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I’ve noticed something interesting and rather, in my opinion, hypocritical, in several on-line writer’s forums.
Labels: author, crime, Deputy Lieutenant, Edinburgh, Ian Rankin, Lesley Hinds, Lord Provost, Prince Charles, Prince Phillip, Princess Anne, Royalty, The Queen
The biggest commercial art event to hit Glasgow took place last week. The 12th annual Glasgow Art Fair opened its doors to the public on Thursday 19th April, showcasing more than 1000 artists from all over the world and smashing all previous sales records into the bargain.
This year 18,000 buyers flocked to view new exhibitors alongside established artists over the four-day event, with the amount of art purchased smashing the £1.1m mark.
Among this year's highlights were a show by Glasgow gallery owner Victoria Cassidy, and the chance to buy work by internationally acclaimed artist David Mach. The celebrity art auction fetched over £4000 in aid of the Marie Curie Big Build Appeal to create a new hospice for the City.
Lord Provost Liz Cameron commented: "The Art Fair has been an essential part of Glasgow's thriving cultural life for more than a decade.
"Once more the Art Fair has brought a wide range of galleries to the city presenting a fantastic selection of contemporary art for sale to buyers of every budget.
"I'm delighted to be able to say it is the biggest of its kind in the UK outside London."
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www.glasgowartfair.com
Labels: best books, bookshops, Edinburgh, Harry Potter, Ian Rankin, Irvine Welsh, JK Rowling, Kate Atkinson, Rebus, Renton, Ruby Lennox, Waterstones
Due to a major computer error, I've been unable to write a proper post for this week. However, at the last minute I noticed this piece of news that is worthy of notice:
Labels: Beyond the Sun, Edwin Morgan, Glasgow, Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Poet, poetry
Last month it was reported in The Dog Blog, that the famous bookstore chain, BookWorld, BW!, and Bargain Books was to close its doors. We are happy to announce that the firm was recently sold and the chain will survive for now at least.
Labels: Bargain Books, bokoshops, books, bookshops, Bookworld, Borders, BW, Edinburgh, Job losses, store closures, Waterstones