Art Archives - The Glasgow Guardian



An artist that marked me: Francis Bacon

26th November 2023

Francis Bacon was missing from my life when I was young, although I didn’t know it. Francis Bacon, an Irish artist known for his surrealist and disturbing work, is somewhat predictable as the choice for my favourite artist. Growing up, I was always interested in somewhat disturbing ideas and media. Although I was a fairly ...


Billie Zangewa’s silk collages make a compelling Scottish solo debut

26th November 2023

In her exhibition A Quiet Fire at Tramway, Billie Zangewa invites us into her world through intricate hand-stitched works Displayed just beyond the entrance to A Quiet Fire, an exhibition of Billie Zangewa’s work at Tramway, is a large self-portrait work commissioned by the gallery. Reclined in a pose that recalls the traditional female nude ...


The forgotten women of Glasgow’s Art Nouveau

26th November 2023

Margaret and Frances Macdonald’s artistic legacy has been overlooked by the art world for decades Charles Rennie Mackintosh, James Herbert MacNair, Margaret Macdonald, and Francis Macdonald: the group known as the “Glasgow Four” was comprised of these four Glasgow School of Art graduates who met in the mid-1890s. Each became pioneering figures of the Art ...


Exploring the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

30th October 2023

SMHAF provides inspiration and expertise in equal measure. On October 4th, the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) opened to a warm reception at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Glasgow. Manifesto, the Opening day of the festival, was marked by spirited performances and compassionate discussions surrounding mental health issues. The theme for this ...


Immersive experiences: artistic or just sketchy?

27th September 2023

When the art world is at odds, it might be time to refresh our perspective. I remember loving Van Gogh ever since I was 10. I had his posters and paintings all over my walls and journals. All my friends knew that one thing about me for sure. I was so passionate about his art. ...


Hidden in plain sight

8th September 2023

Some of Glasgow’s best art is woven into the fabric of the city No matter how much we get our hopes up that this academic year things will be different, that we’ll manage our workload better and have way more time to do cultural things, the reality of being a student is that a lot ...


Streets steeped in history

8th September 2023

 A walk through Glasgow’s architecture unveils the city’s unique history Enriched with both diversity and flair, Glasgow’s buildings showcase some of the best work by Scottish architects from across the ages. The city houses a plethora of distinct styles, from medieval to modern, which give this vibrant city individuality and character. The Glasgow Cathedral is ...


How to make art your new favourite hobby

8th September 2023

Uni can be stressful, but art might be the de-stresser you’ve been looking for In the absolute carnage that comes with university life – exams, looming deadlines, late-night cramming and somehow balancing a social life – it can feel impossible to make time for creative hobbies. However, finding ways to incorporate art into your downtime ...


Every art-related society to join this semester

8th September 2023

Whether you prefer making art or looking at it, there’s an art society for you at GU! Staying creative and pursuing hobbies while studying is crucial to avoiding any looming burnout and staying healthy at university. Even if you are studying something creative, it doesn’t beat sitting down and creating something, or appreciating works for ...


An ode to the photograph

7th April 2023

Writer SIN I NG considers the ever-changing world of art in the face of so much new technology There is no doubt that the form of art has encountered major changes after the establishment of technology. Technology interrupted art the moment Joseph Nicephore Niepce, a French scientist, pressed the button on his camera in 1826 ...