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Calum Colvin: Natural Magic

23rd December 2009 - 13th February 2010 
Art Gallery

This exhibition explores the commonality between visual science and visual art, and the use of optical devices as part of their development. The artworks investigate the parallels between the invention of the stereoscopic viewer in 1838 and the digital camera in the 20th century. The exhibition also explores how images are perceived by the viewer.


ThreeSixFive TriSiaCoig - A Year in the Highlands and Islands

20 February - 20 March 2010
Art Gallery

In 2007, Fin Macrae ran a photography project for Highland 2007 that was wide reaching and diverse. From Shetland in the North to Argyll & Bute, the Western Isles to Moray in the East, 52 people were selected to document a week in their lives - a photo for every day. These 365 images formed a visual diary or portrait of what life is like in the Highlands and Islands in the 21st century.


Scottish Makars

23 December 2009 - 13 February 2010

WE ARE SORRY, BUT WEATHER CONDITIONS HAVE CAUSED A DELAY IN OPENING THIS EXHIBITION.  Please telephone the Exhibitions Unit on 01463 710978 for the latest information.

Small Gallery

An exhibition from the Scottish National Portrait Gallery comprising 25 portraits of contemporary Scottish poets and one new work depicting Robert Burns.


Hidden Highland Histories WW2

20 February - 20 March 2010Small Gallery

Spies, code-breakers and evacuees are just some of the topics covered in this exhibition of images, photographs and film of the Second World War at home and abroad. The exhibition is based on first hand experiences which are at times harrowing and traumatic but also courageous, surprising and funny. The project was developed over 9 months as part of a national initiative, ‘Their Past Your Future 2’, in partnership with the Highland Print Studio, Highland Museums and Highland independent museums.


Mhairi Killin - Absent Voices

27 March - 24 April 2010 
Art Gallery

Absent Voices presents new work from contemporary artist Mhairi Killin. This exhibition explores the traditional skills of silversmithing and weaving on the island of Iona, one of Scotland’s most significant, beautiful and remote locations. The exhibition explores themes of identity, archaeology, memory and journeying.


The Art of Progress?

27 March - 24 April 2010Small Gallery 

This exhibition of artworks, drawings and photographs from Inverness Museum collections explores and the impact of architectural and industrial developments, old and new, on the Highland landscape.


Letters Home

January 2010
Community Gallery

An exhibition produced by Am Baile (www.ambaile.org.uk), exploring first hand accounts of the experiences of emigrants from the Highlands.


Girl Guides

February 2010Community Gallery


Merkinch Nature

March 2010
Community Gallery

Stunning photographs taken in the new local nature reserve at Merkinch.


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