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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
