Arts & Entertainment
The latest arts and entertainment highlights, previews, reviews, music and film features and opinion pieces from The Skinny writers.
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BooksHeaven by Mieko Kawakami
The new novel from Breasts and Eggs author Mieko Kawakami is relentless in reminding us of the claustrophobia of adolescence Read more »| 10 Jun 2021 -
ArtGSA Showcase 2021: School of Simulation and Visualisation
This year's School of Simulation and Visualisation’s Sound for the Moving Image class present work demonstrating their adaptability and resilience Read more »| 09 Jun 2021 -
ArtGSA Showcase 2021: School of Fine Art
The restrictions of the last year have prompted the School of Fine Art at Glasgow School of Art to adapt, innovate, collaborate, head outdoors Read more »| 09 Jun 2021 -
ArtGSA Showcase 2021: School of Design
Inventive problem-solving runs through this year's GSA School of Design crop, with stimulating work providing creative solutions to our ever-changing world Read more »| 09 Jun 2021 -
ArtGSA Showcase 2021: Innovation School
The Innovation School presents a lively array of futures thinking, post-COVID ideas and proposed solutions to some of the world's problems Read more »| 09 Jun 2021 -
ArtGSA Showcase 2021: Mackintosh School of Architecture
A diverse range of community-driven work emerges this year from the Mackintosh School of Architecture Read more »| 09 Jun 2021
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ArtGSA Showcase 2021: Storytelling, showreels & expanded studios
Katie Goh talks to GSA students, tutors and researchers about the challenges and opportunities of creating online showcases, and bringing their work to these new spaces Read more »| 09 Jun 2021 -
MusicHANG hip-hop & grime conference reveals full programme
HANG – Hip-Hop Aimed Networking with Grime – reveals the lineup for its inaugural event in Glasgow, and announces an open call looking for two emerging artists to perform at its live showcase Read more »| 09 Jun 2021 -
BooksThe New Normal of Scottish Spoken Word
As we venture ever more carefully out into the world with the easing of restrictions, it feels the perfect time to check in with Scotland's spoken word scene: what has changed, how do we return to normal – and should we? Read more »| 07 Jun 2021 -
FilmEmma Seligman on chaotic black comedy Shiva Baby
Writer-director Emma Seligman talks us through Shiva Baby, her wickedly funny debut feature about a young woman trying to navigate her queer, sexual and Jewish identities Read more »| 07 Jun 2021 -
FilmShiva Baby
Shiva Baby is a sexy, queer Jewish social nightmare that will give you second-hand embarrassment for days Read more »| 07 Jun 2021 -
FilmThe Father
Anthony Hopkins' Oscar-winning performance is just one of the reasons to see this empathetic, unflinching, deeply humanising drama exploring dementia Read more »| 07 Jun 2021 -
MusicRebecca Vasmant – With Love, From Glasgow (track-by-track)
Ahead of releasing her debut album via her own record label, DJ and producer Rebecca Vasmant gives us a track-by-track rundown of With Love, From Glasgow Read more »| 04 Jun 2021 -
MusicWolf Alice – Blue Weekend
The north London quartet’s third effort is a dynamic and diverse journey through love that further secures their status as one of the UK's best acts Read more »| 04 Jun 2021 -
MusicScottish New Music Round-Up: June 2021
We offer a snapshot of the Scottish releases on offer for Record Store Day this month, and hone in on what else June has in store with releases from HYYTS and Ace City Racers among others Read more »| 03 Jun 2021