![]() ![]() The project is both an object to be viewed and a space to be used by people, from which to hear the histories and the urban myths that form the collective consciousness and identity of Aberdeen. The Listener led by Scottish artist Jason Nelson includes a set of follies which tell the story of Aberdeen.Visual artists Jon Thomson and Alison Craighead, who are based in London and the Scottish Highlands – will present a new generative moving image work, inspired by Aberdeen Harbour, called Control Room, alongside two existing artworks, Aberdeen Wall and Here.Set to include new works by 12 invited artists from the north-east, ‘Record Store’ will be shown at Seventeen - the creative hub and exhibition space in Belmont Street that was formerly the much loved One Up Records. Part exhibition, part fantasy record shop, the project explores and celebrates the crossover between visual arts and music. ‘Record Store’ - AKA Obstacle Soup - is a project curated by visual artists Janie Nicoll and Chirs Biddlecombe in collaboration with 36 artists from across Scotland.Highlights of this year’s Look Again include: ![]() Look Again aims to shine the light on some of these stories and reinvigorate our sense of pride in the region.Īs part of 2017 being the Scottish year of history, heritage and archaeology, several of the artists have been delving into the city’s archives as the basis for their work, including Aberdeen’s UNESCO recognised Burgh records. The North-east has such a great story to tell that is much more than being the oil capital of Europe. Some of the most exciting artists in the UK are getting behind the festival, which is a huge endorsement of how far it has come in such a short time. The pair have had their work exhibited around the globe including New York, Miami, Paris, China and London Stockholm designer Nick Ross, who trained at Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen, and has had his work shown in major arts centres including: Milan, Paris, Stockholm and London and Dundee-based Jason Nelson, who has exhibited work as far afield as Australia and also in the prestigious Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh.Ī further four artists who have links to the North-east have been commissioned as part of the festival’s Seed Fund programme to retain and attract creative talent to the region.įestival director, Sally Reaper said: “We are really excited by the projects that will be showcased this year. The works, which will be on show throughout the city centre, will encourage people to take a fresh look at their Aberdeen surroundings and gain a deeper understanding of the Granite City.Īrtists include London-based Thomson and Craighead, who have strong links to the North-east. The festival, which showcases the very best in visual art and design, has commissioned eight internationally recognised artists to spend time in the city and create specially commissioned work that reflects the North-east’s culture – past and present. Most events are free and available to drop into but some require you to book or pay for a ticket – read more about all of the events on our What’s On pages…ĭuring the Hospitalfield Summer Festival we will still be open for our usual summer times, which are: Garden Cafe is open Wednesdays between 11am and 4pm then on Saturdays between 2 and 5pm and we run Heritage Tours of the house every Wednesday at 2pm.Aberdeen’s Look Again festival, one of Scotland’s premier visual art and design festivals, has unveiled the artists who will take part in the 5-day celebration at the end of April. This is followed by a delicious Berries and Beer Gardens Open Day on 8 July and finally a Summer Festival Closing Party made in collaboration with Hypercoaster Music on Saturday 15 July. ![]() On Saturday 1 July there’s a special Harp Celebration Day to mark the return of our newly renovated Erard Grecian Harp including talks and performances by scholar Simon Chadwick and esteemed concert harpist Sharron Griffiths. ![]() From 28 – 30 June 70 artists, curators and students will be staying at Hospitalfield to take part in our FIELDWORK International Summer School co-programmed with Cicely Farrer and Gordon Douglas. It continues with our Summer Festival open weekend, SOCIETY, on 24 and 25 June including a fantastic new sculptural commission for our Picture Gallery by artist Simon Bedwell. The programme is launched by a Children’s Procession on 19 June made with artists Nadia Rossi and Ruby Pester and the pupils, teachers and families of Timmergreens and Muirfield Primary Schools. The first Hospitalfield Summer Festival includes new commissions by Pester + Rossi and Simon Bedwell as part of a series of art, food, heritage and music events between 19 June and 15 July 2017. ![]()
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