27 September 2025 (10:00 - 17:00)
28 September 2025 (10:00 - 17:00)
With a 19th century former natural history museum and a contemporary white cube to fuel its engine, Talbot Rice Gallery is dedicated to exploring how the University of Edinburgh can contribute to contemporary art production today and into the future. Solo exhibitions provide international artists with access to University research and collections, whilst conceptual group exhibitions foreground key political and social issues.
Join us outside Talbot Rice Gallery in the Quad for a brief introduction to the gallery’s history and our current solo exhibition by Egyptian artist Wael Shawky. We'll then head inside to explore the exhibition, which spans both our contemporary and neoclassical spaces. This special exhibition marks the 50th anniversary of Talbot Rice Gallery.
Booking Required - please book your place on the guided walk via Eventbrite

2025 Theme - Architectural Heritage: Windows to the Past, Doors to the Future
As a contemporary gallery housed within the Old College, a late 18th- to early 19th-century building at the University of Edinburgh, we are committed to creating exhibitions that engage with global conversations, reflect the historical context of our setting, and look toward the future through the lens of contemporary art.

Image Credit:
Courtesy of Talbot Rice Gallery, University of Edinburgh. Photo: Sally Jubb

For accessibility we have available at the gallery and on our website:
- sensory kits: sets of items meant to reduce overstimulation with noise cancelling headphones, fidget toys, a colouring book, and an emotional fan.
- a visual storyboard: a visual guide to help you find your way to Talbot Rice Gallery and around our building.
- A sensory map: map to help you find your way around Talbot Rice Gallery and to show you the different sensory aspects of our space.

Address
University of Edinburgh Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH8 9QA