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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InterviewsLiving in Emergency: Alberta Whittle interview
Artist Alberta Whittle shares the intentions of her major and ambitious solo show in Dundee Contemporary Arts, discussing insidious anti-blackness, caring strategies for 'living in emergency' and the racialisation of the climate crisis Read more »| 08 Oct 2019 -
ReviewsAman Sandhu @ CCA, Glasgow
In 'NO MORE ARTISTS', Aman Sandhu's sparse display of works offer impactful insights into the reasons that in 2019, "artist" is an outdated misnomer. Read more »| 04 Oct 2019 -
FestivalsNEoN 2019: Dundee's Digital Arts Festival
A look ahead to this year's North East of North – aka NEoN – ahead of the Dundee arts festival Read more »| 02 Oct 2019 -
ShowcaseLocal Heroes: Scottish Design at London Design Festival 2019
Design curators Local Heroes scout out the best contemporary design from Scotland at this year’s London Design Festival Read more »| 02 Oct 2019 -
InterviewsThulani Rachia on Glasgow, the slave trade and colonialism
Artist Thulani Rachia explores Glasgow's connection with the slave trade as told through its urban landscape Read more »| 01 Oct 2019 -
TravelVisiting Georgia
Torn between a city break in Budapest and a backpacking adventure around Northern India? Why not get the best of both worlds by visiting a country where Europe meets Asia – Georgia Read more »| 30 Sep 2019
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ReviewsNick Cave @ Tramway, Glasgow
Filling the large main space of Tramway, Cave has hung shining metal sculptural "spinners" from ceiling to floor, arranged flea market ornaments into fantastical tableaux and detailed beaded wall coverings at a large scale Read more »| 27 Sep 2019 -
NewsCreative Edinburgh Awards 2019: The Nominees
Here are the Edinburgh creatives in line for this year's awards Read more »| 23 Sep 2019 -
FestivalsGlasgow International announces 2020 programme
France-Lise McGurn, Nep Sidhu, Duncan Campbell, Luke Fowler and Sarah Forrest are among the artists taking part in Glasgow International 2020 Read more »| 18 Sep 2019 -
InterviewsBuilt to last: Design Exhibition Scotland
Local Heroes select five practitioners from Design Exhibition Scotland who explore the ways in which functional objects enhance the way we live our lives and address issues around sustainability, materials and process Read more »| 16 Sep 2019 -
InterviewsJustice to Joy: Ashanti Harris Interview
We meet Ashanti Harris to discuss her multi-stranded visual arts practice uncovering everyday black history ahead of her solo show in Transmission this month Read more »| 13 Sep 2019 -
ReviewsJames Richards @ Collective Gallery, Edinburgh
James Richards' work in Collective Gallery is an experimental soundscape that is mysterious and evocative Read more »| 06 Sep 2019 -
News
Creative Edinburgh Awards 2019: Nominations close on Friday!
Want to put someone forward for this year's Creative Edinburgh awards? You have until Friday afternoon... Read more »| 05 Sep 2019 -
NewsArt Events and Opportunities: September 2019
With September comes the last blush of summer and the first of a new season of exhibitions across Scotland Read more »| 02 Sep 2019 -
FeaturesCCA Highlights: September & October 2019
Autumn arrives at CCA with documentaries on global change and social justice, a rare Glasgow gig from indie-rock legend Stephen Malkmus and a detailed discussion on making sure sex toys are for all Read more »| 02 Sep 2019