which will provide the inspiration for the writing sessions. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/9216 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_from_princes_street_gardens_summer.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/9224 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/gma_4224.jpg' /></p> Take textile materials out of their comfort zone in creative and imaginative ways. Explore the possibilities of working in 3-D using different techniques. Inspired by works in the collection and led by artists Lindsey Hamilton and Tessa Asquith-Lamb. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/9224 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/gma_4224.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18634 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/wordsoncanvas2.jpg' /></p> With the original group formed almost two years ago, Words on Canvas II is aimed at a new set of writers. The first part of the fortnightly session, led by an artist or writer, involves looking at and discussing artworks; in the second, participants will share writing created in the interim. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18634 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/wordsoncanvas2.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18510 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/national_gallery_of_scotland_raeburn_walker_2.jpg' /></p> An introduction and tour of the National Gallery's permanent collection, focusing on key paintings. Meet at the main entrance. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18510 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/national_gallery_of_scotland_raeburn_walker_2.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18660 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png' /></p> A tour of the Diane Arbus exhibition for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities (LGBT). http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18660 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18663 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png' /></p> Join photographer Alicia Bruce and writer Helen Boden for a two-part workshop to explore, discuss and create personal visual and written responses to the work of Diane Arbus. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18663 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18504 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png' /></p> Diane Arbus was one of the most influential photographers of the twentieth century. Robin Gillanders examines some of her portraits from the viewpoint of a practitioner, and attempts an analysis of her strategies and techniques. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18504 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18487 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_entrance_night_1.jpg' /></p> Jennifer Port (clarsach/voice) performs a selection of music inspired by Scotland's history and culture including some popular Robert Burns' songs. In assocation with Live Music Now Scotland. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18487 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_entrance_night_1.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18652 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/saturday_art_club_010.jpg' /></p> Fun Easter activities for all the family, inspired by artworks in the gallery (part of the regular Art Cart programme on Sun 4). http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18652 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/saturday_art_club_010.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18518 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_from_princes_street_gardens_summer.jpg' /></p> Tricia Allerston, Head of Education at the National Galleries, gives a tour of the Gallery looking at Easter-related images. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18518 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_from_princes_street_gardens_summer.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18647 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/saturday_art_club_010.jpg' /></p> Ages 3-12. Art activities for all the family, inspired each month by different works from the collection. Supported by the Friends of the National Galleries of Scotland. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18647 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/saturday_art_club_010.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18519 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/dean_gallery_from_lawn.jpg' /></p> Dr Andrew Patrizio, Director of Research Development at Edinburgh College of Art, gives a talk this painting currently on show in memoriam to the Edinburgh-born artist who died in December 2009. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18519 2010-03-11 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/dean_gallery_from_lawn.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18520 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/gma_2465_g.jpg' /></p> One of Max Beckmann's most disturbing and best known works is the narrative of political terror set in Weimar, Germany — The Night, painted in 1919. This work is one of a suite of images, known collectively as Hell and exhibited together in the new hang of the permanent collection at the Gallery of Modern Art. Dr Jonathan Blackwood, Lecturer & Course Director, History & Theory of Art at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Fine Art in Dundee, looks at the series in detail, setting them in the context of post-war German expressionism and the turbulent social and political events of that time. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18520 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/gma_2465_g.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18521 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/ng_2436.jpg' /></p> The great sculptor and architect Gianlorenzo Bernini (1578-1680) is represented by two works displayed together in the National Gallery: the marble bust of Monsignor Carlo Antonio dal Pozzo, Archbishop of Pisa, made by Bernini in the 1760s; and the portrait of Bernini himself, painted several decades later by Giovanni Battista Gaulli. Art historian Dr Patricia Andrew discusses these works in the context of Bernini’s long and remarkable career. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18521 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/ng_2436.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18478 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sngma_with_ueda_landform.jpg' /></p> Explore different mark-making processes in these monthly, experimental drawing sessions inspired by the modern collection, led by a contemporary artist. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18478 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sngma_with_ueda_landform.