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The Art Guide free with the November/December edition of Homes & Interiors Scotland is your expert handbook to the country’s diverse, vibrant and ever-evolving artistic landscape. Designed for all those in love with the subject, it is also positive, practical and packed with information for those who are simply curious to know more. Browse this 56-page supplement for insider tips on where to start your art journey, how to buy, who to collect and how to look. Established artists, meanwhile, share their passions and inspirations, describing how their work comes to be. Alongside galleries, arts venues and auction houses, you’ll also find retreats and open studios up and down the country where you can veer off the beaten track to buy art or simply admire it.
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Top: Rush, oil on board, by Sam Renson Above left: Framed ebroidery from Kobi & Teal Right: Vases by glass artist Vicky Higginson. Image by Marzena Ostromecka
rt arouses feelings, evokes responses, brings back memories and raises debate. If you were to take Pablo Picasso’s great masterpiece, Guernica – that vast oil painting completed in 1937, now in the Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid – what would you say about it? It’s a simple question that’s difficult to answer, because each of us would have our own highly subjective response. You don’t have to like it. But you’ll certainly feel something when you look at it. And that, in essence, is the beauty of art. It encourages us to think and to dig deep. It provokes argument and sparks discussion. It makes us question the world. Yes, it adorns our walls and our public spaces. Yes, it can entertain us. But even when it’s a serious business, it’s not just for academics. It’s for everyone. Are there rules to buying art? We don’t think so. With so much out there in so many different styles, mediums and price brackets, the Scottish art scene is fluid and limitless enough to accommodate artists of all ages doing all sorts of brilliant things. How can rules apply to something so plentiful – and so personal? As for what makes good art, don’t ask us. It can be simple, it can be obvious, it can be technically proficient, it can be a work of genius. More important for the person making it (or buying it) is that it speaks to them. In reality, none of us is ever likely to own a Picasso, but most of us still want to adorn our living spaces with artworks that reflect who we are and what we like, art that enhances our state of mind and gives us pleasure. If you’re a first-time buyer, knowing where to begin can feel daunting. Will you change your mind? Will you simply be wasting your money? Those who already have a collection might be ready to look beyond their current interests and try a new maker in a different field, someone who’ll force them to look at the world afresh. In either case, the answer is to get out there and see what’s happening. By all means browse the web for ideas, but Scotland is awash with galleries large and small, and these are a sound place to begin the journey. Yes, it’s intimidating for the inexperienced, but there’s nothing to fear: gallerists are there to guide you – there’s little they like more than talking about the art and the artists they have chosen to exhibit. Put a note in your calendar for the annual art school degree shows – they offer a great chance to invest in rising stars. Art fairs, meanwhile, bring together a wealth of galleries from around the country. Read on for more ideas to inspire (or revive) a love of art.
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Subject matter Gallery owners, consultants and curators give us their professional insights into where to find art you love, how to invest in it (or not), and why creativity still matters so much in today’s world
Scott Bennett
Owner, Annan Gallery, Glasgow Why do people buy art? There are many different reasons why people decide to buy a piece of art, but for us as a gallery, the most important one has to be simply because you like it. Buying art should be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. It’s all about finding something that strikes a chord with you and grabs you in a positive way. You may not be able to explain why or what it is about a painting or sculpture that draws you to it (or makes you think about it long after you’ve left a gallery), but that doesn’t really matter – art is an emotional purchase, not a functional one. This is why we regularly change what we’re exhibiting, bringing in different artists and styles throughout the year so there’s something for everyone. It’s amazing how a good piece of art can have an uplifting effect on your wellbeing. It can transform the mood of a room and stimulate you, motivate you or relax you in a way that something generic (or, even worse, a blank wall) simply can’t. Art also allows you to express your individuality and taste and says something about who you are, what you like and what inspires you. And because each original artwork is unique in its own way, the fun is in finding the right piece for you.
Emma S Davis Art consultant and artist
Where should I buy art? You can buy a piece of art through a gallery or direct from the artist’s studio. Not every artist exhibits in galleries, so going direct may be the only way. But it’s always good to visit galleries first; follow the ones you like, join their mailing lists, and visit their exhibitions – these usually change on a regular basis. Art fairs are a great way to visit galleries from all over the world under one roof. If you really don’t know where to start, an art consultant could do the work for you. They’ll discuss your likes and dislikes, and get a feel for your home and your taste, so they can put together a portfolio of work that may suit. Art consultants know where to look with your budget in mind, too.
Jephson Robb Artist and designer
Why is art important? Art feeds the soul. We cannot live on bread and water alone. Where does your work come from? I’m not entirely sure! But I have found Richard Serra’s words to be true: “Work comes out of work.” The more I work, the more I work… Which living Scottish artists do you admire? Callum Innes, Alison Watt, Archie Forrest, Jim Lambie, Douglas Gordon, Andy Scott and Steven Lindsay. I like Glasgow-based Northern Irish performance artist David Sherry too.
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A contemporary gallery showcasing quirky conceptual pieces of exceptional quality, style and function. We feature not only established and emerging Perthshire artists but any artist whose work fits the Artisanand ethos. So pop in and check out the latest exhibition, or get in touch if you’d like to exhibit with us. artisanand / artisan.and www.artisanand.co.uk angela@artisanand.co.uk Open daily: 10am to 5pm
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Pat Renson
Eirwen, oil on canvas, 122cm x 152cm, £7,000, by Georgina McMaster
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How do I find art I like? The best way to find art is to explore. By all means start by looking online to find works that interest you, but take the time to view them in real life. It’s really important for me to view the work in person – visiting a gallery is a fantastic way of doing this. Talk to the gallery staff – they’ll be able to give you more detail about the artist in question and may lead you onto other artists of a similar style or genre. And there’s no need to feel intimidated – the art world isn’t a club and it’s perfectly okay not to understand what all art is about. Art is there to generate a reaction, and it’s fine if that is enjoying the life-like details in a more traditional landscape, still-life or portrait, or the free energetic brushstrokes of something more abstract. Some art lovers are just fascinated by the painting process itself – “how do they do that?” – or enjoy the story behind the artwork that was produced. A great way to discover more about an artist whose work you like is to visit them in their studio, so keep your eyes peeled for open studio days. Social media will keep you in the loop too. Is art a good investment? If you fall in love with what you buy, then, yes, of course. Unless you have serious cash to spend, stick to what you love and you can’t go wrong.
“I really enjoy talking to visitors at my studio during the Spring Fling, even when I’m in the middle of painting”
Angela Lawrence
Artist and gallery owner, Clience Studio There’s an artist whose work I really like – how do I find out more about them? Most artists would welcome an approach from someone interested in their creative process and be happy to talk about their work and why and how they do what they do. Open studios events, such as the Spring Fling in Dumfries and Galloway, are among the best ways to meet a lot of artists very easily and see their work in progress. I have taken part in the Spring Fling many times, and I really enjoy talking to visitors at my studio, even when I’m in the middle of painting. Open studios and exhibitions – from the big annual shows held at the Royal Scottish Academy to smaller-scale professional or amateur local exhibitions – are generally advertised online and in art magazines. If you see an artist whose work you admire, there will usually be contact details available from whoever has curated the exhibition. Failing that, look them up online and visit their website or social media pages.
Georgina McMaster Wildlife artist
How does art ‘make’ a home? Art is so much more than just adding decoration. It brings life to a room, and it speaks volumes about the owner. It can evoke emotions and it is something you can treasure forever and pass on to future generations. How do commissions work? Usually, the person who commissions a picture from me will have seen my work in a gallery or on my website, and will get in touch to ask if I could paint their pet or a particular animal – they may have a connection to a certain animal or place they’ve seen the creature in question. We’ll discuss the timeframe, the pose they have in mind, the size of the finished work (and if they want it framed) and their budget. If the subject is their pet, they’ll either send me photos or I’ll visit their home to sketch and take my own photographs. Which Scottish artists do you admire? Ryan Mutter, for his big, graphic and bold depictions of industrial Scotland. And I like the impasto quality of Chris Bushe’s portrayals of the Scottish coastline.
