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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FestivalsKrafta Doc: Scotland's newest film festival
The creative process is under the spotlight at Krafta Doc, a new documentary film festival devoted to the work of artists, craftspeople and designers, from world famous creatives to unsung artisans Read more »| 19 Sep 2017 -
ReviewsJac Leirner @ Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh
In her newest exhibition at The Fruitmarket, Jac Leirner shows the beauty of obsession Read more »| 08 Sep 2017 -
Showcase
Scotland's Design Language: The Skinny Showcase
What characterises contemporary design in Scotland? What is our ‘design language’ – do we indeed have one? Read more »| 07 Sep 2017 -
Emerging ArtistsInfinite Resistance: Sahej Rahal Interview
Ahead of his exhibition in CCA this month, Sahej Rahal discusses the protest politics and texts of resistance that inspired the work that he will show Read more »| 07 Sep 2017 -
Reviews
Plant Scenery of the World @ Inverleith House, Edinburgh
Taking its name from a suite of paintings by 19th Century artist-botanist RK Grenville, Plant Scenery of the World in the long-languishing Inverleith House u... Read more »| 06 Sep 2017 -
NewsThis Month in Scottish Art: September 2017
September brings new exhibitions in Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, as well as events from artist Coco Fusco and renowned filmmaker-theorist Laura Mulvey Read more »| 06 Sep 2017
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Features
CCA Highlights September / October 2017
From Sonica to Margaret Glaspy – our selections for the upcoming CCA Glasgow programme Read more »| 05 Sep 2017 -
ReviewsPolygraphs @ Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Polygraphs showcases renowned contemporary artist Hito Steyerl's video work Abstract as the basis for a group show of the Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art's collection Read more »| 04 Sep 2017 -
Features
Adventure Time: Doors Open Days 2017 preview
Doors Open Days happen across Scotland in September, offering public access to normally private spaces. We take a look at the programme to pick out a few highlights Read more »| 04 Sep 2017 -
Interviews
Comic Book Hero: Frank Quitely Interview
Frank Quitely (aka Vincent Deighan) talks about exhibiting at Kelvingrove Art Gallery as a comic book artist and the status of the medium today Read more »| 04 Sep 2017 -
Students
Art Graduates: Where Are They Now?
We speak to four recent art graduates to find out what they've been up to since finishing at uni, and what they have planned for the future Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
Showcase
Emer Tumilty: The Skinny Showcase
Printmaker, illustrator, artist Emer Tumilty presents a new series of screen prints in August's emergent art showcase Read more »| 18 Aug 2017 -
Interviews
A look at Summerhall's political arts programme
Through Summerhall's arts programme this August, there's an observable trend towards politicised or protest work, considering issues relating to the refugee crisis, indigenous cultures, as well as Brexit and Trump Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
Festivals
Sculptor Charlotte Barker on her solo show Flotilla
Charlotte Barker's elegant sculptures critically sit on the borderlines of art, design, craft, ornament and functionality. We meet her ahead of her upcoming solo show at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop Read more »| 28 Jul 2017 -
Festivals
Patrick Staff interview: EAF show Observers’ Walks
Patrick Staff presents a Collective Observers’ Walk which combines diligent history telling with sharing of erotic nighttime adventures on Calton Hill Read more »| 28 Jul 2017