Tag: artist
Artist Kirsten has the heart of a lioness
A wildlife painter who gave up a potential art career after having her confidence knocked at school is celebrating her first solo exhibition at a major Edinburgh gallery.
On leaving school in St Andrews, demoralised...
Collaborative Cassandra Harrison finds benefit in the art of sharing
Edinburgh-based artist Cassandra Harrison has painted a whole new business landscape using online learning and technology to collaborate with other artists and business owners.
Working with like-minded artists, Nebraska-born Cassandra is focusing on promoting...
Last chance to buy work from artist Julie Galante
Edinburgh-based artist Julie Galante is selling her work for only two more days.
Julie specialises in cityscapes, landscapes, and figure paintings. She works primarily in oil, acrylic, and mixed media techniques which combine layers of...
New art show opens this month at Water of Leith Café
A new art show will open later this month on 24th August 2018 at the Water of Leith Café in Canonmills.
Abstract Mythology, is an exhibition of small format highly textured and
vibrantly coloured acrylic paintings by...
Edinburgh artist wins an Icon Award
Edinburgh based artist Mark Vice (23) won ‘Cultural Icon of the Year’ at Scotland’s Icon Awards 2016 which were announced last weekend
The award recognises a creative individual who has promoted and supported diversity through the arts. He...
We’re All Imperfect Circles – By Alice Boyle – Contemporary Pop Up Art Exhibition
Immerse yourself in colour at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016
In association with Rettie and Co, Alice Boyle presents: WE’RE ALL IMPERFECT CIRCLES
‘We’re All Imperfect Circles’, is the debut solo art show by up and coming artist, Alice Boyle,...
Stan Douglas at The Fruitmarket Gallery
There's a hotel with mysterious occupants; a group of run-down clapboard houses dominated by a junk company; a film about childhood terror - these are just some of the works in an outstanding new...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
Plenty happening again this week - from fundraisers for Palestine, Water for Life and the Scouts, to films from Poland, Africa and Italy. Books will be launched, exhibitions will be opened, French and Russian...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Wunderfuk 2! Delighted Peoples (vocals, guitar - hip hop, punk), Small Feet Little Toes (vocals - folk) and Felt Tip Pen ('electro-coloured twisted folk'). Hosted by Chris Willatt. 7pm, Forest Cafe, Lauriston Place. Free entry, BYOB (corkage charge.)
Lunchtime Concert: Canadian National Arts...
New Allan Ramsay exhibition at Scottish National Gallery next month
BIRTHDAY OF SCOTLAND’S GREATEST 18TH CENTURY ARTIST TO BE CELEBRATED IN NEW DISPLAY
Allan Ramsay at 300
19 October 2013 – 4 February 2014
Scottish National Gallery, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL
Telephone: 0131 624 6200 | Admission...
John Byrne to feature in new exhibition at the Portrait Gallery in 2014
National Galleries of Scotland announce Summer 2014 exhibition of portraits by John Byrne.
A new Scottish National Portrait Gallery exhibition set for summer 2014, will present a broad range of portraiture from across John Byrne’s...
VIDEO – Night Work – New Ken Currie Exhibition at the Portrait Gallery
An exhibition of powerful new paintings by Ken Currie, one of Scotland’s most outstanding artists, goes on public view for the first time at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery this weekend. Widely admired for...
2011 John Byrne Award launched today
This morning on Calton Hill, John Byrne, the Scottish artist and playwright launched the award that shares his name. He stood on a soapbox as if preaching which was a fearsome sight in itself!
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Paolozzi – son of Leith
Pupils in Edinburgh have revealed a giant playground mural inspired by the work of famous artist and Leith born former pupil, Sir Eduardo Paolozzi.
The Paolozzi-inspired playground pop art was officially unveiled...