Visual Arts Fraser Taylor is an artist based in Chicago, where he works at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Born in England, but raised in Glasgow, Taylor studied printed textiles at the Glasgow School of Art. Taylor went on … Fraser Taylor : In the Studio
Visual Arts CCA Director Francis McKee introduces the new exhibition ‘Speaking in Tongues’. This exhibition brings together three influential artists: Susan Hiller, Pavel Büchler and Sonia Boyce. Each has an important place in the development of contemporary art in Britain. This exhibition … Francis McKee : Speaking In Tongues
Visual Arts Artist Jill Skulina introduces Jack(et), a range of customised menswear. Currently working out of her studio at Wasps Meadow Mill, Dundee, Jill combines her degree and background in fine art, and her love of creating garments, to embellish and customise … Jill Skulina : Jack(et)
Visual Arts Glasgow based animator filmmaker Ross Hogg talks about his work, including his short film Spectators, and the support that festivals such as Manipulate can offer to people who want to show their work to an audience. Find out more about … Ross Hogg : Spectators
Visual Arts Visual artist Bruce Munro, introduces his large scale light installation ‘The Field of Light’, which is currently in St.Andrew Square, Edinburgh. The installation is made up of several rods, optical wire, halogen lights and blown glass to create long-stemmed, plant … Bruce Munro : The Field of Light
Visual Arts In Abstraction is the new exhibition at Glasgow Print Studio. Featuring old and new works from Hetty Haxworth, Aimée Henderson and Rosalind Lawless, the exhibition showcases the artists varying styles and creative methods. In Abstraction is on at the Glasgow … Glasgow Print Studio : In Abstraction
Visual Arts Artist Thomas Anderson creates adaptations from memorable works of fiction; however, they are firmly rooted in reality with moving image and stills visually representing the punctuation of life. Currently exhibiting in the Courtyard Gallery, Summerhall, until the 22nd March 2014. Thomas Anderson : Rest Assured
Visual Arts Head of Collections International Art at Tate Modern, Frances Morris, introduces ‘Louise Bourgeois, I Give Everything Away’ at the Fruitmarket Gallery. Set out chronologically, this series of drawings on paper was created during a period of insomnia, which Louise had … Frances Morris : Louise Bourgeois, I Give Everything Away
Visual Arts Mixed media painter Katie Ward spent six months largely alone at The Haining Country Estate in Selkirk as part of an RSA Residency, resulting in an exhibition of large-scale works inspired by her natural surroundings. Katie Ward : RSA Residency at The Haining
Visual Arts Diana Morton introduces City Art Centre’s exhibition ‘Citizen Curator’, which celebrates Leith’s heritage, through the art collections of the City Art Centre and history collections of Edinburgh Museums. The exhibition includes artworks by well known Leithers such as Eduardo Paolozzi, … Diana Morton : Citizen Curator
Visual Arts Senior Archivist at the Orkney Library and Archive, David Mackie, and Project Officer, Rebecca Marr, introduce the Gunnie Moberg Archive. The idea for the archive was initiated by Gunnie’s husband Tam MacPhail, and supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Her … The Orkney Library and Archive : Gunnie Moberg
Visual Arts Part of Summerhall TV’s commitment to documenting the arts is to provide an archive exploring the work of artists, theatre makers and other cultural contributors. In doing so, the work and legacy left behind by these people can therefore be … The Orkney Library and Archive : Gunnie Moberg
Visual Arts Tin Roof Dundee is an artist led organisation that aims to support artists in Dundee with affordable resources and a creative network.The idea came about when a group of art graduates decided they needed something to support emerging artists. With … Joanna Helfer : Tin Roof Dundee
Visual Arts Richard Ingleby introduces a series of twelve prints by Ellsworth Kelly. Specially selected by the artist for the Ingleby Gallery, these works span a creative period of forty years. Ellsworth Kelly is an American artist, and widely considered to be … Richard Ingleby : Ellsworth Kelly
Visual Arts The Pier Arts Centre in Stromness, Orkney, opened in 1979, with the aim to housing an important collection of British art that was donated by activist and philanthropist Margaret Gardiner. Since then, the centre has gone on to hold work from … Neil Firth and Isla Holloway : Pier Arts Centre
