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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FestivalsLiverpool Arab Arts Festival 2017: the programme
Describing it as their “most vital edition to date,” the organisers of Liverpool Arab Arts Festival have announced the programme for 2017. Read more »| 19 Mar 2017 -
NewsArt sale supports Manchester Homelessness Charter
A series of sculptures by local artist Hilary Jack is to be sold to raise money for Manchester Homelessness Charter Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
Festivals¡Viva! Spanish & Latin American Festival 2017 preview
¡Viva! festival returns with another ambitious programme of Spanish and Latin American theatre, film and visual art. This year's programme celebrates 40 years since the end of censorship in Spain following the death of General Franco – we find out more Read more »| 16 Mar 2017 -
FeaturesJ. W. Anderson at The Hepworth Wakefield
Expect to see the human body in a new light at fashion designer J. W. Anderson's takeover of a Yorkshire gallery Read more »| 16 Mar 2017 -
Festivals
LightNight 2017 announces eight new commissions
Liverpool's annual late-night culture crawl LightNight has revealed its eight new art commissions for 2017, from a suspended light installation recreating the Cathedral's 'crown' to a piece exploring the “lungs” of the St George’s Hall catacombs Read more »| 16 Mar 2017 -
NewsAlternative media fight back against 'fake news'
The International Network of Street Papers kick back against fake news and 'alternative facts' with an event in Glasgow Read more »| 16 Mar 2017
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Things To Do
CCA Highlights: March & April 2017
CCA's programme features books, film festivals, pig masks and socio-political art Read more »| 15 Mar 2017 -
News
This Week in Scottish Art: 14-20 Mar
This week brings life drawing, pre-degree shows from Edinburgh College of Art, a free screening of Alejandro Jodorowsky's The Holy Mountain and a presentatio... Read more »| 14 Mar 2017 -
News
Leith tram depot to become a creative hub
The site of an old tram depot from Edinburgh’s original tram system is being turned into a hub for artists, communities and businesses Read more »| 10 Mar 2017 -
News
This Week in Scottish Art: 7-13 March 2017
This week brings new exhibits from Arusha Gallery, Out of the Blue Drill Hall and Dovecot Studios, as well as talks at ECA and Meadow Mill Studios in Dundee and last chances to see shows at Embassy, The Modern Institute, and The Number Shop Read more »| 07 Mar 2017 -
Showcase
Humber Street Gallery: The Skinny Showcase
At the heart of Hull UK City of Culture 2017 is a new contemporary art space, Humber Street Gallery Read more »| 07 Mar 2017 -
Festivals
Hull City of Culture 2017: An introduction
A world-class programme of art, music and cultural activity of all kinds is unfolding for Hull UK City of Culture 2017. CEO and director Martin Green discusses his vision for a city "in glorious technicolour" Read more »| 03 Mar 2017 -
Galleries
Cultural Highlights: Fashion On The Ration
Check out Fashion on the Ration, Imperial War Museum North’s exhibition on fashion's survival and flourishing under the strict rules of 1940s Britain.&... Read more »| 03 Mar 2017 -
News
Ian McKellen opens LGBT+ rights exhibition
Sir Ian McKellen gave a stirring speech in Manchester last night to launch Never Going Underground, a new exhibition at the People's History Museum exploring the fight for LGBT+ rights Read more »| 03 Mar 2017 -
Reviews
Curve of a Hill... @ Mary Mary
The left hand of a black glove greets you as you enter the newest exhibition at Mary Mary. Speckled with white acrylic, the glove could have been plucked fro... Read more »| 02 Mar 2017