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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG
0141 276 9599
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Text Phone:  0141 276 9500
Fax: 0141 276 9540

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Monday to Thursday and Saturday 10am–5pm Friday and Sunday 11am–5pm

Expression

Expression Court, showing Heads by Sophy Cave

How we express ourselve​s, and why we need to.

  • Masks and masquerades – masks can transform the wearer, and are used in performance, ritual, protection, fun and intrigue
  • Ancient Sicilian Soap Opera – how the characters and plots in Greek Comedy were very similar to today's movies and TV soaps
  • Animal Speak – animals have many ways of communicating. Find out why and how
  • Beauty and Ugliness – different cultures have their own idea of male and female beauty which can be seen in art throughout the ages
  • Chinese Symbols – Chinese art is full of symbols which still have meaning today
  • Patterns of Change – how the beadwork created by North American Native peoples has changed to meet new circumstances. 
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