This great piece by Wendy Molyneux writing in McSweeney’s, captures to perfection the emotions stirred by unsought child rearing advice… “Oh, hello, person I have never met before! I am so glad you ran up to me on this street where I am walking with my baby. You did not scare me at all with your very loud voice and the way you grabbed my arm! In fact, I am
The brilliant photoshoppers at Worth1000 have been skilfully morphing Hollywood’s hottest male stars into these hilarious, slightly weary looking, lady versions of themselves. Be careful though, you’ll laugh but you may find a long held crush is killed stone dead…
Do your bit to keep music live and get to know the watering holes of Dunfermline at Dunfermline Live this weekend. The ever growing festival of live music features over 50 artists from a range of genres performing in over 20 venues around the Fife town. Bars, clubs, pubs, cafes, hairdressers, shops – even McDonalds – will pulse with the sound of music being played in the raw by the
Come and be part of a work of public art this Sunday in Dunfermline. One of Scotland’s most successful contemporary artists Toby Paterson will be a leading a ‘subjective walking tour’ in the town as part of an exciting new artwork. The tour, created in association with Collective Architecture, features Paterson’s own selection of buildings and landmarks on a route that links Dunfermline’s two magnificent parks – the Public Park
Brad Pitt loved them. These deeply felt miniature dogs by Scottish artist Domenica More Gordon went on sale again yesterday. The eagerly-awaited sale runs until 12 December and judging by the number of enquiries Avocado Sweet has received since first featuring them they’ll sell out quick. Ranging from £145 to £550 the price reflects the time, skill and patience to create these small sculptures. Below are two dogs from Domenica’s
We are delighted to bring you an exclusive interview with Toby Paterson, one of Scotland’s most successful contemporary artists. Here he discusses the impact of place in public art. Artworks appear courtesy of the artist and The Modern Institute. AS: Public art – is there any point? TP: In terms of the built environment, art is the prism through which everyday experience can be elevated beyond the utilitarian and the mundane.
If, like most people, you’re not flush enough to chuck money at the Christmas present problem, you’re probably relying on a thrifty, inventive ideas strategy. We have some stylish and distinctive gift ideas in our shop right now which are budget friendly. First up are the Sticky Quotes in a smart silver plate holder – priced £8.50 they come in packs of 3 pads and feature witty quotes from Dorothy
by Jennifer Cairney Just the sound of that tapping hi-hat brings it back to me – dry ice, condensation on bare brick walls, music building slowly, pushing you to a point where the sound and the response of your body become a single sensation. Faces, serene and gleaming with sweat, appear in your line of vision, arms brush, bodies bump, speakers throb, and the music is within you – an
We’re always interested to hear about Scots around the world. Here Rupert Wolfe Murray tells of his experiences in and love for Romania… I first went to Eastern Europe in 1986, en-route to China, after graduating from Liverpool University. I’m glad I saw East Berlin, Poland, Hungary and Romania before Communism fell and a raw form of capitalism took over. I remember dim stations, bad food, friendly alcoholics on the
Soon a third crossing will join the iconic Forth Rail and Road Bridges (below) in connecting Fife to Edinburgh. What should it be called? Make your suggestions over at namethebridge.co.uk. Image above by Paul Gibb.