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WELCOME Now in its eighth year, the Art Guide from Homes & Interiors Scotland is designed to nurture your relationship with art – whether that’s an ongoing love affair or the start of something new. To get us on the right path, we turned to those with a passion for the subject, people who help shape the artistic landscape and keep our curiosity buoyant. These auctioneers, recent graduates, established painters, gallery owners and interior experts all share the same desire – to work with art and to create art in order to make sense of the complex world in which we live. Their advice will help you to navigate the art maze, with wise words on everything from where to buy to how to look.
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What’s art? Where to start
LISTINGS BY AREA
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Going, going, gone Auction etiquette
In the know The experts’ answers
On reflection Artists in their own words
Read on Books to buy
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Thoughts from interior designers
Update and go The latest news
Hot spots Holidays, classes, retreats
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Advertisers’ list
Editor: Gillian Welsh l Editorial Assistant: Aemilia Ross l Design: Linda Park Cover image: Garden Peonies by Alison McWhirter l Images: Shutterstock unless credited Peebles Media Group, The Albus, 110 Brook Street, Glasgow G40 3AP. Tel: 0141 567 6000 www.homesandinteriorsscotland.com
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Inside art dealer Vito Schnabel’s house. From May I Come In?: Discovering the World in Other People’s Houses by Wendy Goodman (Abrams, £50) Credit: Stephen Kent Johnson
ARTISTIC LICENCE Everyone’s idea of art is different. The things you love might leave someone else cold. But that’s the great thing about it: it’s personal. So get ready to embark on your own art adventure, says Gillian Welsh
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f you could have any piece of art in the whole world, what would it be? Jackson Pollock’s Convergence? A little something by Vermeer? How about a glass sculpture by Elin Isaksson or a large-scale Jenny Saville nude? It's good to daydream, but for most of us finding an answer to that question is impossible, thanks to the sheer variety of styles, movements, artists and media – how do you compare Botticelli with Frida Kahlo or Henry Moore and Ansel Adams? That’s part of the endless fascination with art – it’s a conundrum and it’s vast, and it manifests itself in a multitude of brilliant forms. From oil on canvas to sound installations, there is a piece of art for everyone, somewhere. Here’s another question: what constitutes art? In fact, what is good art? Such imponderables surface whenever a painting, sculpture, installation, print or assemblage in any medium is
discussed. Art provokes debate and can be divisive, generating all sorts of different reactions. But it can also be emotional, personal and uplifting. It’s culturally significant, political, social and trend-setting. It depicts the complexities of life, and the simple things, too, helping to create a sense of place, all while making us think and feel. With works in every style, medium and price range, the Scottish art scene is as expansive as it is diverse. So where to begin? Start by taking on new ways of thinking about art and what it is. And cross the threshold – literally. Stepping into an art gallery is a good place to begin the journey no matter how daunting it may feel. Gallerists know their subject and love to talk. Art, after all, is really just ideas, expressed. With the world’s attention on Dundee’s sculptural V&A, this is an apt time to view and consider art in Scotland. There are countless public and private galleries to visit – too many to list
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here. One tiny sample will give you a flavour of what’s on: in Edinburgh, try the Open Eye Gallery, which promotes young contemporary artists, and the Scottish Gallery, which often shows work by printmakers and sculptors; pop into Gullane’s Fidra Fine Art or Frames in Perth, for a focus on Scottish art and craft; Glasgow’s artist-led spaces such as Transmission and the Common Guild are at the cutting edge, while the city’s Subversion Gallery specialises in pop and urban art and the Modern Institute (with its roster of Turner Prize winners) works with internationally established and emerging artists. The Highlands and islands, Aberdeenshire and the Borders all have thoughtful gallerists offering challenging, beautiful, expressive work for sale. Page 29 lists just some of these. Art is not only for galleries, though. Many artists welcome visitors to their studios; for collectors, opening up a relationship with an artist and seeing in person what they do will be educational and rewarding, and you often find that artists will have smaller, more affordable prints or studies for sale in their studios. There are organised Open Studio weekends (where artists invite the public into their working spaces) across the country: Spring Fling in Dumfries, Perthshire Open Studios and ArtMap Argyll are just three. WASPS in Glasgow also organises studio visits. Museum and gallery shops are usually very well stocked with signed prints and posters. The Glasgow Print Studio has well-priced screenprints by established artists, including Sam Ainsley, Jacqueline Donachie and Steven Campbell. And the annual degree shows, showcasing work by graduating students, are always worth investigating. If you missed this year’s, five rising stars introduce themselves on the right.
“Many artists welcome visitors to their studios and will often have more affordable prints or sketches for sale”
ON THE RISE...
Recent graduates to look out for Sophia Pauley, 23
Painting, Edinburgh College of Art, 2018 The shapes, lines and composition of my work stem from environments associated with water, especially swimming pools, lakes and the sea, inspired initially by my love of swimming. I continue to visit watery vistas, focusing on the architecture and ambience. See at Art Pistol, Glasgow. www.sophiapauley.com
Jacob Littlejohn, 23
Painting and Printmaking, Glasgow School of Art, 2018 My work explores human behaviour, often through depicting theatrical objects and props. While the work begins with my own exploration of the tension between the hidden and the revealed, the experience of the audience is wholly wrapped up in my process of creating. My aim is to trigger the sublime. www.jacoblittlejohn.format.com
Beth Cowey, 22
Painting and Printmaking, Glasgow School of Art, 2018 I paint from photos I’ve taken of landscapes and, as I paint, I consider the balance of figuration and abstraction, as well as colour, composition and surface finish. I hope to create a personal abstract painting language that feels playful and relatively unmediated. www.cargocollective.com/bethcowey
Harry Clitheroe, 22
Painting and Printmaking, Glasgow School of Art, 2018 Most of my work is concerned with the relationship between figuration and abstraction. By appropriating stills from films, new narratives are generated. These are paintings that are really about painting, and the materiality of paint itself. See at New Contemporaries, RSA, Edinburgh 2019; Motherwell Concert Hall & Theatre, 13 May to 29 July 2019. www.harryclitheroe.com
Isaac Moss, 22
V&A Dundee, image by Hufton + Crow
Painting, Edinburgh College of Art, 2018 My practice explores the relationship between image and language. The work sits between mediums, neither print nor painting. Language is considered and explored as visual material, and imagery is formatted and distorted, finding itself in the midst of a blurred distinction. See at Saatchi Art. www.w-a-k-e.com
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THAT’S YOUR LOT Try an auction or a saleroom for unique collectibles and rare finds
Theodora Burrell
Specialist and auctioneer at Lyon & Turnbull What should a beginner know about how auctions work? Start with a few basics to familiarise yourself with the process: 1) Go online: almost every auctioneer has a website with images and detailed descriptions of all items. 2) Estimates/guide prices: these are all based on prices recently paid for similar items, and take into account the condition, quality and history of the piece. Some pieces have a reserve price, below which it will not sell. This reserve is never more than the bottom estimate. 3) Go and have a look: the best way to make sure something is right for you is to go and see it. Viewing happens a few days prior to the sale, and is open to everyone. You don’t need an appointment and there are specialists available to answer questions. If you see something you like online but can’t make it in person, you can always request extra photos or reports on condition. All auctions are open and free to attend – if you just want to soak up the atmosphere and watch others bidding, come along. You don’t need to ask permission; just walk in, like a shop, and have a look round.
4) How to bid: contrary to popular belief, if you sneeze at an auction you really won’t end up buying a Picasso! To bid, you need to register before the sale (either in person, online or over the phone). Then you need to catch the auctioneer’s attention – if they’re not sure you’re bidding, they will certainly ask you. Most auction houses let you bid live online, or if you are out and about they can call you while the auction is in progress to tell you what is happening in the room and carry out bids on your behalf. If you are really busy, you can simply tell auction staff how much you’re willing to pay and they will bid for you. Whichever method you choose, you will always pay the minimum amount over the competition. 5) Final costs: find out about the auctioneer’s fees before bidding (these vary from firm to firm, so check the website). There will always be a buyer’s premium to pay on a purchase, and for some items (such as work by contemporary artists) there may be additional royalty charges and taxes. What should newcomers buy? Many people buy at auction to make money selling later. This is as risky as it can be rewarding, as fashions change quickly in art and antiques. The golden rule is that if you love it, you will not regret buying it, and will get many THE ART GUIDE 2018 9
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years of satisfaction from your purchase. And if you make money when you sell it, that’s a bonus. Every collecting field has an entry level; for instance, the prints and multiples market is an inexpensive way to acquire works by some of the world’s greatest artists. The beautiful, craftsmanproduced things you can pick up at auction make unique conversation pieces in this day and age of mass-produced goods. They tend to be good quality, having withstood the test of time. What goes quickly at auction? The provenance of an item can make all the difference to the level of interest – pieces with a history, an intriguing backstory or from a good collection can do very well. In fact, the provenance can be the difference between a modest result and a potential top lot. What has been your most nerve-wracking moment? In 2016 we held our inaugural auction in Hong Kong – a specialist auction of fine Asian art that was led by a very rare 600-year-old Chinese stem cup. The Hong Kong auction was the final stop on an tour that had allowed potential buyers in New York, Philadelphia, London and Edinburgh to view the piece. Finally, after a long battle between telephone and room bidders, the cup sold for approximately £3.6million! It was unforgettable.
