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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FeaturesHere & Now: We Are Here Scotland's Creators' Showcase
We reflect on We Are Here Scotland's vital and exciting Creators' Showcase in November featuring work by Zaim Ali, Sagnick Mukherjee, and Isabel Barfod Read more »| 06 Jan 2023 -
FeaturesShop of Horrors: Rachel Maclean's Mimi in Perth
Rachel Maclean discusses her arresting new installation, Mimi, which takes over a disused shopfront on Perth High Street Read more »| 04 Jan 2023 -
FeaturesInspiral Carpets: Elizabeth Price at the Hunterian Art Gallery
The Skinny meets curator Dominic Paterson to unpick Elizabeth Price’s latest exhibition, UNDERFOOT, at the Hunterian Art Gallery Read more »| 13 Dec 2022 -
FeaturesNira Pereg's Patriarchs @ Talbot Rice, Edinburgh
One writer responds to Nira Pereg's beguiling exhibition Patriarchs at Talbot Rice Gallery Read more »| 08 Dec 2022 -
Emerging ArtistsScottish design: Simple Pleasures
Our resident Local Heroes curator has rounded up the most desirable and sustainable interior pieces from across the country. Each is intended to help create distinctive spaces over the festive season and beyond Read more »| 06 Dec 2022 -
NewsScottish Art Events and Exhibitions: December 2022
December 2022 sees a flurry of new exhibitions across Scotland’s historic and contemporary art spaces Read more »| 01 Dec 2022
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FeaturesA Mosaic of Memories: Norman Gilbert at Tramway
We reflect on Norman Gilbert's intimate paintings of his family and the characters of his native Pollokshields Read more »| 17 Nov 2022 -
FeaturesRecapping Our Stories Between the Myths and Memories
Stories connect us – through open conversations, a welcoming space, and joyful interactions, the weekender at David Livingstone Birthplace Museum showed exactly that Read more »| 16 Nov 2022 -
Emerging ArtistsAlbion Expo
A weekend of open studios, exhibitions and events shines a light on a hidden creative hub in Leith Read more »| 09 Nov 2022 -
NewsScottish Art Events & Exhibitions: November 2022
A varied and diverse set of exhibitions open their doors to the public in November Read more »| 03 Nov 2022 -
FeaturesThe ruination of Elsie Inglis
The charity behind A Statue for Elsie Inglis on Edinburgh's Royal Mile has received a furious backlash after cancelling an open call for proposals Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
ReviewsHannah Lim @ Edinburgh Printmakers
Sofia Cotrona unravels Hannah Lim's incisive and multi-faceted exhibition at Edinburgh Printmakers Read more »| 26 Oct 2022 -
NewsCreative Edinburgh Awards: The 2022 shortlist
Thirty-seven projects and individuals from across Edinburgh’s creative community are shortlisted for this year’s Creative Edinburgh Awards Read more »| 17 Oct 2022 -
Emerging ArtistsCrafthouse celebrates Scotland's craft culture
Crafthouse is a new exhibition at The Briggait in Glasgow, featuring work from ten Scotland-based designers and makers Read more »| 14 Oct 2022 -
FeaturesRe-collecting Empire, and reimagining the museum
Beth James reflects on the Wardlaw Museum’s current exhibition Re-collecting Empire, which focuses on the legacy of empire in the museum’s collections Read more »| 13 Oct 2022