| DATES FOR YOUR JUNE 2012 DIARY...
EXHIBITIONS
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, 13 Perth Rd, Dundee, DD1 4HT
01382 385330 exhibitions@dundee.ac.uk www.exhibitions.dundee.ac.uk
Twitter: ExhibitionDJCAD
Mon - Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 10.30am - 4.30pm
VISUAL RESEARCH CENTRE
DCA, 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY
01382 385330 vrcinfo@dundee.ac.uk
1. SMALL SOCIETY LAB///This lunchtime conversation event will explore the link between building communities and music, led by the Mercury Prize nominated musician Kenny Anderson (AKA King Creosote).
King Creosote has long worked in and for his community in Fife. His songs come from a deep connection to the people, the place and the environment that is pretty much unique to the East Neuk. Kenny is at home in his community and regularly organises events, music nights, festivals and arts happenings that provide an enormous sense of identity and value to the people that live their lives in this remote part of the UK. It's telling that when he was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2011, he spent more on-air time talking up the East Neuk than he did promoting his work (which may explain why he only came 2nd). Kenny's passion and commitment to the people that he lives with is unique and inspirational – but this is not a smooth path with a local red-carpet laid at his feet. This is the East Neuk where people are, well, from the East Neuk and that is a great place to start a story about a musician who's audience is the people he can see and not those at the end of a Facebook page.
The Small Society Lab is an annual event at Visual Research Centre, a partnership between DCA and DJCAD, University of Dundee
Throughout June, the Small Society Lab will bring together artists, designers, scientists, community activists and members of the great Dundonian public to explore ideas that exist on the boundaries of art, science and community. A series of one-day events will explore specific themes, and will include engaging presentations by our informed Lab Leaders and hands-on workshops. Participants can join us for a social event on the VRC patio afterwards.
This event is free but ticketed, please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Reserved your place by calling DCA Box Office on 01382 909900. Find out more on the SSL website : http://smallsocietylab.dundee.ac.uk/
3. VRC MICRO CINEMA
The REWIND Collection of conserved video works is available for viewing by booking the VRC Micro Cinema. To book the Micro Cinema please contact Adam Lockhart a.lockhart@dundee.ac.uk
4. CENTRE FOR ARTISTS' BOOK COLLECTION
The Centre for Artists' Books is a space dedicated solely to artists' books, the first combined archive and exhibition space of its kind in the United Kingdom. To view collection online please visit: www.vrc.dundee.ac.uk/artistsbooks
To view the CAB collection please contact Hazel McDonald vrcinfo@dundee.ac.uk
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE MUSEUM SERVICES EXHIBITIONS
Contact: museum@dundee.ac.uk www.dundee.ac.uk/museum
Twitter: UoD_Museums
1. EXHIBITION/// Coded Chimera
Until 16 June, Mon - Fri 9.30 - 8.30 Sat 9.30 - 4.30
Tower Foyer Gallery
An exhibition showcasing the results of an AHRC-funded research project by sculptor Bruce Gernand from Central St Martins (part of the University of the Arts London), exploring the ideas of morphogenesis (the study of biological dynamics) pioneered by D'Arcy Thompson. Using digital scans of zoological specimens and customised computer software tools, different animal forms are morphed to create hybrid shapes. The sculptures, models and diagrams shown in the exhibition (which was first staged at the University of Cambridge last year) make connections between the process of sculpture and the principles of biological dynamics.
This is one of two exhibitions being staged as part of a two-year project for the University of Dundee Museum Services to build a collection of art inspired by D'Arcy Thompson, funded by the Art Fund's RENEW scheme.
2. EXHIBITION/// Heresies
Until 16 June, Mon - Fri 9.30 - 8.30 Sat 9.30 - 4.30
Lamb Gallery
Three artists present their own responses to the collections in the D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum and to D'Arcy's ideas and writings. Professor Roger Wilson (Head of Fine Art at the Glasgow School of Art) has invited fellow artists B E Cole and Stuart MacKenzie to join him in an exhibition called Heresies, a term D'Arcy himself used to describe the controversial theories that he would publish in his seminal work On Growth and Form. The artists employ different media and approaches but share a common interest in landscape and the forms that arise from it. All three employ close observation of natural form and extensive experimentation leading to the generation of forms which, they hope, will add to our visual language and our relationship with science and the natural world.
This is one of two exhibitions being staged as part of a two-year project for the University of Dundee Museum Services to build a collection of art inspired by D'Arcy Thompson, funded by the Art Fund's RENEW scheme.
