The Aberdeen artist who captured the abject horror of life in a Japanese prisoner of war camp
It is a story of survival and the strength of the human spirit, even in the most harrowing of circumstances.
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Young people in Aberdeen encouraged to take part in art project
Young people in Aberdeen are being encouraged to take part in a new art project documenting life in 2020.
Artists and new dates announced for prestigious British Art Show in Aberdeen
The new dates and artists for a prestigious art show coming to Aberdeen have been announced.
Aberdeen art school degree show moves online
An Aberdeen art school's annual degree show has moved online due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Video: North-east dad pens fairytale depicting lockdown life
A man unable to work at sea due to the pandemic has penned a children’s story about life in lockdown.
National Gallery: Step inside immersive artworks in lockdown
The doors of the National Gallery are shut – but audiences are being invited to “step inside” colour palettes instead.
‘Bervie Banksy’ keeps community spirit soaring with painted stones hidden around north-east village
A north-east woman considered the “Bervie Banksy” has brought her local community together by hiding painted stones around the area for youngsters to find.
SPONSORED: How North East dental student is using art to educate patients
Coming from an artistic family, it was no surprise that Rachel Jackson became a medical illustrator – but today, she is studying dentistry and combining all of her passions.
Aberdeen Art Gallery releases artworks to brighten up video calls
Part of the Aberdeen Art Gallery collection has been made available so people working from home can brighten up their video calls during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Stunning sculpture of World War 2 plane appears in north-east town
A stunning metal sculpture of a World War 2 plane has appeared in a north-east town.
North-east man encouraging youngsters to get involved with community art project
A north-east man is bringing cheer to his community by encouraging youngsters to get involved in an art project.
Our Aberdeen: Revamp of our art gallery a rare triumph
As I write, I’ve spent pretty much the last five weeks living within my own four walls. I think we would all agree that the experience is challenging, to say the least.
Video: Stunning sand art created at Aberdeen beach to mark VE Day
Aberdeen beach has been transformed this morning with a mural to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Video: Aberdeen street artist uses amazing skills in lockdown decoration project
An Aberdeen street artist has transformed one of his children's bedrooms with a big cat scene.
National Gallery curators to give talks from home
Curators at the National Gallery are hoping to give people an art education from their living rooms.
Aberdeen marine firm creates giant balloon rainbow in tribute to NHS workers
An Aberdeen marine firm has created a massive rainbow made out of balloons to show their support for NHS and healthcare workers.
Damien Hirst creates his own rainbow art
Damien Hirst has created his own rainbow art.
Aberdeen artist wants to create ‘archive’ of lockdown
A north-east artist is calling on Aberdonians and Norwegians to document and submit their lockdown experiences for a special project.
Our Aberdeen: Crisis brings functionality in fashion
As we grapple with the coronavirus outbreak in these unprecendented times, measures such as “social distancing” have become a prominent feature of everyday life.
Mary Beard appointed British Museum trustee despite Number 10 rejection
Professor Mary Beard has been appointed a British Museum trustee – despite originally being rejected by Number 10 because of her pro-European views.
Mural leads north-east care home residents ‘somewhere different’
A north-east artist is bringing cheer to care home residents after creating a special mural for the ballroom wall.
North-east artists wanted for hospital project
A call has been made for north-east artists to take part in an initiative that will raise funds for a hospital project.
Peter Blake self-portrait acquired for the nation
An early self-portrait by pop artist Sir Peter Blake referencing his unrequited love has been acquired for the nation.
80 pieces of Banksy artwork to go on display in London
A touring exhibition of 80 original artworks by Banksy is set to come to London.
New arts festival designed for Aberdeen nursery and primary pupils
An Aberdeen arts festival will encourage children to engage their creative side.
Aberdeen road closures announced for Spectra 2020
A number of roads are to be closed temporarily while a popular light festival takes place in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen art exhibition to display works on displacement
An exhibition of work that explores displacement, trauma and loss is to go on display at a city university.
Grayson Perry’s earliest art to be displayed for first time in decades
Some of the earliest works by artist and broadcaster Grayson Perry are to go on display for the first time in decades.
North-east artist to auction works to raise cash for Australia wildfire battle
A north-east artist plans to hold an auction to raise money for Australia’s bushfire crisis.
Botanical drawings at risk of leaving the UK
Botanical drawings are at risk of leaving the UK unless a buyer can be found to pay £2.5 million.