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18629 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/dean_gallery_from_lawn.jpg' /></p> The Gallery of Modern Art Archive and Special Collections' Spring Focus Sessions will concentrate on various aspects of the archive. Drawn from several collections held within the archive, this session will look at some of the collection of artist-designed textiles dating from the 1930s-1970s. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18629 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/dean_gallery_from_lawn.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18635 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/wordsoncanvas1.jpg' /></p> With the original group formed almost two years ago, Words on Canvas II is aimed at a new set of writers. The first part of the fortnightly session, led by an artist or writer, involves looking at and discussing artworks; in the second, participants will share writing created in the interim. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18635 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/wordsoncanvas1.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18508 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sngma_with_ueda_landform.jpg' /></p> A tour of the Gallery of Modern Art's new re-hang, focusing on key works. Meet at the main entrance. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18508 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sngma_with_ueda_landform.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18655 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png' /></p> Weekend workshop led by a photographer and a journalist. Explore the work of Diane Arbus whose iconic photographs appeared in many well known magazines, then create your own contemporary photo-story for a magazine. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18655 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18522 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_from_princes_street_gardens_summer.jpg' /></p> Professor Patricia Fortini Brown, Department of Art & Archaeology at Princeton University, explores the cultural and artistic reach of the Venetians beyond the lagoon, in the terraferma and in the Mediterranean: a story of monuments - fortifications, fountains, city gates, and civic centres that projected a message of community, security, and political authority - and of the men who created them. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18522 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_from_princes_street_gardens_summer.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18627 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png' /></p> Writer Geoff Dyer will look at Arbus’s photographs and writing in relation to her contemporaries, predecessors and those who have been influenced by her. Dyer's many books include The Ongoing Moment (winner of the ICP Infinity Award for Writing on Photography) and, most recently, a novel, Jeff in Venice, Death in Varanasi. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18627 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18636 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/wordsoncanvas2.jpg' /></p> With the original group formed almost two years ago, Words on Canvas II is aimed at a new set of writers. The first part of the fortnightly session, led by an artist or writer, involves looking at and discussing artworks; in the second, participants will share writing created in the interim. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18636 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/wordsoncanvas2.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18483 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_entrance_night_1.jpg' /></p> Rudsambee Company of Singers are back again for their first performance of the new decade with some new songs from their current repertoire as well as more familiar songs from around the world. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18483 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_entrance_night_1.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18643 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/national_gallery_of_scotland_entrance.jpg' /></p> See how others have portrayed the human figure, then work from a model, with guidance from artists Damian Callan or Graham Flack. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18643 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/national_gallery_of_scotland_entrance.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18523 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/ng_2180_2.jpg' /></p> Aidan Weston-Lewis, Chief Curator at the National Gallery, gives a talk on one of the Gallery's most iconic paintings, in this the 350th anniversary of Velázquez's death. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18523 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/ng_2180_2.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18640 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/catherinerayner_ccarolineheffernan.jpg' /></p> Based in Edinburgh and winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2009, Catherine shares her working methods and the ups and downs of life as a full-time professional illustrator for children. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18640 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/catherinerayner_ccarolineheffernan.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18653 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/catherinerayner_ccarolineheffernan.jpg' /></p> Award-winning illustrator, Catherine Rayner reads from her books (Augustus and His Smile and Sylvia and Bird) and demonstrates some of her drawing techniques. Come and hear about her many animal friends. Books are for sale in the gallery shop and Catherine will be happy to sign after each session. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18653 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/catherinerayner_ccarolineheffernan.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18650 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/bags_of_art_018.jpg' /></p> Collect a bag of new activities from the Art Station to help your family explore the collection and create your own artwork. Supported by the Friends of the National Galleries of Scotland. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18650 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/bags_of_art_018.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18658 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png' /></p> Tessa Asquith-Lamb gives a tour of the ARTIST ROOMS Diane Arbus exhibition with portable loops provided. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18658 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18524 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sngma_with_ueda_landform.jpg' /></p> Patrick Elliott, Senior Curator at the Gallery of Modern Art, in conversation with Douglas Hall, Director of the Gallery of Modern Art from 1961 to 1986. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18524 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sngma_with_ueda_landform.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18525 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/gma_1947.jpg' /></p> Alice Strang, Senior Curator at the Gallery of Modern Art, discusses this display which focuses, for the first time, on the small-scale paintings, often made en plein air, by the Scottish Colourists Cadell, Fergusson, Hunter and Peploe. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18525 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/gma_1947.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18631 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_from_princes_street_gardens_summer.jpg' /></p> Public readings of the winning entries from the National Galleries of Scotland, English-Speaking Union and Scottish Poetry Library Creative Writing Competition 2009-2010. The competition is supported by the Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust and the Educational Institute of Scotland. Morning session: primary school entries Afternoon session: secondary schools Evening session: adults http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18631 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_from_princes_street_gardens_summer.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18641 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/jamesmayhew.jpg' /></p> With over 60 books published, James Mayhew shares his experience of a life spent writing and illustrating for children. His first book for children was Katie's Picture Show (Orchard Books 1989) establishing the long-running series about a child's adventures in an art gallery. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18641 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/jamesmayhew.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18654 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/jamesmayhew.jpg' /></p> James Mayhew is an author, illustrator and storyteller best know for his Katie books about a little girl who has lots of adventures in the art gallery. Come and watch James in amazement as he both tells and illustrates a story at the same time. Lots of Katie books are for sale in the gallery shop and James will be happy to sign after each session. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18654 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/jamesmayhew.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18511 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/national_gallery_of_scotland_raeburn_walker_2.jpg' /></p> An introduction and tour of the National Gallery's permanent collection, focusing on key paintings. Meet at the main entrance. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18511 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/national_gallery_of_scotland_raeburn_walker_2.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18526 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png' /></p> Amongst Diane Arbus' most famous photographs are a number depicting men cross-dressing and in drag. Dr Glyn Davis, Glasgow School of Art, will examine Arbus' relationship to gay male subcultures of drag and performance, and the politics of bringing these communities and activities to a wider public through still imagery. Arbus' photographs of these men will be contextualised in relation to photographic records of US gay culture of the 1960s and 1970s taken by other fine art photographers, photojournalists, and tabloid reporters; they will also be discussed in relation to the varied activities of the gay rights movement of the time. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18526 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18665 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sickert_web.jpg' /></p> Descriptive Tour and Workshop on the Dance exhibition, led by artist Juliana Capes. Meet at the rear entrance of the RSA building. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18665 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sickert_web.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18484 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_entrance_night_1.jpg' /></p> The flute quartet explore dance music from the 1830s through to the 21st century, with a performance of Offenbach’s Can Can along the way! In assocation with Live Music Now Scotland. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18484 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_entrance_night_1.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18527 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/ng_2225.jpg' /></p> Frances Fowle, Senior Curator of French Art, discusses the refurbishment and redisplay of the upper galleries at the National Gallery of Scotland. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18527 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/ng_2225.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18648 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/saturday_art_club_010.jpg' /></p> Ages 3-12. Art activities for all the family, inspired each month by different works from the collection. Supported by the Friends of the National Galleries of Scotland. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18648 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/saturday_art_club_010.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18528 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png' /></p> In the mid 60s, Diane Arbus was recognised as a photographic artist because her work conformed to a proscriptive sense of tradition rooted in the 19th century and the vernacular. Nowadays Arbus has attained critical acclaim beyond the specialised work of photography and her reputation continues to grow. David Brittain, Research Associate at Manchester Metropolitan University and author of the recent book, The Jet Age Compendium: Eduardo Paolozzi at Ambit, offers a personal perspective on the changing reputation of this sometimes controversial artist. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18528 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18529 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/gma_2147.jpg' /></p> The National Gallery holds one of Edward Burra’s best-loved paintings, which has always been known as Izzy Ort’s, a remembrance of phantasmagoric bar-hopping in downtown Boston between the wars. But is it Izzy Ort’s, or is it actually a painting of another bar entirely, the Silver Dollar? Was it painted in 1937 or in 1955? Professor Jane Stevenson, Regius Professor of Humanity, University of Aberdeen, presents a mystery, the evidence, and a possible solution. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18529 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/gma_2147.