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John Ennis Curator and producer, Journeys in Design
Describe what you do I try to bring people together with exhibitions, walks, talks and workshops. We lead these gatherings by focusing on talented Scottish designers. What was the first piece of art you bought? I was 14 and in Zimbabwe as it celebrated its first anniversary of independence. I still have this simple painting of three figures in vibrant brushstrokes of bright paint on black paper. Simple but full of energy. Why is art important? Art and design are about our stories. We can live vicariously by reading a good book; we can imagine a better life through art and design. To paraphrase, art is good if it’s beautiful or useful. If it resonates in some way to help us find a route forwards, it works. Any suggestions for a newcomer looking to buy? I love a wander around the art school degree shows and visiting artists at work during the many open studios events around the country. Which artists should readers know about? I am always inspired by Paolozzi at the Gallery of Modern Art, and I’m obsessed with print and woven textiles, especially anything in linen. Established print designer Lorna Brown and newly qualified textile artist Akshata Mokashi are firm favourites. Our Linen Stories, Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh, until 25 January
Curator John Ennis at work
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Director, The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh Where should I buy art? I would recommend buying art from an established gallery which will be able offer a discreet and tailored service to match art to your tastes. Finding art has never been easier, thanks to online portals and social media, but the sheer number of images available to view online can be daunting – and off-putting. I would suggest taking the old-fashioned approach and visiting your local museums and galleries to find art that catches your attention. The more you look, the more discerning your eye will become. There is no substitute to seeing art in the flesh. Should I only go for unique works? Is it worth buying a print? Britain has a long tradition of supporting printmaking, which is still maintained today. In Scotland, for instance, printmaking has flourished since the post-war period with the emergence of studios such as Harley Brothers, the Glasgow and Edinburgh Print Studios, Peacock Visual Arts and Graal Press. An editioned print is an original work of art made by an artist using a variety of printing methods – etching, silkscreen, lithography and more. Edition sizes can vary from 1 to 250 at the artist’s discretion. Both unique and editioned works are valid artforms. Buying the latter has allowed many collectors to own striking examples of an artist’s work at a fraction of the price of a painting.
INVESTMENT PIECES I’ve seen a work of art that I’d like to buy – do I need to pay the full price up front? It depends on the seller. There is a system called Own Art, which about 300 galleries in the UK are part of, which lets you purchase a work in interest-free instalments. The scheme covers work in any medium so long as it is by a living artist. It is a fantastic way to support practising artists and has allowed many more people to own original artwork than would otherwise have been able to. See www.ownart.org.uk for full details. Galleries that are not part of the scheme may have their own arrangements – it’s always worth asking. At my own Clience Studio, I occasionally arrange for people to buy my paintings in instalments, with no interest or fee. Angela Lawrence
Is art a good investment? As an art dealer, I am often asked this. Edwin Landseer’s celebrated painting The Monarch of the Glen was painted in 1851. It was sold in 1892 for £8,000 and in 1916 for £5,250. It was recently bought for the nation for the price of £8 million. Art will outlive us all and its investment potential can fluctuate over its long life. You should buy art because you love it. Tommy Zyw Art has no place on the stock market, which means when there is a financial crash, art investments are safe. Not every artwork is an investment, but some artists’ work will go up in value faster than others. Emma S Davis
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House style Do you want your artwork to blend in or stand out? Framers and interior designers explain how to make your collection feel at home Words Gillian Welsh
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o, you’ve bought a new painting and you want to show it off. Sounds simple enough, but hang on a minute: when you fell in love with it in the gallery, you pictured it taking pride of place above the lounge mantelpiece, but now that you have it home, wouldn’t it look better over the console table in the hall – or does it suit the kitchen more? How high up the wall should it go? Will it be properly visible in that space or would it make more impact lit by a spotlight? What about a frame – does it need one? If so, what colour? And what if you have several paintings in the lounge already, and the new one is by a different artist and in a different style – does it matter? These are just some of the questions you might be asking yourself with a new picture – and there’s a whole load more if it’s a piece of abstract sculpture, or a triptych of photographs, or a thickly woven tapestry. How do you make these a part of your home, allowing them space to breathe and be admired, but without leaving you feeling like you’re living in an art gallery?
Interior designer Lorna Collins of Chelsea Mclaine suggests keeping it simple and putting the emphasis on one principal piece: “Start by choosing a favourite artwork from your collection – if you’re able to whittle it down to just one – and hang it where it will be seen easily and frequently. You want to be able to enjoy it to the max.” That sentiment is shared by Casa Colori’s Silvia Ciferri, who has a passion for decorating the homes for art lovers: “Take into account the feeling that the painting (or sculpture) gives you, and try to replicate it in your design – a formal painting requires a formal design, I believe,” says the interior designer. “Choose the furniture, the accessories and so on by taking inspiration from the artwork’s main colour. Having said that, colours do not have to match – a little difference will make the design more interesting. And pay attention to the shape of the objects the art depicts: choose simple linear furniture to complement a work that features long, tall lines, for example.” For designer Siobhan Mooney, balance is key. “When I’m trying to decide where to hang a painting, I usually centre it above a sofa or other large piece of furniture, and I like to aim for symmetry: left and right of a fireplace, say.” And a strong artwork can help play down your least favourite element in a room, she suggests: “Paint an ugly radiator so it disappears as much as possible, then offset the artwork above it so that the painting becomes the focus.” A lot of artists might cringe to hear that you’re weighing up how their work fits into your decor scheme, but you’re the one who has to live with it. Sarah Tayberry, owner of Perth’s Tayberry Gallery, believes it’s all down to personal preference. “There’s no right or wrong,” she says. “Some people will arrange the whole room around the artwork. Others build up an art collection over a long period of time, so whatever they add will have to fit in with what’s already there.” Whatever you decide, Lorna Collins has advice worth following: “The positioning of the art should both add a finishing touch to the decoration and be the perfect backdrop to show it off in all its glory.” Exploring the client’s art collection can be a very useful tool for an interior designer. “A painting is a great building block,” agrees Liam Dugan of Bryce McKenzie. “It’s usually deeply personal –
“Framing is a very personal choice and depends not only on the artwork but on the style of your house”
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ARRANGEMENT AND POSITIONING • If you’re grouping several pictures on one wall, lay them out on the floor in your intended arrangement first, so you can see if they sit well together. • You don’t have to go for perfect symmetry. Try staggering the heights and play around with positioning until you get a harmonious arrangement. • If you’re hanging a single work, don’t place it too high. This is a common mistake. It’s a bit like a wall-hung TV – you don’t want to be craning your neck to see it properly. It should catch your eye when you walk into the room. Lorna Collins, Chelsea Mclaine Interior Design
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FRAMING • A work on canvas, whether an acrylic or an oil, is usually stretched over bars and can be hung with or without a frame. Paper art can be framed with a card mount or without. In either case, we would always recommend glazing, whether glass or Perspex, for protection. • We also frame objects and memorabilia. Everything is held in such a way that it can be taken out again. • We advise on suitable glazing for particular situations. Acrylic is best for steamy rooms, for instance, as it heats up and cools down faster than glass, so there’s less chance of condensation forming and damaging the artwork. From a safety point of view, it is also recommended for children’s rooms. Mary Case, Have It Framed
the proportions and the energy of the artwork can tell us a lot about someone’s personality, which in turn can really help with the design process. For example, if it’s a particularly bold painting, does it need equally confident furniture choices? And, of course, we can always draw inspiration from the colours.” Brenda Maclauchan from BB Interior Design points out that opposites attract. “You might have a very traditional home but prefer contemporary art. Likewise, your surroundings could be pretty minimalist, with some fantastic pieces of classical art in Rococo gilt frames on the walls.” Talking of frames, are they simply there to add a bit of polish, or could we do without them? “A good test to see the practical value of framing is to take a cloth and give the glass a wipe,” recommends Mark Greer of Art Hire Framing. “Regardless of how clean your house is, the cloth will be black. The frame is there to protect the art, not just to complement it.”
Lesley Banks Painter The Glasgow-based artist works on range of subject matter in a traditional style using oil on canvas or linen, and does looser mixed-media work on paper What are the current framing trends in galleries? I’ve noticed a trend for light-coloured frames, with or without glass. Shadow box frames are also popular. Any advice on framing artwork for the home? Framing is a very personal choice and depends not only on the artwork but on the style of your house. Take the framer’s advice as to what best suits the piece of art in question, but think too about the decor of your home. Is it modern and uncluttered? If so, a modern unfussy frame may work best. A more traditional-looking home can take a wider range of styles, including gold leaf. Should you frame an oil painting under glass? Again, this is a personal decision. It’s more popular in Scotland than it is down south. The reflections can inhibit your view, but glazing does protect the painting. You can get non-reflective glass, of course, but it is significantly more expensive. Which living Scottish artists do you admire? Kate Downie and Victoria Crowe
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“A painting is a great building block – it can tell the designer a lot about the client’s personality” Framing a small work can cost as little as £20, depending on materials and size, but can rise well beyond that. “We regularly see frames costing £100 to £150,” says Greer. “The most expensive one we’ve ever done was in the region of £14,000, but that was for a 16ft x 7ft hand-gilded arch-shaped frame.” A good framer will be able to advise on what would work best for your picture and your budget. “Some framers, like us, will offer a guarantee: there’s no extra cost if you don’t like the end product and want it changed.” Have It Framed’s Mary Case agrees that a consultation with an expert is the right place to begin. “Framing is increasingly designled,” she explains. “Tell us about your decor and the environment in which the art will be hung and we’ll be able to recommend a good match. We have access to several thousand different frame styles, so we can usually find something to suit any taste or budget.” There are options to consider with glazing too. “There’s UVblocking glass, anti-reflective glass or acrylic glazing, as well as the traditional basic ‘green’ glass used by many picture framers. For our entry-level glass, we prefer to use a clearer ‘water white’ glass to give truer colours.” With the decision made and a price agreed, the frame can be made up, she says. “Once all the materials are cut and joined, everything is assembled. Tape is added at the back to keep dust out, and suitable fittings for hanging are added at the rear along with frame bumpers. These allow a constant flow of air around the frame and they also let dust fall right down the back, so no mark is left on the wall.”
