The British Art Show 9 opened at Aberdeen Art Gallery on Saturday, and with work, by 33 artists who use film, photography, paint and sculptures to tell their stories there is plenty on offer for art lovers. The custom-built vehicle is equipped with the latest creative tools including screen printing, jewellery making, laser cutting and even includes a mobile darkroom and raku kiln. ith the natural world.
The Express reported, “It is the first time the show has come to the northeast. Now to get locals exploring their creative side, Mobile Art School is running a series of pop-up sessions across the city. The Mobile Art School is an outreach project from the Gray’s School of Art at Robert Gordon’s University and before the pandemic, it travelled to schools.”
Councillor Marie Boulton, Aberdeen City Council’s culture spokeswoman, said: “People who have visited Aberdeen Art Gallery in the last couple of weeks will notice that things are changing, with artworks moving, and gallery spaces closed off as the team get ready to install work by the 33 artists exhibiting in British Art Show 9 in Aberdeen. “In a double first for the city, we are tremendously excited to be hosting this prestigious exhibition for the first time, and launching the UK tour. We hope that local residents and – Covid-19 restrictions permitting – people living further afield will take the opportunity to visit BAS9 in Aberdeen, perhaps as part of a summer staycation – British Art Show 9 will be activating the silver city’s streets and is not to be missed.”
