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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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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
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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 -
IntersectionsTell Us A Story: In conversation with Natasha Thembiso Ruwona
Ahead of Our Stories Between the Myths and Memories, curator Natasha Thembiso Ruwona discusses storytelling, museum spaces, and connecting communities Read more »| 11 Oct 2022 -
InterviewsThe Artist is Present: Briana Pegado and Tanatsei Gambura
Tanatsei Gambura and Briana Pegado, two of Scotland’s leading cultural practitioners, discuss their experience of working in the Scottish creative industries Read more »| 10 Oct 2022 -
GalleriesEAF LIVE – Scotland’s International Art Fair
Edinburgh Art Fair is returning to the O2 Academy Edinburgh, fka the Corn Exchange, from 17-20 Nov, after a two year hiatus Read more »| 07 Oct 2022 -
NewsScottish Art Events and Exhibitions: October 2022
October sees a diverse range of new exhibitions opening across the country, as well as numerous events and exhibitions for Black History Month Read more »| 06 Oct 2022 -
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David Livingstone Birthplace to host free storytelling weekend
In October, David Livingstone Birthplace museum in Blantyre will host a free weekend of storytelling by artists from the Scottish African diaspora Read more »| 16 Sep 2022 -
FestivalsEcological Empathy and Oysters Divination
Sofia Cotrona recounts her experience of Oyster Readings, a performance by Cooking Sections, in a piece commissioned as part of Edinburgh Art Festival's Emerging Writers programme Read more »| 07 Sep 2022