Visual Arts Artists Delia Baillie and Iain Sturrock introduce their exhibition ‘Everything is Vague Until You Make it Precise’, which is currently showing at The Briggait, Glasgow. Featuring work from a number of Glasgow and Edinburgh based artists, this exhibition aims to … Delia Baillie : Everything is Vague Until You Make it Precise
Visual Arts As part of The Scottish Colourist Series, The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art hosts a large retrospective of colourist J.D Fergusson’s paintings, sculptures and other artefacts. Set out chronologically, the exhibition displays the progression of Fergusson’s work, from his … Alice Strang : J.D Fergusson
Visual Arts Tara Chaloner introduces the GENERATOR’s Annual Members show, which exhibits a diverse range of art work. GENERATOR is a Dundee based organisation, which aims to promote the creation of art, and provide sustained support for practicing artists. The Annual Members show … Tara Chaloner : Generator Projects
Visual Arts Broad Horizons showcases the collaborations between artists and Dovecot Studios, and celebrates the creativity that can be found through combining great ideas and skill. Featuring work by Alasdair Gray, John Byrne, David Poston, and many more, Broad Horizons looks back … Kate Grenyer : Broad Horizons
Visual Arts Director of the Confucius Institute for Scotland in the University of Edinburgh Natascha Gentz, introduces The Lanterns of Terracotta Warriors. To celebrate Chinese New Year, 90 larger than life lanterns, inspired by the ancient Terracotta Warriors of Xian, will populate … Natascha Gentz : The Lanterns of Terracotta Warriors
Visual Arts Visual artist and former President of the Scottish Society of Artists Louise Ritchie, introduces the Meffan Gallery’s exhibition ‘In a Jiffy’, featuring work created using paper. The title is derived from the phrase used to describe a measurement of time, … Louise Ritchie : In A Jiffy
Visual Arts Glasgow based designer Gabriella Marcella DiTano introduces her exhibition ‘Super Signs’, currently on at The Arches, Glasgow. Featuring 12 pieces printed on large silk scarves, the bright colours and bold prints explore a playful take on the Zodiac. Super Signs … Gabriella Marcella DiTano : Super Signs
Visual Arts Canadian artist Scott Rogers introduces his exhibition ‘Negative Miracle’, currently showing at the Glasgow Sculpture Studios. Created during his one year Graduate Fellowship at GSS from November 2012 to November 2013, this is Rogers’ first major solo show since graduating from … Scott Rogers : Negative Miracle
Visual Arts Programme Manager at Collective Gallery Siobhan Carroll, introduces artist Bertille Bak’s exhibition ‘Faire le mur’. Featuring 6 tapestries and a 17 minute film, Bak’s work centres around her own observations of community life. Bertille Bak is a French visual artist … Siobhan Carroll : Faire le mur
Visual Arts Chicago based artist Fraser Taylor introduces his exhibition ‘Figure/Ground’, a body of work undertaken in his 1 year sabbatical from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Taylor returned to his home in Scotland to create work focusing on … Fraser Taylor : Figure/Ground
Visual Arts Mike McDonnell lives and works on the island of Yell in the Shetland Islands, where his quirky, irreverent work echoes the Shetland propensity for poking fun at local politicians and each other as evidenced in the annual Up Helly’aa fire … Mike McDonnell
Visual Arts Glasgow based designer Gabriella Marcella DiTano introduces Risotto, a risograph print and design studio. The studio specialises in providing events, venues, labels and individuals with a range of print, design, installations and art direction. Find out more about the studio … Gabriella Marcella DiTano : Risotto Print Studio
Visual Arts Dundee based artist Ben Robinson introduces his project ‘ART101‘, a YouTube channel created by Ben as a response to the government’s discussions to get rid of art education. Ben pitched his idea of an arts channel to the Dundee Visual … Ben Robinson : ART101
Visual Arts Photographer Malcolm J Thomson and printmaker Allan Beveridge introduce their exhibition ‘Seeing the Wood and the Trees’. A combination of the two mediums, this exhibition is a result of a visual exploration of woodland in Fife and Angus,from Harran Hill … Malcolm J Thomson and Allan Beveridge : Seeing the Wood and the Trees
Visual Arts Sophia Hao, Curator of Cooper Art Gallery at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, introduces the new exhibition ‘Disrupting the Alignment’, by Pakistani artist Naiza Khan. Featuring three films, watercolours, prints and photographic works, this is Khan’s first … Naiza Khan : Disrupting the Alignment