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LIGHT AND LIGHTING • Only install picture lights if you really need them. They require extensive planning and they don’t allow for future flexibility. • A ceiling spot with a tightly angled beam can be a great way to highlight a piece of art. If you’re in a period property with typically very high ceilings, though, achieving the desired effect can be tricky. • A better solution might be to ‘uplight’ your artwork, using a discreet table lamp. • Strong sunlight can damage pictures and cause colours to fade, so avoid hanging them in direct sunlight. If the room gets a lot of sun, consider placing pictures behind UV-filtering acrylic Plexiglass. Siobhan Mooney, interior designer
Pitter pattern Taking its cue from Mondrian’s modernist masterpieces, the Arteplano radiator from British firm Bisque is as unique as it is hot. Prefer a less daring look? The panelled design comes in a wide selection of colours and finishes, including copper and brass. £POA. www.bisque.co.uk
Diverse palette This sculpture draws on the colours of Claude Monet – the impressionist master’s best-loved works are based on the dappled blues and greens of nature, which are subtly replicated here. If Monet isn’t your style, palettes inspired by Gauguin and Cezanne are also available. A sculpture of a painter’s tool, inspired by an artist, becoming a work of art itself… This is one meta piece. £149. www.jeffreys-interiors.co.uk
Pucker up Sonya Winner’s The Kiss rug was inspired by Matisse’s famous cutouts. The two faces appear to merge into one another as they lean forward to embrace. From £2,175. www.sonyawinner.com
It figures December marks 150 years since Matisse was born, so it isn’t surprising to see homages to his depictions of the human form popping up in unexpected places – including bathroom walls. Human Form wallpaper mural from £36 per m2. www.muralswallpaper.co.uk
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Katie Tunn Katie Tunn in her Skye studio. When not painting, she volunteers with marine conservation organisations and campaigns for ocean protection
Painter Blue Planets are my paintings inspired by the waters around the Isle of Skye where I’ve lived and worked since studying fine art at Central St Martins. I’ve had a lifelong love of the natural landscape and a passion for the ocean. The paintings, on canvas or board, are made using inks, acrylics, enamels and foils. The combination of mixed media means that every one is unique. At the end, they get varnished with a clear resin coating to give the effect of being underwater. Those who know the Hebrides might recognise the turquoise as that from the beaches of Harris or the waterfalls of the Fairy Pools. The colours of the Hebridean seas, the shapes of Highland geology and coastlines, and the depth of the clear night sky are reflected in the jewellike circular pieces. They are based on moments of connection with the landscape – looking down from the bow of a boat into dark-blue depths, glancing up at a starry sky with a hint of the Northern Lights, or gazing across stormy waters from a clifftop. Katie sells most of her work online. You can see it at Skyeworks Gallery, Portree; The Laundry Gallery, Aviemore; Isle of Skye Candle Company, Broadford; and ÒR, Portree
Jonathan Wade Ceramic artist I make a variety of sculptural and decorative objects with ceramics as the starting point, sometimes including other materials. I am a partner at Glasgow Ceramics Studio, which is based in a larger artists’ studio building. The studio has around twenty full-time members in a large space with shared facilities, kilns, and so on. The work in my most recent exhibition reflected on the influence of personal memories and important developmental moments. It focused on how recollections might be specific, vague or incorrect, but powerful and formative on expression and personality. I’m attracted to situations and things that express ambiguity, transience and coincidence. Perception and interpretation are equally important. Some things I make are intended to capture a feeling, while others are purely an expression of material qualities. The versatility of ceramic processes provides me with endless options and opportunities to make unique objects. Jonathan has been selected to exhibit as part of Craft Scotland at Collect 2020, Somerset House, London, from 27 February to 1 March 2020
Jonathan Wade at work in his Glasgow studio. “Growth, decay, accumulation and erosion in the natural world are my greatest inspirations,” he says
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Paintings, Prints and Commissions I am a Scottish landscape and still life artist. I am recognised for painting scenes full of colour and texture and my favourite subjects are coastal scenes and still life. My art is exhibited with a number of galleries around the country. Giclee art prints are available direct from my website. Commissions are always welcome. e mail: sheila-fowler@hotmail.co.uk l Tel: 07973 860447
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SUMMERHALL The former Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh is now a creative centre and the capital’s biggest arts venue. The sprawling complex has theatre and gallery spaces, libraries and museums, educational and research programmes, studios and workshops, and it hosts exhibitions and events. www.summerhall.co.uk
DOVECOT In the heart of Edinburgh, this is a centre for contemporary art, craft and design built around a fully functioning tapestry studio. Its weavers and artists are expert producers of contemporary tapestry and gun-tufted rugs. On at the moment are Our Linen Stories and a series of talks exploring the life and legacy of May Morris, daughter of William Morris. www.dovecotstudios.com
GLASGOW SCULPTURE STUDIOS Established in 1988, GSS is a hub for research, production and presentation of contemporary sculpture. It provides a vibrant mix of artists with studio space and production facilities. www.glasgowsculpturestudios.org
REAL WOOD STUDIOS This collectively owned workshop, showroom, sawmill and timber merchant near Jedburgh uses locally sourced native hardwoods to make bespoke furniture and interiors. The studio recently celebrated its tenth anniversary and opened its doors for demonstrations, tours and talks. www.realwoodstudios.com
COVE PARK Founded in 1999 by Eileen and Peter Jacobs, Cove Park in Argyll offers funded (and independently funded) residencies for a diverse range of contemporary artistic practice, including performing and visual arts, crafts, literature and music. Margaret Atwood and Simon Starling have both visited, along with artists from as far afield as Australia, India and Taiwan. Cove Park will mark its 20th anniversary in 2020 with a year-long programme to celebrate its history. www.covepark.org
TRAMWAY This is an international art space in Pollokshields in Glasgow which commissions, produces and presents contemporary arts projects, including dance, performance and exhibitions. The complex was originally a tram depot, and the main gallery, T2, is one of the largest in the UK, second only in scale to Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall. The venue recently held the third ever ‘DIG’ (Dance International Glasgow) programme, along with a host of other performances and showcases. www.tramway.org
WASPS STUDIOS
This dedicated space in Glasgow’s Merchant City is for artists to gather, exchange ideas and exhibit alongside international names. It was established in 1983, making it the city’s oldest artist-run space. www.transmissiongallery.org
Wasps is Scotland’s studio specialist. For over 40 years, it has been providing artists, makers and creators with inspiring spaces in which to work. The organisation operates and manages 19 – soon to be 20 – buildings across Scotland, from the Borders to the Shetland Islands, as a canvas for creativity for more than 900 practitioners and businesses. Wasps currently has projects in Inverness Creative Academy and Perth Creative Exchange. www.waspsstudios.org.uk
THE PAISLEY ART INSTITUTE
PATRIOTHALL GALLERY
TRANSMISSION GALLERY
Founded in 1876, the PAI has a permanent art collection that was started by contributions from its founding members, but which has grown to include works by artists such as Rousseau and Boudin. The Institute’s annual exhibition, held each September in Paisley Museum and Art Galleries, attracts work both from its own members and from artists from across the UK. www.paisleyartinstitute.com
Patriothall Gallery is an artist-led initiative in the heart of Edinburgh, which houses more than 50 studios and aims to provide professional exhibition opportunities for artists. In November and December, the venue will be participating in Open Studios – check its website and social media nearer the time for up-to-date information for visitors. www.patriothallgallery.co.uk