Thomas Podd
Head of Scottish Art, Sotheby’s What should a beginner know about how auctions work? Newcomers can feel intimidated by the auction room but really it’s an exhilarating environment with no particular etiquette. I’d encourage you to set a limit to your bidding – though it can be hard to stick to in the excitement of the sale! What should newcomers buy? Buy what you like and what you are instinctively drawn to – art is, first and foremost, something to live with and to be enjoyed. In terms of quality and investment, the auction specialists are there to guide and advise you, and you should always ask as many questions as you like. What goes quickly at auction? The three key things to look for are quality, condition and provenance. With a picture, say, is it
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a good example of the artist’s oeuvre? Is it in the best possible condition? Does the work have a full and traceable history, possibly with some interesting previous owners? What has been your most nerve-wracking moment? This summer we dealt with an incredible group of Scottish Colourist works from the Harrison Collection. We had a sense it was going to do well, but it wasn’t until the hammer came down on the final lot that we realised just what a stunning success it had been.
Fiona Hamilton Silver specialist, Bonhams
What should a beginner know about how auctions work? 1) Register for the sale. Bring photo ID and proof of address. 2) Check the condition of the item carefully before bidding (specialists will be on hand to give advice). 3) It’s easy to get carried away, so know your limit and stick to it. 4) Don’t forget there will be a buyer’s premium on top of your hammer price. 5) Catch the auctioneer’s eye and be clear when bidding. If bidding is between two clients, wait until one has dropped out, then make your intentions clear. What should newcomers buy? ‘Buy what you love’ is a good rule. Look for makers’ names and interesting design, and check for damage – condition reports are paramount. What goes quickly at auction? Rare pieces, quirky design and makers of quality all go fast, as do pieces with historical interest or royal or important provenance. What has been your most nerve-wracking moment? That would be when I first started on the rostrum! Remember that the auctioneer is there to help you and can empathise when you are new to the saleroom.
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TRADE SECRETS When to buy, how to hang, what to see: seven gallery owners share their insider tips Buy only what really appeals to you. Don’t do it for the name, the hype or the possible future value, but because it will still give you pleasure in years to come. Buying artwork that you really like is an investment in your memory of where, when and who you were with when you bought it. Its value in financial terms is irrelevant. Not all art is for sale, of course. An installation can challenge our perceptions, encourage us to be curious and wonder why we feel bewildered. Just looking at art is good for our wellbeing. Art and artists enrich our daily lives and inspire us to be creative in how we live. Jean Duncan, Pittenweem Art Festival We show a diverse range of artists – helpful for getting an overview of the art scene. For something similar, try the Edinburgh Art Fair each November, the art school degree shows and the Scottish National Portrait Gallery when it hosts the annual BP Portrait Award exhibition. My favourite piece of art right now is by Stephanie Rew. Evanescent highlights her incredible skill as a painter of the female figure. The contrast between the subject’s profile and the red background is dramatic and strikingly beautiful. Claire Fotheringham, Fotheringham Gallery, Bridge of Allan If you have spent money on a good piece of art, you should really take it to a proper fine-art framer. Many framers can damage artwork through poor handling and lack of knowledge. I’d recommend Mark Greer at Art Hire Framing in Glasgow; he has 30 years’ experience and is a graduate of Glasgow School of Art. I would strongly advise you to view artworks at first hand, rather than buying online. Even the best-quality images rarely do justice to a good piece of art, and often a poor piece can be made to look a lot better than it actually is. When you view an artwork in a gallery context, you can get a better
perspective on the quality of both the individual work and the gallery itself. Victoria Cassidy, Mansfield Park Gallery, Glasgow If you love a piece of art, you will have a response to it. Often, customers will ‘visit’ a painting several times over the course of an exhibition while they decide whether to buy – they know that if they still have the same response as time goes on, it is most probably right for them. Those who buy sculpture, or one of the many small, quirky, mixed-media pieces we have, do so because they value the craftsmanship or find the piece intriguing and know they’ll notice different things every time they look. Customers like the fact they’re buying something that was designed and made individually, often with a story behind it, and we are able to tell them about the artist. The human connection is a really important part of the transaction. Alison Strachan, Maisie and Mac, Cupar To get a financial return on an investment, I’d recommend something other than art! To achieve a return on a painting is a high-risk, long-term gamble. It is very difficult to judge when demand will outstrip supply and an artist’s work will appreciate. If, however, the ‘investment’ is in food for the soul, the return on your investment will be mighty. And if you’ve bought something you genuinely love, would you be prepared to sell it anyway? Always trust your instincts. To love a painting and live with it, you have to have an emotional connection. It is not about what you see, but about what you feel. If you get that initial ‘rush’, think objectively about how and why the artwork elicits a response. Is it sufficiently well painted or created to continue to elicit a response over time? If the answer is yes, go for it. If you love a piece and value it for what it brings to your life, that value will never fall. Maura Tighe, Gallery Heinzel, Aberdeen
Protect your artworks. Damp can ruin paintings, direct light can damage water colours, and hanging anything above a heat source can spoil fixative on mounts. A gallery will write up a valuation for any works bought from it, which can be itemised in your insurance policy as you’d do for jewellery etc. If you’re storing paintings or moving house, make sure they are stacked standing up, image to image, and not squeezed into a space or lying on top of each other. My favourite pieces just now are by Jeff Cunningham. They are extraordinary – like nothing else I’ve seen. He is Scottish and based in Budapest, and his work – fused glass depicting houses – is unique. He experimented for ages to get it right. Prices start at £450 and go up to £2,500. Becky Walker, Green Gallery, Buchlyvie Often the time to buy is on the final day of an exhibition. That’s your best (sometimes your only) chance of negotiating on a piece that’s caught your eye. Galleries would generally prefer to sell a piece with a small discount than send it back unsold. Moving house with precious art? Just think about the worst-case scenario and do everything to minimise the risk of damage. Corner protectors should always be used on pictures; foam, bubblewrap or other wadding should be used to fill any voids where movement could occur; and when pictures are framed and glazed, always use glass protection tape so that if the glass should shatter, it will stick to the tape and damage to the paper or canvas will be minimised. For individual packaging materials, particularly if you don’t know exactly how long your art will be in storage, try Preservation Equipment. When I worked at the Royal Collection, we used Kent Services when moving paintings from one venue to another – there’s nothing they don’t know about transporting art. Kyla Ball, The Laundry Gallery, Aviemore
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HOME & interiors EDINBURGH | 16 JANUARY 2019
Our Home and Interiors specialists offer free and confidential valuations throughout the year with a view to selling in our forthcoming auctions. Items of interest include furniture, silver, pictures, clocks, ceramics, glass, rugs, bronzes and works of art. Please contact Bonhams if you would like to make an appointment
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STUDIO STORIES Six artists explain the genesis of a recent piece of work
Elín Jakobsdóttir Painter and filmmaker
Black Paper Cut-Out No.3 Gouache on cartridge paper, 153 x 147cm Black Paper Cut-Out No.3 was made by drawing and cutting out rhythmic patterns from a sheet of painted paper using a small hand-held blade. The piece constructs itself over hours, weeks and months. The slowness of this becomes part of the work. Numerous separate sessions of improvisation accumulate, each finding a space between the perimeter and the amorphous. The drawing stage that comes before the cutting makes use of perspective and geometry to build volumes that are revealed by the gaps. It’s like activating empty space. Every hole is unique, a separate meditation that fuses with the previous and suggests the next to come, forming a unity of multiplicity, a space for reverie in the spirit of a jazz improvisation. The fragility of the paper and the tension involved in each cut is somehow drawn into the whole and eventually lost.
