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ROUGH CUT NATION The National Portrait Gallery may have been closed for refurbishment for the past six months, but this has only served to enhance its appeal as an evocative space. Rough Cut Nation brings together 12 young artists inspired by street art and graffiti, who will present their ‘remixed’ version of Scottish history in the empty gallery. ■ Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 624 6200, 7–30 Aug (not Mon), free. 5QUESTIONS
American minimalist sculptor John McCracken’s surfboard-inspired objects, with their bold use of colour and form, have influenced generations. As Inverleith House prepares to unveil his first solo exhibition in Scotland he tackles our Q & A 5 words to describe your show at Inverleith House Minimal, maximal, 3D, colour, space. 4 visual artists should be better known than they currently are James Hayward, Gregory Botts, Jenny Hankwitz, Gail Barringer. 3 shows in this year’s Edinburgh Art Festival programme that particularly excite you Eva Hesse, Callum Innes, Jupiter Artland. 2 artists who have been the most influential on your work Barnett Newman and whoever made the diorite statue of King Khafre (builder of the second pyramid at Giza). 1 word that sums up how you feel about making art Good. ■ Royal Botanic Garden, Inverleith House, 248 2983, 6 Aug–11 Oct (not Mon), free.
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✽✽ Peter Blake: Venice First Scottish view of the godfather of British pop art’s 20 screenprints inspired by the Italian city. See review, page 70. Edinburgh Printmakers, 557 2479, until Sat 29 Aug (not Sun/Mon), free. ✽✽ The Discovery of Spain Fascinating and affecting exhibition of British and Spanish art from the early 19th century to the Spanish Civil War. See review, page 70. National Galleries Complex, The Mound, 624 6200, until 11 Oct, £8 (£6). ✽✽ Milestone Ten international artists carve a new sculpture from a ton-block UK stone of their choosing. See feature, page 68. Edinburgh College of Art, 221 6000, until 30 Aug (not Mon), free. ✽✽ Bob and Roberta Smith: This Artist is Deeply Dangerous The new piece of poster art from Patrick Brill is based around the text of an entire review. See preview, page 69. The Grey Gallery, 07910 359 086, until 5 Sep, free. ✽✽ Andrew Ranville Ranville’s site-specific outdoor piece at Gayfield Square gardens employs strategies of the dérive or ‘drift’. See feature, page 68. Corn Exchange Gallery, 561 7300, until 10 Sep (not Mon), free. ✽✽ Eva Hesse: Studiowork The late artist’s historical position is explored through her studio pieces made of latex, wax, cheesecloth and plaster. See feature, page 68. Fruitmarket Gallery, 225 2383, until 25 Oct, free. ✽✽ Rosalind Nashabishi and Lucy Skaer The two award- winning talents come together for an exhibition inspired by wartime painting. See review, page 70. Doggerfisher, 558 7110, until 26 Sep, free. ✽✽ Jane and Louise Wilson The Wilson Twins showcase their new film, based on an unmade Stanley Kubrick piece about the Holocaust. See feature, page 68. Talbot Rice Gallery, 650 2210, 6 Aug–26 Sep, free. For venue addresses see index page 80.
6–13 Aug 2009 THE LIST FESTIVAL MAGAZINE 67