Visual art, Exhibition, Issue 652

Killing Curves: Lynn Ahren

Killing curves Scottish artist Lynn Ahrens’ figure painting carries murderous intent. Paul Dale chats to him about his work Glasgow-born, Edinburgh-trained, and under- appreciated painter Lynn Ahrens likes to talk about the human figure. ‘My work has…

Frances Stark: Collage

But what of Frances Stark, standing by itself, a naked name, bare as a ghost to whom one would like to lend a sheet? Los Angeles-based artist, Frances Stark, uses collage on paper and canvas board to create gentle and visually pared down works which…

Laura Aldridge: Cats Are Not Important

You cannot view this exhibition in any other way than through the lens created by its title: Cats Are Not Important. Glasgow-based, ex-Transmission gallery committee member Laura Aldridge exhibits knot-tied sculptures in pastel hues arranged against…

The Printmaker’s Art

The oft misunderstood art of printmaking is represented here by masters of the craft, both Scottish and international. Visitors may struggle to find the darkened room down in the basement where the 30 plus collected prints are situated, but it is well…

Glasgow Art Fair 2010

Glasgow Art Fair Now back for its 15th year, Glasgow Art Fair has long painted a colourful canvas for those interested in buying and selling art, and this year looks set to be no different. Setting its trademark white tented pavilion in Glasgow’s George…