Alison McWhirter BA hons MA Fine Art
Garden Peonies oil on canvas, 40 x 40cm
Garden Peonies was painted on canvas using a palette knife and six Michael Harding oils: Phthalocyanine Blue Lake, Zinc White, Quinacridone Rose, Crimson Lake, Terre Verte and Green Gold. Flowers in general always remind me of the impermanence and transience of all things, but peonies are a very special flower for me. In some cultures they symbolise deep love, but they are also said to represent bashfulness. I especially like fresh peonies before they bloom, when they look almost as if the sap-green stems are too slim to carry the weight of the heads, with their frilly carefree petals and folds of unfurling silky pink. These peonies were freshly cut from my own garden. I had them in my studio when, fleetingly, the sun streamed through the window and lit them up. I hoped to capture the feeling of this outburst of colour in the work. I never know what I’m going to paint until I start, and I only ever have a feeling for how it’s going to turn out. The only certain thing is that painting is something I have to do. The process is a constant to and fro between intuition, experience and experimentation.
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Jennifer Irvine RGI RSW
Gigondas is a very lovely village in Provence and a place that I never tire of painting. La place, Gigondas is my most recent oil, which was completed a few months ago. Although I have painted here several times, in both oil and gouache, and made many sketches, this is the first time I have painted this particular view. I had approached the village from an unfamiliar route and I saw the entire scene afresh. The luminosity of the summer light in the south of France has always been appreciated by artists, of course, but for me there is an added intensity to the light in Gigondas, even by Provençal standards. I love the dramatic changes in the strong sunlight as it burns into the buildings, and the contrast of the deep shadows created by the irregular walls, beautifully crooked balconies and the huge gnarled trees, which provide a La place, Gigondas lovely canopy for the whole square. oil on canvas, 60 x 60cm I am essentially a studio painter but when I am working away I make lots of pen-and-ink sketches and oil-pastel drawings. In the preparation for this painting, I also used aquarelle crayons. In the studio I translate my sketches onto canvas using a warm palette of yellows, pinks, browns, ochres, purples and greys, hoping to convey a sympathy to my memory and a feeling of all the elements of the village.
Louise McVey Vocalist and ceramic artist
Call of the Wild, ceramic, 60 x 40cm
Call of the Wild was created as part of a body of work entitled Utopian Visions. It bursts out of the darkness with an explosion of hope – hope represented symbolically by nature. It was exhibited as part of a musical landscape, with each piece producing part of a soundscape – there is still a space inside it into which a small speaker can be inserted. The acoustics of ceramic forms can be enchanting. It is made from white earthenware, with slips, underglazes and gold lustre. Sections were formed on the potter’s wheel which were then put together by hand. I often make a few pieces in parallel, to respect the natural drying time required for the various stages of handbuilding in ceramics. It took a month to complete. Today, it sits in the office of a public figure whom I admire, and I hope it brings her the inspiration intended.
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Georgina McMaster Painter
Haste Ye Back oil on canvas, 101 x 152cm
The painting came from a research trip near Dornoch. When I saw the first creature, materialising out of the Highland mist, he was quite possibly the most stunningly powerful stag I’d ever seen. As I focused my camera, I was so distracted that I fell several times, all the time trying to keep an eye on the stag. To my surprise, when I got to the brow of the hill, I came across a whole herd of them. It was just the most amazing sight. Back in my studio, I created a series of paintings from the photographs I’d taken that day. In this one, I wanted to recreate that incredible moment when you connect with nature. Once I sketched it out, I used thin layers of oil on the canvas to give a looser effect and to convey the dreich Scottish weather. I then used more detailed brushwork to make the stag in the foreground more prominent. The title, Haste Ye Back, is an old Scottish expression for “come back soon”. It’s a reference that moment when suddenly, like most animals in the wild, they were gone… and I was left covered in mud and soaking wet!
Neovi Vlassopoulou Wales Artist and yoga teacher
This is a portrait of a boy named Vanak, whom I met in Cambodia. I was cycling around the vast and beautiful city of Siem Reap one day when I stopped by the river. The boy’s family saw me and invited me to sit with them under some awe-inspiring trees. I drew Vanak as a gift for his mother, and, as I did so, I felt the depths of his soul. Back in my studio, I used my sketches to create this painting. The oils are mostly very earthly colours – browns, some deep reds, yellow ochre and orange – along with olive, forest and emerald green. These were applied with thick hoghair paintbrushes and various palette knives. My aim was to capture the essence of Cambodia. This little boy has seen too much for his age. But as well as the dark (the sadness of poverty), he has experienced the light (the love of his family). The river in the background further explores this idea of light and dark. It represents the unknown – you never know what life will bring. There will be times of lightness and times of darkness, but nothing is permanent: the darkness will end and the light will come. It’s about having the patience to ride out the bad times and not become attached to the times of happiness, as these too will fade.
Vanak oil on canvas, 120 x 100cm
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Annan Gallery 150 Years of Art in Glasgow
2018 Exhibitions Oct 6 to 28: Pam Carter Nov 3 to 19: Marion Drummond From Nov 24: End of Year Mixed Exhibitions in 2019 include: Rosanne Barr George Birrell Cecilia Cardiff Beth Robertson Fiddes Peter Foyle Alison McWhirter Philip Raskin Douglas Roulston and many many more.... Also featuring a large selection of glass and sculpture from some of the best artists working today
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2018 Exhibitions 13th Oct to 11th Nov Ron Lawson 7th Nov to 3rd Jan End of Year Mixed 2019 Exhibitions include: Cecilia Cardiff Pam Carter Marion Drummond Jackie Henderson John Lowrie Morrison OBE Ryan Mutter Philip Raskin and many many more....
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BOOKS & TRENDS
BIG READS
Be inspired by a wide world of art with our pick of the latest publications Words: Gillian Welsh
Change your viewpoint Like art, travel broadens the mind and enriches the soul, so combining the two should make for an unbeatable experience. This global guide, stretching across 60 countries, leads art adventurers to hidden gems and one-of-a-kind installations in both big cities and remote locations. Among the murals, stained glass and sound installations are a ‘fog sculpture’ in Australia and a ‘mountain’ in the centre of Toronto. Book your next holiday now. Destination Art: 500 Artworks Worth the Trip. Phaidon, £24.95
Drink it in
Year to view
Sometimes the best ideas come from the most unexpected places. For Fife-born illustrator Jonny Hannah, a pint in Weatherspoons sparked the concept behind this book. Following his preoccupation with the everyday, the artist immerses us in a world where Celtic folklore and Americana meet quintessentially English style, his illustrations leaping and bouncing off the page. By the time you reach Z, your sense of music and culture will be turned inside out. Fast Cars & Ukuleles: A Jonny Hannah A to Z. The Mainstone Press, £20
Vibrant colours, dynamic brushstrokes and a depiction of the changing light are all key elements of Impressionism, the radical and now hugely popular art movement born in the middle of the 19th century. With 365 pictures to pore over, this collection of masterpieces shows the genre’s big beasts – Renoir, Degas, Seurat, Monet and more – at their best. A Year in Impressionism. Prestel, £22.50
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STAPLES Kit for your portfolio
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A5 Mary silk notebook,
Beatriz Milhazes’s vibrant, abstract compositions are drenched with the colour and light of her native Brazil, whose culture and everyday life are choreographed into an exuberant visual rhythm. This signed and numbered limited edition contains more than 280 dazzling works. Beatriz Milhazes. Taschen, £650
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WHAT’S THE SKETCH
In the flesh Since she graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1992, Jenny Saville has become one of the world’s leading figurative painters. This volume contains works from her recent exhibition at Gagosian in New York, many of them never seen in print before, along with essays exploring her continuing fascination with the human body, and an extensive conversation with the acclaimed American photographer Sally Mann. Jenny Saville. Rizzoli, £115
Ted Baker, Baker’s Dozen colouring pencils,
£14.95
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BRUSH UP Detail brushes set,
£14.95
www.anniesloan.com
SWEET SIDE Macaron eraser set,
£12.20 for three
derguteheinrich.com
Wild wild west The moods and weather of the Outer Hebrides across the seasons are beautifully captured in Anthony J. Barber’s watercolours. His diary notes also give a glimpse of life in a remote community. Drawn to the Edge: A Lewis and Harris Sketchbook. Luath Press, £7.99
CASE STUDY Leather artist’s roll,
£55
www.notanotherbill.com
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HOME SHOW Number Eleven’s Butt and Ben by Gordon Wilson. Image by Susie Lowe/Chelsea Mclaine Interiors
A piece of art can look very different once it’s out of the gallery. Four interior designers share their tips on how to make an artwork feel at home – and how your decor can play its part
Pat Renson Interiors
Habitus Designs
Pat Renson
Anna Campbell-Jones
Art is much more personal than mere decoration. The best pieces are not just pleasing to the eye, they also spark some inner delight in the owner. If it’s the right piece for you, it will evoke feelings and memories of places, times and emotions, just as music does. Art can reinforce, complement and bring a decor scheme together, of course, but it also brings the owner’s personality into the room. A piece of art can completely change how the space feels, transforming it from mundane to magnificent. If a client of mine has a particular artwork they’d like me to use as the inspiration for the interior design, that’s a great start. And it can be reassuring for them to see that their treasured painting is not simply an afterthought. Most pictures look best in natural light, as long as the framing is good. If your room is dark and moody, though, angled lighting might be needed. Make sure you have the right bulbs – LEDs can be a bit harsh. We are so lucky in Scotland to have a huge number of fantastic contemporary landscape and seascape artists. We also have some of the best art schools in the UK, constantly developing young artists who push the boundaries.
