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New exhibition highlights Joe Hargan's blend of imagination and profound artistry
The forthcoming self-titled "Joe Hargan Solo Exhibition" is a captivating new exhibition by acclaimed Scottish artist Joe Hargan, and set to mesmerize art enthusiasts at the Morningside Gallery in Edinburgh starting April 26th, 2024. This eagerly anticipated showcase promises to be a testament to Hargan's mastery in blending imagination with profound artistic expression.

Orkney Folk Festival broke all previous sale records in 2023

Orkney Folk Festival broke all previous sale records in 2023

Everything you need to know about Orkney Folk Festival 2024

A new museum dedicated to the life, work, legacy and quirky vision of one of Scotland’s best-loved artists opens next weekend

A new museum dedicated to the life, work, legacy and quirky vision of one of Scotland’s best-loved artists opens next weekend

New Scots museum dedicated to visionary artist George Wyllie set to open

Glasgow University Professor Willy Maley on cancer diagnosis

Glasgow University Professor Willy Maley on cancer diagnosis

Prostate Cancer

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'All of my essays will be poems now' Professor Willy Maley on cancer diagnosis

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10 gallery shows and exhibitions to visit over the next seven days

Creative Scotland's decision to grant funding to an explicit film has caused controversy

Creative Scotland's decision to grant funding to an explicit film has caused controversy

Creative Scotland

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Creative Scotland claw back £67k from taxpayer funded hardcore sex show

The event invites the public to add their own work to the walls

The event invites the public to add their own work to the walls

Edinburgh art gallery invites public to add their own work to the walls

Abigail Osborne

Abigail Osborne

Nine gallery shows and exhibitions to see this week

Staff with graffiti artists EJEK at the Marie Curie hospice in Springburn, Glasgow

Staff with graffiti artists EJEK at the Marie Curie hospice in Springburn, Glasgow

New mural by renowned graffiti artist unveiled at Glasgow hospice

Much can be gleaned from the dire personal tastes of politicians

Much can be gleaned from the dire personal tastes of politicians

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Derek McArthur: Why do politicians have such godawful taste?

Beyoncé has one of the strongest brands there is – is it impossible to separate it from her art?

Beyoncé has one of the strongest brands there is – is it impossible to separate it from her art?

Beyoncé’s country pivot spotlights our strange parasocial relationship with art

Johannes Vermeer, 1632 – 1675 A Young Woman standing at a Virginal, about 1670-2 © The National Gallery, London

Johannes Vermeer, 1632 – 1675 A Young Woman standing at a Virginal, about 1670-2 © The National Gallery, London

One of the world’s most famous paintings is coming to Scotland - here's how to see it

Strange Field has announced its first major exhibition and events programme

Strange Field has announced its first major exhibition and events programme

Artist-led charity announces first major exhibition and events programme

Rottenrow, Glasgow, 1955

Rottenrow, Glasgow, 1955

10 gallery shows and exhibitions to see this week

52-year-old Charlene Scott took up art in her late 40's

52-year-old Charlene Scott took up art in her late 40's

Scots mum who took up art in late 40s wins Glenfiddich Residency £15k prize

Billy Connolly's famous banana boots

Billy Connolly's famous banana boots

Last chance to see the People's Palace before it shuts

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From raised in Holyrood to fantastic reader support, our series draws to an end

Maps: Memories from the Second World War

Maps: Memories from the Second World War

10 exhibitions and gallery shows to visit this week

The decision to use £100k of public funds for a 'hardcore' sex film is now in the incapable hands of MSPs

The decision to use £100k of public funds for a 'hardcore' sex film is now in the incapable hands of MSPs

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Don’t let taxpayer-funded sex film put off funding daring and provocative art

Kelly Sloan studied at Glasgow School of Art before setting up her own business

Kelly Sloan studied at Glasgow School of Art before setting up her own business

BEST OF SCOTLAND

Best of Scotland

Scottish designer is turning doormats into works of art

Juano Diaz's pieces carry a $10,000 tag in Stateside galleries

Juano Diaz's pieces carry a $10,000 tag in Stateside galleries

BEST OF SCOTLAND

Best of Scotland

Meet the Glaswegian author and artist drawing parallels to Shuggie Bain

'Artists now thrive in Glasgow with great venues - and the south side is booming'

Find every article in our Glasgow School of Art Fires series here

Find every article in our Glasgow School of Art Fires series here

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Glasgow School of Art Fires: Find all the articles in the series here

Creative Scotland's decision to grant funding to an explicit film has caused controversy

Creative Scotland's decision to grant funding to an explicit film has caused controversy

Creative Scotland

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MSPs to probe taxpayer funded 'secret cave sex party' film

10 exhibitions to see across Scotland this week

Creative Scotland's decision to grant funding to an explicit film has caused controversy

Creative Scotland's decision to grant funding to an explicit film has caused controversy

Creative Scotland

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Catriona Stewart: Public money being used for porn? We should blame #BeKind

