Summerhall TV

Kirsty Macleod introduces the large-scale V&A @ Summerhall exhibition Gaga to Gormley: Transformations to Revelations featuring stage and theatre designs, alongside additional exhibitions from Stephen Thorpe, Ingrid Christie and photographs of Andy Warhol partying with Joseph Beuys in 1980.

This exhibition of German artist Andy Hope 1930, is a collection of recent and new work. Andy’s work focuses on the idea of time and is greatly inspired by pop culture, in particular themes and images found in the works …

Lauren Sarah Hayes creates new musical instruments (often to allow people with sensory impairments to experience music in different non-auditory ways) and creates novel experiences for those lucky enough to visit her installations and performances. Till 24th November.

Robert McDowell discusses the collection of Joseph Bueys cards and invitations that are currently on display at Summerhall. Reflecting Beuys’ style, these cards were designed and sent out to galleries and museums. The collection also contains invitations signed by Beuys …

Robert McDowell discusses the collection of Joseph Bueys cards and invitations that are currently on display at Summerhall. Reflecting Beuys’ style, these cards were designed and sent out to galleries and museums. The collection also contains invitations signed by Beuys …

Winnie Egefjord introduces the ‘Nordic Quilts- A Celebration of Diversity’ exhibition at the Danish Cultural Institute. The quilts are made by Scandinavian artists from Denmark Norway, Sweden and Finland and reflect the Scandinavian spirit and way of life  

It all started with the ‘Poetrees’, the first of 10 mysterious sculptures that appeared in literary and arts institutions in Edinburgh in 2011. Each sculpture, handcrafted from a book, had a small note attached to it with the words “A …

An interview with Louise Gibson as she prepares her exhibition ‘Amalgamate 2012’ at Summerhall. Gibson works with industrial resins and embeds fabrics and pliable materials to construct complex organic forms. Running from 28th October to 24th November.

An interview with Louise Gibson as she prepares her exhibition ‘Amalgamate 2012’ at Summerhall. Gibson works with industrial resins and embeds fabrics and pliable materials to construct complex organic forms. Running from 28th October to 24th November.

Scottish artist William Turnbull has died at the age of 90. After serving in the Second World War as an RAF pilot, Turnbull went on to the Slade School of Fine Art to study. His paintings and sculptures are featured …

Kirsty Macleod takes us through Barry Feinstein’s collection of photographs from Dylan’s infamous ‘Judas Years’ in the 60s. From 7 Oct- 24 Nov.

Paul Robertson introduces the Schwarz edition of Marcel Duchamp’s Large Glass in the PhG collection at Summerhall and discusses the various explanations and connotations that have been associated with the original work.

Paul Robertson introduces work from Summerhall’s ‘salon style’ Phenotype Genotype (PhG) gallery. PhG maintains a changing collection in curious juxtaposition of examples from Arte Povera to the Zero Group. ‘Phenotype’ is the physical manifestation of an organism (here, a work …

Kirsty Macleod introduces Jim Marshall’s insightful and intelligent portraits of Johnny Cash in this exhibition at Summerhall until 24th November. This exhibition of thirty black and white and colour images and documentation cover the period when Cash was struggling with …

Paul Robertson introduces Martin Smith’s collection of the ephemeral Anti Nazi League and Rock Against Racism posters. This unique collection is being exhibited in Scotland at Summerhall for the first time. Adding to this vibrant material are local Edinburgh Rock Against Racism …

Paul Robertson introduces the exhibition by German husband and wife noize duo, Kommissar Hjuler and Mama Baer. A collection of paintings, music and assemblages will be on display, as well as work by adult actress, Violet Storm. A policeman by …

Frode Bolhuis and Jonathan Freemantle studied together in London in the 1990s and have remained close friends ever since. This is the first time they have exhibited together. Bolhuis is an Amsterdam based sculptor who’s work has already gained prominence …

Paul Robertson introduces a recent acquisition to the PhG collection at Summerhall by local artist Keith Harman made during a twenty-four hour stint at Asda producing work from items purchased in-store.

The first exhibition to explore Pablo Picasso’s lifelong connections with Britain is the highlight of the summer season at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in 2012. Picasso & Modern British Art examines Picasso’s evolving critical reputation here and …

Paul Robertson’s interview with Kommissar Hjular and Violet Storm introducing their Noize performance at Summerhall.

A chance to see rare copies of the deluxe OU journals (with their allied artworks) and to hear the recordings from the records released with OU. Introduced by the French composer Frederic Acquaviva, a friend of OU’s editor Henri Chopin, …

Edinburgh College of Art present their annual graduate show.

Following Summerhall’s world premier of the exhibition Figure Studies Summerhall are pleased to present a recent French & English documentary produced by Le Laboratoire and featuring David Michalek and ‘Figure Studies’.

Angus Ross shows video journalists from Comment around his Highland Perthshire workshop. Angus introduces the techniques involved in making his furniture and some of the work he will show in Chicago in November in a group exhibition of Scottish crafts …

Rainer Crone introduces the photographs of Stanley Kubrick from 1945-1950 exhibited at Inverleith House in 2001.

Short film of Bruce Nauman’s ‘Sleeper’ installation at Inverleith House, Edinburgh 2005.

Lotte’s latest body of work exemplifies her painterly use of glazes. Her palette of colour for Tectonic includes the acid yellows, ochres and reds which featured in some of her pieces dating back to the 1970s, as well as the …

An exhibition at Out of the Blue by the Ivuka Arts group of Kigali, Rwanda. Members of the group and the six professional artists in the exhibition – Tony Cyizanye, Bruce Niyonkunn, Celestin Nizeyimana, Emmanuel Nkurange, Innocent Nkuruinziza and Collin …

Black Cube has been formed by four ECA students with a statement to “challenge for today’s successful artists is to raise their profile, exhibit and sell their work in a highly competitive art market. We aspire to build a community …

With the help of his exhibition at Summerhall, Paul Robertson introduces the work of Wolf Vostell by tracing the movements and associations with other artists involved in European ‘happenings, ‘decollage’ and the later ‘destruction in art’ movement (DIA). Drawing on …