So much about art is down to personal taste. I, for example, believe art should have meaning, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be beautiful. I do think art is a direct expression of the owner’s taste and personality. I believe you should buy a piece of art because you love it, then work out where to put it. If this results in an eclectic mix, so much the better. Whether you use art as decoration or not is up to you. Sometimes people are more adventurous with their choice of art than they are with the rest of their interiors, and I have seen beautiful homes that have little or no art in them. An artwork can change the atmosphere of a room: landscapes might satisfy your dream of escaping to the country, while abstract art can create energy or calm. And there’s more to art than just pictures for the wall: a well-chosen piece of sculpture can give a strong focus to a space. I tend to use trial and error along with a large dose of instinct when deciding where to hang pictures. It is always the fun bit after the other work is done. And it shouldn’t be static: art should move around as an owner’s collection changes over time – this is part of the joy of owning art and lets you see pieces in a fresh light each time.
My top tips
My top tips
Use dramatic pieces in a neutral room to add a punch of vibrant colour. Do not hang art on patterned wallpaper – neither will win. Sometimes, less is more – if your budget is limited, buy one piece you really like. Visit lots of galleries and take your time.
Cluster smaller pieces in mismatched frames – try a mix of souvenirs, photos, prints and whatever takes your fancy. Buy art you love – you’ll know it when you see it. Don’t be scared to go large – I have one painting so big it sits just above the skirting and almost touches the picture rail.
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Chelsea Mclaine Margot Paton There are absolutely no rules when it comes to choosing art. The most important thing is that you love it. Art creates an emotional and intellectual response in us – this is what should guide your decision to buy or not. And it’s so personal: what works for one person might not work for another. I have a picture in my own house that I look at every day and always find something new and intriguing in it, but mostly it makes me happy. Some art can be uncomfortable and challenging, of course – it just depends on your choices and goals. Art is an expression of who you are. It’s certainly more than simply decoration. It adds depth and interest. In our work, we always try to hang the artworks in the final stages of creating a room, once the decoration is complete and the furniture and furnishings are in position. Placing art well is like the final flourish of the painter’s brush. It can add depth and interest in a way that accessories cannot. Well-chosen pieces can provide a focal point or enhance other elements in the room. If the art is important to the owner, by all means use it as a starting point for the design of the room. Great art will sit well in any design scheme, however, as long as the proportions are appropriate. The size of a piece of art should be in harmony with the scale of the wall on which it is hung, but the style can be in complete contrast: a very modern piece can look incredible in a listed building, just as a 19th-century portrait can do in an ultra-modern space. If well executed, the juxtaposition can give impressive results. Placing art is all about balance and scale. If you can show it at its best, you’ll get the most enjoyment from it. One very common mistake is to hang art too high on a wall when it should be at eye level; having to look up spoils the pleasure. We would all love to collect original art but most of us have to compromise. In our work, we often use canvases as an alternative to traditional paintings – useful if the client doesn’t have a favourite style or a big budget. It feels contemporary and textural and adds depth and interest. Some wallpaper manufacturers offer panel wallpaper: designs taken from an original oil painting are scaled up to create a 3m-high scene printed onto high-quality paper – Zoffany’s Holkham Bay Pebbles is a good example. These can look great in a large space where budget does not allow for a painting or group of paintings. Neon signs are very on trend at the moment and can certainly add a fun element to a room’s design. Investment art, however, is not trendy. Chosen well, it will endure for life.
“One very common mistake is to hang art too high on the wall when it should be at eye level. Having to look up spoils the pleasure”
Dotty Spice, limited edition print, by Richard Allan London
My top tips
Make sure the framing is sympathetic – many artists prefer to frame their own work or to collaborate with the framer. Don’t hang a small piece of art on a vast wall – equally, don’t squash a large piece into a tight corner. There are plenty of other options if you can’t afford original art.
A contemporary interior with a neutral colour scheme mixes art and dining chairs from Cult Furniture
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Arosfa Interior Design Rhian Davidson The art people choose to display in their home often tells a personal story or expresses elements of their inner self. You don’t need an expensive collection of paintings to do this, though; framed prints or contemporary street art can do the job just as effectively. And there are other ways to personalise your walls – with paint and wallpapers. Having said that, art can play a role in making the space your own. Whatever you choose, it’s likely the eye will be drawn to it; it could become the centre of attention, so think carefully about where you position it. Do you want it to take centre stage? Would it be better to group small pieces together? Art can change the ambience of a room, so consider the effect Groupings of ceramic plates on a you’re creating. It can complement the rest of the wall and handpainted wooden fruit room and help to solidify the mood but it can pop out at you and be a conversation piece. You can use artworks to inspire your decor scheme. A piece of sculpture, for instance, will look its best if it is displayed at a certain height and in a particular position in the room. Everything else can be arranged around this. The colours can be brought into the scheme of the room in the form of cushions, rugs and lampshades. Plain wallpaper will let it speak more clearly. Not every artwork suits every room. Scale and harmony should be your main guides to work out if the piece is in the wrong place. For example, a huge painting will overwhelm a small room; equally, think big in period homes with tall ceilings. Your art does not have to match the period of your property, but Lilies 1 by Archie Forrest oil on linen, 60cm x 30cm doing so can feel more harmonious – an ornate gilded frame may not sit easily in a streamlined contemporary interior with chrome finishes. There is no need to light every artwork individually. Lighting the wall something that knits your whole scheme together – or it could be is subtler. If you do go for picture lights, choose bulbs that emit the opposite: a piece that stands out and adds intrigue. There is zero heat and UV rays so they don’t do any damage. Anything no right or wrong choice. mounted under glass can reflect light and make it hard to see the image, so bear this is mind when working out your hanging My top tips scheme. You can get non-reflective glass, but some paintings Don’t hang anything in strong sunlight – it can permanently look better without any glass at all. Should you buy art as an damage a painting. investment? I would say only do so with work that resonates Hang pictures at the right height – galleries recommend aiming with you. Does it speak to your emotions? Does it make you to have the centre 57 inches / 145cm above floor level. happy? These are more important factors. You might have a Groups of pictures need to relate to each other whether in style space just waiting for the ‘right’ picture to come along; it could be or colour, with variation in size and orientation.
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Allusion III Elected RGI artists who work in the Narrative Tradition
10 November to 2 December Preview Friday 9 November 6-8pm Open Tuesday to Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 12-5pm, closed Monday. Ade Adesina RSA RGI, Reinhard Behrens RSW RGI, June Carey RSW RGI PAI, Jimmy Cosgrove RSW RGI PAI, Jim Dunbar PRSW RWS RGI, Ronald Forbes RSA RGI, Gordon Mitchell RSW RSA RGI, Neil Macdonald RSW RGI PAI, Neil MacPherson RSA RSW RGI, Alice McMurrough RSW RGI PAI, Heather Nevay RGI, Murray Robertson RGI, Peter Thomson RSW RGI, James Tweedie RGI, Helen Wilson RSW RGI PAI & Adrian Wiszniewski RSA RGI
7-8 Stanley Road (Main Street), Gullane, East Lothian EH31 2AD. Tel: 01620 249389 www.fidrafineart.co.uk
Ronnie Ford represented by Ode to Art, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong; Torrance Gallery, Edinburgh, daas Coop Florida; Strathearn Gallery, Crieff, Tanya Baxter Contemporary, London.
