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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Interviews
Going once, going twice... Going to Calton Hill
With their lofty sights set on a future in Edinburgh’s City Observatory, Collective is holding a fabulous fundraising auction. We spoke to director Kate Gray to find out more. Read more »| 01 Mar 2013 -
News
The Bulletin: Arts & Culture News | 15 February
Tony Visconti on the new David Bowie album; 20 years of War Child; new music from Suuns, Kurt Vile, Purity Ring and The Thermals, plus festival bills announced for HebCelt, End of the Road, Bloodstock and Love Supreme Read more »| 15 Feb 2013 -
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The Bulletin: Arts & Culture News | 13 February
Kraftwerk for T in the Park; new music from CHVRCHES, Baths, Colin Stetson and Pissed Jeans; Creative Scotland plan public consultation to find new Chief Exec; Kickstarter for Lee Scratch Perry documentary announced; plus much more... Read more »| 13 Feb 2013 -
Reviews
Ross Fraser McLean @ Diaosu
Diaosu Limited inhabits a small shop front in Dundee’s Hilltown, hosting a variety of art and community projects. Its current venture in this somewhat ... Read more »| 13 Feb 2013 -
Reviews
Lauren Gault @ Tramway, until 24 February
The title’s reference to ensilage may conjure images of coarse, rugged agriculture, but Gault’s show in Tramway 5 is exquisitely sleek, pristine ... Read more »| 13 Feb 2013 -
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The Bulletin: Arts & Culture News | 11 February
Tarantino on BAFTA win and next project; new music from The Melvins, Conquering Animal Sound, Kool A.D., Beach House and James Blake; Sub Pop announce silver anniversary celebrations; plus new trailers for Lords of Salem and Monsters University Read more »| 11 Feb 2013
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Showcase
The Skinny Showcase: Jonathan Owen
Showcase: Jonathan Owen These drawings are made by erasing the ink from printed book pages. No medium is applied to the surface of the page, only removed. F... Read more »| 11 Feb 2013 -
Reviews
Massimo Bartolini @ Fruitmarket, until 14 April
Divided across two floors, an interesting dichotomy of a show presents a decisive split between Bartolini’s renowned immersive works and his quiet stud... Read more »| 11 Feb 2013 -
News
The Bulletin: Arts & Culture News | 8 February
Grimes comes under fire for defending modern pop icons; Alex Harvey's life celebrated; The Arches' Behaviour 2013 programme announced; new music and videos from Gibby Haynes, Liars, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy and Make-That-A-Take; RIP The Stool Pigeon Read more »| 08 Feb 2013 -
Reviews
Oliver Braid @ Intermedia
Despite the playful nature of its titular reference to Pokémon, Oliver Braid’s latest exhibition, Snorlax Beanbag, is an almost antisocial affai... Read more »| 08 Feb 2013 -
News
The Bulletin: Arts & Culture News | 6 February
New music from Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Kavinsky, Comanechi, Adebisi Shank, Sparrow & The Workshop and Wet Nuns; bills announced for Optimus Primavera, Reading and Leeds and Soundwave; plus, Kickstarter for a Death Star? Read more »| 06 Feb 2013 -
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The Bulletin: Arts & Culture News | 4 February
Surprise! It's the new My Bloody Valentine album; new music from Suede; Sole re-releases Live From Rome for gratis; the return of Bloc; tour dates from The Breeders and Minus The Bear; plus Jeff Mills on deep space asteroid mining Read more »| 04 Feb 2013 -
Festivals
Art Beyond Borders: Edinburgh Iranian Festival 2013
The third Edinburgh Iranian Festival promises a re-examination of the culture, history and art of a much-misunderstood country Read more »| 01 Feb 2013 -
News
The Bulletin: Arts & Culture News | 1 February
The Pictish Trail's new mini-documentary; RockNess and Bestival lineups revealed; the StAnza Festival celebrates live literature; new music from Depeche Mode, LE1F, Team Ghost and How To Destroy Angels; plus weekend gig picks Read more »| 01 Feb 2013 -
Reviews
Sogol Mabadi @ Studio 41
Crossing the threshold of Studio 41, you immediately enter a small room, where it seems everything is awaiting your arrival in order to begin. The invigilato... Read more »| 01 Feb 2013