Edgar Degas disliked the term impressionist

Edgar Degas disliked the term impressionist

Discovering Degas at the Burrell: What you need to know and where to get tickets

Telling Stories, a stunning new Solo Exhibition by Todd Garner runs from 16th March to 6th April at The Glasgow Gallery

Telling Stories, a stunning new Solo Exhibition by Todd Garner runs from 16th March to 6th April at The Glasgow Gallery

Acclaimed artist Todd Garner is 'Telling Stories' in wonderful new exhibition

Glasgow artist Fraser Taylor at his new exhibition at The Glasgow School of Art

Glasgow artist Fraser Taylor at his new exhibition at The Glasgow School of Art

Glasgow School of Art

New exhibition offers peek into the creative culture of 1980s Glasgow

A J.D. Fergusson sculpture

A J.D. Fergusson sculpture

Chance to see paintings and sculptures from pioneering Scottish Colourist

Marion is an acclaimed fine artist, painting life and still life. Her exhibition opens this Saturday on March 16 at Morningside Gallery

Marion is an acclaimed fine artist, painting life and still life. Her exhibition opens this Saturday on March 16 at Morningside Gallery

'Through The Seasons' is an unmissable new exhibition from Marion Drummond

Discovering Degas – The Burrell Collection announces first international, ticketed exhibition

Discovering Degas – The Burrell Collection announces first international, ticketed exhibition

Sir William Burrell

Burrell Collection announces 'blockbuster' Edgar Degas exhibition

UHI Moray Fine Art students say the studio space and education at the School of Art are irreplaceable.

UHI Moray Fine Art students say the studio space and education at the School of Art are irreplaceable.

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UHI Moray art cuts could ‘drain rural communities of talent’

National Galleries of Scotland acquires first ever Varo painting to enter a European collection

National Galleries of Scotland acquires first ever Varo painting to enter a European collection

National Galleries of Scotland

National Galleries acquires first Varo painting to enter a European collection

Lillian Gish in The Wind. Picture: Museum of Modern Art Film Stills Collection

Lillian Gish in The Wind. Picture: Museum of Modern Art Film Stills Collection

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The lost women of the movies rediscovered

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Amid a monstrous Byron and the self-absorbed Shelleys, a woman's life was shattered

10 exhibitions to see this week in Scotland

The works of modern art master JD Fergusson will be on display in Glasgow

The works of modern art master JD Fergusson will be on display in Glasgow

Modern art master's work on display for 150th anniversary

The Star of Caledonia (artist impression)

The Star of Caledonia (artist impression)

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Explained in five minutes: What is the Star of Caledonia?

An artist's rendition of the Star of Caledonia

An artist's rendition of the Star of Caledonia

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Giant Star of Caledonia sculpture plan takes step forward

Edinburgh International Festival

Edinburgh International Festival: Here is what you need to know now

The Scot who took on Trump: 'I see parallels with him and Logan Roy in Succession'

Remembering Covid: 'You get people saying it's over - for many it’s still with them'

Viewing art can be good for the mind

Viewing art can be good for the mind

National Galleries of Scotland

Gallery-goers invited to try tech that shows brainwaves as they view art

Unicorn is the opening exhibition at Perth Museum

Unicorn is the opening exhibition at Perth Museum

BEST OF SCOTLAND

Best of Scotland

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Why is Scotland's national animal a unicorn? This might be the answer

The Beithir slithered into Glasgow in September 2023,

The Beithir slithered into Glasgow in September 2023,

Scotland’s largest community mosaic art project to be unveiled this week

Andy Warhol’s Oyster Stew Soup (1968) in Glasgow's GoMA

Andy Warhol’s Oyster Stew Soup (1968) in Glasgow's GoMA

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'Art lovers will be disappointed': Iconic Warhol painting put into cold storage

Artist Martin Boyce

Artist Martin Boyce

Turner Prize winning Scots artist's work goes on show

Ruth Ewan with her work 'Believe in Discontent'

Ruth Ewan with her work 'Believe in Discontent'

Scots artist hopes to put sculpture of black cat on Trafalgar Square plinth

The new head of the National Galleries of Scotland has suggested that Glasgow should have access to Edinburgh's government-funded collection

The new head of the National Galleries of Scotland has suggested that Glasgow should have access to Edinburgh's government-funded collection

Fair Deal for Glasgow

Glasgow should have access to Edinburgh's government-funded art says new boss

A part of Glasgow that has changed forever

A part of Glasgow that has changed forever

A part of Glasgow that has changed forever

Jonathan Glazer's latest film explores the different experiences of spaces through an impactful cinematic form

Jonathan Glazer's latest film explores the different experiences of spaces through an impactful cinematic form

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Derek McArthur: The Zone of Interest and the powerful impact of cinematic space

Curator Georgina Porteous said the cancellation of her art show was

Curator Georgina Porteous said the cancellation of her art show was

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Gaza art show to go ahead after university cancellation

Curator Georgina Porteous has spoken out about her Gaza art exhibition in the Highlands being cancelled

Curator Georgina Porteous has spoken out about her Gaza art exhibition in the Highlands being cancelled

Upset after Scottish university cancels Gaza exhibition over 'balance'

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