Edinburgh News: galleries
Exhibition Explores Vision of Scream Artist Edvard Munch
Edvard Munch's The Scream is among over 50 works coming to Edinburgh as part of an exhibition of the artist's lithographs and woodcuts at the Modern Art Gallery
Rare Drawings Aired in National Gallery's "Red Chalk: Raphael to Ramsay"
Edinburgh will be seeing red next month when the Scottish National Gallery on the Mound opens a new exhibition exploring the versatile and striking drawing medium of red chalk.
James Holloway CBE Retiring from Scottish National Portrait Gallery
The National Galleries of Scotland announced today that James Holloway CBE will retire from his post as Director of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery at the end of January 2012.
Turner in January: The Vaughan Bequest
The National Galleries of Scotland is currently showing its major new acquisition, Rome from Monte Mario (1820) by J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851).
Treasures from The Queen's Palaces Comes to Edinburgh in March 2012
An exhibition of art from the Royal Collection will go on display at The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse in M
Scottish National Portrait Gallery Re-opens After £17.6 Million Transformation
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery re-opens this Thursday (1 Decembe
'Reflections' Showcases Pool of Local Artists at City Art Centre
A new exhibition opening tomorrow at the City Art Centre will be showcasing the work of 22 local artists, makers, and creators who have been supported by the Visu
Serene Impressions - Exhibition by Jamie Primrose
Edinburgh-born artist Jamie Primrose follows in the footsteps of the great Impressionist painters – Monet, Turner, Whistler and Schue
Exhibition of EIF Pictures Opens at The Hub
An exhibition of photographs from the recent Edinburgh International Festival, entitled The Big Picture, has just opened at
National Galleries of Scotland Announce 2012 Exhibitions
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The National Galleries of Scotland today announced upcoming exhibitions for 2012, including the first exhibition in the newly revamped National Portrait Gallery which opens to the public on 1st December.
SNH Nature Photography Comp 2011 Winners
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) announced the three winners in the fifth annual Nature Photography Competition on Monday. The winning picture, taken by Jennifer Sanger of Pitlochry, shows a reflection of a summer day’s sky on a perfectly still loch – with her colourful shoes and socks edging into the picture. An image of Bass Rock came second place and an Edinburgh surfer caught a wave to win third place.
The Usher Hall: the World's Best Concert Hall
VisitScotland’s inspectors have been making anonymous visits to the Usher Hall this year. Because of its exceptional facilities, acoustics and customer service they have granted the concert hall a rare but much deserved 5 stars.
National Museum of Scotland reaches 500,000 visitor mark
The newly redeveloped National Museum of Scotland has broken all records and has attracted more than half a million visitors since it opened to the public less than six weeks ago.
The Garden of Eichstatt 1613 Review
This is an outstanding exhibition arranged by Alexander Meddowes of 100 beautiful coloured botanical copper plate engravings by Basil Besler which were originally published in 1613 as the first edition of Hortus Eystettensis. This is one of the largest collections to be exhibited and hung together for over a decade.
Art Review: David Mach - Precious Light
The City Art Centre unveiled its latest exhibition at the end of July, the David Mach RA RSA presentation Precious Light: a celebration of the King James Bible 1611-2011, an exhibition in sculpture and collage. There is also an exhibition of historic Bibles, in particular the King James Bible which is celebrating its 400th anniversary this year, and a demonstration of how the English-language bible has so influenced how and what we say in every day speech.
Elizabeth Blackadder Restrospective at National Gallery of Scotland
Dame Elizabeth Blackadder is now 80 and this is her first major retrospective. It takes up all the rooms in the Scottish National Gallery starting from her student days to the present.
National Museum of Scotland Unveils Dramatic Transformation
The National Museum of Scotland has its public opening ceremony tomorrow (29 July), following a £47.4 million transformation which has created one of the world’s great museums, presenting the sciences, humanities and culture, all under one roof.
Edinburgh Museums Awarded £130,000
Museums Galleries Scotland has named the successful applicants for funding reserved for Scotland’s top collections. Five Lothians based Recognised Collections of National Significance successfully bid for a share to pay for projects that will bring major benefits for visitors.
Scotsman Steps Restored in Marble
The Scotsman Steps have been fully restored in marble along with a new piece of public art by Martin Creed.
Come to Edinburgh. See the Museum of London
As the promoters of the Great Edinburgh Run say, a 5k or 10k jog through the capital is a great way to see the Old and New Towns in all their glory in a fun, energetic fashion. "Make a weekend of it in Scotland's historic capital city," says the web site.
Exhibition Shows Influence of Renaissance Artist Albrecht Dürer
A National Gallery of Scotland exhibition, opening this Thursday, looks at the enduring influence of 16th century German artist Albrecht Dürer.