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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ShowcaseDavid McLeish: The Skinny Showcase
Greetings from the Costa del Prole Read more »| 17 Sep 2018 -
News
Glasgow CCA 'to remain closed until mid-October'
The vital Glasgow venue will remain closed following the fire that destroyed the Art School Read more »| 13 Sep 2018 -
GalleriesDesign for Life: The V&A Dundee
After years in the making, the ambitious V&A Dundee will open its doors this month, changing the Dundee cityscape for good. Philip Long fills us in ahead of the grand opening Read more »| 11 Sep 2018 -
Reviews
Emil Nolde @ Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
Historical 20th Century painter Emil Nolde receives a retrospective at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. His achievements are tempered by his disturbing fascistic tendencies, which the Modern don't quite manage to frame responsibly Read more »| 11 Sep 2018 -
FeaturesLocal Heroes: Scottish Craft and Design
The term 'craft' is loaded with political, artistic and social signifiers – we discuss it with some of Scotland's designers and makers Read more »| 10 Sep 2018 -
News
Art News and Opportunities: September 2018
September brings new opportunities, and exhibitions of poignant and ambitious new works from emerging and established artists alike, including massive sculpture, a year-long animation project in Tramway, and poignant records of travel in DCA. Read more »| 05 Sep 2018
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Things To Do
Doors Open Days 2018: A guide
Walk, run and jump through Scotland's built heritage from churches to concert halls as Doors Open Days returns for 2018 Read more »| 04 Sep 2018 -
NewsJanice Kerbel @ Western Baths
The Common Guild gallery invites Janice Kerbel to create a visual art project for the festival accompanying the 2018 European Championships; the result is an elegant statement on the power of collective action Read more »| 03 Sep 2018 -
Festivals
Doors Open Days announce 2018 programme
Doors Open Days, Scotland’s largest free annual architectural event, returns for 2018, letting you peek inside some of the country’s most fascinating buildings Read more »| 10 Aug 2018 -
Reviews
Children's Exhibition @ Tramway
The Children's Exhibition at Tramway is an exciting proposition, but falters in its execution Read more »| 02 Aug 2018 -
Showcase
The Skinny Showcase: Just Guts
We showcase the work of the Just Guts collective, fresh from their collaboration at this year's Edinburgh College of Art degree show Read more »| 01 Aug 2018 -
News
Art News and Opportunities: August 2018
August brings many art exhibitions and events, including – to name a few – the Edinburgh Art Festival, and Sonica's celebration of visual sonic work in Glasgow. A host of upcoming deadlines for artist opportunities are helpfully gathered here too! Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Interviews
Robbie Thomson and Louise Harris on Sonica's Festival 2018
Sonica returns for Festival 2018 with three brand new visual and sonic artworks that bring new life to well-known Glasgow landmarks. Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
Festivals
Edinburgh Art Festival: Introducing Platform 2018
Platform 2018 brings together a group of four distinctive artists whose very different works are softly drawn together by medium-experimentation and a sense of excited experimentation with materials and genres Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
Reviews
Obeying Durations @ 16 Nicholson Street
Obeying Durations is a diverse three-person show that considers various implications of presence, time and collectivity Read more »| 26 Jul 2018