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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News
The Bulletin: Arts & Culture News | 20 March
In today's Bulletin: Steve Albini pays tribute to Jason Molina, The Knife issue a manifesto, rare NIN live footage unveiled, new music from Vampire Weekend, Dope Body, Dinosaur Jr., Savages and Rustie, plus the latest festival news Read more »| 20 Mar 2013 -
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The Bulletin: Arts & Culture News | 18 March
In today's Bulletin: the return of Lee 'Scratch' Perry and The Orb, the rise of the 'virtual fan,' new music from Death Grips, Pet Shop Boys, TNGHT and Lil' Wayne, Depeche Mode and Glasvegas, Team Ghost on tour, and RockNess announces its comedy lineup Read more »| 18 Mar 2013 -
Reviews
Jennifer Moon @ Transmission, until 27 Apr
Unlike her domineering portrait suggests, Jennifer Moon is mild, almost apologetic, in person. As she explains her theories on the unifying potential of love... Read more »| 18 Mar 2013 -
Showcase
The Skinny Showcase: Romany Dear
Showcase: Romany Dear Movement is at the core of Romany Dear’s practice; she has a genuine fascination with the way we as people move, whether collect... Read more »| 11 Mar 2013 -
Reviews
Interzone @ The Whisky Bond
It’s over 56 years since the dissolution of the Tangier International Zone, an entity immortalised by no end of bad spy movies and impenetrable, soul-s... Read more »| 08 Mar 2013 -
Reviews
Benedict Drew @ Rhubaba, until 17 March
In this trademark video installation by Benedict Drew we are confronted with a rubber mask pulsating in a paroxysm of claustrophobic disillusionment with con... Read more »| 07 Mar 2013
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Reviews
Nick Evans @ Tramway, until 31 March
Nick Evans takes on Tramway 2 with panache in this ambitious exhibition of new sculpture. It’s an astounding show that ticks every box, from exciting c... Read more »| 07 Mar 2013 -
Interviews
The Poetics of Alexander Hetherington
We spoke to Alex Hetherington ahead of his epic, prism-like venture, Modern Edinburgh Film School, and tried not to get brain-ache in the process Read more »| 05 Mar 2013 -
Interviews
Martin Craig: Social Sculpture
With a new show opening, GoMA has invited others to join them in a citywide discussion on sculpture. Curator Martin Craig told us how there’s nothing splendid about isolation Read more »| 05 Mar 2013 -
Reviews
Jutta Koether @ DCA, until 21 April
Contemporary German artist Jutta Koether and French classicist Nicolas Poussin may seem an unlikely combination – Poussin’s classical style and e... Read more »| 01 Mar 2013 -
Features
Own Art – GI editions
Every two years the behemoth returns, propping up Glasgow’s reputation as an unexplained, miracle-growing melting pot. For three heady weeks it renders... Read more »| 01 Mar 2013 -
Interviews
Going once, going twice... Going to Calton Hill
With their lofty sights set on a future in Edinburgh’s City Observatory, Collective is holding a fabulous fundraising auction. We spoke to director Kate Gray to find out more. Read more »| 01 Mar 2013 -
News
The Bulletin: Arts & Culture News | 15 February
Tony Visconti on the new David Bowie album; 20 years of War Child; new music from Suuns, Kurt Vile, Purity Ring and The Thermals, plus festival bills announced for HebCelt, End of the Road, Bloodstock and Love Supreme Read more »| 15 Feb 2013 -
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The Bulletin: Arts & Culture News | 13 February
Kraftwerk for T in the Park; new music from CHVRCHES, Baths, Colin Stetson and Pissed Jeans; Creative Scotland plan public consultation to find new Chief Exec; Kickstarter for Lee Scratch Perry documentary announced; plus much more... Read more »| 13 Feb 2013 -
Reviews
Ross Fraser McLean @ Diaosu
Diaosu Limited inhabits a small shop front in Dundee’s Hilltown, hosting a variety of art and community projects. Its current venture in this somewhat ... Read more »| 13 Feb 2013