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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FeaturesOwn Art: David Faithfull
This summer Traquair House and Edinburgh Printmakers bring seven contemporary artists to the Borders to display new work exploring Scottish history. David Faithfull explains the Art of Concealment Read more »| 29 Jun 2012 -
Emerging ArtistsGSA Degree Show 2012: The Universe Squeezed Into One Ball
We take our yearly look at the central belt degree shows beginning with the Glasgow School of Art, whose students seem to be considering the darker things in life – and death Read more »| 25 Jun 2012 -
Featuressomewhereto_: Call for young artists and curators
somewhereto_, in association with The Skinny, is looking for a new generation of artists and curators aged between 16 and 25 to take part in a touring art sh... Read more »| 14 Jun 2012 -
Videos
The Skinny Shop: Jamie Johnson video interview
Jamie Johnson, one of the emergent artists featured in The Skinny Shop's first Culture Label collection, discusses his work and the inspiration he finds in the allotments Read more »| 06 Jun 2012 -
ShowcaseThe Skinny Showcase: Steven James Herd
Showcase: Steven James Herd David Foster Wallace wrote 'What goes on inside is just too fast and huge and all interconnected for ... Read more »| 06 Jun 2012 -
Festivals
The Artists' Trail: Leith Late 2012
Leith Late is back on 28 June, uniting the creative spaces of Leith for a one-night-only festival of the arts. We spoke to some of the folk involved to get an idea of what treats lie in store Read more »| 30 May 2012
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ReviewsTeresa Margolles @ GSS, 8 May-30 Jun
One of Mexico’s foremost artists, Teresa Margolles’ show at Glasgow Sculpture Studios concludes her five-month residency in the city. Ciudad Ju&a... Read more »| 30 May 2012 -
News
Annuale 2012, Edinburgh, 8-24 Jun
Co-ordinated by Embassy Gallery in Edinburgh, Annuale 2012 looks to be as varied and exciting as ever, with plenty of grassroots arts events and activities h... Read more »| 30 May 2012 -
Reviews
They Had Four Years @ Generator Projects, 19 May-10 Jun
Every year, Generator Projects in Dundee showcases emerging talent from art schools across Scotland. Hand-picked by the gallery’s committee, the select... Read more »| 30 May 2012 -
Features
Own Art: Pretty Penny
As part of The Skinny's collaboration with Culture Label, Edinburgh-based artist Rabiya Choudhry has reinterpreted three British coins. We chat to her about her about having nae money and get the lowdown on the International Bongo Bongo Brigade Read more »| 30 May 2012 -
Emerging Artists
Dundee 2012: A Degree of Promise
Here's what caught our eye during The Skinny's annual tour round the Duncan of Jordanstone degree show up in Dundee Read more »| 22 May 2012 -
Showcase
The Skinny Showcase: It's Our Playground
Based in Glasgow, It’s Our Playground is the curatorial project of French artists Camille le Houezec & Joey Villemont (b.1986). It’s Our Pla... Read more »| 16 May 2012 -
Interviews
Cancer Sucks: The Honest Death of Tutu the Feminist Performance Artist
Stephanie Torrance looks at how feminist artists are dealing with breast cancer. Read more »| 11 May 2012 -
Videos
The Skinny Shop: Rabiya Choudhry video interview
Rabiya Choudhry, one of the emergent artists featured in The Skinny Shop's first Culture Label collection, discusses her work and influences Read more »| 09 May 2012 -
Videos
The Skinny Shop: David Lemm video interview
David Lemm, one of the emergent artists featured in The Skinny Shop's first Culture Label collection, discusses his work and influences Read more »| 09 May 2012