01475 329987
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PLAN ahead Got your 2019 diary yet? If so, mark up 2 to 5 August: that's when Charlie Poulsen and Pauline Burbidge throw open the doors of their studio at Allanbank Mill Steading. Visit to see her exquisite textiles and his large-scale drawings and sculptures in their work space in the Borders. www.allanbankmillsteading.co.uk
Off the wall
light time
Andrew Cranston’s latest show is on at Edinburgh’s Ingleby Gallery. Accompanying it is a book, which features illustrations of his work an interview between the artist and his painter friend Peter Doig. Andrew Cranston: But the dream had no sound, Until 21 December. inglebygallery.com
We love the colours and blurred lines of Time Traveller, Matthew Napping by Felicia Forte. She recently won second prize at the BP Portrait Award, the prestigious painting competition which is now in its 39th year. See the show at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh this winter. 15 December to 10 March 2019. nationalgalleries.org
GRAND OLD AGE An exhibition celebrating the life and work of Hannah Frank, who died ten years ago at the age of 100, opens in November. She drew many of her most striking black and white compositions while a young undergraduate at Glasgow University, which hosts the new show. Hannah Frank 110th Birthday Exhibition, Glasgow University Chapel, 19 November to 6 February. www.hannahfrank.org.uk
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Small wonder
A recently discovered watercolour is causing a great deal of excitement at Abbotsford, Sir Walter Scott’s home in the Borders. Believed to be a lost work by J.M.W. Turner, the postcard-sized piece depicts the author and his family. It’s on show just now at Abbotsford, as part of its Turner and Scott exhibition. www.scottsabbotsford.com
STRIKE A POSE Kevin Dagg’s striking sculpture, The Poser, carved from sycamore wood, is one of many works that can be seen (and purchased) as part of at the 2018 Scottish Portrait Awards. The exhibition is at the Scottish Arts Club in Edinburgh until 1 December, moving to the Glasgow Art Cub from 21 January to 9 February 2019. www.scottishportraitawards.com
EMBRACE THE NIGHT LIFE The cabarets, cafés and nightspots of 1890s Montmartre have an edgy, decadent edge, thanks to the works of ToulouseLautrec. His posters, prints and illustrations, which made stars of the area's venues and entertainers, are the focus for Pin-ups: Toulouse-Lautrec and the Art of Celebrity, at the Scottish National Gallery. Until 20 January. nationalgalleries.org
TOP OF THE POPS Works by pop art pioneers Andy Warhol and Eduardo Paolozzi, exploring how both men made use of photography and imagery from advertisements, can be seen at an in-depth show at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern Two). Warhol’s rarely seen drawings from the 1950s are a particular draw. I want to be a machine: Andy Warhol and Eduardo Paolozzi. 17 November to 2 June. nationalgalleries.org
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LACHLAN GOUDIE
A YEAR AT THE EASEL 31 October - 27 November 2018 www.scottish-gallery.co.uk/lachlangoudie
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Wasps have four beautiful and unique creative residency studio facilities across Scotland:
The Booth, Shetland The Admiral’s House, Skye The Steeple, Newburgh Hanson Street, Glasgow Providing the following for visiting artists: Studio space in an inspiring new location Fully equipped living space Wi-Fi
For more information on booking, availability and costs visit:
www.waspsstudios.org.uk
Discover Scottish contemporary craft with our online Craft Directory and What’s On listings. Shop unique handmade objects, plus more. @craftscotland | www.craftscotland.org
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HOT SPOTS Go beyond the usual suspects and you’ll find art in unexpected corners around the country, along with courses, workshops, events and inspiration for your own practice STILLS A fixture of the Edinburgh scene for more than 40 years, Stills specialises in showcasing Scottish and international photography. www.stills.org DOVECOT Built around a fully functioning studio in Edinburgh, Dovecot’s weavers produce contemporary tapestry and rugs. There is also an exhibition space. www.dovecotstudios.com GLASGOW SCULPTURE STUDIOS This vibrant creative hub specialising in all aspects of 3D art offers classes, exhibitions and education programmes as well as artist workspaces. www.glasgowsculpturestudios.org REAL WOOD STUDIOS Jedburgh’s RWS is a wood design centre run by craftspeople for craftspeople. www.realwoodstudios.com
‘I discovered Bridge House Art in Ullapool early on in my artistic journey. It was a complete revelation and changed how I did art from then on, freeing me to experiment with all sorts of techniques. After attending the week-long courses for several years, I signed up for the portfolio course, which runs for four months over the winter. Challenging and exhausting, emotional and fulfilling, it opened me up to further possibilities. I’m so thankful and would recommend it to all artists, amateur or professional, searching for inspiration or a new direction.’ Marion Back, painter
EDINBURGH ART FAIR More than 60 galleries come together each year to showcase contemporary works – a great way for art-lovers to get an over view of what’s going on in Scotland. www.artedinburgh.com MOUNT STUART This neo-gothic mansion on the Isle of Bute has an impressive collection of British portraiture and Italian masterpieces, as well as a great contemporary programme. www.mountstuart.com GLASGOW WOMEN’S LIBRARY This gem holds a wealth of artefacts celebrating the lives of women. It hosts innovative events and sells specially commis sioned crafts and prints too. www.womenslibrary.org.uk PEACOCK VISUAL ARTS Aberdeen’s centre for contemporary art supports thousands of artists across the disciplines, from printmaking to installation. www.peacockvisualarts.com
RETREATS & OPEN STUDIOS ART 4 YOU, BALFRON art4youscotland.co.uk BRIDGE HOUSE ART, ULLAPOOL bridgehouseart.co.uk CHERRY TREE LODGE, SALINE cherrytreelodge.net COWAL OPEN STUDIOS cowalopenstudios.co.uk CROSSING BORDERS ART TRAIL crossing-borders.org.uk EAST NEUK OPEN STUDIOS eastneukopenstudios.org
GARTMORE HOUSE, GARTMORE gartmoreestate.com LEITH SCHOOL OF ART leithschoolofart.co.uk NORTH-EAST OPEN STUDIOS northeastopenstudios.co.uk NORTH FIFE OPEN STUDIOS openstudiosfife.co.uk OFF THE RAILS ARTHOUSE, FIFE offtherailsarthouse.com ORKNEY CRAFTS ASSOCIATION orkneydesignercrafts.com
Rock Pool by Marion Back, acrylic on canvas, 40x40cm
PAINTBOX ART, COCKENZIE paintboxartclasses.com PERTHSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS perthshireopenstudios.com SPRING FLING spring-fling.co.uk SKYE & LOCHALSH ARTS & CRAFTS ASSOCIATION art-skye.co.uk WILD TILES, WESTER ROSS wildtiles.co.uk
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NORTH AREA LOCATOR : NORTH
Grampian and the Highlands and Islands
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Linda Park
Contemporary Art, Paintings, Ceramics, Bronze, Glass, Prints, Jewellery and more. Framing service. Annie Sloan paint stockist.
George MacKenzie
Kanita Sim
Milton
Art Gallery
Open 7 days a week. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm Sun 11am-5pm Our warm & friendly staff are on hand to ensure you find what you are looking for
Milton of Crathes Aberdeenshire AB31 5QH Tel: 01330 844664 info@miltonart.com see our website at www.miltonart.com for our exciting programme of upcoming exhibitions, workshops & events
Eion Stewart Fine Art
Gallery Heinzel
Larks Gallery
A family run contemporary art gallery exhibiting original work from mainly leading Scottish artists and makers through a program of mixed and solo exhibitions as well as providing an inhouse frame-making service.
Gallery Heinzel specialises in Scottish painting representing over 70 artists. It hosts up to eight exhibitions a year at its base in Aberdeen’s West End. Many of its artists are members of the Royal Scottish Academy, the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour or the Royal Glasgow Institute.
Larks Gallery is a friendly, contemporary gallery situated in the heart of Royal Deeside where Scottish artists are celebrated in a number of mediums including paintings, sculpture, glass and ceramics.