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open studios Left: Textile Artist Fiona Hutchison in her studio at Wasps Patriothall. Below: Close-up of colourful textiles from Dovecot’s Our Linen Stories
ARTMAP ARGYLL www.artmapargyll.com
COWAL OPEN STUDIOS www.cowalopenstudios.co.uk
CREATIVE ORKNEY www.creative-orkney.com
EAST NEUK OPEN STUDIOS www.eastneukopenstudios.org
LEITH SCHOOL OF ART www.leithschoolofart.co.uk
NORTH-EAST OPEN STUDIOS
PLATFORM
www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk
Based in Easterhouse, Glasgow, Platform offers a year-round programme of events. Activities range from singing groups to film screenings and dances. There’s also the Culture Café on Sunday afternoons. www.platform-online.co.uk
BAaD BARRAS ART AND DESIGN This space, in the heart of Glasgow’s east end, is a large atrium with an internal courtyard, restaurant and bar, shops and studios. BAaD hosts exhibitions as well as music events, screenings and a monthly vegan market. www.baadglasgow.com
DCA DUNDEE CONTEMPORARY ARTS DCA is an internationally renowned centre which offers workshops, screenings and exhibitions. It has two thriving cinema screens (often showing documentaries and National Theatre productions), a print studio and a varied programme of events aimed at all ages and abilities. www.dca.org.uk
NORTH FIFE OPEN STUDIOS www.openstudiosfife.co.uk
OFF THE RAILS ARTHOUSE www.offtherailsarthouse.com
PAINTBOX ART, COCKENZIE www.paintboxartclasses.com
PERTHSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS www.perthshireopenstudios.com
SKYE AND LOCHALSH ARTS & CRAFTS ASSOCIATION www.art-skye.co.uk
SPRING FLING OPEN STUDIOS
Based in the former anatomy department of the University of Aberdeen, this creative hub of private studios and event spaces provide a range of working spaces for artists and organisations. In June this year, it held an open day for the public to meet the artists and designers using the studios. www.anatomyrooms.org
WASPS ARTISTS’ OPEN STUDIOS
retreats
ANATOMY ROOMS, ABERDEEN
BRIDGE HOUSE ART, ULLAPOOL
www.thebothyproject.org
INVERERNE
CHERRY TREE LODGE, SALINE
www.invererne.com
CROMARTY ARTS TRUST
www.cherrytreelodge.net
www.gartmoreestate.com
WILD TILES, WESTER ROSS www.wildtiles.co.uk
www.waspsstudios.org.uk
THE BOTHY PROJECT
www.bridgehouseart.co.uk
GARTMORE HOUSE, STIRLING
www.spring-fling.co.uk
www.cromartyartstrust.org.uk
THE LINT MILL
WHITEHOUSE STUDIO PAINTING HOLIDAYS
www.thelintmill.co.uk
www.whitehouseart.co.uk
WILD AT ART
COLL BUNKHOUSE
www.wildatartscotland.com
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AU C TION E E R S AN D VALUE R S
We hold weekly sales of Antique & General, Pictures, Furniture, Ceramics & Jewellery
Main Street, Kinbuck, Dunblane, FK15 0NQ T: 01786 822603 E: robertsonsauctioneers@gmail.com
www.kinbuckauctions.co.uk
We hold regular Antique, Collectables & Interiors auctions th rou g h ou t th e year w h ic h inc lu d e a g reat rang e of Georg ian, V ic torian and later f u rnis h ing s and ac c es s ories . W ith all s ales liv e online ev ents , it is alw ays w orth a look . V is it u s at w w w . f rank linb row ns . c o. u k to s ee w h at h id d en treas u res you m ig h t d is c ov er.
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Paintings, pottery, sculpture, glass, wood, jewellery & photography
aberfeldygallery.co.uk
9 Kenmore Street, Aberfeldy PH15 2BL Mon, Thurs-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4 or by appointment Winter hours vary - check website
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AUCTIONS
At the rostrum, Bonhams’ auctioneer conducts The Greek Sale
Hammer Heads Before you place a bid, take advice from Lucy Brown of Sotheby’s and Andrew Currie of Bonhams What are the benefits of buying art at auction? Sotheby’s: Buying at an auction is the best way of knowing that you’ve paid the correct price for the artwork, since the price is set by how much the public is willing to pay rather than being decided by a gallery or a dealer. There are also some wonderful works of art that only tend to be available via auction. On top of that, you have access to incredibly knowledgeable specialists who can give you advice on how and what to buy. Bonhams: There are many benefits to buying at auction, one of which is the wide choice on offer. At Bonhams we have 30 different art departments all holding at least two sales a year – some departments hold four. These are defined either by subject matter (e.g. marine art), by period (e.g. Old Masters, post-war, contemporary) or by the nationality of the artists (e.g. African art, Greek art and, of course, Scottish art). Another benefit is transparency. Our auction catalogues provide information about the works for sale, along with an educated estimate of the sort of sum each piece might be expected to sell for based on the current market and how similar pieces have sold in the past.
Buying at auction also provides reassurance: Bonhams has teams of specialists to research the background to the works for sale, provide reports on the condition of the paintings, alert potential buyers about what is coming up and to answer their questions. Our specialists are not just experts in their fields but often develop a close working relationship with their clients. All Bonhams sales can be previewed, so potential buyers can inspect the art in person and talk to a specialist about it.
How do auctions work? Sotheby’s: Live auctions take place in a saleroom. You can bid from your seat in the room or on the phone with one of the auction house staff. Most of our auctions are also open for online bidding. Before deciding to buy, browse the auction catalogue, either in print or online, and also see the items in a pre-sale exhibition at the auction house. The person who is willing to place the highest bid gets the item. Bonhams: If you’re bidding in person, make sure you get there in time to register for the sale and be given a numbered paddle. If you’re online or on the phone, you will need to have registered THE ART GUIDE 2019 21
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and been given a number in advance. Make sure you keep an eye on the time so you’re prepared for your lot coming up. All auctions vary, but the average speed is around 80 lots an hour – but it will all depend on how much interest there is in individual lots. If you’re bidding by phone, the auctioneers will call you several lots in advance to make sure you’re ready. If you’re bidding in person get there in plenty of time so you can see how the auctioneer conducts the sale. Everyone has a different style. Top tips include: • Make sure you’re sitting where the auctioneer can see you. • Be very clear that you’re making a bid. Hold your paddle high where the auctioneer can see it. It really is a myth that you can cough in the wrong place and end up with a Rembrandt! • Keep calm. Most auctioneers will want to give bidders time to consider (but they have to keep the sale going, so they won’t wait for ever). • And finally – and most importantly – have a budget and stick to it.
What is the etiquette? Sotheby’s: Newcomers can feel intimidated by the saleroom but really it’s an exhilarating environment with no real pre-set etiquette. I encourage clients to set a limit to their bidding – whether they stick to it in the excitement of the auction room is not always the case, however!
Do I hand over the full amount or can I pay in instalments?
Above: Valuation day at Sotheby’s auction house
BONHAMS www.bonhams.com
BORDER AUCTIONS LTD www.borderauctions.co.uk
FRASERS AUCTION ROOM www.frasersauctionroom.co.uk
GREAT WESTERN AUCTIONS www.greatwesternauctions.com
GROSVENOR’S AUCTION www.grosvenorsauction.com
Sotheby’s: There are a few different schemes in place to allow for loans or payment by instalment to buy art. Use Google to find the one that best suits your situation.
JOHN MILNE AUCTIONEERS
Are there any fees involved?
LINDSAY BURNS & CO
Bonhams: All auctioneers charge a buyer’s premium as a percentage of the hammer price. This varies from auction house to auction house but has to be clearly signalled to bidders in advance – in the Bonhams catalogues, for example, a footnote on every page draws attention to this and refers bidders to more detailed notes at the back of the catalogue. A similar system operates for the online catalogue. VAT is chargeable on most purchases but does vary according to where the buyer lives – buyers within the EU pay VAT on the buyer’s premium only; buyers from elsewhere pay VAT on the hammer price and the buyer’s premium. There is also some minor variation in rates depending on the nature of the item – books and manuscripts, for example, are VAT-exempt in the UK. Where there are variations, these are indicated by symbols next to the item in the catalogue, a key to which is provided at the back of the catalogue. Other auctioneers may have different systems but their information should still be clear and available.