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18530 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/gma_4216.jpg' /></p> Robin Baillie, Senior Outreach Officer at the National Galleries, gives a talk on Stephan Balkenhol's Small Head Relief: Woman (Kleines Kopfrelief: Frau) of 1995. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18530 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/gma_4216.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18639 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/wordsoncanvas2.jpg' /></p> With the original group formed almost two years ago, Words on Canvas II is aimed at a new set of writers. The first part of the fortnightly session, led by an artist or writer, involves looking at and discussing artworks; in the second, participants will share writing created in the interim. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18639 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/wordsoncanvas2.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18630 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/dean_gallery_from_lawn.jpg' /></p> The Gallery of Modern Art Archive and Special Collections' Spring Focus Sessions will concentrate on various aspects of the archive. Drawn from several collections held within the archive, this session will examine performing and performances, drawing on documents, photographs and film and video evidence. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18630 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/dean_gallery_from_lawn.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18637 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/wordsoncanvas1.jpg' /></p> With the original group formed almost two years ago, Words on Canvas II is aimed at a new set of writers. The first part of the fortnightly session, led by an artist or writer, involves looking at and discussing artworks; in the second, participants will share writing created in the interim. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18637 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/wordsoncanvas1.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18509 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sngma_with_ueda_landform.jpg' /></p> A tour of the Gallery of Modern Art's new re-hang, focusing on key paintings. Meet at the main entrance. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18509 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sngma_with_ueda_landform.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18659 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sickert_web.jpg' /></p> Tessa Asquith-Lamb gives a tour of the Dance exhibition with portable loops provided. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18659 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sickert_web.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18531 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/gma_4678.jpg' /></p> The new state of Czecho-Slovakia was founded in 1919 in the wake of the dissolution of Austria-Hungary and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Dr Jonathan Blackwood, Lecturer & Course Director, History & Theory of Art at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Fine Art in Dundee, considers the role played by visual art in the debate surrounding Czechoslovak desires for independence and statehood, and the remarkably diverse and innovative range of artistic activity in the first twenty years of the Czechoslovak state. Amongst the artists and writers considered will be Alfons Mucha, Frantisek Kupka, Emil Filla, Josef Lada and Jaroslav Hasek. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18531 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/gma_4678.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18696 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_entrance_night_1.jpg' /></p> Duende! featuring Yvonne Paterson on flute and Andrew Robinson on guitar, present a varied programme of dance music from Europe and South America. In assocation with Live Music Now Scotland. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18696 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_entrance_night_1.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18477 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sngma_with_ueda_landform.jpg' /></p> Explore different mark-making processes in these monthly, experimental drawing sessions inspired by the modern collection, led by a contemporary artist. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18477 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sngma_with_ueda_landform.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18645 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sickert_web.jpg' /></p> With an easel and a drawing board, try sketching from a live dancer. Artist Damian Callan will provide plenty of help and encouragement. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18645 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sickert_web.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18505 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_entrance_night_1.jpg' /></p> Chamber music version (piano and string quartet) of Chopin's Piano concerto n.2 Op. 21 in F minor and Piano concerto n.1 Op. 11 in E minor featuring Daniel del Pino (piano), David Otto (violin), Beatriz Pedro-Viejo (violin), Maria Angeles Herrero Suarez-Barcena (viola) and Alvaro Llorente. Supported by the Spanish Consulate General in Edinburgh. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18505 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/weston_link_entrance_night_1.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18533 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sickert_web.jpg' /></p> Tricia Allerston, Head of Education at the National Galleries, gives a tour of the Dance display. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18533 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sickert_web.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18532 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png' /></p> Dutch photographer Hellen van Meene creates extraordinary portraits of adolescents, particularly young women, photographed from all over the world. In this talk she will discuss her current and previous works as well as reflecting on the influential work of Diane Arbus. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18532 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18661 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png' /></p> Free tours of the Dance exhibition at the National Gallery and the ARTIST ROOMS Diane Arbus exhibition at the Dean Gallery for community groups during Adult Learners' week. Bookings will be taken during April 2010. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18661 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18651 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/bags_of_art_018.jpg' /></p> Collect a bag of new activities from the Art Station to help your family explore the collection and create your own artwork. Supported by the Friends of the National Galleries of Scotland. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18651 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/bags_of_art_018.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18534 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/gml_1808.jpg' /></p> Art historian Elizabeth Cowling gives a talk on this late painting by Picasso of his wife Jacqueline, generously on loan from a private collector. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18534 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/gml_1808.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18632 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/mertoun_house.jpg' /></p> An opportunity to see more works of the Duke of Sutherland's art collection. Includes transport to Mertoun House (near Melrose), an art-historical guided tour and refreshments. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18632 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/mertoun_house.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18535 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/ar00021.jpg' /></p> Artist and poet Alec Finlay will discuss the work of the poet Ian Hamilton Finlay and the garden that he created with Sue Finlay at Stonypath, Little Sparta. This talk is inspired by the installation of Finlay's Artist Room at the Gallery of Modern Art as part of the d'Offay bequest. Alec will reflect on the sea, a recurring theme in Finlay's poetry and art – symbolic of yearning, homesickness and homelessness. He will also discuss the concept of the gift in the light of Finlay's collaborative practice, and the history of the garden from its origins to the present day. This informal talk is drawn from a wider written study Alec is currently preparing on The Stonypathian and The Little Spartan and will be illustrated with photographs of the garden by Finlay's collaborators, including Robin Gillanders. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18535 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/ar00021.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18638 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/wordsoncanvas1.jpg' /></p> With the original group formed almost two years ago, Words on Canvas II is aimed at a new set of writers. The first part of the fortnightly session, led by an artist or writer, involves looking at and discussing artworks; in the second, participants will share writing created in the interim. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18638 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/wordsoncanvas1.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18536 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sickert_web.jpg' /></p> An invitation accepted not only by painters and photographers, but also by many poets. Come and hear a selection of poems on the theme of dance, from wedding waltz to jive and jitterbug, presented by Robyn Marsack, Director of the Scottish Poetry Library. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18536 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sickert_web.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18644 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/national_gallery_of_scotland_entrance.jpg' /></p> See how others have portrayed the human figure, then work from a model, with guidance from artists Damian Callan or Graham Flack. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18644 2010-03-08 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/national_gallery_of_scotland_entrance.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18537 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sickert_web.jpg' /></p> Dance has played an important role in many cultures throughout the ages. Looking at the works in the Dance exhibition, dance historian Agnes Ness examines just how these artists have used dance for a variety of reasons and to convey all kinds of emotions. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18537 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sickert_web.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18666 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/gma50badgergb.png' /></p> Descriptive Tour and Workshop on What You See is Where You're At, led by artist Juliana Capes. Meet at the main entrance. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18666 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/gma50badgergb.png National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18506 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sickert_web.jpg' /></p> The Rosy Blue Duo respond to the Dance display with a programme of jazz, blues and original material. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18506 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sickert_web.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18538 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/ng_2523.jpg' /></p> Ailsa Turner, art historian, explores the virtuoso character of Weenix’s allegorical work, a demonstration of his prowess in all branches of late 17th-century Dutch painting. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18538 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/ng_2523.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18512 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/national_gallery_of_scotland_raeburn_walker_2.jpg' /></p> An introduction and tour of the National Gallery's permanent collection, focusing on key paintings. Meet at the main entrance. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18512 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/national_gallery_of_scotland_raeburn_walker_2.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18539 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sngma_with_ueda_landform.jpg' /></p> Artist Dave Beech (Freee art collective), lecturer at Chelsea College of Art and contributor to the recent publication Art and Text (Black Dog Publishing), looks at the role text has played in contemporary art. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18539 2010-02-25 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/sngma_with_ueda_landform.jpg National Galleries of Scotland http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18798 <p><img src='http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png' /></p> Martin Hammer, Reader and Head of Department in History of Art at the University of Edinburgh, presents an exploration of surprising affinities, parallels and connections between Diane Arbus and Andy Warhol, respectively the most influential photographer and painter to emerge from 1960s New York. http://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/calendar/5:367/18798 2010-03-18 00:00:00 http://www.nationalgalleries.org/media/4/diane_arbus_events_2.png