55 Allardice Street Stonehaven AB39 2AB T: 01569 785606 E info@eionstewartfineart.co.uk www.eionstewartfineart.co.uk
24 Thistle Street Aberdeen AB10 1XD T: 01224 625629 E: info@galleryheinzel.com www.gallleryheinzel.com
10 Braemar Road Ballater AB35 5RL T: 013397 55888 E: larksmail@larksgallery.com www.larksgallery.com
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GALLERY HEINZEL C O N T E M P O R A R Y
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Contemporary Scottish painting, sculpture, ceramics & glass in the heart of Aberdeen’s West End
Amanda Phillips, “Snowscape”, Acrylic 95cm x 155cm
Open Monday to Saturday from 10am 24 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XD T 01224 625629 E info@galleryheinzel.com www.galleryheinzel.com
The Laundry Gallery 10 Dalfaber Estate Aviemore PH22 1ST T: 07779 253313 E: info@thelaundrygallery.net www.thelaundrygallery.net
Contemporary art in diverse media by artists from across the UK and beyond. Art courses and workshops by renowned tutors, taught in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park.
55 Allardice Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2AB T 01569 785 606 E info@eionstewartfineart.co.uk www.eionstewartfineart.co.uk A contemporary, family run gallery showing fine art from some of Scotland’s leading Artists as well as introducing fresh talent, through regular mixed and solo exhibitions.
Milton Art Gallery Milton of Crathes Banchory Aberdeenshire AB31 5QH T: 01330 844664 E: info@miltonart.com www.miltonart.com
We exhibit a collection of paintings, prints, ceramics, jewellery, glass and bronze sculpture. Annie Sloan stockist and framing service. Check our website for changing exhibitions throughout the year.
Rachael Brown Art T: 07748 485 755 E: info@rachaelbrown-art.com www.rachaelbrown-art.com
Exclusive and unique abstract creations with a thoroughly magical mix of loose expression combined with intricate detail. Rachael’s unconventional use of texture such as sgraffito and impasto techniques, excitingly come together to produce work which is both highly individual and powerfully effective.
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Larks Gallery
10 Braemar Road, Ballater AB35 5RL 01339 755 888 • larksmail@larksgallery.com larksgallery.com Monday 10-5 • Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10-5 Winter hours vary so please check the website.
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Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders
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Geisha, by G. Walton
Nocturne, by S. Anderson Hardy
Tulip, by T. Cooper in Beneath The Bark
The best in contemporary arts from the Scottish Borders, Northumberland and beyond
Forthcoming exhibitions Beneath The Bark, 7 Oct – 22 Dec Winter Mixed Exhibition, 11 Nov - 22 Dec 51 High Street, Coldstream TD12 4DL Tues – Sat 10am – 4pm; Wed 10am – 1pm
www.whitefoxgallery.co.uk
01890 254 010 or 07980 402 755 info@whitefoxgallery.co.uk
& gallery
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Alasdair Thomson
&Gallery host a new exhibition every four weeks, specialising in contemporary visual and applied art. The featured visual artist’s work is exhibited within the gallery along with a constantly changing selection of ceramics, sculpture and glass.
Alasdair Thomson is a sculptor living and working in Edinburgh, Scotland. Italian-trained, he has significant experience in carving large scale sculpture and other elements of decorative stonework, both in Scotland and abroad. Contact him directly for commissions, or view more of his work at alasdaircthomson.com.
17 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QG E: info@andgallery.co.uk andgallery.co.uk
E: alasdair.c.thomson@gmail.com T: 07779 115 617 www.alasdaircthomson.com
Alpha Art Gallery
52 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH8 9LP T: 0131 226 3066 – 07578 050 855 E: info@alpha-art.co.uk www.alpha-art.co.uk Alpha Art was established in Edinburgh in 2006 and is now considered one of the most reputable independent galleries in Scotland. The gallery exhibits a unique collection of local talent and internationally established artists.
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LISTINGS Contemporary Art Gallery in the village of Broughton; Scottish Borders. Visual Art, Artisan Crafts Picture Framing Service
Artist – Ruth Addinall
Artist – Susan Mitchell
Open Tuesday – Saturday 10.30am – 5.00pm Hill House Gallery, Broughton, by Biggar ML12 6HQ 07768 690069 jan@hillhousegallery.com hillhousegallery.com
Bonhams Auctioneers 22 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX T: 0131 225 2266 E: edinburgh@bonhams.com www.bonhams.com
Bonhams, Edinburgh is the only international auctioneer with a saleroom in Scotland, dealing with everything from fine pictures, furniture and works of art, jewellery, silver, ceramics and books to collectables and modern design.
Craft Scotland
15 Coburg Street Edinburgh EH6 6ET T: 0131 466 3870 E: hello@craftscotland.org www.craftscotland.org Discover Scottish contemporary craft with Craft Scotland’s event and exhibitions programme. Explore makers and craft destinations with our online Craft Directory and What’s On listings. Shop unique handmade objects online with the Craft Marketplace, and more.
Digby Morrow Fine Boxes
Nether Mannerston Linlithgow, EH49 7ND T: 07710 427 650 E: mannerston@aol.com www.mannerstonboxes.co.uk Digby Morrow designs and makes fine decorative hardwood boxes in his workshop on the outskirts of Linlithgow. Digby works to very fine tolerances and has a special interest in detailed inlay work and distinctive hand-rubbed finishes.
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Marta Utsler
Contemporary Visual & Applied Art
www.martautsler.com 07758 335417 martautsler@gmail.com
Edinburgh Art Shop 129 Lauriston Place Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9JN T: 0131 229 1809 E: info@edinburghartshop.co.uk www.edinburghartshop.co.uk
We are the sweet shop of art supplies with a welcoming, knowledgeable team. Catering for beginners to professionals. We do gift vouchers, mail order and can source all sorts of materials. Open 7 days.
Anna Somerville, Udaipur
Art Inspires
17 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6QG andgallery.co.uk info@andgallery.co.uk
Fidra Fine Art
Hill House Gallery
A rolling exhibition schedule involving a mixture of contemporary Scottish artists complemented by work from some of the most influential Scottish names from the past hundred years.
Contemporary art gallery in the beautiful upper Tweeddale region of the Scottish Borders. Showcasing established and emerging artists with an emphasis on paintings as our space, a former church, lends itself to this medium. Visit website for further information.
7-8 Stanley Road (Main Street) Gullane, East Lothian EH31 2AD T: 01620 249 389 E: info@fidrafineart.co.uk www.fidrafineart.co.uk
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11-5pm. Sunday, 12-5pm.
Broughton by Biggar ML12 6HQ T: 07768 690069 E: jan@hillhousegallery.com www.hillhousegallery.com
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DIGBY MORROW FINE DECORATIVE BOXES - HANDMADE WITH CARE
Something to give... Something to possess... Timeless Mobile: 07710 427650 E-mail: diggermorrow@aol.com
www.mannerstonboxes.co.uk Made in Scotland
The Laurel Gallery 58 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AL T: 0131 226 5022 www.laurelgallery.co.uk
Small gallery specialising in original contemporary art, bespoke framing, stockists of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™, related workshops and hand painted furniture.
Leith School of Art
25 North Junction Street Edinburgh EH6 6HW T: 0131 554 5761 E: enquiries@LeithSchoolofArt.co.uk www.LeithSchoolofArt.co.uk We offer a range of year-long and short courses which encourage students to explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting, in our unique and creative environment.
Lyon & Turnbull Fine Art Auctioneers 33 Broughton Place Edinburgh EH1 3RR T: 0131 557 8844 E: info@lyonandturnbull.com www.lyonandturnbull.com
Operating since 1826, Lyon & Turnbull is one of the longest established fine art and antiques auction houses in the UK hosting over 30 specialist auctions per year. The company maintains galleries in London and Glasgow with its neoclassical HQ in Edinburgh.
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We offer a range of Short Courses including day and evening classes and weekend workshops
APPLICATIONS FOR OUR YEAR-LONG COURSES 2019/20 OPEN DECEMBER 2018 FOUNDATION•PAINTING•DRAWING•CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICE•FIGURE •LANDSCAPE•ONE DAY PAINTING•PRINTMAKING
Visit us: www.LeithSchoolofArt.co.uk | Email us: Enquiries@LeithSchoolofArt.co.uk 25 North Junction Street, Edinburgh EH6 6HW |0131 554 5761
Marta Utsler
T: 07758 335 417 E: martautsler@gmail.com www.martautsler.com Original Fine Art from her Scottish/ English Borders Open Studio, Marta’s work is strong, vibrant, and textural; for the larger wallspace or smaller niche.
