LEITHLATE14 @ OUT OF THE BLUE DRILL HALL 21 JUN, 7:30PM – 10:00PM, FREE
For their part in LeithLate, OOTB showcase their current Exposed 14 photography exhibition by Stevenson College students, bolstered by live ping-pong on the Saturday (from 7.30pm) and a Bruncheon music special with King Creosote on the Sunday.
Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) OPEN DIALOGUES
28 JUN – 31 AUG, TIMES VARY, FREE
Special showcase inviting one artist from each of the RSA New Contemporaries (2009-2014) to make and display a new body of work, selected on merit of their impact upon contemporary practice and their proven track record since RSA New Contemporaries.
Scottish National Gallery TITIAN AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF VENETIAN PAINTING
22 MAR – 14 SEP, TIMES VARY, FREE
Special exhibition celebrating the recent acquisition – jointly with the National Gallery in London – of two mythological paintings by Titian, shown alongside work from almost all of the major names in Venetian art of the period. EDWARD LEAR IN GREECE
15 FEB – 8 JUN, TIMES VARY, FREE
A collection of 27 watercolours by the famous Victorian writer, poet and artist, taking in his depictions of Greek landscapes – an area which, from his first visited in 1848, positively mesmerised him. GENERATION @ SCOTTISH NATIONAL GALLERY
28 JUN – 2 NOV, TIMES VARY, FREE
Celebrating some of the best art to come out of Scotland in the last 25 years, the Scottish National Gallery’s GENERATION exhibition includes installations from Steven Campbell and Martin Boyce, plus new work from Karla Black and David Shrigley.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
THE SCOTTISH COLOURISTS SERIES: JD FERGUSSON
7 DEC – 15 JUN, 10:00AM – 5:00PM, £7 (£5)
The National Galleries of Scotland draw to a close their Scottish Colourist Series, culminating with a retrospective of the work of Edinburgh-born JD Fergusson – taking in more than 100 paintings, sculptures, works on paper and items of archival material. A RED APPLE AMONG THE ORANGES
5 APR – 15 JUN, 10:00AM – 5:00PM, FREE
The fruits of a project that began in January, for which a group of third year students from the Painting and Printmaking Department at GSA have produced work in response to the third and last exhibition in The Scottish Colourist Series, J.D. Fergusson.
GENERATION @ SCOTTISH NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART
28 JUN – 25 JAN, 10:00AM – 5:00PM, FREE
Celebrating some of the best art to come out of Scotland in the last 25 years, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art’s GENERATION exhibition includes installations by Ross Sinclair, Graham Fagen and Simon Starling.
Scottish National Portrait Gallery MAKING HISTORY
12 OCT – 28 SEP, TIMES VARY, FREE
Solo exhibition of recent work by Sandy Stoddart (Sculptor In Ordinary to The Queen of Scotland), of which the main focus will be the creation of a new figurative statue of William Birnie Rhind commissioned by the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. JOHN BYRNE
14 JUN – 19 OCT, TIMES VARY, FREE
Showcase of works from the Paisley-born artist, celebrating his innovative and richly varied portraiture across an exhibition of 60 drawings, paintings and multimedia works from throughout his career.
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Settlement Projects Shop LEITHLATE14 @ SETTLEMENT PROJECTS SHOP
21–22 JUN, TIMES VARY, FREE
Taking over the unique surroundings of a Leith Walk charity shop, Berlin-residing Edinburgh artist Andrew Gilbert pops up at LeithLate with a showcase exhibition of old and new work.
SilverHub Studios
LEITHLATE14 @ SILVERHUB STUDIOS
21–22 JUN, TIMES VARY, FREE
For the duration of LeithLate, the silversmithing jewellery designers at SilverHub studios host an open studio showcase.
Sofi’s Bar
LEITHLATE14 @ SOFI’S BAR
21–22 JUN, TIMES VARY, FREE
LeithLate regulars Sofi’s Bar hand over the wall space to Glasgowbased graphic designer and artist, FiST, known for his Steampunk ethic and visual manipulation of Victorian photographs. Plus a live set from The Last Battle on Saturday evening.
St Margaret’s House Art’s Complex PIXELAGE
7–14 JUN, 10:00AM – 5:00PM, FREE
Showcase of work from the HND Computer Arts and Design students from Edinburgh College, taking in the schools of 2D/3D Animation, Concept Art, Editing, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interactive Media, Motion Graphics and Time Based Media.
Stills
A THOUSAND OF HIM, SCATTERED
12 APR – 20 JUL, 11:00AM – 6:00PM, FREE
Group exhibition exploring the history, definitions and simultaneous utility/redundancy of diaspora as an umbrella term, sparked by Edward Said’s outright rejection of the concept.
