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FestivalsCheaper than Flying: Anthony Schrag walks to Venice
Scotland-based participatory artist Anthony Schrag will spend the next three months walking to Venice, in the process questioning the value of the Venice Biennale Read more »| 01 Jun 2015 -
NewsSave the Arches: RM Hubbert, Rob Drummond, Tam Dean Burn tell us why
With the long-term future of The Arches still uncertain as the venue appeals moves to shut down its clubbing operation, we ask actors, writers and musicians for their views on the Glasgow arts institution Read more »| 27 May 2015 -
NewsBlood, Fusion and Student Debt: This Week in Scottish Art
In this week's Scottish art round-up, Dundee's degree show continues, art students in Edinburgh and Glasgow get in on the act with new exhibitions, and there are more talks, events and exhibitions than you can wave a "polystyrene thing" at. Read more »| 26 May 2015 -
NewsSpooky Films, D/R/U/G/S and External Pressure: This Month in Northwest Art
With many big-name shows closing at the end of May and so many opening at the beginning of June, it's all change on the Northwest art scene. Plan your month in art with our pick of the best exhibitions and events Read more »| 22 May 2015 -
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The Arches ‘taking legal advice’ over club closure
Glasgow multi-arts venue The Arches have stated they are “taking legal advice” on appealing a decision by the city’s licensing board to cut... Read more »| 20 May 2015 -
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Play, Discomfort and the Digital Panopticon: This Week in Scottish Art
In this week's round up there are talks from Graham Fagen and Owl Project, new work from some of Scotland's best graduates, and the chance to ask the question, "what is a video art?" Read more »| 19 May 2015
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NewsEAF reveals 2015 commissions, Margaret Tait Award winner & Turner Prize nominees announced
The Edinburgh Art Festival has announced details of its commissions programme for 2015, with new work from Charles Avery and Marvin Gaye Chetwynd set to feat... Read more »| 13 May 2015 -
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Severed Heads, Psychosculpture and Pilgrimage: This Week in Scottish Art
This week, art news covers ground from Livingston to Venice, with a bumper week of events across Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh and beyond. Read more »| 12 May 2015 -
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Precious Debris, Fresh Air, and Concrete Ribs: This Week in Scottish Art
As well as lots and lots of art in Edinburgh and Glasgow's galleries, there are a number of interesting events to check out this week, spanning Lithuanian harmony singing, conversations about "sovereign lawlessness", and the launch of a new feminist zine. Read more »| 05 May 2015 -
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Carol Bove / Carlo Scarpa @ Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
What do the Italian architect Carlo Scarpa (1906–78) and the contemporary Brooklyn-based sculptor Carol Bove have in common? The answer: quite a lot, r... Read more »| 30 Apr 2015 -
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Fashion, Film and Free Society: Scottish Art News for May 2015
Two years on from his stunning show at The Modern Institute, this month Nicolas Party presents Boys and Pastel in Inverleith House, his first major solo... Read more »| 28 Apr 2015 -
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Inspiration, Classical Art, and Getting Paid: This Week in Scottish Art
In this week's art news, there's a curator's job going in Edinburgh, Open House consumes Glasgow whole this long weekend, and there's a grilling of Glasgow politicians on the thorny issue of getting artists paid. Read more »| 28 Apr 2015 -
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Pyramid Selling, Basketball and Psychosomatic Tourism: This Week in Scottish Art
In this week's Scottish art round-up, there are new shows at Telfer and Collective galleries, a pair of launches at Good Press, and a host of other events in Glasgow, Edinburgh and beyond. Read more »| 21 Apr 2015 -
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Lights, Late Nights and Life through a Lens: This Month in Northwest Art
As the cities come to life under cover of dark for LightNight and Manchester After Hours, and LOOK/15 photo festival takes over Liverpool, plan your month in art with our pick of the best exhibitions and events Read more »| 17 Apr 2015 -
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Dark Shadows, Uneasy Tension, and a Ford Ka: This Week in Scottish Art
In this week's art round-up, you'll find online and radio art works, new shows at a host of Glasgow and Edinburgh galleries, and a celebration of Hannibal Lecter. Read more »| 14 Apr 2015