Aberdeen Art Gallery

Nature Delineated
(14 January - 14 March)

An illustrated book and ten prints by engraver Agnes Miller Parker (1895-1980), which were presented to Aberdeen Art Gallery as part of the Rex Nan Kivell Gift in 1951.

 

The Scottish Face: Four Centuries of Portrait Painting
(Mid-January - 31 March)

Portraiture from the City's Collections, from George Jamesone (c.1589-1644) to the present day.

 

Spotlight on William Tucker - Six Sculptures from the Arts Council Collection
(17 January - 28 February)

Six large sculptures which trace the evolution of Tucker's art.

A National Touring Exhibition from the Hayward Gallery.

 

50 Years of Scottish Art - Scottish Arts Council Bequest
(14 February - 4 April)

Paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, installations and tapestries from a selection recently gifted by the Scottish Arts Council, including oil paintings by James Cowie, Joan Eardley and Jack Knox, and watercolours by William Gear, Barbara Balmer and Ian McKenzie Smith.

 

Free to Move
(21 February - 21 March)

An exciting collection of large scale mobiles by Britain's leading contemporary craftmakers including Lynn D Park, Lucy Casson and Louise Slater.

 

Peace & Progress - 100 Years of Women in the Trade Union Movement
(28 February - 15 March)

Five magnificent frieze banners commissioned by the STUC to celebrate last year's centenary.

 

Enterprise Oil 1st Exhibition Award: Everything Here is Too Big to See
(14 March - 11 April)

New work by Craig Ellis, exploring the structure of language, using thought-provoking words and messages to interact with Gallery visitors.

Supported by Enterprise Oil plc.

 

Histoire Naturelle - Etchings by Pablo Picasso
(18 March - 16 May)

Thirty-one etchings of animals, insects and birds by Pablo Picasso which came into the City's Collections this year as part of the Scottish Arts Council bequest.

Supported by the Scottish Arts Council.

 

Aberdeen Artists Society 64th Annual Exhibition
(2 May - 23 May)

Aberdeen Artists Society's annual 'open' exhibition with painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, photography, film and printmaking.

Supported by Shell UK Limited.

 

Artists' Flags for Scotland
(9 May - 18 July)

A magnificent series of 10 new flags created by leading Scottish artists: Turner prize nominee Christine Borland, Jacqueline Donachie, Peter Russell, Stewart Russell, David Shrigley, Simon Starling, Jackie McAllister and Diana Bolton.

Supported by the Scottish Arts Council.

 

Harlequin Suite by Adrian Wiszniewski
(20 May - 18 July)

A suite of ten etchings inspired by an unfinished work by Picasso.

 

The House in the Woods
(6 June - 11 July)

Work by five of Germany's most internationally successful sculptors: Stephan Balkenhol, Martin Honert, Mariele Neudecker, Thomas Schütte and Wiebke Siem.

In association with CCA, Galssgow. Supported by the Scottish Arts Council.

 

Art of Partnership
(20 June - 18 July)

Artworks by residents of the City's Great Northern Priority Partnership area - Alexander/Hayton, Printfield, Middlefield and Fersands.

 

Bubbleicious
(11 July - 22 August)

New jewellery by 14 young makers working in plastics, resin and rubber.
In association with Craftspace Touring, Birmingham; supported by the Scottish Arts Council.

 

Naked - the Nude in Art
(14 July - 22 August)

Paintings, drawings and sculpture from the City's Collections, including work by Peter Howson, Benno Schotz, Dorothy Johnstone, James Cowie and Eric Gill.

 

Traditions - Embroidery in Context
(18 July - 22 August)

Traditional embroidery techniques, set in their cultural and economic contexts, with work by Michael Brennand-Wood, Lynn Settrington, Paddy Killer and Pauline Burbidge.

Supported by the Scottish Arts Council.

 

Japanese Woodcuts
(22 July - 19 September)

Works by some of Japan's finest printmakers dating from the nineteenth century.

 

Durham Paintings by Neil Gall
(25 July - 29 August)

Painterly meditations inspired by Durham Cathedral.

Supported by the Scottish Arts Council.

 

Aesthetic: A Defiance
(1 August - 31 October)

Work by Rowena Comrie, on show in the café gallery.

 

Into the New Age - Scottish Art (1) 1945-1962
(29 August - 17 October)

The first exhibition in a major series exploring the dynamic history of visual art in Scotland in the second half of the 20th century; this show comprises 40 works by leading artists of the time include Anne Redpath, Joan Eardley and William Crosbie.

In association with McManus Galleries, Dundee, and Dundee Contemporary Arts; supported by Robert

Fleming Holdings Ltd, the Scottish Arts Council, the BBC, STV, and the Scottish Film Archive.

 

Donald Urquhart - Grey Weighted Notes
(5 September - 26 September)

Work based on the artist's experience of the natural world and in particular the landscape of his native Scotland.

A touring exhibition by An Lanntair, Stornoway and the Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh; supported by the Scottish Arts Council.

 

My Only Skin - Personal Identity v Genetic Integrity
(12 September - 10 October)

Jon Pengelly's innovative multimedia installation invites the audience to consider questions of personal identity and self image.

 

Scotch Broth and Spilt Milk: Modern Still-Life Prints
(23 September - 21 November)

Including work by Elizabeth Blackadder and Andy Warhol.

 

Malcolm Appleby, Designer and Engraver
(10 October - 21 November)

A solo exhibition examining 30 years of work by one of the most original and brilliant engravers and designers working in metal today.

Supported by the Scottish Arts Council.

 

BP Portrait Award 1998
(24 October - 21 November)

Prize-winning contemporary portraiture in this immensely popular exhibition.

A National Portrait Gallery Touring exhibition; supported by BP.

 

Angels - Woodcuts by Pauline Jacobsen
(25 November - 23 January 1999)

A series of 20 woodcuts on the theme of angels.

 

Lesley Burr: Autumn Wind South
(3 November - 30 January 1999)

Paintings by the Shetland-based artist, winner of the Ruth Davidson Memorial Prize.

 

An Ordinary Life: Camden Town Painters
(28 November - 9 January 1999)

A look at the work of artists who formed the Camden Town Group between 1911 and 1913, among them Spencer Gore, Harold Gilman and Walter Sickert.

Supported by the friends of Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums.

 

The Little Black Dress
(5 December - 16 January 1999)

An exhibition of examples of this fashion staple.

 

Aberdeen Maritime Museum

Sightings
(15 February - 25 April)

Paintings of Aberdeen harbour by George Mackie.

 

FRV Scotia - A Century of Service
(9 May - 11 July)

The careers of the three vessels which previously bore this name, to mark the inauguration of the fourth.

 

Fun, Sea and Sand
(18 July - 29 August)

Postcards, photographs, souvenirs and swimwear reflecting Aberdeen's days as a busy beach resort.

 

Provost Skene's House

Bridestyle
(2 May - 27 June)

Wedding dresses and accessories from over the course of the twentieth century.

 

Summer Holiday
(4 July - 29 August)

A celebration of the floral printed dress.

 

Don't Catch Cold
(5 September - 31 October)

Looking at how fashion has developed to keep us warm.

 

Party Mood
(7 November - 9 January 1999)

Evening Wear for Special Occasions