3. SUMMER OPENING HOURS/// D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum
Carnelley Buidling, University of Dundee
Fridays 1 June - 7 September, 2 - 4.30pm
The zoology museum opens its doors for the summer season, showcasing D'Arcy Thompson's amazing collection of animals, birds, fish, insects and reptiles from around the world. Also on display will be the first results of a special Art Funded project to build a collection of art inspired by D'Arcy's collections and ideas.www/dundee.ac.uk/museum/zoology/
4. EXHIBITION/// David Sutherland: Comics Genius
Baxter room 1.36, Tower Building, University of Dundee
11 - 22 June, Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm
As part of WestFest, this unique exhibition features original artwork by one of the legends of comics art, who this year celebrates his 50th anniversary as the illustrator of the ever-popular Bash Street Kids in the Beano. Classic Bash Street art will be included aloing with Dennis the Menace and other familiar faces. On 13 June at 7pm there will be a Q&A session with the artist - further information to follow soon on www.dundeewestfest.co.uk Curated by the University of Dundee Museum Services in association with the School of Humanities and DC Thomson & Co Ltd.
5. EXHIBITION/// Mending the Broken Heart: The Evolution of Cardiology in Tayside
Tayside Medical History Museum
Until June, Daily 9am - 5pm
This exhibition highlights some of these achievements of Sir James Mackenzie.
GENERATOR projects
25/26 Mid Wynd, Dundee, DD1 4JG
01382 225982 Thurs - Sun 12 - 5pm (or by appointment)
mail@generatorprojects.co.ukwww.generatorprojects.co.uk
1. EXHIBITION/// THEY HAD FOUR YEARS w/ CALVIN LAING, NEIL NODZAK & ROMANY DEAR.
Until 10 June
They Had Four Years is Generator Projects annual new graduate exhibition, showcasing artists selected from the previous years Scottish Degree Shows. The show will feature newly commissioned work by Calvin Laing (Edinburgh College of Art), Romany Dear (Glasgow School of Art), and Neil Nodzak (Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design).
DUNDEE CONTEMPORARY ARTS
152 Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4DY
01382 909900 www.dca.org.uk
Gallery Opening Times// Tues – Sat 11am – 6pm, Thurs til 8pm, Sun 12noon – 6pm.
FREE ADMISSION TO GALLERIES
To book talks or events or for further info please call DCA box office on 01382 909900
1. EXHIBITION/// This Production - Scott Myles
Until 10 June 2012
This is the first major UK solo show for the Dundee born and educated artist Scott Myles, marking 15 years since he graduated from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design. This Production features an exciting mix of new works including an expansive site-specific installation, new sculpture and prints made in the DCA Print Studio.
Displaced Façade (for DCA)is a dramatic new large-scale installation made from bricks that references architecture and personal memory. While living in Dundee in the 1990s, Myles regularly skateboarded in the then derelict building that came to be re-developed into DCA. Known locally as 'The Factory', the abandoned building was used as an unofficial skate-park before it was acquired for re-development in 1995 and the bare brick walls were subsequently clad in preparation for the building's transformation into today's art centre. Displaced Façade (for DCA) is realised with the generous support of Ibstock Brick Ltd.
Alongside this ambitious installation will be a number of other recent pieces including Analysis (Mirror) a new sculpture consisting of two mirrored bus shelters upturned one upon the other.
Scott Myles was born in Dundee in 1975 and currently lives and works in Glasgow. He has exhibited widely across Europe and North America and his works are held in public collections including Tate, London; MoMA, New York; Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh; and GoMA, Glasgow.
2. OPENING EVENT/// 23 June, 7.30 – 10pm
Free but ticketed.
Tickets are limited to two per person.
Be the first to see Infinite Jest, featuring the work of Cinthia Marcelle, Rob Pruitt and William Mackrell. Enjoy a glass of wine, explore the galleries and join us for the lighting of William Mackrell's 1000 Candles. An after party will be held at the Soul Function Club.
EXHIBITION/// Infinite Jest - Cinthia Marcelle, Rob Pruitt, William Mackrell
23 June - 26 August
Candles, choc-chip cookies and scrunched up pieces of paper are among the materials employed by the three artists in our summer exhibition Infinite Jest. Cinthia Marcelle, Rob Pruitt and William Mackrell are each fascinated by circular narration, infinite loops and möbius strips. This exhibition is an intricate braid of their work, the title of which has been taken from the complex and gargantuan novel Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace.
Cinthia Marcelle (b. 1974, Belo Horizonte, Brazil) uses video, collage, painting and photography to document the effects of her interventions, which introduce coincidences and connections to everyday situations. Her work was recently exhibited to considerable acclaim at both Tate Modern and the New Museum in New York, and she received the Pinchuk Prize in 2010.
