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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ReviewsBenedict 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 -
ReviewsNick 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 -
ReviewsJutta 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
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InterviewsGoing 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 -
NewsThe 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 -
Reviews
Lauren Gault @ Tramway, until 24 February
The title’s reference to ensilage may conjure images of coarse, rugged agriculture, but Gault’s show in Tramway 5 is exquisitely sleek, pristine ... Read more »| 13 Feb 2013 -
News
The Bulletin: Arts & Culture News | 11 February
Tarantino on BAFTA win and next project; new music from The Melvins, Conquering Animal Sound, Kool A.D., Beach House and James Blake; Sub Pop announce silver anniversary celebrations; plus new trailers for Lords of Salem and Monsters University Read more »| 11 Feb 2013 -
Showcase
The Skinny Showcase: Jonathan Owen
Showcase: Jonathan Owen These drawings are made by erasing the ink from printed book pages. No medium is applied to the surface of the page, only removed. F... Read more »| 11 Feb 2013 -
Reviews
Massimo Bartolini @ Fruitmarket, until 14 April
Divided across two floors, an interesting dichotomy of a show presents a decisive split between Bartolini’s renowned immersive works and his quiet stud... Read more »| 11 Feb 2013 -
News
The Bulletin: Arts & Culture News | 8 February
Grimes comes under fire for defending modern pop icons; Alex Harvey's life celebrated; The Arches' Behaviour 2013 programme announced; new music and videos from Gibby Haynes, Liars, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy and Make-That-A-Take; RIP The Stool Pigeon Read more »| 08 Feb 2013