Contemporary Scottish art to go on show

An exhibition of Scottish Contemporary Art is being held in London next week. Irvin Bar Grill will host the works, as part of the Crouch End Festival. Being run by Caledoniart in association with Irvin Bar Grill, a private view of the exhibition will run from 6-9pm on 10 June, when artist Lesley Anne Derks…

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House bound status revived Stan’s love of art

Aberdeenshire artist Stan Fachie’s paintings are a fitting tribute to the city he loves so dearly. The Granite City. The majestic silvers of the Music Hall, the imposing beauty of Marischal College and the historic Castlegate are but a few of the magnificent buildings held dear in the hearts of its residents. Turning to these…

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Rolling Stones whisky heads auction in Scotland

A rare bottle of Suntory Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary is to be auctioned in Scotland next week. Released in 2012 to mark the anniversary of the legendary group’s formation, lit is one of the bottles at the Bonhams Fine Whisky sale at 22 Queen Street, Edinburgh. It is estimated at £25,000-35,000. The whisky is a…

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Artists in residence for popular charity exhibition

Little Paintings, a popular Ayrshire exhibition of original artists, will feature a daily artist in residence for the first time this year. Organised by and in aid of Hansel, which supports people with learning disabilities and autism, Little Paintings will take place from 13-17 June from 10am until 5pm at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum…

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Retrospective of Scott Campbell’s print work

The Glasgow Print Studio is hosting an exhibition of Scott Campbell’s work. The First Floor Gallery exhibition runs until 2 June, and his latest exhibition at GPS looks retrospectively at his monoprints produced over a 20 year period. The show includes archive pieces and new works. This exhibition showcases works including his meticulously executed and…

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Brazilian’s artist to premiere first UK exhibition

Daniel Lie’s first UK solo exhibition The Negative Years will be unveiled to the public in Scotland this weekend. The opening weekend of Jupiter Artland Foundation’s 11th season, one of Scotland’s leading arts organisations just 20 minutes outside Edinburgh. The exhibition will use both indoor gallery and outdoor spaces at the sculpture park to create…

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Award winning Scots artist’s work on show

Fotheringham Gallery are exhibiting a new collection of watercolour paintings by award winning Scottish artist Claire Harkess RSW. This exhibition, A Parliament of Owls, features many new paintings of owls alongside curlews, red kites, seals, puffins and other wildlife. Claire is one of Scotland’s most respected and accomplished contemporary wildlife watercolour artist. Recent accolades include…

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New art exhibition goes back to Scottish shipyards

Shipyard, a solo exhibition exploring contemporary shipbuilding by Lachlan Goudie, is now open. The Glasgow Art Club is presenting the exhibition, running until 7 June, at 185 Bath Street, Glasgow. Shipyard is a remarkable exhibition capturing the work, vibrancy and renewed optimism at shipyards on the Clyde and Forth, created by renowned Scottish artist, and…

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Talented artistic trio display their work together

An exhibition of works by artists George Birrell, Arie Vardi and David Parker is to open this weekend. The Torrance Gallery, based 36 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, will begin showing from this Saturday, 18 May, beginning with a private view in the morning. The exhibition will run until 1 June, showcasing the talents of George Birrell,…

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Travel Over Land and Sea for new art display

Over Land and Sea is a new group art exhibition being presented by the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club. It brings together three painters Tim Wootton, Darren Rees and Daniel Cole and a sculptor, Simon Griffiths to focus on wildlife captured at a particular moment. All are established wildlife artists and members of the Society of Wildlife…

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