Rob Pruitt (b.1964, Washington DC) is one of the USA's best known contemporary artists. Infinite Jest features several of his most playful works:Esprit de Corps (pictured below), Pop-Pop's Chocolate-Chip Cookies and one of his signature mineral water fountains. Esprit de Corps is constructed from blue jeans filled with concrete and joined together to create sculptural representations of mathematical concepts.
William Mackrell (b. 1983, London) is a young artist equally fascinated by the sublime and the absurd. With 1000 Candles he exhibits a full circle of tea light candles: showing them unlit, as potential; lit, as performative object; and as a remnant.
HANNAH MACLURE CENTRE
University of Abertay Dundee, Top Floor Student Centre, 40 Bell St, Dundee DD1 1HG
01382 308777 http://www.hannahmaclurecentre.abertay.ac.uk exhibitions@abertay.ac.uk
free admission (unless otherwise stated)
Exhibition and Gallery Café open Mon - Fri, 10am-5pm
1. EXHIBITION SOFT LAUNCH/// 9 June, 10am – 4pm
EXHIBITION/// PERFORMING WORLDS
11 June - 27 July, 10am - 4pm
PUBLIC ART, PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION EVENTS/// 9 – 15 June
Featuring:
STEPHEN WILLATS - Art and Cognition Manifesto
PETE HOROBIN - The Principle Player
TRACY MACKENNA & EDWIN JANSSEN - Perfect Timing
DUO (Dundee Urban Orchard) - The Shadow that the Future Throws
Performing Worlds explores the tensional relationship between private and public worlds when seen through the lens of social art. Through archival and live installations the HMC gallery plays host to a range of art practices from 1969 to the present.
The week of activity between 9th – 15th June includes site-responsive film screenings, poetry readings, solo and collaborative performances, installation art, public talks, discussions, workshops, and associated actions.
All events are free. Pre-booking essential for limited capacity events.
For full Public Art programme details see:
www.d-air.org
http://hannahmaclurencetre.abertay.ac.uk
2. CINEMA/// Movie Club
Every second Monday from 6.30pm (next screenings: 4 June, 18 June)
… for people who have a passion for film.
4 June: "Emil and the Detectives"
When Emil travels by bus to Berlin to visit his grandmother and his cousin, his money is stolen by a crook who specializes in digging tunnels. Emil must get the money back as it is for his grandmother. While following the thief, Emil runs into Gustav, an enterprising young boy who gathers up all his friends to help Emil find the money.
Join us for screenings followed by critique, discussions and review. The audience then vote for the next film. Contact HMC or see Movie Club Facebook for details of next screening: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/314989135276/
MCMANUS: DUNDEE'S ART GALLERY & MUSEUM
01382 307200 themcmanus@dundeecity.gov.uk
Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun 12.30 – 4.30pm
1.EXHIBITION///
Fine & Applied Art Display: Celebrated
Until 12 August
In 2008, the fine and applied art collections of Dundee Art Galleries & Museums were designated as being of national importance. This display showcases these collections with a selection of key works, including Stanley Spencer's 'The Resurrection: Reunion of Families' and Henri Fantin-Latour's 'Roses', that have recently returned to the City from loan to prestigious exhibitions across the country, and Laura Knight's newly conserved 'Last Act'.
D-AiR (DUNDEE ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE)
Contact: www.d-air.org / email jb@d-air.org
1. LINE WALK - MINDFUL DRAWING
2 June, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Stepping out of Dundee and into Fife, these workshops incorporate walking and drawing.
For further information see: http://www.d-air.org/content/line-walk-mindful-drawing
2. EXHIBITION/// PERFORMING WORLDS
9 June - 27 July, Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm + Sat 9th June, 10am - 4pm
Hannah Maclure Centre, University of Abertay Dundee, 1-3 Bell Street, Dundee, DD1 1HP.
Performing Worlds explores the tensional relationship between private and public worlds when seen through the lens of social art. Through archival and live installations the HMC gallery plays host to a range of art practices from 1969 to the present. Includes Stephen Willats, Pete Horobin, Tracy Mackenna and Edwin Janssen, and DUO (Dundee Urban Orchard).
3. PUBLIC ART, PERFORMANCE & EDUCATION EVENT
9 - 15 June, times vary
An extension of the Performing Worlds exhibition, this public art, performance and education event takes place in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations across Dundee. Includes site-responsive film screenings, poetry readings, solo and group performances, installation art, public talks, workshops, and associated actions.
For more information about both events see http://www.d-air.org/performing-worlds
DUNDEE REP THEATRE
1. EHIBITION/// Scottish Dance Theatre 25th Anniversary Exhibition
Open daily except Sunday. Free.
