The Scottish Colourists - Radical Perspectives
A bold use of colour is at the forefront of the colourist movement and this curated display of artworks, showcased within the stunning Victorian vaulted ceiling of Dovecot Studios. The exhibition is supported by a series of displays on the Dovecot Balcony Gallery of contemporary Scottish artists working with colour in creative and challenging ways in media including watercolour, acrylic, oil, wood and textile
Patterns of the Past
Ammna Sheikh is a British/Pakistani artist whose practice celebrates the richness of her Pakistani cultural heritage. Her solo exhibition, Patterns of the Past at the Upright Gallery in Edinburgh, explores the handmade, generational techniques and histories that have been carefully passed down in her family over the past 70 years
In Orcadia
The Royal Scottish Academy presents In Orcadia, an exhibition of artwork inspired by Orkney's landscape and natural environment. The exhibition includes a new body of work from Samantha Clark, the inaugural winner of the RSA MacRobert Art Award for Painting. The exhibition runs from 25 January to 2 March at RSA Galleries on The Mound in Edinburgh.
Scottish Gallery Spring Show
The Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh gets ready for Spring; hanging the works of James Morrison alongside objects from Doug Cocker, Lara Scobie and Joanne Thompson. The exhibition of works will be on display at the gallery on Dundas Street from 11 April 2024 to 1 June 2024
Turner in January
National Galleries of Scotland’s keenly awaited annual display of J.M.W. Turner’s watercolours takes place between January 1 2024 and January 31 2024. Almost 40 works will form the display, including dramatic landscapes from the Himalayas, the Swiss Alps, and the Isle of Skye. Journeying through Britain, Europe, and beyond, this mesmerising exhibition captures the life and career of this beloved artist
Henry Kondracki: Joie de vivre
A new exhibition hosted by the Academicians’ Gallery, Joie De Vivre, includes new paintings by Henry Kondracki RSA at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh from 21 October 2023 to 19 November 2023.
Kaffe Fassett - The Power of Pattern
Kaffe Fassett: The Power of Pattern at Dovecot Studios will open to the public Friday 31st March. Running until Saturday 8th July 2023, the exhibition is curated by textile guru Kaffe Fassett and Dennis Nothdruft from the Fashion and Textile Museum. Including over 70 colourful, eclectic pieces, this exhibition draws on artworks from invited international makers inspired by Kaffe Fassett, as well as quilts, cushions, clothes and archival material.