Life after IraqSt Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
Open until 26 October 2008
Open daily 10am - 5pm, except Friday and Sunday 11am - 5pm
FREE entry
Commissioned by Scottish Refugee Council, Life After Iraq is a powerful exhibition of work by award-winning photojournalist Angela Catlin and writer Billy Briggs, who travelled to Syria to document the lives of some of the millions of ordinary Iraqis living there after fleeing their homes to escape the conflict in Iraq.
The exhibition also gives an intimate insight into the lives of Iraqi refugees who have come to Scotland seeking safety.
The full programme for Refugee Week Scotland 2008 is available through
www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.ukFind out what else is on in Glasgow's museums at
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Picture perfectExpect big crowds when the new exhibition of photographs by Harry Benson opens at Kelvingrove on May 30.
It's a homecoming show for the internationally acclaimed lensman, whose iconic images range from era-defining photojournalism to light-hearted portraits.
Harry Benson - A Photographer's Journey charts a career that has spanned six decades. Among his most famous subjects are Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson and the Beatles, whose American invasion he covered in 1964. He has photographed every US president since Dwight D. Eisenhower, and was standing just yards from Robert Kennedy when he was assassinated.
Although he has worked extensively in America, and now lives in New York, the publication of Harry Benson's Glasgow last year was evidence that this Glasgow son has not forgotten his roots.
Harry Benson - A Photographer's Journey is at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum from May 30 to September 14.
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Wild West End Wildlife Walks
RSPB staff offer walks around Kelvingrove Park, home to some incredible wildlife, from kingfishers to peregrines and bumblebees to butterflies. Meet at Roger the Elephant at Kelvingove Museum - call 0141 331 0993 to book a free place.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Argyle Street
Glasgow, G3 8AG [view on map]
Scotland
Phone: 0141 276 9599
Email: museums@glasgow.org
Website:
www.glasgowmuseums.com1:30
Free but requires Booking.
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Films from the Empire Exhibition
To mark the 70th anniversary of the 1938 Empire Exhibition The Lighthouse and Scottish Screen Archive will present a selection of rare documentary and amateur films, recording the exhibition and its place in Glasgow's cultural history.
The Lighthouse
11 Mitchell Lane
Glasgow, G1 3NU [view on map]
Scotland
Phone: 0141 221 6362
Email: enquiries@thelighthouse.co.uk
Website:
www.thelighthouse.co.uk10:30am–5:00pm
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Battle of the Books and Quiz
Members of Glasgow Libraries' book group circuit battle it out to find the best book of the year, followed by a quiz. 'Part of the West End Festival'.
Hillhead Library
348 Byres Road
Glasgow, G12 8AP [view on map]
Scotland
Phone: 0141 339 7223
7:00pm
free
