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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ReviewsAt Every Fading of the Stars @ Tramway
James Rigler reinvents the classic perception of architecture and ceramics in his new show At Every Fading of the Stars. The a... Read more »| 09 Apr 2015 -
Features
Penomania: A guide to pens
One graphic designer geeks out about classic pens. Welcome to The Skinny guide to writing implements Read more »| 08 Apr 2015 -
News
Leopards, Grids and Hannibal Lecter: This Week in Scottish Art
Big cat sightings inspire a new show at David Dale, a host of exhibitions come to a close in Dundee, and there's a talk from a BP Portrait Award judge; all that and more in this week's art round-up. Read more »| 07 Apr 2015 -
ShowcaseThe Skinny Showcase: Camille Smithwick
Camille Smithwick turns her half-baked confusions into ceramic objects. Read more »| 01 Apr 2015 -
Reviews
Cornelia Parker @ Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester
Upon entering the newly revitalised Whitworth, it can initially be unclear where Cornelia Parker’s retrospective is actually located. There is just so ... Read more »| 01 Apr 2015 -
News
80s Icons, Human Donation, and a Hermit Genius: This Month in Scottish Art
This month's pick of Scottish contemporary art sees four exhibitions run through the month, across Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow Read more »| 01 Apr 2015
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Interviews
Be My Guest: Glasgow Open House Festival 2015
Glasgow Open House Festival is set to be the most exciting and genuinely unique art festival of this year. We talk to the organisers Read more »| 01 Apr 2015 -
Interviews
1 Royal Terrace: Conversations About Art
We catch up with the founders of up and coming Glasgow gallery 1 Royal Terrace in advance of their second programme of exhibitions, now underway Read more »| 01 Apr 2015 -
Features
In-situ in Pendle: When Will We Three...
As six new artists are announced for Pendle's in-situ residency, The Skinny travels to Brierfield to catch up with the founders and find out what's next for the organisation Read more »| 31 Mar 2015 -
News
Rad Tunes, Pagan Mythology, and Science: This Week in Scottish Art
Starting this week in Glasgow, 1 Royal Terrace have launched their second programme of exhibitions, which curators Ruth Switalski and Peter Yxell have titled... Read more »| 31 Mar 2015 -
Reviews
RSA New Contemporaries 2015
A spectacle-laden opening. Deb Marshall’s sound installation Kairos I thunders over the tourist traffic of Princes St, while upon entry, Erin Fairley&r... Read more »| 24 Mar 2015 -
FestivalsEdinburgh Art Festival announces 2015 programme
The programme for this year’s Edinburgh Art Festival has been unveiled, with over 40 exhibitions, installations and events set to take place in the cit... Read more »| 24 Mar 2015 -
News
Dada, Murder, and a Clearance Sale: This Week in Scottish Art
This week's Scottish art round-up features a night inspired by the Cabaret Voltaire, the flitting of Good Press to a new home, and a host of film screenings and exhibition openings across Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee. Read more »| 18 Mar 2015 -
NewsNominations open for 2015 Turner Prize
Public nominations for the shortlist for this year’s Turner Prize have opened, while the dates for the shortlisted artists’ exhibition at Glasgow... Read more »| 17 Mar 2015 -
Showcase
The Skinny Showcase: Ben Martin
Showcase: Ben Martin "My design background has heavily influenced my art practice to date. I work within a variety of areas ranging from the home, human exp... Read more »| 17 Mar 2015