Photography by some of the country's leading dance photographers, posters from SDT's history and candid behind the scenes pictures of the dancers.
CHAMBER EAST
Chamber East, Panmure Street, Dundee, DD1 1EP
donna@fleetcollective.com
1. EVENT/// Royal Babylon: The Criminal Record of the British Monarchy
Handsome Dog Productions in association with Fleet Collective
2 June, 7pm – 1am, Chamber East, Dundee
Fleet Collective is proud to present "Royal Babylon" on 2nd June 2012, to coincide with the 60th anniversary of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Jubilee. A night of Punk, Video Installations and Royal antics.
Inspired by Heathcote Williams' poem 'Royal Babylon: The Criminal Record of the British Monarchy', filmmakers Margaret and Alan Cox present a video polemic using a mix of media provocation. The poem is read by Scottish actor and comedian Sanjeev Kohli and English comic improviser, teacher and film lecturer Sean McCann.
Interjections from: Bette Bourne on Princess Diana and live music from WECAMEFROMWOLVES
This is a multimedia exhibition mixing the best of British rock, punk, pop and electronic music by bands like Radiohead, The Sex Pistols, The Smiths and Primal Scream, together with stills and archive footage to retell Heathcote Williams' investigative poem 'Royal Babylon: The Criminal Record of the British Monarchy' - the darker side of the Royal legacy.
Tickets £5
Tickets available from http://royalbabylon.eventbrite.co.uk
2. Dundee BYO.PPT (Bring Your Own Power Point)
13 June, 7pm
BYO.PPT events have happened many times internationally, and all that I have been witness too have been a blast, entertaining, and informative (not always all at once). Organised by Jonathan Brodsky & Morgan Cahn
(To present please contact jonbro@gmail.com by Friday 1 June).
DJCAD STUDENTS STAFF AND GRADUATES EXTERNAL EXHIBITIONS
If you are a DJCAD student, staff member or graduate having an exhibition you would like advertised, please get in touch.
1. EXHIBITION/// At Play 4
21 April - 17 June 2012)
South Hill Park, Bracknell, UK.
At Play 4 is an invitation to the spectator to play – with an active sense of freedom similar to a child at play. This finale of At Play exhibition explores play that is free and spontaneous or bound by rules and conventions. At Play 4 considers rules, or the lack of them, and the spirit of the Olympics. The exhibition examines play as a way of surviving boredom and of discovering the insecurity of the world, and the effect of random chance. It relates play to drawing – perhaps the most direct and free form of artistic expression. At Play reminds us of how we played as children.
Artists include Leszek Blyszczynski, Andi Chapple, James R Ford, Flora Gare, Rebecca Glover, Nick Kennedy, Philip Lee, Dan Lovelace, Sousan Luqman, Nyeema Morgan, Martina O'Shea, Katherina Radeva, Guy Tarrant, Cally Trench, Kim Walker and Mary Yacoob. At Play is curated and produced by Outi Remes and Cally Trench.
The gallery is open Thursday to Saturday 1-5pm and Sunday 1-5pm. http://www.southhillpark.org.uk/?lid=7097
Getting there: http://www.southhillpark.org.uk/138/your-visit/getting-here.html
2. SEMINAR/// A one-day seminar on the subject of expertise, hosted by Gray's School of Art.
Papers and practice presentations are invited on areas such as collaborative expertise for creative cultures and expertise in interdisciplinary fields.
The event is free and will be held on the 13th June at RGU in Aberdeen.
For more information see www.sarahgriffithsdesign.wordpress.com
3. EXHIBITION/// Go West (expeditionists) at Area 405, Baltimore, MD (1st June - 30th July 2012)
Go West is an international multi-media exhibition curated by Breon Gilleran and Sarah Laing featuring artists from France, Finland, Germany, Scotland and The United States: Marion Bösen, Marina Schulze, Sabine Wever, Silke Thoss, Heidi Wood, Ari Bjorn, Stephanie Dinkins, Kim Walker, Gayle Meikle, Stuart McAdam, Joel Kaplan.
While we live in a world characterized by instantaneous transaction, global communication and interdependent economies, we often fail to recognize cultural similarities and lack empathy for necessary differences. Curated by Breon Gilleran (Baltimore, MD) and Sarah Laing (Lanarkshire, Scotland), this mixed media exhibition promotes affiliations both internationally and locally.
https://www.facebook.com/events/213885815397757/
Events Schedule:
Artist Reception: Friday June 1, 7-10pm
International Cook-Off: Sunday June 3rd: 3 - 9pm
A Participatory Bar-B-Que and International Artist meet, greet and eat.
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