Visual Art
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. ,' ‘i‘..,CHADMCCAlL c: th 4 The well-revered , t t 3 , , Scottish artist has ‘ r “, , ,J \ t , created a series of new screenprints exclusively for Edinburgh Printmakers. McCail’s deceptively bold, cartoonish graphics mask the social critique at the centre of the work, which focuses on subjects like education, puberty and the responsibility of the , ~ individual. ' ‘ I Edinburgh Printmakers, 557 24 79, , '
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FESTIVAL ART
* Richard Wilson The man who sold Charles Saatchi 1000 gallons of used sump oil takes over a disused warehouse space for his first Scottish show in 20 years (pictured). The Grey Gallery, 07910 359086, 1-31 Aug, free. Ii: Tracey Emin: 20 Years After the pomp of last year’s Warhol show, the Galleries’ choice of Emin for her first ever retrospective feels almost like an anointing. National Gallery of Modern Art, 624 6200, Aug 2—28 Nov, £6 (£4).
alt What is Life? Christine Borland, Simon Starling and 1 Graham Fagen make like biological scientists. See review, 1 page 72. Inverleith House, 248 3 2983, until 31 Aug, free.
* Eskimo Hop on a bus to , Eskmills to experience one of the ; most exciting new artist-run spaces of the festival. See feature, page 70. The Gallery at Eskmills, 273 4339, until 31 Aug. free, wwweskmi/lscom
2|! Andrew Grassie Rooms within rooms within rooms in Grassie‘s first major solo exhibition, which includes installations and paintings of the l installations. Talbot Rice, 650 3 2270, 1Aug—27 Sep, free.
3! Richard Hamilton The elder statesman of British pop art takes on Tony Blair, amongst other deserving targets. lnverleith House, 248 2971, until 12 Oct,
, until 6 Sep, free.
Joanne Brown, director of the Edinburgh Art Festival,
takes stock of the programme free. Ill The Golden Record: : Five words to describe the Edinburgh Art Festival Sounds of the Earth '
Comedians, artists, actors and general Fringe favourites offer up their responses to the noises we sent into space in 1977. Collective Gallery, 220 1260, 1 Aug-13 Sep, free. . 1" Annuale Running alongside i the EAF for the fifth year running, a well-knit grassroots army of 1 local artists and instigators take ; over disused venues. See i feature, page 70 Various venues, Edinburgh, 1-31Aug, various prices. wwwannua/e. org
programme this year
Wide-ranging, exciting, challenging, colourful. fun.
Four aspects of the EAF you’re looking forward to Visiting lots of galleries to see the wonderful exhibitions, taking part in our stickcurator project, partying at our expanded Art Late night, and going to the talks for a rare chance to hear the artists discussing their work.
Three things you love about the EAF
It shows the world how amazing Edinburgh galleries and artists are. brings together international artists and new emerging talent in one festival. and it's a great introduction to the visual arts for people who don't normally come to galleries.
“no things you hate about Edinburgh in August
Not enough time to see and do everything; it's all over too
soon!
One word to describe how you’ll feel when it’s all For venue addresses see
over index, page 80 Stunned. i
31 Jul—7 Aug 2008 THE LIST FESTIVAL MAGAZINE 69