How do I sell at auction? Sotheby’s: Initially, you contact the auction house for an auction estimate, which can be done online by sending in photographs or by phoning to make an appointment. If there is a suitable sale for your work, you are given a Sale Agreement, to set out the terms on which you agree to sell your item. Auction houses usually charge a commission based on a percentage of the total sale price. They may also charge a marketing or illustration fee. Martin Brothers stoneware face jug, dated 1908, from the Daryl Fromm collection, estimated at £2,000-£4,000; www.woolleyandwallis.co.uk/buying
Do I need insurance for my purchase? Sotheby’s: It’s helpful to insure works that would not be on your home insurance. Most dealers and auction houses provide an insurance valuation service which can be given to your insurance company.
www.johnmilne-auctioneers.com www.lindsayburns.co.uk
LYON & TURNBULL www.lyonandturnbull.com
McTEAR’S AUCTIONEERS www.mctears.co.uk
PEEBLES AUCTION HOUSE www.peeblesauctionhouse.co.uk
PINE LODGE AUCTION AND INTERIORS www.pinelodgeauctionandinteriors.com
RAMSAY CORNISH www.ramsaycornish.com
ROBERTSONS OF KINBUCK www.kinbuckauctions.co.uk
SHAPES FURNITURE LTD www.shapesedinburgh.co.uk
SOTHEBY’S www.sothebys.com
TAYLOR’S AUCTION ROOMS www.taylors-auctions.com
THOMSON RODDICK www.thomsonroddick.com
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SMITHY GALLERY
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JOYCE GUNN CAIRNS & HENRY JABBOUR 1 - 23 December 2019
CHRISTMAS 2019 Including Sandy Murphy RGI PAI Alison McWhirter Jenny Matthews David Smith RSW Patricia Sadler Carol Dewart PAI RSW Francis Boag Ann Cowan Angus McEwan AWI RWS RGI RSW Lesley McLaren Helen Tabor Anne Morrison Cate Inglis Alma Wolfson Patricia Thom Judith Bridgland Rosanne Barr
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BOOKS
Great reads
Be inspired by our fresh picks about the world of art Words Miriam Methuen-Jones
1. Wall-to-wall fun Master collector Geraldine James leads us through the colourful world of wall displays in this reissue of her much-admired book. With pages brimming with decorative ideas (collections of animal skulls, sepia-toned family portraits and vintage botanical prints, for starters), this is one clever guide that will help to bring your home to life. The only limit, it seems, is our creativity – and perhaps our ability to hoard… Creative Walls Cico Books, £16.99
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2. How time flies
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Arranged along a loose timeline, this book explores the most influential ideas to have shaped the world of art. Starting with the earliest cave painting, author Michael Bird moves steadily through to the weird offerings of our modern online world. The jargon-free text makes this book a particularly appealing starting point for anyone who wants to know more. 100 Ideas That Changed Art Laurence King, £14.99
3. A light bite A brilliantly bonkers book that combines architecture, sculpture, design – and recipes. Esther Choi, an architectural historian and self-taught cook, held a series of dinner parties at her Brooklyn loft in which she served up dishes that playfully represented famous artists and their work. Now she has compiled some of the best for us to try at home. And it all comes with a side order of cracking puns: pictured is the Frida Kale-o Salad. Deliciously intriguing. Le Corbuffet: Edible Art & Design Classics Prestel, £29.99 3
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4. You’re never fully dressed This retrospective celebrates some of the landmark fashion exhibitions held at New York’s highly influential Museum at FIT. As much about how to put on a great show as it is about fashion, this is an intriguing and inspiring read. Exhibitionism: 50 Years of the Museum at FIT Skira, £22.50 4
5. The art of expression For six years, photographers William Shea and Patrick Lai criss-crossed Las Vegas and its surroundings, documenting the vibrant street art they discovered. The fascinating results show a town brimming with unseen talent. Street Art Las Vegas Small Works Press, £20
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6. Build a new world In the brief gap between the two world wars, Germany’s Bauhaus School of Art and Design succeeded in changing the face of modernity. This newly updated book includes 550 illustrations recording the lives and works of the creative community who blazed the way. Bauhaus Taschen, £40
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7. Get him to the Greek Artist and designer Luke Edward Hall has created a storm in the world of interior design and fashion. Based in London, the young artist has already collaborated with some powerhouses of design: most recently developing a capsule collection with Habitat. The book dubbed ‘part portfolio, part travel diary, part scrapbook’ by Hall himself is an immersive step into his world. Greco Disco: The Art and Design of Luke Edward Hall teNeues, £45
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MARGARET EVANS ART
One of Scotland’s leading contemporary artists, internationally renowned for her collectable, atmospheric work of Scotland, Italy & beyond. Represented by many top Scottish galleries.
Exhibitions for 2020 to date include Torrance Gallery – Edinburgh – 11 April to 9 May 2020 Gallery An Talla Dearg, Isle Ornsay, Skye - 19 June to 1 July 2020 Dancing Light – West Linton - 1 August to 29 September 2020 The Glasgow Gallery – 5-26th September 2020 Work can also be viewed by appointment at artist’s studio in Comrie, Perthshire PH6 2JY T: 01764 670060 E: info@shinafoot.co.uk
margaretevansart.com
Painting • Ceramics • Jewellery • Woodwork • Sculpture
colin woolf
rob fairley
the winter show
f o ur uni que e x hi bition sp ac e s in one stunning lo c ation
www.resipolestudios.co.uk
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Juno Design Gallery Group Painting Exhibitions Alongside an Eclectic Mix of Design Led Gifts Jewellery, Textiles, Prints & Much More..... Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
Contemporary paintings, ceramics, jewellery and glass. 4a Hopetoun Road, South Queensferry, EH30 9RA. gallery@alliumqueensferry.com
www.alliumqueensferry.com
Xmas Exhibition 9th November Showing A Selection of Artists from 2019 programme Visit the web site for details 142 Argyll St, Dunoon Argyll PA23 7NA t.01369 707767 jo@junogallery.com
Visit the website for details www.junogallery.com
Marta Utsler Abstract Painter
Deep Time
39 x 39 in. (100 x 100 cm.)
With an exploratory and independent approach, the artwork always challenges the viewer, with a unique voice.
www.martautsler.com 07758 335417 martautsler@gmail.com
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The Maclaurin Art Gallery Rozelle Estate, Monument Road, Ayr, KA7 4NQ t: 01292 443708 Open all year rOund
Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 12 noon - 5pm Set in the magnificent grounds of Rozelle Park in Ayr you will find the Maclaurin Art Gallery. Open all year and featuring a rolling programme of exhibitions from Scottish and international artists, there is always something to suit every taste. The Maclaurin Trust who maintain the gallery also owns The Maclaurin Collection considered one of the finest collections of 20th & 21st Century art in the UK. Works including, Bridget Riley, Benno Schotz, RB Kitaj, Alan Davie, Hannah Frank, Peter Howson and many many more.
The Maclaurin Art Gallery -Ayr There is ample free parking and entry to the gallery is also free. The Maclaurin Art Gallery is a Scottish Charity SCO 12798
“Mars Black and White” Terry Frost
“The Fishers’ John Bellany
“Twa Dugs’ Detail John Byrne
The Open Eye Gallery has been at the forefront of the Scottish contemporary art market for over 35 years. We represent many of the most important artists in Scotland including Barbara Rae, John Bellany, Alberto Morrocco and Leon Morrocco. Contact us for a personalised approach to buying and selling art. Barbara R ae CBE R A, Yesnaby Field © Barbara R ae
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TAKE TWO
Natural selection
M Garry Fabian Miller
y life is concentrated on the northeasterly edge of Dartmoor where I have my home. The domestic pattern of my day gives meaning to everything I do and provides me with a safe space to walk out from into the weather and the light. If I go much beyond this natural walking distance, I can begin to feel uprooted. I’m getting to be like the Kentucky poet-farmer Wendell Berry, who resists all urgent invitations to travel far. We seem to share a deep conviction that the only place one is ever urgently needed is at home. Walking, looking and thinking are the rudiments of my way of life. I believe that if I pay proper attention to the landscape I inhabit – if I look for long enough and open my eyes wide enough – I’ll uncover something new. Over the years it has become a guiding certainty that there is something hidden in all things, and that we have an obligation to refresh the world through repeated acts of attention and revelation. I think I’m closest to who I am when I’m exposed to the Dartmoor weather, and nearest to what I’m capable of achieving when I’m ‘urgently’ at home, transferring to my photographic paper the silvering that long exposure to the light has written into me. My pictures are an accumulation of all the seconds, minutes, days, seasons – all the years of my walking and looking. Layered in them are sunrises, snowfalls, blossomtimes and icebows,
Different artists discuss the role of nature in their work
and every waterlogged or frozen step I’ve taken on the paths that describe the boundary of my home. See more of Gary’s work at Midwinter Blaze, until 20 December, Ingleby Gallery
There is no shadow, 2017 Light, oil, Lambda C-print from dye destruction print, 116.8 x 116.8 cm, Edition of three
Lizzie Farey
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Indomitus, 2017 Willow sculpture, 82cm in diameter
am an artist who works with natural materials such as willow, larch, hazel, birch, ash and other locally grown woods. The title of this wall piece is Indomitus, the Latin for ‘wild or untamed’. I created the piece from a variety of willow that I grow in a field close to my home in Galloway. After coppicing the willow in the winter months, I carefully dried it out over a six-month period in my garden. In order to make the willow flexible enough to bend, I soaked it in a large cattle trough for about ten days and then left it out of the water for a further couple of days to mellow. I shaped the willow by hand, fixing it in place with tiny steel pins. It was then left to dry out for a further couple of weeks. Once it had dried out properly, I coated it in wood wax to protect the wood and make it long-lasting. The inspiration for Indomitus came from watching wild grasses moving in the wind. Although grasses seem very fragile, they have a strength and beauty in their flexibility. I chose a fairly heavy willow to emphasise this. Sometimes when I’m out driving in my local country lanes, I enjoy stopping to look at the verges on the side of the road and noticing the different varieties of grasses there. This piece makes me feel happy, and calm too, because it has a connection to nature and the wild places I have visited. THE ART GUIDE 2019 29
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NORTH AREA LOCATOR : NORTH
Grampian and the Highlands and Islands
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‘wonderful, inspiring place.’ visitor comment 2019
James Fraser
Clare Arbuthnott
Contemporary Art, Paintings, Ceramics, Bronze, Glass, Prints, Jewellery and more. Framing service. Annie Sloan paint stockist. Open 7 days a week. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm Sun 11am-5pm Our warm & friendly staff are on hand to ensure you find what you are looking for.
