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ROSITA MCKENZIE Diverse series of photographs by Portobello-based artist McKenzie, who has been completely blind since the age of 12 and homes in on people’s personalities and ‘pure essences’ to capture the desired image. Her subjects include Edinburgh’s Makar, Ron Butlin, and the artist Mary MacIver. ■ Edinburgh City Library, George IV Bridge, 242 8000, 12 Aug–24 Sep (not Sun), free. 5QUESTIONS
In their exhibition at Sierra Metro Richard Healy and Gemma Holt explore design through sculpture, film installation and architectural techniques. Here Richard outlines his influences and attitude towards making art 5 words to describe your show Two people making art together. 4 visual artists who should be better known than they currently are Jack Newling, Conrad Ventur, Sebastian Craig and Gemma Holt. 3 shows in this year’s Edinburgh Art Festival programme that particularly excite you The Martin Creed [Fruitmarket Gallery] and Iran do Espírito Santo [Ingleby Gallery] exhibitions are exciting. The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is a great space too. 2 artists that have been a particular influence on your work That changes everyday, but I keep coming back to Tobias Rehberger and Ettore Sottsass. 1 word that sums up how you feel about making art Hard work. [That’s two! Ed.] ■ Gemma Holt & Richard Healy, Sierra Metro, 0797 151 0877, until 12 Sep (not Mon–Wed), free.
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✽✽ Kim Coleman and Jenny Hogarth: Staged The Edinburgh-based artists’ installation provides a mesmerising panoramic view of the capital displayed on five looped video projections. See review, page 84. Collective Gallery at City Observatory, 220 1260, until 15 Aug, free. ✽✽ Nefertiti Collection of works inspired by a 1967 Miles Davis album by the former Stone Roses guitarist. The Henderson Gallery, 225 7464, until 19 Aug (not Sun/Mon), free. ✽✽ Prints of Darkness Fascinating celebration of record cover art featuring original prints by 11 Scottish artists. Edinburgh Printmakers, 557 2479, until 4 Sep (not Sun/Mon), free. ✽✽ Julie Roberts: Child Glasgow School of Art-trained painter Roberts plays upon attraction and repulsion in her explorations of youth. Reviewed next issue. Talbot Rice Gallery, 650 2210, until 25 Sep (not Sun), free. ✽✽ Iran do Espírito Santo The exhibition by the internationally acclaimed Brazilian artist is comprised of beautiful mirrored and crystal sculptures and a wall painting that are hypnotic and striking in their simplicity. See review, page 85. Ingleby Gallery, 556 4441, until 25 Sep, free. ✽✽ Joan Mitchell The first museum exhibition of work by the acclaimed American abstract expressionist painter. Reviewed next issue. Inverleith House, 248 2971, until 3 Oct (not Mon), free. ✽✽ Impressionist Gardens Ambitious exhibition of iconic works that manages to be both crowd-pleasing and challenging. See review, page 84. National Galleries Complex, 624 6200, until 17 Oct, £10 (£7). For Festival Index see page 136.
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