Posts Tagged ‘sculpture’
Private collections of works by Scots artists at auction
The inaugural sale from new auction house Curated Auctions features an extensive collection of works by two of the most important Scottish sculptors of the 20th century. Works by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi R.A. and Sir William Reid Dick R.A. will be going under the hammer. Taking place on March 16, there are many similarities between…
Read MoreArtist Frank’s gunpowder work to show in London
Award-winning Scottish artist Frank To will be scoring a double whammy in his upcoming shows in London. His work has caused an explosion of success as his gunpowder art pieces have been accepted to the prestigious Royal Society of British Artists’ annual exhibition at the Mall Galleries in central London in recognition for his highly…
Read MoreMacallan’s 81-year-old dram available for £92,000
The Macallan has unveiled The Reach, a limited edition 81-year-old dram of just 288 decanters, costing £92,000 each. Crafted during the Second World War in a period of increasing hardship, The Reach was laid to rest in 1940 before The Macallan was compelled to close its doors for the first time in its history. Its…
Read MoreBurns statue returned home for the Bard’s birthday
Leith’s iconic Burns statue has been returned to its home on Bernard Street, as Scotland celebrates the national bard. The 19th century bronze sculpture was put into storage in December 2019 to make way for Trams to Newhaven construction. It has since undergone specialist conservation work before its reinstatement at Bernard Street’s junction with Constitution…
Read MoreGet ready for the light fantastic to return
SPECTRA, Scotland’s festival of light, returns to Aberdeen with a star-studded line-up in Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022. Featuring a brand-new commission, multidisciplinary collaborations, and multiple premieres, this year’s SPECTRA will not only light up the dark winter nights, it will bring Scotland and it’s stories to life. Taking place from February 10-13 across Aberdeen…
Read MoreForest Flow sculpture unveiled at Scots distillery
A flowing and shimmering sculpture representing life, growth and transformation has been unveiled at a Scots distillery. The work emerged in the rolling foothills of the Cairngorms as Scottish land artist Rob Mulholland unveiled his latest creation at Fettercairn Distillery. Created from 800 metres of 12mm round recycled stainless steel bars – 3200 individual pieces…
Read MoreNational Museum of Rural Life hosting creative fun
Festive fun for all the family is coming to the National Museum of Rural Life. The museum, located in Wester Kittochside, Philipshill Road, East Kilbride is hosting a number of workshops with willow creations at the heart of them, just in time for Christmas. The first is a Willow Star Workshop with Anna Cross, taking…
Read MoreSam’s incredible woodwork will wow and impress
Sam Bowsher is a 23-year-old chainsaw carver from the south of Scotland. The youngest son of ‘Chainsaw Pete’ aka Pete Bowsher – a well known and acclaimed carver himself – Sam has grown up surrounded by chainsaw carving, with carving competitions being an annual occurrence in the Bowsher household. After catching the carving bug from…
Read MoreTwo new music competitions for Scottish youngsters
The search is now on for Solo Performer of the Year and Brass Ensemble of the Year in Scotland’s new festival of music competitions. Following the success of the North Ayrshire Young Musician Competition which has run for over 20 years and seen up to 20,000 people take part, The Music Education Partnership Group is…
Read MoreSee works by the greats and a new generation sculptors
A brand new, specially-commissioned artwork by Andrew Mackenzie has now joined pieces by Antony Gormley, Eduardo Paolozzi, William Turnbull and David Nash in the rapidly expanding outdoor sculpture collection at Marchmont House. Visitors can see and learn about these – and many others – in a series of special guided tours between this weekend and…
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