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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Reviews
Avery Singer @ McLellan Galleries
Commissioned by Glasgow International, Avery Singer’s work hangs in the upper echelons of Sauchiehall Steet’s McLellan Galleries. The five canv... Read more »| 28 Apr 2014 -
Reviews
Richard Hawkins: Hijikata Twist @ Tate Liverpool, until 11 May
Sadako crawls in jerking slow-motion out of the well and into her victim’s television set in Ring, and Kayako, a little less discerning, reigns disjoin... Read more »| 28 Apr 2014 -
Reviews
The Negligent Eye @ The Bluecoat, Liverpool, until 15 Jun
A monochrome baby boy stares warily out at the viewer. The child is from another world, an alien or astronaut; lines run down his face in cosmic interference... Read more »| 28 Apr 2014 -
Interviews
Oasis in the Sand: Cactus contemporary art space launches in Liverpool
Cactus is Liverpool’s newest contemporary art space. Founder, curator and overall ‘boss’ Joe Fletcher Orr tells us about its conception, and Sebastian Jefford gives us a guided tour of his opening exhibition This Inferior Mirage Read more »| 28 Apr 2014 -
News
Art News: Spring Fling brings urban art to rural Scotland; Buzzcut Festival returns
Spring Fling brings urban art to rural Scotland - we speak to artist Fraser Gray about his mural; the return of Glasgow's performance art-focuses Buzzcut Festival; plus opportunities for artists, the latest exhibitions and launches, and more Read more »| 23 Apr 2014 -
News
Art News: Jupiter Artland's 2014 programme unveiled, John Moore's Painting Prize longlist announced
A round-up of art news, including the announcement of the 2014 programme at Jupiter Artland, and the longlist for the John Moore's University Painting Prize; plus exhibitions at Glasgow International and Liverpool's Baltic Creative, and more Read more »| 16 Apr 2014
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Festivals
In Pictures: Glasgow International 2014
In Pictures: Glasgow International 2014 Read more »| 15 Apr 2014 -
Interviews
FutureEverything 2014: Tools for the Unknown Future
Knitted mince and mapping drone strikes – we take a look at the visual art on offer at Manchester's FutureEverything festival Read more »| 09 Apr 2014 -
News
Art News: Glasgow International launch parties; The Lighthouse unveils Spring programme, and more
A round-up of art news, including a dizzying array of launch events and exhibitions for the start of Glasgow International, the unveiling of The Lighthouse Gallery's spring 2014 programme, and more Read more »| 02 Apr 2014 -
Festivals
Own Art: Glasgow International 2014
As Scotland occupies an important place on the world stage this year, welcoming the world to celebrate all our cultural achievements with us, maybe it’s time to be a tourist again in your home city? Read more »| 01 Apr 2014 -
Festivals
Michael Stumpf: Imperfect Balance
Glasgow-based artist Michael Stumpf is occupying the Mackintosh Museum during Glasgow International. We head over to his Easterhouse studio to find out what's in store Read more »| 01 Apr 2014 -
Festivals
Bedwyr Williams: Coachtripping with the Carbootsale Clairvoyant
It's a rare artist who blends installation with stand-up comedy. Bedwyr Williams shares his bittersweet vision of a dystopian future ahead of its arrival in Tramway for Glasgow International Read more »| 01 Apr 2014 -
Showcase
The Skinny Showcase: Rachel Levine
The Skinny Showcase: Rachel Levine Through my work I explore how power structures and ‘empirical’ versions of history affect our readings of obj... Read more »| 01 Apr 2014 -
News
Art News: Graham Fagen heads to Venice Biennale, Richard Demarco's art collection finds a home
A round-up of art news, including Scottish artist Graham Fagen's selection for the 2015 Venice Biennale, Richard Demarco's art collection to be found a permanent home, plus a look at forthcoming exhibitions Read more »| 26 Mar 2014 -
Reviews
Stephanie Mann: Inherit This Mango @ Summerhall
Stephanie Mann’s ‘feel-good’ visual language radiates from Summerhall’s vast frontage; her installation literally casts a healthy glo... Read more »| 25 Mar 2014