Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh: Samson Young – Real Music
24 July – 5 Oct
Samson Young’s first major UK exhibition centres on an ambitious collaboration with the University of Edinburgh’s Next Generation Sound Synthesis (NESS) research group, who have developed pioneering software that can generate the sound of virtual instruments. It also features other newly-commissioned work and an installation of his 2017 Sydney Biennale piece, Muted Situation #22.
Glasgow Art Club: Gavin Macqueen – Journey to the Edge
27 July – 26 Aug
Journey to the Edge, at The Glasgow Art Club, showcases the work of Glasgow based fine art photographer Gavin Macqueen.
Beyond Borders International Festival: Traquair House, Scottish Borders
24-25 Aug
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Beyond Borders International Festival is returning this year to Traquair House, with a series of panel discussions and debates alongside a programme of art and music.
RGI Kelly Gallery, Glasgow: Maria Spadoni, ‘Freed Spirit’
Until 10th Aug
The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts’ Kelly Gallery: ’Freed Spirit’ – Paintings by Maria Spadoni
The Nomads Tent, Edinburgh: An evening of traditional Iranian music
July 19
The Edinburgh-based Nomads Tent is hosting an evening of traditional Iranian music featuring a trio of musicians who met during the Musicians in Exile project.
The Suttie Arts Space, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary: Dr Stacey Hunter, Treasures
Until 22nd Sept
Dr Stacey Hunter’s exhibition of reinterpreted traditional and contemporary Japanese design objects.
Kunstmuseum Luzern: Turner – The Sea and the Alps [Das Meer und die Alpen]
Until 13 Oct
Sketches and watercolours from J M W Turner’s travels to Switzerland, which he visited six times over forty-two years, are on display in Central Switzerland’s leading art institution, by beautiful Lake Lucerne.
The Queen’s Gallery, Edinburgh: Russia, Royalty & the Romanovs
until Nov 3 Review
This well-researched exhibition puts into perspective over 300 years of relations between the monarchies of Britain and Russia, through turbulent times in history as well as diplomatic relations between both empires.
Scottish National Gallery RSA: Bridget Riley
Until Sept 22 Review
Scotland’s largest ever Bridget Riley exhibition is this year’s Edinburgh summer blockbuster at the Scottish National Gallery.
Leith School of Art: End of Year Exhibitions
Until June 30 Review
Leith School of Art, Edinburgh’s independent college of art, just completed its 30th anniversary year.
Edinburgh Art Festival 2019
Jul 25 – Aug 25
Edinburgh Art Festival will offer a chance to experience ambitious and innovative presentations of some of the very best historic and contemporary artists from Scotland, the rest of the UK and beyond.
Torrance Gallery, Edinburgh: Lynn Rodgie Solo Exhibition
Until 21 Jul
Edinburgh’s Torrance Gallery is showing a solo exhibition of works by Scottish artist Lynn Rodgie.
Nak.Ed.Art Collective Exhibition
July 6 – 13
The new show from Nak.Ed.Art Collective, a diverse, international group which arose from regular life drawing and painting sessions at Leith School of Art, hosted by Marcin Krupa.
Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh: David Batchelor, My Own Private Bauhaus
July 24– Sept 28
David Batchelor marks 100 years of the Bauhaus design school with a colourful and personal exhibition as part of Edinburgh Art Festival at the city’s Ingleby Gallery.
Artisanand Gallery, Aberfeldy: New Mixed Exhibition
Jul 20 – Aug 30
Aberfeldy’s Artisanand Art Gallery has a new mixed exhibition starting later this month featuring new artists, Rachel Davies and Nikki Monaghan.
Alpha Art Gallery, Edinburgh: Ron Lawson, Solo Exhibition of Originals
Jul 12 – Aug 4
Alpha Art Gallery is presenting an exhibition of new original works by Ron Lawson, including watercolour and gouache paintings.
Milton Art Gallery, Milton of Crathes: Kanita Sim, Harris
12 Jul – 9 Sep
Milton Art Gallery is delighted to present Harris, an exhibition of new works by Kanita Sim.
White Fox Gallery, Coldstream: Seawards, Summer Exhibition
7 Jul – 31 Aug
‘Seawards’ at White Fox Gallery pays homage to the gallery’s long-held love for the sea through a diverse display of paintings, glass, ceramic, wood and jewellery.
The Velvet Easel Gallery, Edinburgh: The Stars Go Waltzing
Jul 6 – Oct 27
‘The Stars Go Waltzing’ will feature a myriad of new and exciting artists as well as work by those already popular in the gallery.
New Hopetoun Gardens, Edinburgh: Art in the Garden 2019
Jul 1 – Aug 31
Art in the Garden at New Hopetoun Gardens in West Lothian features original outdoor works by around a dozen Scottish-based artists.
Bard in the Botanics comes of age with the “Muse of Fire” Season
Jun 26 – Aug 3
Performed amongst the beauty of Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens and in the Kibble Palace from 26 June – 3 August 2019, this year sees the group present a “Muse of Fire” programme, showcasing four of Shakespeare’s most iconic characters
OUI Sessions bring live music to Radisson RED Glasgow
The OUI Sessions will see weekly live music sessions every Friday and Saturday 6-8pm at the hotel’s OUIBar + KITCHN,
Pollok House, Glasgow: Cornelia Parker, One Day This Glass Will Break
Until Sep 15
‘One Day This Glass Will Break’ consists of 20 large scale photogravures from three experimental series exploring the artist’s fascination with the physical properties of objects, materials and their histories.
Granary Gallery, Berwick-upon-Tweed: Turner, Northern Exposure
Until 13 Oct
‘Turner: Northern Exposure’ at the Granary Gallery in Berwick-upon-Tweed is a major new exhibition of works by one of the most renowned English Romantic artists.
