Interviews
Have you ever wanted to explore the mind behind the masterpiece? Tormented or divinely inspired, The Skinny offers you a window into the minds of artists with interviews that delve into their practice and inspirations.
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In Design: Saul studio
As part of our series looking at great design in the North, Dan Saul Pilgrim of Leeds-based Saul studio tells us about the local scene, his new projects, and... Read more »| 02 Mar 2017 -
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Kevin Harman: "There’s the riot gear and the absinthe"
We catch up with Edinburgh's most controversial artist Kevin Harman in advance of his huge early career retrospective at Edinburgh's Leith Docks Read more »| 22 Feb 2017 -
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The Other'd Artist: Interview with Travis Alabanza
Performance artist Travis Alabanza talks to The Skinny ahead of their ambitious collaborative exhibition of Black artists The Other'd Artist with Transmission in May Read more »| 14 Feb 2017 -
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Art Battle Manchester: Inside the phenomenon
An energetic live experience where artists compete to create a masterpiece against the clock, Art Battle Manchester has taken the city by storm. We go behind the scenes of this popular phenomenon, and meet a painter gearing up for the next event... Read more »| 03 Feb 2017 -
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In Design: The Archipelago design studio, Leeds
As part of our series looking at great design in the North, we speak to Leeds-based studio The Archipelago, whose work displays an appreciation for space, li... Read more »| 09 Jan 2017 -
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Ian Skelly on The Coral: Distance Inbetween
As the curtain comes down on a triumphant year for The Coral, following the success of their eighth album Distance Inbetween, we chat with drummer Ian Skelly... Read more »| 06 Dec 2016
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Dundee's Finest Export: DCA Thomson
Christmas time for many brings with it an Oor Wullie or The Broons annual, comics that are recognisably more Scottish than a saltire soaked in Irn Bru. To ce... Read more »| 29 Nov 2016 -
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Judith Hagan & Ewan Murray at Hospitalfield
Judith Hagan and Ewan Murray have their first major show in Hospitalfield as part of the DUSK Winter Season later this month Read more »| 07 Nov 2016 -
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Rachel Maclean on Wot U :-) About?
Just arrived at Manchester’s HOME is Rachel Maclean’s new exhibition Wot u :-) about?, the first solo show by the young Scottish artist in the No... Read more »| 28 Oct 2016 -
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This Is A Protest: GSA Students' Open Day Protest
Tomorrow brings an open day protest at Glasgow School of Art; we've caught up with some of the students around campus to get their feelings about this bold statement action Read more »| 26 Oct 2016 -
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Ross Fraser McLean on new exhibition CEIBA
In the run-up to his major solo exhibition in Summerhall, Ross Fraser McLean talks death and danger in Mexico Read more »| 06 Oct 2016 -
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74 Years of Strength: Miss Major interview
Miss Major is warm, sharp and candid about her decades of strength and struggle for the respect of her communities. She speaks to The Skinny ahead of her appearance at this month's Arika Read more »| 05 Oct 2016 -
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16 Nicholson Street Curators on Their Inaugural Show
New 16 Nicholson Street curators talk about their big plans for the space and the artists for their inaugural show describe what they've planned. Read more »| 30 Sep 2016 -
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Tall Tales: An Interview with Sarah Forrest
Before the major touring group show Tall Tales comes to Glasgow Women's Library in October, Sarah Forrest describes learning the drums and the exhibition run so far Read more »| 08 Sep 2016 -
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In Design: The Print Project
As part of our series looking at great design in the North, we speak to The Print Project, who've spent the last six years making stunning art... Read more »| 05 Sep 2016