Tag: Scotland

Jean-Marc Bustamante’s ‘Dead Calm’ Exhibition On Display The Fruitmarket Gallery

LONDON.- Jean-Marc Bustamante is one of France’s senior artists and a major figure in the international art world. His clear, direct vision manifests itself in an almost bewildering array of materials and media – first photography, then sculp…

Salvaged Scotch on Display to Mark 70th Anniversary of SS Politician Grounding

LIVERPOOL.- The SS Politician ran aground off the west coast of Scotland on 5 February 1941 with 28,000 cases of malt whisky aboard. She had been bound for Jamaica and America . People came in small boats from near and far to help themselves to the wh…

Salvaged Scotch on Display to Mark 70th Anniversary of SS Politician Grounding

LIVERPOOL.- The SS Politician ran aground off the west coast of Scotland on 5 February 1941 with 28,000 cases of malt whisky aboard. She had been bound for Jamaica and America . People came in small boats from near and far to help themselves to the wh…

Glasgow-Born Sound Artist Susan Philipsz Wins 2010 Turner Prize

LONDON (REUTERS).- Glasgow-born Susan Philipsz, the first artist working primarily in sound to be shortlisted for the Turner Prize, is the winner of Britain’s most prestigious art award when it is announced later Monday. Her “Lowlands” installation fo…

Glasgow-Born Sound Artist Susan Philipsz Favorite to Scoop 2010 Turner Prize

LONDON (REUTERS).- Glasgow-born Susan Philipsz, the first artist working primarily in sound to be shortlisted for the Turner Prize, is the bookmakers’ favorite to win Britain’s most prestigious art award when it is announced later Monday. Her “Lowlands…

Legendary Albert Watson Captures the Stunning Voyage to the Heart of The Macallan

LONDON.- The Macallan Masters of Photography: Albert Watson Edition continues the celebration of two very different but highly revered art processes, photography and whisky-making. From December 2010 two unique bottles of The Macallan – a 20 year old S…

Italian Art Deco Treasure Unearthed in Scotland to Sell at Bonhams

LONDON.- A ceramic sculpture which sat for years unrecognised in a family house in Edinburgh has been identified as a master work by the Italian Art Deco designer Sandro Vacchetti. It will be offered for sale at Bonhams ‘Design from 1860’ a…

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