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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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Emerging ArtistsSarah Wright @ Glasgow Print Studio
Sarah Wright expands into installation and sculpture in her latest exhibition in Glasgow Print Studio. Using methods of stripping away and simplification, she paradoxically sets up a disquieting ambiguity. Read more »| 06 Apr 2016 -
News
Liverpool LightNight 2016 programme announced
LightNight, Liverpool's annual night-time celebration of arts and culture in the city, returns for its seventh year with a programme of light projections, new musical compositions and other late-night cultural happenings Read more »| 05 Apr 2016 -
Things To DoManchester After Hours 2016: What to see
Manchester After Hours returns for 2016, with late opening at galleries, museums and venues around Manchester, and performances, workshops and experiences of all kinds across the city. Here's our pick of the programme. Read more »| 04 Apr 2016 -
InterviewsGlasgow International's Community Projects
Taking the Glasgow part of its title seriously, Glasgow International 2016 involves several community-oriented and socially-engaged projects. We talk to some of the artists facilitating these events and exhibitions. Read more »| 04 Apr 2016 -
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Scottish Art News: April 2016
It's a special bumper month in Scottish art, as the British Art Show in Edinburgh coincides with the Glasgow International. Here's our pick of the 62 openings and events planned for the weekend of 8-10 April. Read more »| 04 Apr 2016 -
Interviews
GIasgow International 2016: After Dark Events
GI's gearing up for memorable events from Turner nominees Marvin Gaye Chetwynd and Jedrzej Cichosz, along with temporary lounge area Châteaux Double Wide, the Fantom Cinema and roller rink choreography from Asparagus Piss Raindrop Read more »| 01 Apr 2016
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GalleriesGlasgow International 2016 Openings: Booze Guide
A rundown of Glasgow International's first weekend opening extravaganza, with an eye on the free beers, wines and whiskeys promised around the city. GI 2016: one beer at a time Read more »| 30 Mar 2016 -
Interviews
Stewart Home: The Unquotable Interview
The esoterically erudite Stewart Home walks us through the influences for his upcoming Glasgow International exhibition Re-Enter the Dragon, at Queens Park Railway Club. Read more »| 30 Mar 2016 -
News
This Week in Scottish Art: 29 March - 4 April
This week, catch Dovecot Gallery's dancing carpet ballet, the Rhubaba choir, and a chance to read through Kevin Harman's legal correspondence after smashing Collective Gallery's window six years ago. Read more »| 29 Mar 2016 -
FeaturesThreshold Festival 2016 & the Baltic Triangle
Ahead of the sixth Threshold Festival in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle, we talk to Baltic Creative’s Mark Lawler and former CUC director Ingi Thor Jonsson about changes in area's cultural ecology and what happens next Read more »| 24 Mar 2016 -
Festivals
Edinburgh Art Festival unveils 2016 exhibitions
Edinburgh Art Festival has announced details of more than 40 exhibitions and events set to take place during this year's festival in August Read more »| 23 Mar 2016 -
News
This Week in Scottish Art: Science Festival, BAS8
A new company launches into the art scene this week, and there's a field trip from the Art School to magnificent ruin St Peter's Seminary, as well as zine fair, artists' talks and workshops. Read more »| 22 Mar 2016 -
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Hepworth Prize for Sculpture shortlist announced
The nominees for the inaugural Hepworth Prize for Sculpture have been announced by Wakefield's Hepworth gallery. Steven Claydon, Helen Marten, David Medalla... Read more »| 21 Mar 2016 -
Festivals
FutureEverything Science and Art Festival
In anticipation of the FutureEverything art and science festival in Manchester, we take a look at what to expect, in addition to discussing the elegance of good design, and, of course, the weather Read more »| 21 Mar 2016 -
News
Art in Liverpool and Manchester: March-April 2016
What's on in Northwest art this month, you might wonder? Well, since you asked, here's our guide to some of the best exhibitions in Liverpool and Manchester over the coming weeks – from top bantz to skoob towers... Read more »| 16 Mar 2016