Art
The Skinny art guide. We bring you the latest in emerging artists, art exhibition previews, reviews, interviews, and features. Find out the latest art news for Scotland with our news columns, and view emerging artists' portfolios in our monthly Showcase.
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Features
Absolute Truth?: Katherine Ka Yi Liu 廖加怡 at Collective, Edinburgh
We meet Katherine Ka Yi Liu 廖加怡 to unpack their new exhibition at Collective, which examines Britain’s colonial legacy in Hong Kong Read more »| 03 Feb 2023 -
News
Scottish Art Events and Exhibitions: February 2023
February sees new exhibitions from Elizabeth Price and Asuf Ishaq, plus new group shops in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee Read more »| 31 Jan 2023 -
Features
Artisanal Excellence: Scottish textiles at Collect
Meet the four textile designers selected to show with Craft Scotland at the Collect contemporary craft and design fair Read more »| 16 Jan 2023 -
News
Scottish Art Events and Exhibitions: January 2023
In January's Scottish art round-up, Matthew Arthur Williams' solo exhibition continues at DCA, and three new exhibitions open in Glasgow Read more »| 09 Jan 2023 -
Showcase
The Skinny 200th Issue Party: Photo Gallery
Last month, we celebrated 200 issues of The Skinny with a blow-out party at Summerhall – here's a recap of what went down Read more »| 09 Jan 2023 -
Features
Here & Now: We Are Here Scotland's Creators' Showcase
We reflect on We Are Here Scotland's vital and exciting Creators' Showcase in November featuring work by Zaim Ali, Sagnick Mukherjee, and Isabel Barfod Read more »| 06 Jan 2023
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Features
Shop of Horrors: Rachel Maclean's Mimi in Perth
Rachel Maclean discusses her arresting new installation, Mimi, which takes over a disused shopfront on Perth High Street Read more »| 04 Jan 2023 -
Features
Inspiral Carpets: Elizabeth Price at the Hunterian Art Gallery
The Skinny meets curator Dominic Paterson to unpick Elizabeth Price’s latest exhibition, UNDERFOOT, at the Hunterian Art Gallery Read more »| 13 Dec 2022 -
Features
Nira Pereg's Patriarchs @ Talbot Rice, Edinburgh
One writer responds to Nira Pereg's beguiling exhibition Patriarchs at Talbot Rice Gallery Read more »| 08 Dec 2022 -
Emerging Artists
Scottish design: Simple Pleasures
Our resident Local Heroes curator has rounded up the most desirable and sustainable interior pieces from across the country. Each is intended to help create distinctive spaces over the festive season and beyond Read more »| 06 Dec 2022 -
News
Scottish Art Events and Exhibitions: December 2022
December 2022 sees a flurry of new exhibitions across Scotland’s historic and contemporary art spaces Read more »| 01 Dec 2022 -
Features
A Mosaic of Memories: Norman Gilbert at Tramway
We reflect on Norman Gilbert's intimate paintings of his family and the characters of his native Pollokshields Read more »| 17 Nov 2022 -
Features
Recapping Our Stories Between the Myths and Memories
Stories connect us – through open conversations, a welcoming space, and joyful interactions, the weekender at David Livingstone Birthplace Museum showed exactly that Read more »| 16 Nov 2022 -
Emerging Artists
Albion Expo
A weekend of open studios, exhibitions and events shines a light on a hidden creative hub in Leith Read more »| 09 Nov 2022 -
News
Scottish Art Events & Exhibitions: November 2022
A varied and diverse set of exhibitions open their doors to the public in November Read more »| 03 Nov 2022