Entering into its final week Reverse : Universe by Japanese artist Nana Shiomi displays a collection of Woodcut prints created by Shiomi using traditional Japanese techniques combined with contemporary tools. An important element of her prints is the repetition of …

Artist David Aitken presents his solo exhibition of photography, Seen But Not Seen at Dundee’s Tin Roof gallery. The work on display shows Aitken’s development from 35mm film into digital, and explores different compositions and inspirations. The theme comes from the …

As part of a TalkSeePhotography event held at the Centre for Contemporary Art, Anna-Kaisa Rastenberger and Erja Sala talk about the phenomenon of sharing pictures online through sites and apps such as Flickr, Instagram, Facebook and Tumblr. Rastenberger’s long term …

Coming into its final week, curator Kirsten Lloyd talks to us about Stills Gallery’s exhibition, The King’s Peace : Realism and War, which exhibits the work of photographer and writer Owen Logan, as well as that of other photographers who …

As part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival, a collective of artists have created a series of works in various media for the large exhibition Out of Sight/Out of Mind, in Summerhall’s Meadow Suite Gallery. The exhibition …

Archivist Kerry Patterson introduces Glasgow Print Studio’s exhibition, Alasdair Gray : A Life in Print and Posters. As part of a special season celebrating the artist’s 80th birthday, and his prolific art career, the studio has a series of prints …

Sculptor Deirdre Nicholls unveils her Nelson Mandela bust, at a ceremony in Glasgow City Chambers, celebrating 21 years since Mandela visited Glasgow to thank them for granting him the freedom of the city. Nicholls was selected by a panel of …

Ben Twist, Director of Creative Carbon Scotland, spoke at the Craft Scotland conference recently, outlining the important steps creative industries must take to ensure they keep their practice as green as possible. Creative Carbon Scotland aims to work with cultural …

The Briggait is currently playing host to a very large sculpture in its magnificent 1873 hall. Artist Stephen Murray wanted to create a piece of work, which reflected on the recent Scottish referendum, and the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, and so …

Scattered Waters : Sources Streams Rivers is photographer Thomas Joshua Cooper’s ‘love letter’ to Scotland. Focusing on what he calls the life line of the country, Cooper utilises traditional photography techniques and equipment to capture the streams and rivers running …

Aaron Kreisler, Curator of Dunedin Public Art Gallery, introduces Edinburgh Art Festival’s and Glasgow Commonwealth’s exhibition, Where do I end and you begin. Taking its title from a work by Shilpa Gupta, the show presents work from a selection of …

ARTIST ROOMS and the Dick Institute present the work of German artist Gerhard Richter. This collection spans over 30 years of the artist’s career, and features a series of abstract paintings, and the important photographic work, 48 Portraits. With a …

A little something from our sister site Craft Scotland TV, jeweller Rhona McCallum introduces Craft Scotland’s conference exhibition, which shows a selection of some functional and sculptural works by emerging designers and makers across Scotland. The exhibition explores the diverse …

Painter Keith Salmon is a resident at Wasps Courtyard Studios, Irvine and introduces his work, along with the work of others based at the studios on their open day. Salmon was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy and his sight deteriorated quickly, …

Specially made for Edinburgh College of Art’s Sculpture Court, House with Dress explores artist Andreas Bee’s interest in site specific work and creating a new space for viewers to experience. The suspended sculpture explores notions of fragility, intimacy, strength and …

Charles Taylor, furniture designer and founder of Charles Taylor Woodwork, opens up the doors of his workshop. This carpentry business was established in 1985 in London and relocated to Dalkeith, Edinburgh, in 1992. They work with a wide range of …

Proving to be a hit with the Edinburgh audiences, artist Isa Genzken’s exhibition has been extended until the 5th October, at Inverleith House. Writer and curator David Bussel introduces the exhibition, which features a range of pieces created in the …

Black Cube Collective are back at St.Margaret’s House with their annual exhibition, which aims to showcase a wide range of art practices. From installation, painting and photography, to video, sculpture and printmaking, the annual show is on throughout the three …

Lara Scobie produces exquisitely decorated ceramics that celebrate her love of pattern and form. Lara is one of eleven makers who will be shown at SOFA Chicago with Craft Scotland in November 2014. Find out more about Lara and Craft …

The Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival takes place in venues around Scotland, every October, and aims to challenge preconceived ideas around mental health, explore the opportunities within creative practices, and bring together communities through events, performances and exhibitions. …

Archivist Kirstie Meehan takes us to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, where a controversial exhibition is being shown. The exhibition, Between the Covers : Surrealist Erotica, displays some of the finest erotic publications from artists such as Salvador …

From our sister site, www.craftscotland.tv, artist-maker Choi Keeryong creates pieces of blown glass decorated using an ‘inlaid colouring’ technique combined with locally manufactured porcelain sourced from local car-boot sales. Choi will be showing his work at SOFA Chicago with Craft …

From our sister site, www.craftscotland.tv, artist-maker Jeff Zimmer uses traditional glass painting techniques on layers of glass to create enigmatic three-dimensional scenes. Jeff will be showing his work at SOFA Chicago with Craft Scotland in November 2014. Find out more about Jeff …

Paul Gravett is a journalist, curator, lecturer, and broadcaster, who has worked extensively in comics since the 80s. Gravett talks about  the exhibition he set up at the British Library, which explores the libraries vast collection of comics and comic …

Inez van Dam vs. Kabouter Buttplug. Inez van Dam lives in Rotterdam straight opposite the so-called Buttplug Gnome by artist Paul McCarthy. She thinks this work of art is ruining her street and she wants to travel to Los Angeles …

Roger Spark runs the digital print facility at Heriot Watt University, which is a printing resource for undergrad, postgrad students, artists and craft makers. The facilities can take any file of a design and print it on to fabric, allowing …

As part of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and Festival 2014, Recoat was tasked with creating five murals throughout Glasgow. Five mural artists were invited to participate in this event: Askew (New Zealand); Elph (Scotland); Besté Ever (England); Faith47 (South Africa); …

We meet Ellie Harrison for a second interview early on the 19th September, the morning after the Referendum. Ellie discusses the impact of the ‘No’ result for her Talbot Rice exhibition ‘After The Revolution, Who Will Clean Up The Mess?’

Sculptor Louise Gibson introduces her new work as part of Summerhall’s group show, Large Things of Different Shapes and Colours. Currently based in Berlin, Gibson mostly works with polyester resins and found objects and materials. The work will be shown …

Hanna Karraby introduces the work of young Palestinian photographer Mahmoud “Ezz” al Zanoon, whose exhibition ‘The People of Gaza’ is currently on in Summerhall. Ezz has exhibited in Jerusalem, Doha, London, New York and Durban, and this is his first …