Summerhall
MICHELE MARCOUX: HAG-RIDDEN
7 JUN – 11 JUL, 11:00AM – 6:00PM, FREE
Ohio-born, Scotland-based artist Michele Marcoux displays a new body of work exploring the idea of personal identity – specifically female identity – as a form of haunting.
CLAIRE ANDERSON + HANNA DÍS WHITEHEAD: WEAVING DNA 7 JUN – 11 JUL, 11:00AM – 6:00PM, FREE
Collaboration between Icelandic product designer Hanna Dís Whitehead and Scottish textile designer Claire Anderson – reappropriating traditional Nordic and Scottish textiles to examine the ways they represent and shape aspects of national identity. HIGH VIS.
4 JUN – 5 JUL, 11:00AM – 6:00PM, FREE
This year’s Edinburgh College Creative Arts HNDs Illustration, Textiles and Interior Design final year students mark their biggest showcase to date, running as part of the Let’s Glow showcase from all areas of Creative Industries at Edinburgh College. GSA TAKE 2: VOLUME II
21–28 JUN, 11:00AM – 6:00PM, FREE
Volume I and Volume II together form a two-part exhibition of works by Master of Letters 2013/2014 students at the Glasgow School of Art, questioning medium specificity and interdisciplinarity in a hyper contemporary context.
Super 5* & African Flavour Lounge LEITHLATE14 @ SUPER 5* & AFRICAN FLAVOUR LOUNGE
21–22 JUN, TIMES VARY, FREE
Special LeithLate showcase by artists Immy Mali and Moses Serubi of KLA ART – a biennial contemporary art festival held in the city of Kampala in Uganda during the month of October.
Talbot Rice Gallery
JASON LEE: PURSUIT OF A SHADOW
31 MAY – 5 JUL, 10:00AM – 5:00PM, FREE
9–13 JUN, 11:00AM – 5:00PM, FREE
Artist and designer Sebastian Errazuriz shows a series of 3D printed shoes inspired by his former flames, with each shoe representing how he remembers its counterpart: either by a nickname, a personal attribute or sexual behaviour.
SALLY HACKETT: FUN JUST WANTS TO HAVE GIRLS
7 JUN – 11 JUL, 11:00AM – 6:00PM, FREE
Known for her contemporary ceramics documenting social rituals associated with current youth, Sally Hackett presents new work exploring notions of selfobsession, self-objectification, the monotony of celebrity and the absurdity of certain viral phrases. GEORGIA ROSE MURRAY: SNAKEWISE
7 JUN – 11 JUL, 11:00AM – 6:00PM, FREE
Creating narratives inspired by the painting process, Georgia Rose Murray displays a collection of her surreal landscapes – desiring to understand the role of the conscious and subconscious within our awareness of experience.
LEITHLATE14 @ WOODLAND CREATURES
21–22 JUN, TIMES VARY, FREE
Showcasing a selection of photography and film, Woodland Creatures’ LeithLate input showcases work from Lithuanian photographer Ingrida Danieliute, plus a showcase of screenings from CinemaAttic.
Dundee Cooper Gallery STUDIO JAMMING: ARTISTS’ COLLABORATIONS IN SCOTLAND
28 JUN – 2 AUG, NOT SUNDAYS, TIMES VARY, FREE
Taking its cue from the improvised excitement of musical jamming, Cooper Gallery present the first discursive survey to foreground the grassroots character of artists’ collaboration that’s contributed to the achievements of contemporary art in Scotland.
DCA
NAVID NUUR: RENDERENDER
VARIOUS DATES BETWEEN 29 MAR AND 15 JUN, TIMES VARY, FREE
Showcase of work from the DCA Editions programme 2013 – one of the most productive years in DCA Print Studio’s history, including work by Ilana Halperin, Jutta Koether, Nikolaj Larsen, Ciara Phillips, Thomson & Craighead, Lucy Skaer and Hiraki Sawa.
Showcase of the Scottish-born Canadian animator and film director’s fluid – almost alchemical – creative process, screening examples of his films alongside the physical materials that made them possible. ELIZABETE RANCANE
Photography exhibition from Elizabete Rancane, investigating portraiture and issues exploring identity and cultural diversity, whilst examining the links between globalization and relationship.
The Fruitmarket Gallery JIM LAMBIE
28 JUN – 19 OCT, TIMES VARY, FREE
Solo showcase from the renowned Scottish artist, bringing together early sculptures alongside more recent work – including a new version of ‘Shaved Ice’ that will fill the ground floor of the gallery with floor-to-ceiling coloured mirrored ladders.
Union Gallery
JIM MCCUTCHEON + LINDA DOWNIE: REALLY
5 JUN – 3 JUL, NOT SUNDAYS, 9:00AM – 5:00PM, FREE
DCA EDITIONS
VARIOUS DATES BETWEEN 19 MAR AND 15 JUN, TIMES VARY, FREE
CONTINUE WITHOUT LOSING CONSCIOUSNESS
VARIOUS DATES BETWEEN 28 JUN AND 24 AUG, TIMES VARY, FREE
Trio of solo exhibitions – taking in work by Rob Churm, Raydale Dower and Tony Swain – built around a core installation, featuring events, concerts and interventions reflecting their symbiotic approach to art and music.
