Robert Morgan’s interview with Mike Leigh on ‘Topsy-Turvy’, a film on the lives of Gilbert & Sullivan. Mike Leigh : Topsy Turvy
Euan Leitch of the Cockburn Association introduces Andrew PK Wright’s discussion on the history and architecture of the buildings on the Summerhall site. Andrew’s presentation was one of eight to accompany Edinburgh’s Doors Open Day in September 2012. Edinburgh Doors Open Day
Festivals Another successful year for the Westport Book Festival, have a look at some of the authors and events featured in this years festival, throughout the Westport and Edinburgh. The Westport Book Festival
Visual Arts In ‘One Day’ Philippe Broutin confronts his moment of death, although 64 years of age he is in good health. He believes that his uncompromising artistic life (originally as a Lettriste standing alongside Isidore Isou during the 1968 Paris student … Philippe Broutin : One Day
Visual Arts Robert McDowell discusses this never before seen exhibition of colour photographs documenting a party held for Joseph Beuys by his friend, Andy Warhol. It forms part of a new category of art work called ‘Event Photography’ and offers an insight … Andy Warhol and Joseph Beuys : The ‘Lost’ Photographs
Visual Arts Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop’s programme coordinator Dan Brown contrasts the benefits of the first phase of the new build with the drawbacks of the Workshop’s former engine-shed. Professional artists, students from the local community and Edinburgh College of Art highlight the … Dan Brown : Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
Visual Arts Agnes Janich introduces her recent book ‘Body Memory’ before giving a presentation on her work at the Fruitmarket Gallery. Agnes Janich: Body Memory
Visual Arts 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 … Andy Hope: When Dinosaurs Become Modernists
Visual Arts 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 : Small Social Sculptures
Visual Arts 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 Nordic Quilts : A Celebration of Diversity
Visual Arts 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 … Abby Cunnane : The Edinburgh Book Sculptures
Visual Arts 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. Louise Gibson : Amalgamate 2012
Visual Arts 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 … Paul Robertson : Phenotype Genotype (PhG)
Visual Arts 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 … Patrick Elliott : Picasso and Modern British Art
Visual Arts Edinburgh College of Art present their annual graduate show. Edd McCracken : Edinburgh College of Art Degree Show 2012
Visual Arts 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 … Angus Ross : furniture maker
Visual Arts Rainer Crone introduces the photographs of Stanley Kubrick from 1945-1950 exhibited at Inverleith House in 2001. Rainer Crone : Stanley Kubrick
Visual Arts Short film of Bruce Nauman’s ‘Sleeper’ installation at Inverleith House, Edinburgh 2005. Bruce Nauman : Sleeper
Visual Arts 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 … Lotte Glob
Visual Arts 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 … Kate Saffin : Kigali Kigali
Visual Arts 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 … Black Cube Collective : Annual Exhibition
Visual Arts 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 … Paul Robertson : Wolf Vostell
Visual Arts Pipilotti Rist filmed at Glasgow’s Tramway for local TV series Art in Scotland Pipilotti Rist
Visual Arts George Wyllie was considered by many to be one of Scotland’s most important artists. Noted for his temporary works such as Straw Locomotive and Paper Boat, George believed in making art with a message for the public to enjoy. His … George Wyllie: Art in Focus
Visual Arts Sarah Teale of the National Museum of Scotland outlines the art exhibition ‘One Thousand Points of Light’ organised as part of the Edinburgh Art Festival. Sarah Teale : National Museum of Scotland
Visual Arts One of several interviews with artists appearing at the 5th British Art Show held throughout Edinburgh’s galleries in 2000. Paula Rego : 5th British Art Show
Visual Arts “The group formed and was put under a title in late 2009. The concept behind the name and ethos originated out of situations where, as a group of friends we would spend the evening drawing and sketching before going out … The Too Much Fun Club
Visual Arts David Rushton, former member of Art & Language, introduces the ‘Indexes and related work’ exhibition focusing on the group’s influential activities between 1972 and 1974. David Rushton : Art & Language
Festivals The Big Noise is an orchestra programme based in Raploch, Stirling that aims to use music making to foster confidence, teamwork, pride and aspiration in the children taking part – and across their wider community. Speakers discussed the impact of … Festival of Politics: Creativity and Social Change