Barbara Hepworth, Group III (Evocation), 1952 © Bowness
collection – exhibitions – events – shop
Milton
The Pier Arts Centre, Stromness, Orkney www.pierartscentre.com ADMISSION FREE open Tuesday-Saturday 10.30am-5pm (additional seasonal opening - see website)
The Pier Arts Centre is a registered Scottish Charity No SC014815
Art Gallery Milton of Crathes Aberdeenshire AB31 5QH Tel: 01330 844664 info@miltonart.com see our website at www.miltonart.com for our exciting programme of upcoming exhibitions, workshops & events
Eion Stewart Fine Art
Gallery Heinzel
The Laundry Gallery
A contemporary North East Gallery showing Fine Art from some of Scotland’s leading Artists, as well as introducing fresh talent through regular mixed and solo exhibitions.
Gallery Heinzel specialises in Scottish painting representing over 70 artists. It hosts up to eight exhibitions a year at its base in Aberdeen’s West End. Many of its artists are members of the Royal Scottish Academy, the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour or the Royal Glasgow Institute. Paintings can be reserved on-line and shipped nationally or internationally.
Established and emerging contemporary artists from across the UK and beyond. Art workshops and retreats with renowned tutors, in the heart of the Cairngorms. Marketing skills workshops for artists and makers.
55 Allardice Street Stonehaven AB39 2AB T: 01569 785606 E info@eionstewartfineart.co.uk www.eionstewartfineart.co.uk
24 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XD T: 01224 625629 E: info@galleryheinzel.com www.galleryheinzel.com
10 Dalfaber Estate Aviemore PH22 1ST T: 07779 253313 E: kyla@thelaundrygallery.net www.thelaundrygallery.net
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GALLERY HEINZEL
Contemporary Scottish painting, sculpture, ceramics & glass in the heart of Aberdeen’s West End
Margaretann Bennett RSW
“Bubble Gum” – Acrylic on canvas, 40cm x 40cm Open Monday to Saturday from 10am 24 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XD T 01224 625629 E info@galleryheinzel.com www.galleryheinzel.com
Kanita Sim
Milton Art Gallery Milton of Crathes Banchory Aberdeenshire AB31 5QH T: 01330 844664 E: info@miltonart.com www.miltonart.com
We exhibit a collection of paintings, prints, ceramics, jewellery, glass and bronze sculpture. Annie Sloan stockist and framing service. Check our website for changing exhibitions throughout the year.
The Pier Arts Centre 28-36 Victoria Street Stromness Orkney KW16 3AA T: 01856 850209 E: info@pierartscentre.com www.pierartscentre.com
The Pier Arts Centre, Stromness houses a remarkable collection of 20th Century British and contemporary art including key works by Barbara Hepworth among others. The Centre also curates a programme of local, national and international exhibitions.
Rachael Brown Art T: 07748 485 755 E: info@rachaelbrown-art.com www.rachaelbrown-art.com
Exclusive and unique abstract creations with a thoroughly magical mix of loose expression combined with intricate detail. Rachael’s unconventional use of texture such as sgraffito and impasto techniques, excitingly come together to produce work which is both highly individual and powerfully effective.
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AREA LOCATOR : EAST
Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders
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@thevelveteasel
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Allium
The Atelier Gallery
&Gallery host a new exhibition every month, specialising in contemporary visual art by UK and international artists.
Allium is a small and friendly contemporary gallery featuring original paintings, ceramics, jewellery and glass. Showcasing Scottish artists in a programme of exhibitions throughout the year.
Contemporary art gallery in the Canonmills area of Edinburgh, showcasing a selection of paintings by established and newcomer artists, from both across the UK and Internationally. Open Tues to Fri 11am - 6pm Sat and Sun 12 - 5pm
3 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QG T: 0131 467 0618 E: info@andgallery.co.uk www.andgallery.co.uk
4a Hopetoun Road South Queensferry EH30 9RA T: 0131 319 2140 E: gallery@alliumqueensferry.com www.alliumqueensferry.com
5 Howard Street Edinburgh EH3 5JP T: 07711 768258 E: info@theateliergallery.co.uk www.theateliergallery.co.uk
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The best in contemporary arts from the Scottish Borders, N orthumberland and beyond C u rren t &
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Land – Marks 14 Sept – 26 Oct Winter Mixed exhibition 03 Dec – 22 Dec
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Birch Tree Gallery 23a Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QQ T: +44 131 556 4000 E: art@birchtreegallery.co.uk www.BirchTreeGallery.co.uk
The gallery primarily exhibits art-works that have roots in nature – whether in materials, inspiration or thematic elements. Fine-crafts by one maker are showcased along with paintings or inkprints by another artist, creating a unified duo exhibition.
www.whitefoxgallery.co.uk
The Biscuit Factory Stoddart Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1AN T: 0191 261 1103 E: art@thebiscuitfactory.com www.thebiscuitfactory.com
The Biscuit Factory is an independent art, craft and design gallery in Newcastle, housed in a Victorian warehouse. We show and sell exhibitions of fine art and sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery and homewares.
01890 254 010 or 07980 402 755 info@whitefoxgallery.co.uk
Digby Morrow Fine Boxes & Wall Art Nether Mannerston Linlithgow, EH49 7ND T: 07710 427 650 E: mannerston@aol.com www.mannerstonboxes.co.uk
Digby Morrow designs and makes fine decorative hardwood boxes and wall panels in his workshop on the outskirts of Linlithgow. Digby works to very fine tolerances and has a special interest in detailed inlay work and distinctive handrubbed finishes.
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Julia Linstead Studio Glass Gallery
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Edinburgh Art Shop 129 Lauriston Place Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9JN T: 0131 229 1809 E: info@edinburghartshop.co.uk www.edinburghartshop.co.uk
We are the sweet shop of art supplies with a welcoming, knowledgeable team. Catering for beginners to professionals. We do gift vouchers, mail order and can source all sorts of materials. Open 7 days.
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Flat Cat Gallery 2 Market Place Lauder Scottish Borders TD2 6SR T: 01578 722808 E: art@flatcatgallery.co.uk www.flatcatgallery.co.uk
At the Flat Cat Gallery we showcase an exciting and changing range of artists, many from our local Scottish Borders, working in a variety of media and styles from contemporary to traditional fine art.
Franklin Browns Auctioneers & Valuers 6b West Telferton Edinburgh EH7 6UL T: 0131 657 4162 E: info@franklinbrowns.co.uk www.franklinbrowns.co.uk
We are an Independent Edinburgh based Auction House and we pride ourselves on our ability to provide an honest, professional and efficient service where customer satisfaction is our core principle.
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Julia Linstead, Glass The Glass Workshop The Hirsel, Coldstream Scottish Borders TD12 4LW T: 01890 882 555 E: julia@julialinsteadglass.com www.julialinsteadglass.com
Hand blown 24% lead crystal bowls with original sandblasted decoration based on natural forms. The glass workshop also stocks a wide selection of the best British studio glass, including bottles, paperweights, clocks and jewellery.
