Art in Scotland This edition of Art in Scotland features a selection of acts from Jo Caulfield’s Speakeasy night, an event of storytelling, music and plays. Art in Scotland : Speakeasy
Music Visual Arts Artist Andy Holden discusses his performance ‘Seven Short Works In Time’, a piece made up of musical composition, spoken word, film and objects, that was performed as part of Hospitalfield Arts open weekend. This work grows and grows as Andy … Andy Holden : Seven Short Works In Time
Visual Arts Curator and poet Philip Davenport introduces ‘The Dark Would’, featuring work from world-leading poets and text artists exploring the maze of living and dying. A variety of works from contributors such as Jenny Holzer, Richard Long, Susan Hiller, Tom Phillips, … Philip Davenport : The Dark Would
Visual Arts Performance artist Sarah Sanders introduces her piece ‘I Used To’, a live text based work that is part of ‘The Dark Would’ exhibition at Summerhall. Using black paint, Sarah adorns the walls of the Lower Church Gallery corridor with phrases … Sarah Sanders : I Used To
Visual Arts Louise Briggs introduces artist Haegue Yang’s exhibition Journal of Bouba/Kiki, currently showing at Glasgow Sculpture Studios. Completed during a residency at the studios, Yang’s work encompasses many elements of hand crafting including ceramic work and macramé, a form of textile making … Louise Briggs : Journal of Bouba/Kiki
Visual Arts An exploration into the creative potential of a found object, Sally Webber introduces her exhibition ‘An Inexact Science’, at Summerhall. The show features a collection of found objects, some of which were discovered in Webber’s time practicing at Summerhall. The … Sally Webber : An Inexact Science
Visual Arts Artist Sally Fisher introduces her exhibition ‘Cattle’, currently showing at the Whitespace Gallery. Using oil paints, Sally creates textured and life like portraits of cows, from the Highland Cow, to the Fresian and Guernsey. This exhibition is at the Whitespace … Sally Fisher : Cattle
Books Artist Andrew Crummy introduces his book The Great Tapestry of Scotland, a behind the scenes look at the work that was carried out to create the large community arts project. Andrew Crummy designed each of the 150 panels that were … Andrew Crummy : The Great Tapestry of Scotland
Visual Arts “Accidental” artist Jerry Gretzinger tells the story of how his now colossal map began, and continued to grow. Starting 50 years ago, Jerry created a little doodle of a map and let it grow, drawing one 8″x10″ panel at a … Jerry Gretzinger : Jerry’s Map
Books American author Michael Connelly discusses his book The Gods of Guilt, a crime thriller about defence attorney Mickey Haller. Connelly decided to become an author after being introduced to the work of Raymond Chandler. Connelly studied journalism and creative writing … Michael Connelly : The Gods of Guilt
Books Sara-Jane McGeachy interviews author Patrick McGrath about his new book ‘Constance’. McGrath is an English novelist and writes primarily in the gothic fiction genre. His works tend to explore subject matter such as mental illness, repressed homosexuality and adulterous relationships. Patrick McGrath : Constance
Books Vicki Jarrett is a novelist and short story writer from Edinburgh. Her first novel, Nothing is Heavy, was published in September 2012. Her short fiction has been published in various magazines and anthologies, broadcast by BBC Radio 4, Radio Scotland … Vicki Jarrett : Loving the Alien
Books Griff Williams interviews author China Miéville about his work, how the novel can reflect a social project and the potential power of the readership. China Miéville is a fantasy fiction writer, comic writer and academic. Miéville often describes his fiction … China Miéville : Railsea
Books Nicola Bieg interviews Thomas J. MacColl about his short story ‘Timer’, which centres around an old man who is starting feel the effects of old age. MacColl was one of 17 writers selected to feature as part of the book … Thomas J MacColl : Timer
Books Jess Johannesson Gaitan talks to writer Michael Jacobs about his new book The Robber of Memories, at the Edinburgh International Book Festival 2013. In 2011, Michael Jacobs travelled all the way up the Magdalena to its source high up in … Michael Jacobs : The Robber of Memories
