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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Reviews
Goya: Monsters and Matadors
Sadly for us, these works are as important now as when they were created nearly 200 years ago. Read more »| 10 Feb 2007 -
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Strands
There's lots to consider here, particularly concerning the imaginative potential of fabric and the importance of craft in general Read more »| 10 Feb 2007 -
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Sonia Bidwell: Textiles
this work awakens the youthful excitement in one's mythological heritage Read more »| 10 Feb 2007 -
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Simon Periton
fashion and pop culture are large influences on his work Read more »| 10 Feb 2007 -
Features
Going Your Own Sweet Way
I wonder how this free exchange of ideas online might alter the artistic world, as it has altered the musical world Read more »| 10 Feb 2007 -
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Roger & Reid - Trail of Tears
There are many themes and ideas cluttering up this work Read more »| 10 Feb 2007
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Interviews
Julie Roberts: The New Woman Artist
it is clear that the role of women is being elevated, celebrated and redefined Read more »| 10 Feb 2007 -
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Martin Boyce - Our Love is like the Earth, the Sun, the Trees and the Birth
The installation works well as an environment but seems vague Read more »| 10 Feb 2007 -
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In Residence - The RSA at Hospitalfield
an exhibition of work produced by three early-career professional artists Read more »| 10 Feb 2007 -
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Friedrich
the most interesting aspect of this exhibition is the contrast between the work exhibited and contemporary art being produced in Scotland Read more »| 10 Feb 2007 -
Features
Celebrating 40 Years of Edinburgh Printmakers
STANDFIRST:
To celebrate 40 years of Edinburgh Printmakers, The Skinny decided to get creative by visiting their open-access studio. Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
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Consider the Lilies
James McIntosh Patrick arguably steals the show Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
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Peter Howson - Andrew: Portrait of a Saint
this work will prove popular but ultimately unsatisfying Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
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Christine Borland - Preserves
human identity resounds from the artworks Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
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Clemence Cocquet and Mike Kilkelly - Tout est trop familier pour feindre l'onirisme
Both artists' work share an element of play Read more »| 12 Dec 2006