2nd June 2024
A dive into Scottish art history through five artists. The visual arts have a rich history in Scotland yet, despite living and studying here, one might still find themself at a distance from the culture. As a brief entry point to this dense, beautiful, and varied world of art, here are five Scottish artists that ...
8th April 2024
MuSE tour guide Anne van Hoose shares her favourite artefacts on display at Glasgow University’s Hunterian Museum I’ve been a MuSE tour guide for two years at the Hunterian Museum on campus. MuSE tours, which are given throughout the week and sometimes on weekends, take place in the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery. I specialise ...
20th March 2024
Rising Tide: Art and Environment in Oceania, on display at the National Museum of Scotland, maps out a not-so-distant future for our planet A deep blue hue and the sound of the ocean splashing onto the shore welcome me into the exhibition. It’s a Saturday morning so I have the whole place to myself. This ...
13th March 2024
Idols of Mud and Water at Tramway presents Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran’s work in his first solo exhibition in the UK Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran’s art is a much-needed antidote to the gloom of winter in Glasgow. Idols of Mud and Water, his installation currently on display at Tramway, is an amalgamation of colourful, eccentric sculptures within ...
26th February 2024
Artemisia Gentileschi’s 1620 painting Judith Slaying Holofernes is still as relevant as ever I am a trans man; however, speaking of my relationship with femininity seems to still be relevant as a result of performing it for almost as long as I’ve been conscious. As a teenager, I too have given in to truly believing ...
19th February 2024
A dive into the multisensory work of Gustav Klimt Hospital stays form part of my life. Just recently, more than a year ago, I had a relapse and had to recover from my illness. Looking back, it was a confusing time for me. I was torn between feelings of contempt and sadness. What do you ...
8th February 2024
The current photography exhibition at the Edinburgh Portrait Gallery reminds us of the importance of community spaces and preserving the past The exhibition Making Space, on show at the Edinburgh Portrait Gallery until 3 March, depicts the impact of architecture on individual lives. It showcases a vast range of photographs that illustrate the changes in ...
8th February 2024
The current exhibition at The National celebrates the diverse history of printing in art Diversity and depth distinguish the sublime exhibition The Printmaker’s Art: Rembrandt to Rego at The National in Edinburgh. The use of printing in making works of art is explored exquisitely through the wide and wonderful mix of works on display that ...
5th February 2024
The story of an artistic obsession that began in the GCSE art classroom David Hockney, a British artist focusing on pop art, modern art and cubism, is my artistic god. You will probably recognise him through his recent portrait of Harry Styles in the now iconic fluorescent yellow and red cardigan. To many, this piece ...
28th January 2024
Art enriches our lives in countless ways, and we must protect its ability to thrive. You wake up to your favourite song. You prepare a breakfast you saw in an online video and take time to make it pretty while you listen to a podcast. You pick out your favourite clothes. You walk to the ...
