Mounted in a corner of Trevor Jones’ white-walled art studio is a collection of pages of the Financial Times, each superimposed with striking painted images, none more shocking than that of a man holding a gun to his head.
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Bohemian show brings the Belle Epoque to Scotland
Art exhibition The vibrant, bohemian atmosphere of Paris at the end of the 19th century takes centre stage in a new exhibition in Edinburgh featuring the work of Toulouse-Lautrec. The show focuses on extraordinary posters that heralded a revolution in design and the birth of modern celebrity culture. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) was one of […]
Mission to revive city’s live music scene
A boutique music promoter is unveiling a vision to help develop the city’s reputation for live performances. Edinburgh Music Lovers is the brainchild of former music journalist and PR specialist Jim Byers and will kick off at Summerhall with a debut Scottish appearance by critically acclaimed American musician Colin Stetson. Mr Byers believes that, despite issues with […]
V&A Dundee: a waterfront wonder which must not be left isolated
It’s taken what feels like a generation to reach completion and its opening was marked by the biggest celebration that Dundee could recall.
Scottish design dressed for V&A’s big opening
Work by fashion designers Vivienne Westwood, Christopher Kane and Bernat Klein will be among the items showcased at the new V&A Dundee which is preparing to give a much-anticipated lift to the city’s waterfront.