Celebrate 125 Years of Aberdeen Art Gallery

4 September - 13 November 2010
Aberdeen Art Gallery
This exhibition celebrates the 125th anniversary of Aberdeen Art Gallery and shows a selection of the most significant items in the collections. Fine and Decorative Art, Archaeology and objects from the Industrial, Maritime and Scientific collections reflect the initial concept of an Art Gallery and Industrial Museum.

 Edwardian Splendour

11 September - 20 November
Provost Skene's House
On the 6th May 1910 exactly 100 years ago King Edward VII passed away bringing to an end the brief but heady years of the Edwardian period. Like its King, Edwardian society was larger than life, with a swirl of balls, dinners and weekend-long country house parties.

North Sea Passenger Lines

3 July - 26 September 2010
Aberdeen Maritime Museum

This exhibition tells the story of the North Sea passenger lines over a period of more than 150 years to the present day. 

Sophie Ingleby Known/Unknown - Work in progress

31 July - 4 December 2010
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Using selected works by the society painter Philip de László, this photographic exhibition considers the legacy of a portrait. The images document the painted portraits, their owners and the range of environments in which they exist.

 Scottish Glass: A Celebration

Until 31 October 2010
Aberdeen Art Gallery

Glass has a long history as a decorative material. Its translucence and almost jewel like quality, when coloured or decorated, has fascinated collectors and connoisseurs for centuries. This display coincides with 2010's celebration of 400 years of glass making in Scotland.

 Collected: Applied Art Past Present Future

10 March 2010 - 6 March 2011
Aberdeen Art Gallery
The first of a number of exhibitions which celebrate the 125th anniversary of the opening of Aberdeen Art Gallery showcases a selection of exciting and intriguing objects from the Applied Art collection.

Crime and Punishment at Sea

3 August - 12 September 2010

The Tolbooth Museum

An examination of crime and punishment at sea: including a chance to see unique documents from Aberdeen City Archives dealing with cases of piracy,

The Lewis Chessmen Unmasked

7 October 2010 - 8 January 2011
Aberdeen Art Gallery

The Lewis Chessmen represent one of the most important archaeological discoveries ever made in Scotland. This major exhibition casts fresh light on their significance and considers their possible origins.

Seascapes and Waterways

Throughout September, October, November
Aberdeen Art Gallery

This new display on the Gallery balcony explores artists' depictions of water in paintings of the sea, rivers and canals. It includes works by Alfred Sisley, SJ Peploe, JD Fergusson and LS Lowry.

Teapots

From 2 November
Aberdeen Art Gallery

A small display of teapots from the Decorative Art collection that charts the changing shape of this functional and decorative object. From early 18th century teapots by Aberdeen silversmiths to ceramic examples made by modern makers including Wally Keeler.

The Caring Profession

9 October 2010 - 5 February 2011

Aberdeen Maritime Museum

In the International Year of the Nurse, we look at the development of professional nursing in Aberdeen from the late 1800s to the present day. This exhibition explores how the nurse's role has changed over the last 150 years using artefacts and memories from North East nurses.

 New Acquisition: Spin by Ritsue Mishima

Throughout September, October, November
Aberdeen Art Gallery

This spiralling glass sculpture was gifted to Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums after success at The Art Fund Collect competition which took place in May this year. Preoccupied with movement and light Ristue Mishima creates her innovative designs in collaboration with traditional Venetian glassblowers.