Performance Puppet Animation Scotland and the Federation of Scottish Theatre invited American choreographer Liz Lerman to lead a two day taster in her critical response process. This process that Liz created 20 years ago allows people to be able to critique … Liz Lerman: The Critical Response Process
Performance Puppet Animation Scotland and the Federation of Scottish Theatre invited American choreographer Liz Lerman to lead a two day taster in her critical response process. This process that Liz created 20 years ago allows people to be able to critique … Liz Lerman: Critical Response Process
Visual Arts This exhibition of German artist Andy Hope 1930, is a collection of recent and new work. Andy’s work focuses on the idea of time and is greatly inspired by pop culture, in particular themes and images found in the works … Andy Hope: When Dinosaurs Become Modernists
Books Renowned Scottish writer and artist, Alasdair Gray reads extracts from his new book, ‘Every Short Story – 1951-2012’ at Summerhall. Stuart Kelly discusses Gray’s prolific career and its lasting impact on Scottish Culture. Alasdair Gray : Every Short Story 1951-2012
Books The Anobii First Book Award celebrates new writers, which are featured in the Book Festival each year. The award is different from others as it allows the readers to place their votes for their favourite debut novelist. This event at … Anobii First Book Award
Visual Arts Lauren Sarah Hayes creates new musical instruments (often to allow people with sensory impairments to experience music in different non-auditory ways) and creates novel experiences for those lucky enough to visit her installations and performances. Till 24th November. Lauren Sarah Hayes: Skin Music
Performance Luke Henderson from Edinburgh Unite Against Fascism talks to Summerhall TV about the Love Multiculturalism Hate Racism Festival event held at Summerhall and the work UAF do. From folk singers to Indian and Kurdish dance workshops, this one day event … Love Multiculturalism Hate Racism Festival
Visual Arts Robert McDowell discusses the collection of Joseph Bueys cards and invitations that are currently on display at Summerhall. Reflecting Beuys’ style, these cards were designed and sent out to galleries and museums. The collection also contains invitations signed by Beuys … Robert McDowell : Small Social Sculptures
Visual Arts Robert McDowell discusses the collection of Joseph Bueys cards and invitations that are currently on display at Summerhall. Reflecting Beuys’ style, these cards were designed and sent out to galleries and museums. The collection also contains invitations signed by Beuys … Small Social Sculptures- An exhibition of Joseph Beuys’ Announcement cards
Visual Arts Winnie Egefjord introduces the ‘Nordic Quilts- A Celebration of Diversity’ exhibition at the Danish Cultural Institute. The quilts are made by Scandinavian artists from Denmark Norway, Sweden and Finland and reflect the Scandinavian spirit and way of life Nordic Quilts : A Celebration of Diversity
Literature The Anobii First Book Award celebrates new writers, which are featured in the Book Festival each year. The award is different from others as it allows the readers to place their votes for their favourite debut novelist. This event at … Anobii First Book Award
Visual Arts It all started with the ‘Poetrees’, the first of 10 mysterious sculptures that appeared in literary and arts institutions in Edinburgh in 2011. Each sculpture, handcrafted from a book, had a small note attached to it with the words “A … Abby Cunnane : The Edinburgh Book Sculptures
Visual Arts An interview with Louise Gibson as she prepares her exhibition ‘Amalgamate 2012’ at Summerhall. Gibson works with industrial resins and embeds fabrics and pliable materials to construct complex organic forms. Running from 28th October to 24th November. Louise Gibson : Amalgamate 2012
Visual Arts An interview with Louise Gibson as she prepares her exhibition ‘Amalgamate 2012’ at Summerhall. Gibson works with industrial resins and embeds fabrics and pliable materials to construct complex organic forms. Running from 28th October to 24th November. Louise Gibson : Amalgamate 2012
Performance Craig Lithgow introduces his new band Moscow Madhouse before performing at Neu!Reekie! on 26th October. Moscow Madhouse @ Neu!Reekie!
