Arts & Antiques
Christmas artist and maker market all ready to return
Forty artists and makers are coming together for the second Wasps festive Artist and Maker Market, taking place at the Briggait in Glasgow. The market will be a great opportunity to see work created in the Wasps studio network. It’s a chance to see a rich variety of art, craft and design of many kinds…
Read MoreTapestry cutting off ceremony is announced
A Scottish studio is inviting art and textile lovers to watch the cutting off of Water Surface 2018, its newest tapestry. Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh is celebrating 10 years in the Infirmary Street studio, and Water Surface 2018 is almost four metres square and has been hand-woven over the past six months by master weaver…
Read MoreThe late Alan Bean was the Scotsman on the moon
Artist Alan Bean was part of the second lunar landing – and in tribute to his Scots ancestry, he took a swatch of MacBean tartan with him. Sadly, in May this year, Alan passed away at the age of 88. Prior to his death, Alan was an artist, who liked to paint figures set in…
Read MoreHis sculptures have won acclaim the world over
Andrew Kay is a sculptor whose work has won international acclaim. Inspired by nature, his work can be seen throughout the world, and has a host of well-known clients who have purchased his distinctive work. From his studio set in the wild hills of his native county of Cumbria, Andrew creates sculpture that attracts widespread…
Read MoreScots 16th century jewellery could reach £15,000
A rare 16th century Scottish heirloom with extraordinary provenance is going to auction next week. Christie’s forthcoming Important Jewels sale on 28 November in London will offer an enamel and garnet two-sided portrait miniature pendant, circa 1560-1590, has descended directly through the Earls of Darnley and Dukes of Lennox to the present owner. Although the…
Read MorePicture perfect at latest art exhibition
The next art exhibition by the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club is now underway. Coinciding with the exhibition, they also have a small Christmas shop of bird-related Christmas decorations, cards and small gifts. The wildlife paintings of Lucy Newton will be on show until 16 January at the club, based at Waterston House, Aberlady, in East Lothian,…
Read MoreLeading art historian to reveal painting secrets
One of the world’s foremost art historians is to give a talk at the art4you community art school in Stirlingshire. Professor Erma Hermens, senior researcher at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, will visit the studio near Killearn to give an illustrated talk on the evening of Wednesday 21 November entitled ‘The Masters’ Secrets: On how to…
Read MorePeploe’s Tulips in a Chinese Vase heads art auction
A bright, sunny work by the major Scottish Colourist, Samuel Peploe leads Bonhams 19th and 20th Century Pictures Sale in Edinburgh later this month. Taking place on Tuesday 27 November, Tulips in a Chinese Vase by Peploe (1871-1935), is estimated to reach between £220,000-£280,000 at auction. Bonhams Head of Scottish Art, Chris Brickley said: ‘Peploe…
Read MoreChinese and Japanese art in Scottish auction
Bonhams in Edinburgh is holdings an Asian Art sale next week. It will take place on Thursday, 15 November, at 22 Queen Street, starting at 11am. The auction will feature Japanese and Chinese Art including: bronzes, jades, snuff bottles, porcelain, textiles, lacquer, paintings and furniture. Among the many fascinating objects on view will be Ming Dynasty…
Read MoreCelebrating the centenary of the Artists’ Town
A short documentary looking at 100 years of the work of artists in Kirkcudbright has been released online. Over the years, it has become know as The Artists’ Town, a magnet for creatives and art lovers. The new short film, running to just over eight minutes, sees residents, artists and makers talk about why this…
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