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Glasgow International 2016 Explores Nature, Industry, and Identity Through Diverse Exhibitions and Events

festival-fair · 2026-04-20

Running from April to August 2016, Glasgow International 2016 showcases a variety of exhibitions, film screenings, talks, and installations. On April 3, Akram Zaatari's film 'Twenty-Eight Nights and a Poem' will be presented at Glasgow Film Theatre. From April 8 to May 21, Sol Calero's installation 'Desde el Jardin' can be seen at David Dale Gallery. Aaron Angell's work will be displayed at Glasgow Botanic Gardens from April 8-25. Cosima von Bonin's exhibition at GoMA is open from April 8 to August 7. The Open Jar Collective presents 'Soil City' from April 8-25, featuring a talk by Jasper Coppes on April 21. A group exhibition at Tramway and André Komatsu's work at Civic Room, along with symposiums at the Centre for Contemporary Arts, are also part of the event lineup.

Key facts

  • Glasgow International 2016 runs from April to August 2016 across multiple venues
  • Akram Zaatari's film 'Twenty-Eight Nights and a Poem' screens April 3 at Glasgow Film Theatre
  • Cosima von Bonin's exhibition at GoMA explores underwater themes through August 7
  • Open Jar Collective's 'Soil City' archive connects visitors with soil from April 8-25
  • Tramway hosts a group exhibition including Lawrence Lek and Mika Rottenberg April 8-25
  • André Komatsu discusses progress in a talk with Dr. Jonathan Charley on April 11
  • 'The Dust of Everyday Life' symposium at CCA addresses mental health on April 20
  • Monika Sosnowska's solo show at Modern Institute examines architectonic structures through May 25

Entities

Artists

  • Akram Zaatari
  • Hashem El Madani
  • Sol Calero
  • Aaron Angell
  • D.M. Black
  • Lucy Mercer
  • Cosima von Bonin
  • Jasper Coppes
  • Lawrence Lek
  • Alexandra Bircken
  • Amie Siegel
  • Sheila Hicks
  • Mika Rottenberg
  • Matthew Smith
  • André Komatsu
  • Dr. Jonathan Charley
  • Brian Dillon
  • Christine Borland
  • Roger Hiorns
  • Monika Sosnowska
  • Heather Lander
  • Simon Harlow
  • Christine McBride

Institutions

  • Glasgow International
  • Common Guild
  • Glasgow Film Theatre
  • David Dale Gallery
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
  • GoMA
  • Open Jar Collective
  • Bitter Rose
  • Soil City
  • Govanhill Baths
  • Tramway
  • Koppe Astner
  • Civic Room
  • British Linen Bank
  • University of Strathclyde
  • Centre for Contemporary Arts
  • ArtReview
  • Modern Institute
  • The Briggait
  • Glasgow School of Art

Locations

  • Glasgow
  • Scotland
  • United Kingdom
  • Lebanon
  • São Paulo
  • Brazil
  • Patagonia

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