Ronald Rae’s elaboration of ‘Iran - Cradle of Civilisation’, an artist book from 2021, highlighted the suffering of the Iranian people from internal oppression and the removal of human rights. Now we’re seeing the additional burden imposed by war.
@BBC_HaveYourSay#ronaldrae
@Rebecca99LT Congratulations on the book, what an achievement, and a source of comfort and hope to many. I’m currently researching the intersection of the arts and psychiatry
@JANUSZCZAK I don’t know, I think it’s quite cute, and open to many different interpretations. The sale price does seem excessive though. If I create a duct tape parsnip, do you think I would do well from issuing a limited edition?
Issue 9 of the free online zine https://t.co/hbm3nBwxXp covers more great Scottish artists, extending research into their lives and work. The subjects include Rosemary Beaton, Sandy Moffat, Ragnar Lochhead, and Millie Frood.
#artjournalism#arthistory#Scottish art
@MagwitchC@artukdotorg The person in the photo bears no resemblance to Rae, and the sculpture is not on a list of his works. Would be interested to know of the source 😀
No42. The Bet Low Trust formed in 1994 and provides an award at the Paisley Art Institute exhibition. The Trust has loaned works by Bet and also her son Ewan Macdonald to the celebratory Bet Low Centenary exhibition at the Lillie Art Gallery until 7 Nov.
Photo: Lillie Art Gallery
@alastairmci Yes the question of male identity is becoming ever more pressing; and the Scottish educational isn’t delivering in terms of encouraging learning in culture, and the role of creative imagination.