MIES VAN DER ROHE - ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN IN STUTTGART, BARCELONA, BRNO
Until August 29, The Burrell Collection, tel 0141 649 7151; Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm; admission free.
The biggest exhibition of Mies's work ever seen in Britain, this exhibition presents rare, original pieces of furniture from the period 1926-1930. It focuses on the three most emblematic architectural works of this period: the Wesienhoffsiedlung in Stuttgart, the Barcelona Pavilion, and the Villa Tughendhat in Brno.
FOOD: DESIGN AND CULTURE
Until August 22, Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, tel 0141 287 2699;
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11pm-5pm; admission free.
For the UK, an unprecedented chance to explore the idea that how we prepare, serve, and eat our food is a powerful reflection of our way of life. This engaging exhibition illustrates how every step of the process is shaped by design: from the way that food is presented, to where and with what we eat it.
THE ARCHITECTURE OF DEMOCRACY
Until July 25, McLellan Galleries, 270 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, tel 0141 287 7346; admission free.
This exhibition provides a unique and timely exploration of how democracy as a system of government has influenced the design of some of the world's most highly charged buildings. Includes the never-seen-before final model for the new Scottish Parliament building.
ON THE STREETS
May 30, Royal Exchange Square and Ingram Street, call 0141 552 1937 or 0845 309 9899 for info; tickets for fashion show available from 0141 287 5511, priced #15/#10.
Glasgow 1999 and the BBC transform the city centre for the city's biggest day out of the decade. Eight live music stages, the Streets Live Parade, international street theatre, and the world premiere of Improbable Theatre's Sticky. The highlight event will see Royal Exchange Square transformed into Britain's biggest outdoor catwalk show featuring new collections by DKNY, Diesel, and Nicole Fahri, as well as designs by rising young stars. Tickets are available priced #15/#10 on 0141 287 5511.
FROM THE CITY TO THE SPOON: THE ARCHITECTURE OF IDENTITY
May 27-29, SECC, Clyde Auditorium; for details call 0131 229 7545 (Catriona Kerr), Royal Incorporation of Architects Scotland.
The largest meeting of architects, landscape architects, and designers in Scotland, with debates on issues of architecture, design, and identity. Speakers include Richard Rogers, Paul Smith, Nigel Coates, and Robert Venturi.
All up-to-date information can be found on Glasgow 1999's website at www.glasgow1999.co.uk
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