Union Row has many 2018 NuArt festival paintings. The NuArt project is a very good initiative to bring ordinary people closer to art. It is also a very imaginative way to bring colour to such a grey city. NuArt has been embraced by the public in Aberdeen and surprisingly, mostly everyone engaged with the paintings … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2018
Quine Shrine in Aberdeen Hexes the Patriarchy
Carrie Reichardt who declared in her artist statement, ”I AM AN ARTIST YOUR RULES DON’T APPLY” (see www.carriereichardt.com) , seeks to use her work as visual activism. Staying true to her ”anarcho-craftivist” reputation, her contribution to this year’ Nuart Festival, titled Gallus Quines & Deeds not Words, is two tile- mosaic murals that comment on Aberdeen’s and … Continue reading
Milu Correch’s mural for NuArt 2018
When the population of North East Scotland was met by rough weather conditions and other unfortunate (though entirely natural) events, King James VI blamed witchcraft for their misfortune. [1] Since the 16th century was not necessarily famous for a strong understanding of science and high education among the general population, the public did not hesitate … Continue reading
Fully Funded PhD: How Children Experience Theatre and Dance
Valuing Young Audiences: how children experience live theatre and dance, and why it matters Fully-funded AHRC PhD studentship Summary Applications are invited from prospective candidates for an AHRC-funded PhD on the value for children of experiencing live theatre and dance as audience members. This is a new collaboration between the University of Aberdeen and Imaginate, … Continue reading
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