Art

Art Words by Vanessa Lawrence

The mixed media artist studied in New York, but is now working from her studio in Ayrshire

Art Words by Michael Clark

Since graduating from Edinburgh College of Art in 1983, Michael has been painting and exhibiting. His latest work can be seen at Auchterarder’s Ruthven Gallery, from 12 May to 7 July

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The natural world inspires James Parker’s sculptures, but the self-taught artist has been influenced just as much by his experience of growing up on a farm

Art Words by Lhouette

The self-taught contemporary artist known as Lhouette was born in Luton. His work combines street-art influences with plenty of wit

Fine line

There’s no stopping Alasdair Gray: the 83-year-old Glasgow artist mounts a new exhibition of line drawings at Edinburgh’s Open Eye Gallery this spring that...

Animal magic

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is a must-see for those lamenting the end of David Attenborough’s Blue Planet. Head to the National...

Indian takeaway

When Queen Victoria’s eldest son went on a lengthy tour of India in 1875, he received an astonishing 2,000 presents. Many weren’t just magnificent...

All points north

Aviemore’s Laundry Gallery, a newcomer to the Highlands, starts the season with a show dedicated to nature. ‘Botanicals’ sees work by photographer Gabriela Silveira...

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The work of 62 artists who graduated in 2017 is on display at the Royal Scottish Academy’s New Contemporaries show. It’s a chance to...

Bright side

Jolomo, aka John Lowrie Morrison, brings his popular colour-laden landscapes to Clarendon Fine Art in London this spring, but Scottish fans needn’t miss out...

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