The McManus : Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum

Scottish Art Photography selected from Dundee City’s permanent collection will be displayed in an exhibition organised by The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum.

This exhibition will showcase images from over 50 photographers collected in the 28 years following the purchase of two important early photographs by Thomas Joshua Cooper in 1985. Dundee was the first local authority to collect fine art photography and this has resulted in a significant collection representing many of the major Scottish-based photographers of the late twentieth century.

Scotland has had a leading role in the development of photography – indeed it is claimed that photography is the only art form that Scots have practiced to the highest standard from the time of its invention. This exhibition will allow visitors to explore the different ways in which the selected artists used the medium of photography in fine art and include work from Calum Colvin, Oscar Marzaroli, Maud Sulter, Emma Hamilton, Patricia MacDonald and David Williams.

The exhibition will be changing focus throughout the year. In addition, there will be a series of linked events taking place throughout 2014. Please check the McManus website and Facebook for updated information

Website

http://www.mcmanus.co.uk/

An immersive sculptural installation by artist Nick Evans will be displayed at The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum from June 2014, as part of GENERATION a nationwide series of exhibitions that explore the remarkable development of contemporary art in Scotland over the last 25 years.

The White Whale is the latest solo exhibition by Nick Evans. Known for his organically shaped white plaster sculptures, this work is inspired by the Gothic architecture of The McManus and the museum collections within. The interplay between visitor, sculpture, decorative elements and the stunning architecture of the gallery combine to create an immersive artwork.

Evans was born in Mufulira in Zambia, brought up in Somerset and now lives and works in Glasgow. This background has given him an international outlook which informs his work. Evans is fascinated by the art and artefacts of other cultures – particularly studying the various materials used and methods of construction. From these original sources and his knowledge of European art history, he creates his distinctive and original sculptural forms.

Suitable for

• Any age

Website

http://www.mcmanus.co.uk/content/exhibitions/nick-evans-white-whale

The sixteenth McIntosh Patrick Award exhibition will be on display in the McManus Creative Learning Studio, showcasing the work of S6 Art & Design pupils from the City’s secondary schools.
The award takes the form of an annual competition open to Dundee city schools, as a memorial to the celebrated and much admired Dundee-born artist, James McIntosh Patrick, and to encourage visual arts talent for the future.

The McIntosh Patrick Awards is a partnership between Dundee City Council Education Department and Leisure & Culture Dundee.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

Website

http://www.mcmanus.co.uk/

A lively look at some notable Dundee women and their amazing stories. Admission free, but booking essential on (01382) 307200.

Website

http://www.mcmanus.co.uk/

Our Natural History curators talk about recent changes in local butterfly populations.

Followed by question and answer session.

Admission free, but booking essential on (01382) 307200.

Suitable for

• Any age

Our natural history curators will talk about recent changes in local butterfly populations. Q and A included.

Suitable for

• 18+