The Skinny has a pair of weekend tickets to give away to one lucky reader. To enter just head along to theskinny.co.uk/about/competitions and answer:
a) Dizzee Rascal b) Texas c) The Killers Prices for an adult weekend ticket start at £105 and children aged 12 and under can attend for free. For further information please visit www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk Competition closes midnight Sunday 29 Jun. Winners will be notified via email within two working days of closing and will be required to respond within 24 hours or the prize will be offered to another entrant. Our T&Cs can be found at www. theskinny.co.uk/about/terms
Win tickets to Africa in Motion's Commonwealth screening!
THEY HAD FOUR YEARS 2014
Annual exhibition featuring new works by recent graduates selected from across Scotland, this year featuring new works by the Brownlee Brothers, Flo Gordon, Jonny Lyons, Ailsa M. Mackenzie and Mary-Beth Quigley, curated under a contextual arch.
The McManus A SILVERED LIGHT
6 DEC – 30 NOV, TIMES VARY, FREE
21–22 JUN, TIMES VARY, FREE
20 JUN – 31 AUG, TIMES VARY, FREE
LEITHLATE14 @ VICTORIA
This year’s hotly anticipated line-up is topped with British rap superstar Dizzee Rascal and Scottish pop-rock band Del Amitri who will headline the Summerisle Stage. The Feeling, Alabama 3, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas and more are set to give electrifying performances in 2014.
Who is headlining the Summerisle Stage at the Wickerman Festival this year?
17 MAY – 8 JUN, 12:00PM – 5:00PM, FREE
Victoria
As part of this year’s LeithLate, Victoria bar host the latest exhibition by mixed-heritage, Neo-Primite artist Omar Zingaro Bhatia (a formed The Skinny Art Prize-winner, no less). Plus live music from Albaroma on the Saturday evening.
Boldly mixing established, emerging and retro artists with top DJs playing until 5am, the Wickerman Festival (25 & 26 Jul) is one of Scotland’s leading independent music festivals.
Generator Projects
Exhibition of Scottish art photography selected from Dundee City’s permanent collection, showcasing images from over 50 photographers collected in the 28 years following the purchase of two important early photographs by Thomas Joshua Cooper in 1985.
Having recently relocated to Edinburgh from London, artists Jim McCutcheon and Linda Downie host their first Scottish exhibition in over a decade.
Win tickets for Wickerman!
Woodland Creatures
31 MAY – 5 JUL, 10:00AM – 5:00PM, FREE
NORMAN MCLAREN: HAND-MADE CINEMA
7 JUN – 11 JUL, 11:00AM – 6:00PM, FREE
7 JUN – 11 JUL, 11:00AM – 6:00PM, FREE
Independent arts company Vision mechanics host a special LeithLate opens studios event, showcasing work from some both heir large scale installations and smaller projects alike.
Largest UK exhibition to date by Dutch-Iranian artist Navid Nuur – known for his magical mixed media installation, he plans develop an ambitious new installation for DCA, presented alongside a developed configuration of existing work.
Tent Gallery
SEBASTIAN ERRAZURIZ: 12 SHOES FOR 12 LOVERS
LEITHLATE14 @ VISION MECHANICS
21–22 JUN, TIMES VARY, FREE
The Glasgow-based video artist displays his most comprehensive exhibition of work to date, concerned with the transformation of cinema’s material origins, revealing the uncanny effects of a contemporary medium still haunted by its past.
ANDREW GILBERT: THE GLORIOUS RETURN OF EMPEROR
For his first Scottish solo exhibition, Andrew Gilbert has built his Imperial Palace in Summerhall – featuring drawings depicting moments from European Colonialism, and the reign of Emperor Andrew, interspersed with trophy heads and fetish sculptures.
Vision Mechanics
NICK EVANS: THE WHITE WHALE
Immersive new sculptural installation by Nick Evans – known for his organically-shaped white plaster sculptures – inspired by the Gothic architecture of The McManus and the museum collections held within.
Africa in Motion (AiM) Film Festival is holding a vast touring programme of African sports films in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games, and they're offering two lucky winners the chance to attend one of the Filmhouse screenings on 2 July. You'll be able to read all about the programme in the July issue of The Skinny, but in the meantime you can enter the competition by heading along to theskinny.co.uk/about/competitions and answering this question:
In which country is the film The African Cypher set? a) South Africa b) Malawi c) Nigeria Competition closes midnight Wednesday 25 Jun. Winners will be notified via email within two working days of closing and will be required to respond within 24 hours or the prize will be offered to another entrant. Our T&Cs can be found at www. theskinny.co.uk/about/terms
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