Leith School of Art
25 North Junction Street Edinburgh EH6 6HW T: 0131 554 5761 E: enquiries@LeithSchoolofArt.co.uk www.LeithSchoolofArt.co.uk We offer a range of year-long and short courses which encourage students to explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting, in our unique and creative environment.
Lyon & Turnbull Fine Art Auctioneers 33 Broughton Place Edinburgh EH1 3RR T: 0131 557 8844 E: info@lyonandturnbull.com www.lyonandturnbull.com
Operating since 1826, Lyon & Turnbull are one of the UK’s oldest fine art and antiques auctioneers, hosting over 35 specialist auctions per year. The company maintains galleries in London and Glasgow with its neoclassical HQ in Edinburgh.
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Marta Utsler
Abstract Painter Berwick-upon-Tweed Scottish/English Borders T: 07758 335 417 E: martautsler@gmail.com www.martautsler.com Adding abstract art has the power to transform a room unlike any other design. It can be mixed with other styles to add a strong visual impact within modern or traditional settings.
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Open Eye Gallery
34 Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE T: (0)131 557 1020 E: mail@openeyegallery.co.uk www.openeyegallery.co.uk Committed to the promotion of young contemporary artists alongside established artists of international acclaim, the Open Eye Gallery presents an extensive and varied exhibition programme of Scottish contemporary painting, printmaking and applied arts throughout the year.
Pack and Send (Edinburgh East)
53 Elm Row, Leith Walk Edinburgh EH7 4AH T: 0131 201 2244 E: edinburgheast@packsend.co.uk www.packsend.co.uk/edinburgheast Pack and Send Edinburgh East provides a range of high quality domestic and international packing, shipping and delivery solutions for fragile and valuable items such as art, antiques, electronic equipment and musical instruments, as well as those large and awkward items.
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Sally-Ann Johns Studio 48 Beaverhall Road Edinburgh EH7 4JE T: 07956 059 483 E: sally@sallyannjohns.com www.sallyannjohns.com
Sally-Ann Johns’ striking work depicts birds and animals, displayed in a unique way. Set into a gold lined box, conjuring images of ancient religious icons tempting the viewer to witness them in a new light.
The Scottish Gallery
The Torrance Gallery
Contemporary Art since 1842 - the oldest fine art dealer in Scotland, specialising in 20th century and contemporary painting and international objects, situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town.
The longest established contemporary art gallery on Edinburgh’s famous Dundas Street, The Torrance Gallery is now under new ownership and continues to go from strength to strength. Featuring a wide range of excellent Scottish and British artists, there’s something for everyone (and to suit every budget!) in this relaxed and friendly gallery.
16 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ T: +44 (0)131 558 1200 E: mail@scottish-gallery.co.uk www.scottish-gallery.co.uk
36 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6JN T: 0131 556 6366 E: mail@torrancegallery.co.uk www.torrancegallery.co.uk
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We offer a wide range of short courses including day, evening and weekend workshops as well as our *NEW* Taster Courses. Applications for our year-long courses will open in December 2019: FOUNDATION•PAINTING•DRAWING CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICE FIGURE•LANDSCAPE ONE DAY PAINTING•PRINTMAKING Visit us: www.LeithSchoolofArt.co.uk | Email us: Enquiries@LeithSchoolofArt.co.uk
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Trina Bohan - Scottish Skyscapes
The Velvet Easel Gallery
“I draw my inspiration from the ethereal light that filters through the clouds and mists swirling round the lochs and hills of the Scottish highlands and islands. I enjoy the fleeting glimpses of gold and silver on open water and try to capture this and the surprisingly colorful reflections from the land back into the clouds.”
The Velvet Easel Gallery is a contemporary art gallery which exhibits an eclectic range of modern art by local, Scottish and international artists including paintings, ceramics, glass, jewellery, sculpture, prints and cards.
67 Commercial Street, Leith Edinburgh, EH6 6LH T: 07783 398 112 E: trinabohan@gmail.com www.trinabohan.co.uk
298 Portobello High Street Edinburgh EH15 2AS T: 07813 916 684 E: roz@velveteasel.co.uk www.velveteasel.co.uk
White Fox Gallery
51 High Street Coldstream TD12 4DL Scottish Borders T: 01890 254 010 (or 07980 402 755 outside hours) E: info@whitefoxgallery.co.uk www.whitefoxgallery.co.uk Large and bright gallery showcasing the best in contemporary Fine art, design and crafts from more than 60 artists (local, Scottish and international). Representational to abstract. “Own Art” available. Small tearoom.
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Clience Studio
By the Clocktower, 212 King Street Castle Douglas DG7 1DS T: 01556 504318 E: angela@cliencestudio.co.uk www.cliencestudio.co.uk By Angela Lawrence. Artist’s gallery exhibiting Scottish seascapes, notably of Galloway and Western Isles. Dramatic Scottish and Cumbrian landscapes and also a semi abstract series. Large selection of archival, limited edition signed prints, as well as gift items from the artwork are also available.
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Alexis R Bradley ‘Art from the heart’
I am a contemporary artist, based in North Lanarkshire. I create top quality art using my own unique techniques which I have developed over the course of the past 13 years. I have a loyal client base and I’m often told that my art adds spectacular finishing touches to any room. Please feel free to get in touch.
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Cyril Gerber Fine Art & Compass Gallery 178 West Regent Street Glasgow G2 4RL T: 0141 221 3095 & 221 6370 www.gerberfineart.co.uk www.compassgallery.co.uk
A small intimate space showing a monthly programme of exhibitions for art enthusiasts, collectors and first time buyers. 19th-21st Century British artists, Glasgow School, Scottish Colourists, 20th Century Scottish Masters and specially selected Scottish Contemporaries.
Gillian Park Art
The Glasgow Gallery
I love oils ... I love pastels … and I love loads and loads of colour! I love to paint expressive landscapes, a mundane corner of a room, a portrait of an everyday object. You can now paint with me anywhere with one of my NEW online step-by-step workshops, suitable for ALL levels and available to buy in my Etsy shop.
The Glasgow Gallery is a contemporary art gallery on Bath Street Glasgow. The gallery exhibits a range of original works from leading Scottish Artists alongside ceramics, glass, sculpture and jewellery at a range of prices.
Lodgebush Studio Gallery Craigie, Ayrshire, KA1 5NA T: 07729 042068 E: gillian@gillianpark.co.uk www.gillianpark.co.uk
182 Bath Street Glasgow G2 4HG T: 0141 333 1991 E: info@glasgowgallery.co.uk www.glasgowgallery.com
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Cyril Gerber Fine Art
Simon Manby
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19th-21st Century British Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture
Cyril Gerber Fine Art, established over forty years ago, in an intimate space, this gallery is a place for art enthusiasts, collectors and first time buyers to browse through an exciting collection of works. The atmosphere is informal and relaxed and you can just enjoy looking and chatting, without apologising for not buying. Here you can see works by prominent 19th to 21st century British Artists, Glasgow Girls & Boys, the Scottish Colourists, 20th Century Scottish Masters, St Ives School, Modern British, and regular exhibitions of current Contemporary Scottish Artists.
178 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 4RL
Gracefield Arts Centre 28 Edinburgh Road Dumfries DG1 1JQ T: 01387 262084 E: arts@dumgal.gov.uk www.dgculture.co.uk
Gracefield presents local, national and international art and craft exhibitions throughout the year. Enjoy the cafĂŠ, craft shop, all set in open grounds with plenty free parking and hands-on art activities for adults and kids.
0141 221 3095
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Juno Design Gallery 142 Argyll St, Dunoon Argyll PA23 7NA T: 01369 707 767 E: jo@junogallery.com www.junogallery.com
Featuring painting exhibitions seasonally throughout the year. The Autumn show runs until the 8th November featuring work by Nikki Monaghan and Louise Scott Xmas show begins 9th November until March 2020 featuring prints and originals from selected artists.
Gallery open Mon-Fri 9.30-5.30, Sat 10-5
The Maclaurin Art Gallery Rozelle Estate Monument Road Ayr, KA7 4NQ T:01292 443 708 www.themaclaurin.org.uk
An ongoing programme of exhibitions featuring artists from across the UK as well as paintings and sculpture from the renowned Maclaurin Collection on occasional display. Something for everyone to enjoy.
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Resipole Studios is a fine art gallery located in the picturesque setting of Ardnamurchan. Specialising in contemporary Scottish art, the gallery has four unique exhibition spaces, each hosting a regularly changing program of exhibitions.
