Category Archives: Exhibitions

Glasgow born artist Katie Paterson brings her latest startling work, REQUIEM, to Edinburgh’s Ingleby Gallery situated in Albany Lane on the fringe of the New Town.   Telling the birth and life of our planet in a single object, the unique event holds at its centre a large glass urn into which layers of dust willContinue reading “Katie Paterson’s REQUIEM Opens at Ingleby Gallery”

Cauleen Smith is an interdisciplinary artist whose work reflects upon the everyday possibilities of the imagination. She believes in the transformative power of art, music and text, and employs radical thought as a tool in her work to envision a better world. Cauleen currently has an exhibition of her 2014 film H-E-L-L-Oin the City DomeContinue reading “Performance of H-E-L-L-O by Cauleen Smith with Brass Band Planned on Calton”

Edinburgh Science Festival’s (ESF) free photography exhibition on Portobello Promenade is back with a theme of Wild Scotland. Running until 5th May, the exhibition highlights stories of how the people, flora and fauna of Scotland are facing important choices, adapting to our changing world in the face of the climate emergency caused by human activity and playingContinue reading “Free Photography Exhibition Wild Scotland Opens on Portobello Promenade”

Dovecot Studios have announced their summer programme celebrating the life and work of two major artists practising very different genres: Italian Renaissance artist, Raphael and twentieth century Scottish artist Alan Davie. Raphael – Magister Raffaello marks the 500th anniversary of the Renaissance master by exploring his life and work (1483–1520) in a landmark digital exhibition andContinue reading “Dovecot Studios Celebrates Two Diverse Artists in Its Summer Programme”

Treasures of the National Library of Scotland (NLS) is a new permanent thematic display, featuring objects from the extensive collection at the Library on Edinburgh’s George IV Bridge. From early printed books to video installations, maps and medieval manuscripts to passports and letters, this changing display provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people,Continue reading “Treasures of the National Library of Scotland Exhibition Opens on George IV Bridge “

Saturday 19th March sees a self-guided trail of Edinburgh’s leading independent bars and restaurants, each offering a brand-new climate-themed cocktail all under the name of Toast to Gaia. Presented by Edinburgh Science Festival (ESF), the trail aims to highlight the important work the Scottish drinks industry undertakes to help fight the climate crisis. Seventeen barsContinue reading “Edinburgh Science Festival Toasts Gaia with a New Drinks City Trail”

A pop-up style tented venue in the forecourt of Edinburgh’s Festival Square is the venue for a new and exciting way to view art. In this case, the art is that of Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh, whose work is now recognized and loved throughout the world, despite his having had scant recognition during hisContinue reading “Van Gogh Alive Festival Square”

CAMPLE LINE, an independent arts organization located in the South West of Scotland specialising in thought-provoking international contemporary art and film, announces their latest exhibition that opens this Spring. The exhibition, Effigies and Elginisms, by artist Renee So includes sculpture, stoneware, glazed ceramic tile and textiles that respond to CAMPLE LINE’s spaces.  The Hong Kong bornContinue reading “New Works by Hong Kong Artist Renee So to Open Cample Line 2022 Exhibition”

UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK, has launched About Us, a spectacular, free open-air event created by 59 Productions, The Poetry Society and Stemettes exploring 13.8 billion years of history through the infinite ways in which humans are connected to the cosmos, nature and to one another. Opening at Paisley Abbey, Scotland, About Uswill also be presented in Derry-Londonderry,Continue reading “An Ambitious Trip Through 13.8 Billion Years of History Starts at Paisley Abbey ”

In just over a month, in a Covid-safe purpose-built venue in Festival Square, audiences can immerse themselves in the life and work of renowned Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. State-of-the-art SENSORY4™ immersive gallery technology impressively displays over 3000 images by Van Gogh  in a kaleidoscope of colour that surrounds the visitor in a multi- sensory experience.Continue reading “Immersive Experience of VAN GOGH ALIVE Coming Soon to Edinburgh”