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Alison Turnbull »

Sea the Stars, Alison Turnbull. 2009

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Turnbull’s abstract approach to painting produces a number of interesting pieces; transforming something that initially appears to serve a purely informative purpose, into art. She has the ability to evolve architectural plans and map-like struc...

Tue 20 Mar 2012 by Francesca Sobande | Read more »

Migration Stories: Pakistan »

Bashir Ahmed Maan CBE (centre) with his Family, Glasgow, 19 June 2011. From A Scottish Family Portrait series by Verena Jaekel. 2010-2011

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This is perhaps the most unique and inspiring exhibition currently featured at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. It showcases a collection of sharp and colour popping photographs which capture a sense a family, intimacy, pride and an overall grou...

Mon 20 Feb 2012 by Francesca Sobande | Read more »

Anna Barriball »

Untitled by Anna Barriball. 2011

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Whilst the premise of this exhibition sounds unique and exciting, the overall effect may leave some with a lot to be desired. Anna Barriball produces work that falls neither in the category of drawing or sculpture but is a hybrid of both concepts, push...

Sun 05 Feb 2012 by Francesca Sobande | Read more »

Photography: A Lost Art? »

Photography: A Lost Art?

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Fri 27 Jan 2012 by Francesca Sobande | Read more »

Romantic Camera: Scottish Photography and the Modern World »

Landscape, 7/004 by Michael Reisch. 2007

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The recently reopened National Portrait Gallery is undoubtedly a stunning space. It still retains a strong sense of its deep-rooted history but now it's married with quaint and chic modern touches. Once you have taken in the grandeur of the architectur...

Wed 18 Jan 2012 by Francesca Sobande | Read more »

Richard Williams: United States »

United States 3 by Richard Williams, 2011

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In the accompanying information, Richard Williams, Professor of Contemporary Visual Cultures at Edinburgh University, speaks of his life-long fondness for the SS United States ship. This sense of nostalgia is immediately apparent and adds an intimate, ...

Sun 20 Nov 2011 by Francesca Sobande | Read more »

The Last Man »

The Last Man

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Described as an 'off-site project' of Embassy Gallery, The Last Man experience is as enigmatic as it sounds. Standing proudly in the Outhouse at Broughton Street Lane is an intriguing and unidentifiable heap of what looks like very textured tarmac varn...

Thu 03 Nov 2011 by Francesca Sobande | Read more »

New Work Scotland Programme 2011: Rhianna Turnbull, Gordon Schmidt, Amelia Bywater & Christian Newby »

Amelia Bywater and Christian Newby

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The 12th New Work Scotland Programme to take place at the Collective is a diverse three part event featuring works by Gordon Schmidt, Rhianna Turnbull and Amelia Bywater & Christian Newby. Each explores the concept of culture and how it is expresse...

Mon 17 Oct 2011 by Francesca Sobande | Read more »

‘Boutique’ by Jaeger: A Nod To The Modern Classic Young Woman »

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The ‘Jaeger’ brand is synonymous with classic, quality and timeless staple wardrobe pieces. The brand rightly prides itself on its individual and rich history which remains distinct in the fashion industry today. ‘Jaeger’ was bo...

Mon 17 Oct 2011 by Francesca Sobande | Read more »

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