Moy Mackay Gallery
Open Eye Gallery
This gem of a gallery is run by award winning artist and author Moy Mackay. In addition to Moy’s signature “felted paintings” are works by some of the country’s finest contemporary artists, makers and jewellers.
Committed to the promotion of young contemporary artists alongside established artists of international acclaim, the Open Eye Gallery presents an extensive and varied exhibition programme of Scottish contemporary painting, printmaking and applied arts throughout the year.
17 Northgate Peebles EH45 8RX T: 01721 722116 E: info@moymackaygallery.com www.moymackaygallery.com
34 Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE T: 0131 557 1020 E: mail@openeyegallery.co.uk www.openeyegallery.co.uk
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15 - 17 Jane Street Edinburgh EH6 5HE T: 0131 553 7000 E: info@ramsaycornish.com www.ramsaycornish.com Ramsay Cornish, Edinburgh’s busiest saleroom hosts weekly General Interiors and regular Specialist Auctions. Visit our saleroom or call to arrange a free home visit from one of our experienced valuers. Catalogues online.
Small Gallery in Stockbridge, Edinburgh Small Gallery in Stockbridge, Edinburgh specialising in Original Contemporary specialising in Original Contemporary Scottish Art Scottish Art Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Facebook and our Website for details on our latest and our Website for details on our latest Exhibitions and Events Exhibitions and Events
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The Scottish Gallery 16 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ T: +44 (0)131 558 1200 E: mail@scottish-gallery.co.uk www.scottish-gallery.co.uk
Contemporary Art since 1842 - the oldest fine art dealer in Scotland, specialising in 20th century and contemporary painting and international objects, situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town.
Scottish Portrait Awards (SPA)
Scottish Arts Club 24 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2BW T: +44 (0)7794 567 254 E: sara@scottishportraitawards.org www.scottishportraitawards.com Exhibition featuring top works and winners of the SPA 2018 at the Scottish Arts Club, Saturday 3 November to Saturday 1 December 2.30-5.30pm daily except Mondays. See website for information on SPA 2019.
Sotheby’s
34-35 New Bond Street London W1A 2AA T: +44 20 7293 5000 www.sothebys.com Sotheby’s has been uniting collectors with world-class works of art since 1744. With a global network of 80 offices in 40 countries, including New York, London, Hong Kong and Paris, Sotheby’s offers clients extraordinary opportunities to buy and sell across a wide array of categories.
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LEON MORROCCO RSA RGI 26 November - 22 December 2018
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Tulip, by Tom Cooper in Beneath the Bark exhibition
34 Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE 0131 557 1020 • mail@openeyegallery.co.uk
Urbane Art Gallery
25-27 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DH T: 0131 556 8379 – 07578 050 855 E: info@urbaneart.co.uk www.urbaneart.co.uk Urbane Art is a leading contemporary art gallery based in Edinburgh. The gallery presents a diverse collection of artworks by internationally established artists and emerging talent, with an ambitious programme of events and exhibitions.
The Velvet Easel Gallery 298 Portobello High Street Edinburgh EH15 2AS T: 07813 916 684 E: roz@velveteasel.co.uk www.velveteasel.co.uk
The Velvet Easel Gallery is a contemporary art gallery which exhibits an eclectic range of modern art by local, Scottish and international artists including paintings, ceramics, glass, jewellery, sculpture, prints and cards.
White Fox Gallery
51 High Street, Coldstream TD12 4DL Scottish Borders T: 01890 254 010 (or 07980 402 755 outside hours) E: info@whitefoxgallery.co.uk www.whitefoxgallery.co.uk Showcasing the best in contemporary fine art, design and crafts from more than 50 artists. Representational to abstract. “Own Art” available. Small tearoom. Next exhibitions: Beneath The Bark 7 Oct-22 Dec. and Winter Mixed Exhibition 11 Nov-22 Dec.
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Viewings Every Friday 9.30am to 5.00pm
15-17 Jane Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5HE 0131 553 7000 info@ramsaycornish.com www.ramsaycornish.com
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Cyril Gerber Fine Art 19th-21st Century British Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture
Cyril Gerber Fine Art, established over forty years ago, in an intimate space, this gallery is a place for art enthusiasts, collectors and first time buyers to browse through an exciting collection of works. The atmosphere is informal and relaxed and you can just enjoy looking and chatting, without apologising for not buying. Here you can see works by prominent 19th to 21st century British Artists, Glasgow Girls & Boys, the Scottish Colourists, 20th Century Scottish Masters, St Ives School, Modern British, and regular exhibitions of current Contemporary Scottish Artists. 178 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 4RL
0141 221 3095
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Gallery open Mon-Fri 9.30-5.30, Sat 10-5
Pam Carter New range of Limited Edition Giclee Prints
Croft Land
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Fatima l Shore Road l Clynder l Helensburgh G84 0QA l T: 07411 585 181
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Rosslyn sunflowers by Alison McWhirter
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Annan Gallery
164 Woodlands Road Glasgow G3 6LL T: 0141 332 0028 E: gallery@annanart.com www.annanart.com Established in 1855, the Annan Gallery showcases the very best of Scottish contemporary art in the West End of Glasgow. With regularly changing exhibitions, the gallery also exhibits glass, sculpture and ceramics from the country’s leading artists. Open 6 days a week with easy parking close by.
ARTeries Gallery
127 Douglas Street Glasgow G2 4JX T: 0141-333-0999 E: neil_motion@btconnect.com www.arteriesgallery.co.uk ARTeries Gallery Winter exhibition throughout November and December. Featuring some of Scotland’s best contemporary art. Open: Tues-Fri 10am- 5pm Saturday 12-5pm Or by appointment
Cyril Gerber Fine Art & Compass Gallery 178 West Regent Street Glasgow G2 4RL T: 0141 221 3095 & 221 6370 www.gerberfineart.co.uk www.compassgallery.co.uk
A small intimate space showing a monthly programme of exhibitions for art enthusiasts, collectors and first time buyers. 19th-21st Century British artists, Glasgow School, Scottish Colourists, 20th Century Scottish Masters and specially selected Scottish Contemporaries.
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Elspeth Bennie Artist Blacksmith Unit 1, Dunmore Street Balfron, Glasgow G63 0TU T: 07740 951608 E: elspethbennie@me.com www.elspethbennie.co.uk
Beautiful ironwork can greatly enhance an outdoor space and make it unique. Elspeth undertakes a wide variety of sculpture, public art and domestic and architectural metalwork often incorporating other materials such as mosaics and glass.
Gillian Park Art
Iona Gallery & Pottery
Direct from the artist. Original paintings, prints, cards and gifts. Painting and teaching from her rural stable studio and gallery surrounded by glorious Ayrshire countryside, Gillian loves to paint expressive landscapes influenced by the rich colours that surround her.
The Iona Gallery & Pottery located near the Abbey on Iona specialises in paintings of Iona, both contemporary and early C20th, and limited edition prints of Iona. Working Pottery: hand-built and thrown stoneware evoking Iona seascapes.
Lodgebush Studio Gallery Craigie, Ayrshire KA1 5NA T: 07729 042 068 E: gillian@gillianpark.co.uk www.gillianpark.co.uk
Isle of Iona Argyll and Bute PA76 6SW T: 01681 700 439 E: mail@ionagallery.com www.ionagallery.com
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John Lowrie Morrison OBE is one of Scotland’s most successful and best loved artists. For over 50 years he has been painting stunning scenic pieces of Argyll and the Hebrides and exhibiting all over the UK.
Featuring painting exhibitions seasonally throughout the year. The Autumn show runs until 2nd November. Featuring works by James Orr and Louise Scott. Xmas show begins on the 3rd November until March 2019 featuring prints and originals from selected artists.
Kirkcudbright’s 19th century Town Hall has transformed into a new major art gallery. The gallery boasts a nationally recognised collection of artworks, touring and temporary exhibitions, workshops, a café and gift shop.
