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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ReviewsTrip Advisor: How Not to do a Northwest Christmas Art Marathon
One weekend, 30-odd shows, twinkling lights, a turkey dinner, crackers cracked with a partner in crime and... gin, a whole lot of cheery festive gin. That was the plan for the Christmas art section of The Skinny. And it seemed like a Really Good Idea... Read more »| 12 Dec 2014 -
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Christmas parties, GSA students and art on eBay: This Week in Scottish Art
This week in Scottish art, the latest group of MFA students from Glasgow School of Art hit the road, Scott Massey launches a new project, and Transmission host a Christmas party Read more »| 09 Dec 2014 -
Showcase
The Skinny Showcase: Christmas Cards 2014
The Skinny Showcase: Christmas Cards 2014 Read more »| 08 Dec 2014 -
ReviewsConstructing Worlds: Photography and Architecture in the Modern Age @ Barbican, London
We don’t often do reviews of London shows but sometimes the occasion warrants it. Constructing Worlds: Photography and Architecture in the Modern Age r... Read more »| 04 Dec 2014 -
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The Sensory War @Manchester Art Gallery
A real gem in the WW1 creative commemorations this year comes from The Sensory War, on show at Manchester Art Gallery until February 2015. This group exhibit... Read more »| 04 Dec 2014 -
NewsAncients, PDFs, and Paint! This week in Scottish Art
Our weekly round-up of Scotland's art news and events takes in photos from South Africa, digital art in Dundee, and a whole host of exhibitions soon to close in Glasgow. Read more »| 02 Dec 2014
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A Very Good Year: Duncan Campbell wins the Turner Prize 2014
Duncan Campbell wins the 2014 Turner Prize with his important and demanding film work, It for Others. Read more »| 02 Dec 2014 -
NewsOn the Mainland; Over the Water: This Month in Scottish Art
A summary of the exhibitions and events across Scotland throughout December. Read more »| 01 Dec 2014 -
Interviews
The Mysterious Island: Interview with Collette Rayner
Satellites Programme participant Collette Rayner discusses her show at Collective Gallery Read more »| 01 Dec 2014 -
Interviews
Painting After Punk: Interview with Christopher Orr
Christopher Orr discusses his show in the Talbot Rice Gallery, punk, Vermeer and Bosch. Read more »| 01 Dec 2014 -
Reviews
Elizabeth Corkery @ Telfer Gallery
Elizabeth Corkery’s exhibition plays on the surrounding warm coloured MDF floor and other building materials that are exposed in the Telfer gallery, th... Read more »| 01 Dec 2014 -
Reviews
Tim Hecker @ Stereo
Björk intermission music is gradually silenced by what sounds like a long electric guitar note. With only accidental light remaining, the aural takes ab... Read more »| 01 Dec 2014 -
News
Manchester arts hub HOME to open on 21 May 2015
HOME, the new creative arts hub formed in the merger of Manchester’s Library Theatre and Cornerhouse, has revealed the details of its opening programme... Read more »| 26 Nov 2014 -
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Books, building websites, and Turner Prize build-up: This week in Scottish Art
From David Shrigley's lecture in the GFT to library sculptures sited around the country, this week's accidental theme in Scottish contemporary art is books Read more »| 25 Nov 2014 -
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Art Highlights – November 2014
This month, there's a variety of exhibitions and events from young to well-established artists across Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Read more »| 21 Nov 2014