All over Scotland just now there is a nation wide exhibition called Generation 25 - celebrating 25 years of contemporary art in Scotland. Over 100 artists and in 60 venues. From main galleries in Glasgow and Edinburgh to little places in Banff and Sky. I guess Scotland has always punched above its weight when it comes to contemporary art (see Glasgow alumni nominated for the Turner prize etc) but this does a good job of making us remember / appreciate / cheer! Christine Borland, Martin Boyce, David Shrigley, Callum Innes, Karla Black, Luke Fowler, Ross Sinclair, Dougal Gordon, Alex Dordoy, Graham Fagen, Richard Wright... etc.
I had the afternoon in Edinburgh yesterday but only had time to view about half of the stuff on show. Looks like Glasgow maybe has the best selection.
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Outside the national gallery and inside the shop
New Karla Black piece
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Jim Lambie
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Callum Innes (these paintings were beautiful!)