Visual Arts Scottish artist William Turnbull has died at the age of 90. After serving in the Second World War as an RAF pilot, Turnbull went on to the Slade School of Fine Art to study. His paintings and sculptures are featured … William Turnbull: Playground (Game)
Books Screen-writer and novelist Emer Martin introduces her trip to Neu! Reekie! #27 and reads her poem on the war-time evacuation of European artists to New York. Martin recently completed her short film Unaccompanied following production of Irvine Welsh’s directorial debut … Neu! Reekie! #27 : Emer Martin
Books Screen-writer and novelist Emer Martin introduces her trip to Neu! Reekie! 27 and reads her poem on the war-time evacuation of European artists to New York. Martin recently completed her short film Unaccompanied following production of Irvine Welsh’s directorial debut … Neu! Reekie! #27 : Emer Martin
Visual Arts Kirsty Macleod takes us through Barry Feinstein’s collection of photographs from Dylan’s infamous ‘Judas Years’ in the 60s. From 7 Oct- 24 Nov. Kirsty Macleod : Bob Dylan in the “Judas” Years
Visual Arts Paul Robertson introduces the Schwarz edition of Marcel Duchamp’s Large Glass in the PhG collection at Summerhall and discusses the various explanations and connotations that have been associated with the original work. Paul Robertson : PhG Marcel Duchamp
Visual Arts Paul Robertson introduces work from Summerhall’s ‘salon style’ Phenotype Genotype (PhG) gallery. PhG maintains a changing collection in curious juxtaposition of examples from Arte Povera to the Zero Group. ‘Phenotype’ is the physical manifestation of an organism (here, a work … Paul Robertson : Phenotype Genotype (PhG)
Visual Arts Kirsty Macleod introduces Jim Marshall’s insightful and intelligent portraits of Johnny Cash in this exhibition at Summerhall until 24th November. This exhibition of thirty black and white and colour images and documentation cover the period when Cash was struggling with … Kirsty Macleod : Johnny Cash
Visual Arts Paul Robertson introduces Martin Smith’s collection of the ephemeral Anti Nazi League and Rock Against Racism posters. This unique collection is being exhibited in Scotland at Summerhall for the first time. Adding to this vibrant material are local Edinburgh Rock Against Racism … Paul Robertson : Punk Politics and Posters
Visual Arts Paul Robertson introduces the exhibition by German husband and wife noize duo, Kommissar Hjuler and Mama Baer. A collection of paintings, music and assemblages will be on display, as well as work by adult actress, Violet Storm. A policeman by … Kommissar Hjuler and Mama Baer
Performance Programme Director Rupert Thomson outlines some of the arts events at Summerhall this Autumn. Rupert Thomson : Summerhall’s Autumn Calendar
Summerhall Residents Paul Robertson introduces work from Summerhall’s ‘salon style’ Phenotype Genotype (PhG) gallery. PhG maintains a changing collection in curious juxtaposition of examples from Arte Povera to the Zero Group. ‘Phenotype’ is the physical manifestation of an organism (here, a work … Paul Robertson : Phenotype Genotype (PhG)
Visual Arts Frode Bolhuis and Jonathan Freemantle studied together in London in the 1990s and have remained close friends ever since. This is the first time they have exhibited together. Bolhuis is an Amsterdam based sculptor who’s work has already gained prominence … Jonathan Freemantle & Frode Bolhuis : Collective Dreaming
Books Interview at Waterstones in Edinburgh with Sandi Toksvig talking about her book ‘Flying under Bridges’ Sandi Toksvig : Flying Under Bridges
Performance Stepping in at the last minute to Neu!Reekie! Edinburgh based poet Kevin Cadwallender delivers a poem and talks about being commissioned by the Co-op. Kevin Cadwallender @Neu! Reekie!
Visual Arts Paul Robertson introduces a recent acquisition to the PhG collection at Summerhall by local artist Keith Harman made during a twenty-four hour stint at Asda producing work from items purchased in-store. PhG Kevin Harman