Sheila Fowler Art
Smithy Gallery
I am a Scottish landscape and still life artist. I am recognised for painting scenes full of colour and texture and my favourite subjects are coastal scenes and still life. My art is exhibited with a number of galleries around the country. Giclee art prints are available direct from my website. Commissions are always welcome.
Established in 2005, Smithy Gallery is one of Scotland’s leading and most welcoming contemporary art venues. Just 20 minutes from Glasgow, this 300-year-old building houses some of the finest creative talent in Scotland and beyond.
T: 07973 860447 E: sheila-fowler@hotmail.co.uk www.sheilafowler.co.uk
74 Glasgow Road Blanefield Glasgow G63 9HX T: 01360 770551 E: art@smithygallery.co.uk www.smithygallery.co.uk
Open Tues-Sat 11-5pm & Sun 1-5pm Closed Mondays
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Wasps is Scotland’s largest provider of creative space including artist studios, office space, residency space and exhibition/project space. Operating in 20 locations across Scotland, we support creative people from Shetlands to the Scottish Borders.
The Whitehouse Gallery is a contemporary Art & Craft gallery. With over a decade of experience, the gallery boasts a solid reputation as one of the region’s leading spaces for exhibiting work by some of the country’s finest artists and makers, in six changing exhibitions throughout the year.
The Briggait 141 Bridgegate Glasgow G1 5HZ T: 0141 553 5890 E: info@waspsstudios.org.uk www.waspsstudios.org.uk
47 St Mary’s Street Kirkcudbright DG6 4DU T: 01557 330223 E: info@whitehousegallery.co.uk www.whitehousegallery.co.uk
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Aberfeldy Gallery showcases the work of many of Scotland’s most creative and talented artists. Alongside an evolving mixed exhibition of work are individual artist exhibitions occurring frequently throughout the year.
A contemporary gallery showcasing quirky conceptual pieces of exceptional quality, style and function. We feature both established and emerging local artists but will consider anyone who meets the gallery ethos.
Established in 1979, Frames Gallery continues to foster Contemporary Scottish Art, through their yearly programme of exhibitions in tandem with an award winning picture framing workshop, specialising in gilding and hand-finishing.
9 Kenmore Street Aberfeldy Perthshire PH15 2BL T: 01887 829129 E: hello@aberfeldygallery.co.uk www.aberfeldygallery.co.uk
13-15 Bank Street Aberfeldy PH15 2BB T: 01887 822700 E: angela@artisanand.co.uk www.artisanand.co.uk
10 Victoria Street Perth PH2 8LW T: 01738 631085 E: info@framesgallery.co.uk www.framesgallery.co.uk
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Melt Gallery offers a large range of unusual jewellery with a price range for everyone. Much of the original art, limited edition prints, sculpture, glass and ceramics are by Scottish artists. 14 Bonnethill Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BS | 01796 472 358 | www.meltgallery.com
Gallery Q Dundee Queen’s Hotel Buildings 160 Nethergate Dundee DD1 4DU T: 01382 220600 E: art@galleryq.co.uk www.galleryq.co.uk
Come and see work by the best Scottish artists in our beautifully curated art gallery in Dundee. Paintings, prints, ceramics, glass and textiles at a wide range of prices plus regularly changing exhibitions.
The Junor Gallery 43 South Street St Andrews KY16 9QR T: +44 (0)7986 639 357 E: info@junorgallery.scot www.junorgallery.scot
Scottish and European Contemporary Art. Curated exhibitions accompanied by a series of gallery events. A friendly, welcoming gallery. Ruth Nicol’s landscapes until 7th March 2020 (see her work in the Scottish Parliament collection).
Mairi Clark Landscape Painter West Wemyss Fife Coast KY1 4SW T: 01592 655201 E: info@mairiclark.co.uk www.mairiclark.co.uk
Highly expressive land and seascapes by professional artist Mairi Clark. An exploration of colour, textures, washes with varied degrees of abstraction in oil. Also a selection of ltd edition signed prints + commissioned work.
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Shops showcasing beautiful craft and art from UK artists and makers alongside quirky, colourful and useful gifts and home-ware from elsewhere. Downstairs gallery at Cupar shop with changing exhibitions of paintings.
One of Scotland’s leading contemporary artists, internationally renowned for her collectable, atmospheric work of Scotland, Italy and beyond. Represented by many top Scottish galleries. Work can be viewed by appointment at artist’s studio in Comrie.
1 St Catherine Street Cupar, KY15 4LS. 2 High Street Dundee, DD1 1SX. E. info@maisieandmac.com www.maisieandmac.com
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Melt Gallery
14 Bonnethill Road Pitlochry PH16 5BS T: 01796 472 358 www.meltgallery.com A warm welcoming gallery where you can enjoy browsing a large selection at your leisure. Melt Gallery offers a large range of unusual jewellery with a price range for everyone. Much of the original art, limited edition prints, sculpture, glass and ceramics are by Scottish artists.
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47 High St Pittenweem KY10 2PG T: 01333 313 109 E: info@pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk www.pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk Pittenweem Arts Festival August 1st - 9th 2020 celebrates 38 years of bringing international artists to this East Neuk of Fife village. The unique rural setting beside the sea hosts over 100 exhibitions in houses and halls, harbour and wynds.
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90 High Street Auchterarder, PH3 1BJ T: 01764 664233 E: enquiries@theruthvengallery.co.uk www.theruthvengallery.co.uk Set over two floors, this spacious and bright gallery shows established and emerging artists; something a little different, something affordable, something of artistic merit, all in a fourstar arts venue. Open Tue - Sat, 10:00 - 17:00.
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PACK & SEND’S SPECIALIST FINE ART AND ANTIQUES SERVICE INCLUDES: • Custom Packing • International and UK delivery services • Cover against loss or damage ‘Pack and Send offer a professional, informed and efficient service for both the gallery and its clients. We often ship high value, delicate items and Pack deliver art works safely’ Breeshey Gray Assistant Director, The Scottish Gallery
0131 201 2244
53 Elm Row, Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH7 4AH. edinburgheast@packsend.co.uk www.packsend.co.uk/edinburgheast Pack&Send - AG - linda.indd 1
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INDEX
&Gallery Aberfeldy Gallery Alexis R Bradley Allium Art on The Exchange Artisanand The Atelier Gallery Birch Tree Gallery The Biscuit Factory Clience Studio Cyril Gerber Fine Art & Compass Gallery Digby Morrow Fine Boxes & Wall Art Edinburgh Art Shop Eion Stewart Fine Art Flat Cat Gallery Frames Gallery Franklin Browns Auctioneers & Valuers Gallery Heinzel Gallery Q Dundee Gillian Park Art The Glasgow Gallery Gracefield Arts Centre Iona Gallery & Pottery Julia Linstead, Glass Juno Design Gallery The Junor Gallery The Laundry Gallery Leith School Of Art
34 49 43 34 43 49 34 35 35 43 44 35 36 31 36 49 36 31 50 44 44 45 26 37 45 50 31 37
Lyon & Turnbull Fine Art Auctioneers The Maclaurin Art Gallery Mairi Clark Landscape Painter Maisie & Mac Margaret Evans Art Marta Utsler Melt Gallery Milton Art Gallery Open Eye Gallery Pack and Send (Edinburgh East) The Pier Arts Centre Pittenweem Arts Festival Rachael Brown Art Resipole Studios and Fine Art Gallery Robertsons of Kinbuck Auctioneers and Valuers
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The Ruthven Gallery Sally-Ann Johns The Scottish Gallery Sheila Fowler Art Smithy Gallery The Torrance Gallery Trina Bohan - Scottish Skyscapes Two Ravens Forge The Velvet Easel Gallery Wasps Artist Studios White Fox Gallery The Whitehouse Gallery
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THE GLASGOW GALLERY
JOLOMO’S EXHIBITION
The Light of Glasgow and the Huts of Carbeth 23rd November - 24th December THE GLASGOW GALLERY • 182 BATH STREET • GLASGOW G2 4HG Untitled-1 1
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Modern Made: 20th Century Art, Design & Ceramics
Contemporary & Post-War Art
Thursday, 14th November 2019 at 1pm in London
Wednesday, 15th January 2020 at 11am in Edinburgh
Scottish Paintings & Sculpture
Paintings & Works on Paper
Thursday, 5th December 2019 at 6pm in Edinburgh
Tuesday, 18th February 2020 at 11am in Edinburgh
ABDUL LATIFF MOHIDIN (MALAYSIAN, B.1938) GROWTH I, 1968 Sold for £245,000 (Inclusive of Buyer’s Premium) March 2019
EDINBURGH
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LONDON
GLASGOW
www.lyonandturnbull.com
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