David Dale Gallery and Studios (established 2009) is a

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contemporary

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and artists studios in

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. The gallery takes its name from Scottish industrialist

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, and since 2012 has been located in the former David Dale College buildings in Bridgeton.

Notable exhibitions

The gallery's programme includes a mixture of local and international artists. Notable projects include Stefania Batoeva and Goran Chanter, ''It Is Forever Ours'' (curated by Swimming Pool,

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, 2017);

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, ''Wave Machine'' (2016); Sol Calero, ''Desde el jardín'' (for

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, 2016); ''Finite Project Altered When Open'' (group show, 2015); ''International Artist Initiated'' (project residency for

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Cultural Programme, 2014); Steve Bishop & Richard Sides, ''To clear the bush of your garden'' (2013); and, Kilian Rüthemann & Kate V. Robertson (for Glasgow International 2012).

References

External links

Official website
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