Posts Tagged ‘artists’
Scottish fiddler Sarah-Jane is a fine Solo performer
A Scottish fiddler who is now based in Norway has released a new album. Sarah-Jane Summers’ Solo features the versatile, free-thinking, impassioned performer with her unique style blending the lyricism of traditional music with the emotive rawness of improvisation. A tradition-bearer of the old Highland style of fiddling, she was taught by the late, great…
Read MoreScots of note added to UK’s historical biography
Prominent Scots are among 216 contemporary individuals who have been added to the new edition of the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (DNB). The latest update of the DNB has been published, and gathers biographies from stand out men and women who transformed the UK in one way or another. The online edition of the…
Read MoreSixties pop art classic designs coming to Scotland
An exciting new art exhibition organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London is coming to Scotland next month. Pop Art in Print brings together over 70 works to the Dick Institute, Kilmarnock, from the outstanding collection of Pop graphics belonging to the V&A, featuring artists such as Andy Warhol, Patrick Caulfield, Richard Hamilton,…
Read MoreRenowned painter presents a special Christmas gift to his home town
A Scottish town hall has been given a cracker of a Christmas present courtesy of one of its most talented sons. Renowned artist and Kirkintilloch native Dick Stevenson has kindly donated a stunning painting of Kirkintilloch Town Hall circa 1960. The painting features people of all ages streaming into the iconic building, warm light spilling out…
Read MoreCreative talents will descend on Scotland’s capital
The Edinburgh Mini Maker Faire 2018 and calling for participants to take part in their 2018 event. This is a day-long celebration organised by the Edinburgh International Science Festival and will take place on the last day of the Festival at Summerhall. The event gathers together fascinating, curious people who enjoy making things and who…
Read MoreScots are the most festive in the whole country
It has been revealed that Edinburgh people are the most festive in the UK. A whopping 90% of workers in the city have bought a colleague a Secret Santa gift this year and on top of that have also attended at least one Christmas party. Research by short term loan provider Wonga has also found…
Read MoreModernist jewellery exhibition to launch next month
A collection of modernist jewellery will go on display at the National Museum of Scotland on Friday 1 December until 29 April 2018. ‘Modernist Jewellery’ will feature pieces acquired by National Museums Scotland through the Art Fund New Collecting Award project, Northern Modernist Jewellery, which was awarded to Sarah Rothwell, curator of Modern & Contemporary…
Read MorePublic can have their say to honour figures from Scotland’s proud past
The Scottish public which figures from history they would like to see celebrated with a commemorative plaque. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has opened up nominations for the national commemorative plaque scheme. Now in its sixth year, the scheme has seen diverse figures from Scottish history remembered – from famous inventors like James Watt and John…
Read MoreCancelled exhibition still managed to pull in the visitors
Almost 100 public proposals were put on display after a creative conceptual gesture. They were staged in Glasgow’s Gallery of Modern Art’s Gallery 1 during the five month run of Marlie Mul’s This Exhibition Has Been Cancelled. After the Dutch-born artist elected to cancel her exhibition in Royal Exchange Square and requested that the space…
Read MoreArt lovers encouraged to support Edinburgh exhibition to benefit hospice
St Columba’s Hospice is urging art lovers in and around Edinburgh to come along to its annual art exhibition. Running from October 20-22 at the Edinburgh Academy in Stockbridge, over 120 of Scotland’s most renowned artists and exciting emerging talents have signed up to take part in this year’s fundraising event. The eagerly awaited Art…
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