Visual Arts Owner of the Watermill Gallery, Kevin Ramage, introduces the Modern Print Masters exhibition currently on show. The exhibition features an eclectic mix of European and British modern abstract print works, ranging from John Bellany to Matisse and Picasso. The exhibition … Kevin Ramage : Modern Print Masters
Visual Arts Paul Darling, one half of arts production company ‘Two Little Birds’, introduces their largest ever group exhibition, ‘Boys Keep Swinging’. Featuring the work of artists from New York, London and Manchester, this exhibition explores certain aspects of contemporary society from … Paul Darling : Boys Keep Swinging
Visual Arts “Accidental” artist Jerry Gretzinger tells the story of how his now colossal map began, and continued to grow. Starting 50 years ago, Jerry created a little doodle of a map and let it grow, drawing one 8″x10″ panel at a … Jerry Gretzinger : Jerry’s Map
Visual Arts Artist Andrew Crummy introduces his book The Great Tapestry of Scotland, a behind the scenes look at the work that was carried out to create the large community arts project. Andrew Crummy designed each of the 150 panels that were … Andrew Crummy : The Great Tapestry of Scotland
Art in Scotland Curator and poet Philip Davenport introduces ‘The Dark Would’, featuring work from world-leading poets and text artists exploring the maze of living and dying. A variety of works from contributors such as Jenny Holzer, Richard Long, Susan Hiller, Tom Phillips, … Art in Scotland : Christmas Exhibitions at Summerhall
Visual Arts Georgina Starr launches her new book, The History of Sculpture, featuring photographs and texts from her current exhibition ‘Before Le Cerveau Affamé’ (Before The Hungry Brain). Georgina Starr : The History of Sculpture
Visual Arts Claire Stewart introduces the mural at Bonnybridge Library by graffiti artist Rogue-one, as part of Book Week Scotland’s Mural project. As part of Book Week Scotland 2013, artists were commissioned to create five new artworks unveiled on a different library … Claire Stewart : Bonnybridge Library Mural
Books Graffiti artist Rogue-one introduces his mural for Buckhaven Library as part of a week long project for Book Week Scotland 2013 to celebrate reading, writing and the importance of public libraries. As part of Book Week Scotland 2013, artists were … Rogue-one : Buckhaven Library Mural
Books Claire Stewart introduces the mural at Bonnybridge Library by graffiti artist Rogue-one, as part of Book Week Scotland’s Mural project. As part of Book Week Scotland 2013, artists were commissioned to create five new artworks unveiled on a different library … Claire Stewart : Bonnybridge Library Mural
Books Artist David Galletly introduces his mural for Castlemilk Library as part of a week long project for Book Week Scotland 2013 to celebrate reading, writing and the importance of public libraries. As part of Book Week Scotland 2013, artists were commissioned … David Galletly : Castlemilk Library Mural
Visual Arts Artists Ella Finer and Alex Hetherington hold an event exploring and discussing Georgina Starr’s exhibition ‘Before Le Cerveau Affamé’, and the use of voice within it, at the Cooper Gallery in the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design. Ella … Ella Finer and Alex Hetherington : A Salon of the Voice
Visual Arts Graffiti artist Rogue-one introduces his mural for Buckhaven Library as part of a week long project for Book Week Scotland 2013 to celebrate reading, writing and the importance of public libraries. As part of Book Week Scotland 2013, artists were … Rogue-one : Buckhaven Library Mural
Books M Louise Kelly was born in Newcastle but now lives in Edinburgh and mainly writes for Young Adults and children. She gave up a permanent position lecturing in psychology and linguistics to dedicate more time to her writing. She has … Louise Kelly : Back Somersault With Two and Half Twists
Visual Arts Summerhall based sculptor, Deirdre Nicholls gives us an insight into her work both current and future and shows us her latest bust of Prof. Sir Timothy O’Shea. Deirdre’s work can be seen up close at her studio in Summerhall Arts … Deirdre Nicholls : Beyond Surface – In search of the soul
Visual Arts Artist David Martin introduces Hidden Door, an arts production organisation that aims to provide a platform for emerging and established artists. Utilising the 24 disused vaults on Market Street, Hidden Door Festival 2014 will take place over 8 days, featuring … David Martin : Hidden Door
