Art

Meet the Maker: Saison International, textile makers

“Our work in the arts has always been led by an interest in the possibilities and challenges of production alongside a col­labo­rative working method with artists. For us, Saison International is a natural pro­gres­sion of this; enabling us to work closely and slowly with artists as well as to further our learning about production techniques and possibilities.

Art Words: Mohammad Barrangi, Persian calligrapher and storyteller

Born in northern Iran in 1988, Mohammad Barrangi’s work combines elements of Persian calligraphy, storytelling, text and touches of humour.

Art | Eve Campbell wallhangings

Eve Campbell’s wallhangings capture the colours, shapes and patterns of nature on Scotland’s west coast

Art Words: Mick Peter, Glasgow-based sculptor

Work by the Glasgow-based artist is on show at Hospitalfield, Arbroath, until 31 October. The Arts & Crafts house, a former art school, offers residencies to artists, musicians and writers, and its grounds have recently opened to the public for the first time

Design Archives | William Crozier (1930 – 2011)

Part of the Soho avant-garde of the 1950s, William Crozier blossomed into a painter of rare emotional intensity 

Art Words by Soo Burnell

Soo Burnell is an Edinburgh-based photographer. Her Poolside series focuses on her passion for the architecture of historic swimming pools, highlighting the geometry, scale...

Shaun McLaren speaks about creating during lockdown

Born in Stirling and trained at Gray's School of Art in Aberdeen, the designer, animator, illustrator and sculptor specialises in working with found objects...

Behind Closed Doors: La Manufacture Cogolin

Artisanal savoir-faire meets dazzling design flair at this heritage French rug maker Words Catherine Coyle When French rug maker La Manufacture Cogolin was bought over by...

London’s calling Alison McWhirter for new solo show this spring

A new exhibition by Scottish colourist Alison McWhirter will launch at The Russell Gallery London in April

Watercolour artist Hugh Buchanan gives Edinburgh’s classical architecture a modern twist in his latest show

Painting Edinburgh’s Georgian splendour is far from an exercise in rose-tinted nostalgia for watercolour artist Hugh Buchanan

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