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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FeaturesNational Galleries Scotland: The Story of The Lilac Sunbonnet
Starting this summer, visitors to the National Galleries Scotland: National will be able to view a rare, newly acquired painting, Bessie MacNicol’s The Lilac Sunbonnet (1899) Read more »| 31 Jul 2024 -
NewsSummerhall looks to be saved – for the short term at least
With the sale of Summerhall looming, charity Summerhall Arts is close to securing a deal to take over the building's lease for the next three years Read more »| 30 Jul 2024 -
FestivalsCreativity in Crisis: Edinburgh Art Festival 2024
Edinburgh Art Festival celebrates its 20th birthday this year, with a programme that explores the most pressing crises of our times. In advance of the festival, The Skinny meets three participating artists and collectives to talk about their contributions Read more »| 30 Jul 2024 -
NewsScottish Art Events & Exhibitions: August 2024
While August sees focus shift to Edinburgh for its festival month, there is plenty taking place across rural and coastal Scotland Read more »| 30 Jul 2024 -
InterviewsMovement and Material: In conversation with Delaine Le Bas
We speak to Delaine Le Bas, Turner Prize 2024 nominee, about her new exhibition, Delainia: 17071965 Unfolding Read more »| 10 Jul 2024 -
GalleriesThe Skinny Guide to Edinburgh's Art Galleries
For our 2024 Edinburgh Guide, we take a look at the classic and contemporary art galleries that make up the capital, and what they've each got going on for the rest of the year Read more »| 10 Jul 2024
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FeaturesWomen in Revolt! at National Galleries Scotland
This month, we find out more about Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970-1990, the radical survey exhibition currently on show at National Galleries Scotland: Modern Two Read more »| 04 Jul 2024 -
FeaturesThe Glasgow International artists tackling Scotland's colonial past
At this year’s Glasgow International, many artists focused on Scotland’s colonial project and its historical and contemporary repercussions – the continued systematic erasure of Black stories and voices being one of them Read more »| 04 Jul 2024 -
FeaturesOut of the Cities: Explore museums and galleries further afield
Fancy getting out of the city this summer on an affordable day trip that promises fun, adventure and a chance to learn? If so, we recommend hopping on a bus or train to explore these wonderful museums Read more »| 03 Jul 2024 -
NewsScottish Art Events & Exhibitions: July 2024
The art calendar gets even busier this month, with new exhibitions from Alberta Whittle, Cathy Wilkes and El Anatsui Read more »| 02 Jul 2024 -
Emerging ArtistsEdinburgh College of Art Degree Show 2024: The Review
Graduates from Edinburgh College of Art's Fine Art degree show this year examine nationalism, gender identity and coastal ecologies Read more »| 27 Jun 2024 -
Emerging ArtistsGlasgow School of Art Degree Show 2024: The Review
The Glasgow School of Art's undergraduate degree show sees graduates invoking childhood memories, family lineages and concerns about our natural environments Read more »| 26 Jun 2024 -
FestivalsEdinburgh International Festival announces 2024 opening event
Where to Begin, this year's EIF opening event, will use George Heriot's as its venue, turning the private school into a vessel for a large-scale communal experience that “celebrates the creative force of the city" Read more »| 18 Jun 2024 -
ReviewsDJCAD Degree Show 2024: The Review
Students graduating from Fine Art courses at DJCAD this year explore experiences of landscape, the sex work industry and human belief systems Read more »| 14 Jun 2024 -
InterviewsTimorous Beasties on their new collection and Edinburgh showroom
We meet Glasgow-based design duo Timorous Beasties at their elegant brick mill headquarters for a preview of the pared-back Stucco collection, and to find out more about their new 2,500 sq ft showroom in Scotland’s capital, opening this month Read more »| 10 Jun 2024