Tigh-na-Barnashalg Tayvallich by Lochgilphead Argyll, PA31 8PN T: 01546 870303 E: jolomo@thejolomostudio.com www.jolomo.com
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St. Mary Street Kirkcudbright Dumfries & Galloway DG6 4AA T: 01557 331 276 E: kirkcudbrightgalleries@dumgal.gov.uk www.kirkcudbrightgalleries.org.uk
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Carl Moore: Parrot (Sky Blue)
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Thirsty Bstrd, In Case of Bankruptcy
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Mark Petty, Love Letters (Warhol)
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Sheila Fowler Art
Original Paintings can be seen in Art Galleries. Giclee Prints are available direct from my website. E: sheila-fowler@hotmail.co.uk
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‘Bookshop, Barcelona’ Michael Clark
Contemporary Scottish Art & Picture Framers
141 Hyndland Rd . Glasgow . G12 9JA www.mansfieldparkgallery.com art@mansfieldparkgallery.com
Tue - Fri 10 - 5:30 / Sat10 - 5 Tel : 0141 342 4124
Patrick Canning Modern Art
Fatima, Shore Road Clynder, Helensburgh G84 0QA T: 07411 585 181 www.patrickcanningmodernart.co.uk Instagram: canningpat7 I am an Abstract Expressionist Artist providing unique original abstract paintings that enhance any home, office, or corporate organisation. My paintings represent great value and come direct from the Artist to your door. Colour your life!
Sheila Fowler Art
Ronnie Ford
Sheila Fowler is a Scottish artist with a love of colour and texture. Favourite subjects are landscape, still life and garden paintings. Original Paintings are exhibited in several Scottish Art Galleries and one gallery near Cambridge. Giclee Prints are available direct from the website.
“The pioneer of “Texturescapes” - a scintillating coalescence of sculpture and painting, Ronnie Ford presents landscapes in a completely new light”. He has built a strong international presence with successful group and solo shows in Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore and the USA.
Giffnock, East Renfrewshire, Scotland E: sheila-fowler@hotmail.co.uk www.sheilafowler.co.uk
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Wasps Studios
The Whitehouse Gallery
Specialists in pop & urban art, we believe that life is too short for boring walls. Based in Glasgow’s West End, we bring you fresh art from the most exciting emerging & established artists around.
Wasps Studios is Scotland’s largest provider of creative space including studios, office space, residency space and exhibition/project space. Operating in 18 locations across Scotland, we support creative people from Shetland to the Scottish Borders.
The Whitehouse Gallery is a contemporary Art & Craft gallery. With over a decade of experience, the gallery boasts a solid reputation as one of the region’s leading spaces for exhibiting work by some of the country’s finest artists and makers, in six changing exhibitions throughout the year.
4 Ruthven Mews 57 Ruthven Lane Hillhead Glasgow G12 9BG T: 0141 237 5575 E: info@subversiongallery.co.uk subversiongallery.co.uk
The Briggait 141 Bridgegate Glasgow, G1 5HZ T: 0141 553 5890 E: info@waspsstudios.org.uk www.waspsstudios.org.uk
47 St Mary’s Street Kirkcudbright DG6 4DU T: 01557 330223 E: info@whitehousegallery.co.uk www.whitehousegallery.co.uk
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ARTeries Gallery
Winter exhibition throughout November and December Featuring some of Scotland's best contemporary art
"Rosslyn sunflowers" - By Alison McWhirter
"Toast and butter" - By James Macdonald
"Still life with Lemons" - By Alexandra Gardner
"Once more for the Journeyman" - By Ryan Mutter
Including art works by
Alexander Millar • James Macdonald • Ryan Mutter • Georgina McMaster • Alison McWhirter • Peter King Marion Drummond • Stephanie Rew • Alexandra Gardner • Graham Mckean • Paul Kennedy • Denise Findlay • James Davis • Garry Brander • Harry Holland • Linda Park • Cecilia Cardiff • Ronald Smith • Ed Hunter • Peter Nardini • Cherylene Dyer • Gordon Wilson and many more
127 Douglas Street, Glasgow G2 4JX • T: 0141-333-0999 E: neil_motion@btconnect.com Tues-Fri 10am- 5pm • 12-5pm or by appointment
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Stirlingshire, Trossachs, Fife, Angus and Perthshire
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mairi clark
contemporary landscapes
mairiclark.co.uk
Painting by Jennifer Reid.
info@mairiclark.co.uk +44 (0)1592 655201
Aberfeldy Gallery
9 Kenmore Street Aberfeldy Perthshire PH15 2BL T: 01887 829129 E: hello@aberfeldygallery.co.uk www.aberfeldygallery.co.uk Aberfeldy Gallery showcases the work of many of Scotland’s most creative and talented artists. Alongside an evolving mixed exhibition of work are themed or individual artist exhibitions occurring several times throughout the year.
Artisanand
13-15 Bank Street Aberfeldy PH15 2BB T: 01887 822700 E: angela@artisanand.co.uk www.artisanand.co.uk A contemporary gallery showcasing quirky conceptual pieces of exceptional quality, style and function. We feature both established and emerging local artists but will consider anyone who meets the gallery ethos.
Elin Isaksson Glass
Braehouse, Touch Stirling FK8 3AH E: info@elinisaksson.com www.scotlandglassblowing.com Hand blown glass in contemporary Scandinavian designs. Candle holders, bowls, whisky glasses etc. Bespoke service for sculpture and lighting. Studio is open by app. Christmas Sale 12-4pm 25 November - 20% off stock!
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Paintings, pottery, sculpture, glass, wood, jewellery & photography
aberfeldygallery.co.uk
9 Kenmore Street, Aberfeldy PH15 2BL Mon, Thurs-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4 or by appointment Winter hours vary - check website
Fotheringham Gallery
Frames Gallery
Fotheringham Gallery is widely regarded as one of Scotland’s most renowned private galleries. The extensive website features work for sale by over 60 artists with free UK delivery. 10 months interest free available with Own Art.
Established in 1979, Frames Gallery continues to foster Contemporary Scottish Art, through their yearly programme of exhibitions in tandem with an award winning picture framing workshop, specialising in gilding and hand-finishing.
78 Henderson Street Bridge of Allan Stirlingshire FK9 4HS T: 01786 832861 E: info@fotheringhamgallery.co.uk www.fotheringhamgallery.co.uk
10 Victoria Street Perth PH2 8LW T: 01738 631085 E: info@framesgallery.co.uk www.framesgallery.co.uk
Mairi Clark
West Wemyss Fife KY1 4SW T: 01592 655201 E: info@mairiclark.co.uk www.mairiclark.co.uk Highly expressive, contemporary land and seascapes by professional artist Mairi Clark. “I love exploring colour, textures, varied degrees of abstraction and washes in oil.” Also a selection of limited edition signed prints.
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Elin Isaksson Glass
Hand blown & cast glass in simple Scandinavian forms Bespoke sculpture, lighting & wedding gifts Christmas sale 25th Nov 12-4pm
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Gordon Wilson
78 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan, Stirling. FK9 4HS info@fotheringhamgallery.co.uk 01786 832861
www.fotheringhamgallery.co.uk 10 Months Interest Free Credit Available with Own Art
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Maisie & Mac
1-3 St Catherine Street Cupar Fife, KY15 4LS T: 01334 656523. E: info@maisieandmac.com www.maisieandmac.com Gallery, and award winning shop, showcasing beautiful craft and art from over 70 UK artists and makers alongside quirky, colourful and useful, gifts and home-ware from elsewhere. (Another Maisie & Mac opens in Dundee city centre on 26th Oct ‘18.)
Studio & Gallery (Open by app) Braehouse Touch FK8 3AH Stirling www.elinisaksson.com Online shop: www.scotlandglassblowing.com
Pittenweem Arts Festival
47 High St Pittenweem KY10 2PG T: 01333 313 109 E: info@pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk www.pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk Pittenweem Arts Festival August 3rd - 11th 2019 celebrates 37 years of bringing international artists to this East Neuk of Fife village. The unique rural setting beside the sea hosts over 100 exhibitions in houses and halls, harbour and wynd.
The Strathearn Gallery 32 West High Street Crieff, Perthshire PH7 4DL T: 01764 656 100 E: info@strathearn-gallery.com www.strathearn-gallery.com
One of Scotland’s leading contemporary art galleries, showing work from the best Scottish painters as well as supporting new and up-and-coming artists through regularly changing exhibitions. The gallery also sells a wide selection of applied art including ceramics, glass, sculpture and jewellery. Open 7 days a week.
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Café | Shop | Workshops | Exhibitions| Events Kirkcudbright Galleries St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4AA Telephone 01557 331 276 Admission Free Summer Opening Times Monday to Saturday
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PAM CARTER
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ABERFELDY GALLERY
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GILLIAN PARK ART
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ALASDAIR THOMSON
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HILL HOUSE GALLERY
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PATRICK CANNING MODERN ART
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ALPHA ART GALLERY
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IONA GALLERY & POTTERY
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