"When I danced, I always felt like I was embodying my culture" Inspired by an exhibition on Marina Abramović’s first performance in Scotland, @rachelashenden.bsky.social interviews five artists on the enduring appeal of the experimental medium

December brings Armenian filmmaker Alex Sarkisian to @timespanhelmsdale.bsky.social, and it's not too late to see @shenxin.info's Highland Embassy at @collective-edin.bsky.social All this and more in @rachelashenden.bsky.social's round-up!

✨ Don’t miss The City at AGA — curated by Holly-Rennie Brown and reviewed by Evie Glen in this month’s The Skinny. A vivid exploration of queer and working-class histories, community, and care in urban life. Open Wed–Fri, 10–5pm — one week left!

Me catching these free exhibitions in London: • Tai Shani, Cardinal @ Gathering • Erotic Surrealism @ Richard Saltoun • The Medium is the Message @ The College of Psychic Studies • The Word for World @ AA Gallery

New column coming to @theskinnymag.bsky.social soon 🥵 (pitches encouraged)

Making your mark in Scotland's visual art scene can feel like a daunting task, but we're here to show you the ropes – @rachelashenden.bsky.social offers some advice on getting started...

Keen to make new connections with visual art journalists/critics in Scotland ❤️‍🔥 At @theskinnymag.bsky.social, I'm especially interested in hearing about DIY exhibitions/art events, particularly if they explore social issues. (Or just juicey art gossip, I'm here for it all) rachel(at)theskinny.co.uk

At @edinburghprints.bsky.social, Aqsa Arif subverts the famous Sony Bravia 'Paint' advert that was filmed in her childhood council flat. @rachelashenden.bsky.social considers the necessity for creative expression in the face of growing threats to social housing

As we edge closer to August (AKA Edinburgh Art Festival), a flurry of exhibitions open across @fruitmarket.bsky.social, @hunterianglasgow.bsky.social and more Read @rachelashenden.bsky.social's column below 👀

Hi pals 👋 thought it was about time I introduced myself to connect with fellow writers. I'm a freelance arts writer/editor in Edinburgh, passionate about feminist and queer creative expression. Currently researching and writing about class as a growing barrier to visual arts #writing #writers #art

I had such a blast hosting an Art Writing workshop for @portybooks.bsky.social. The creative exercises were inspired by the likes of @thewhitepube.bsky.social, bell hooks, and Ali Smith. By using the first person, the participants connected art interpretation to memory and experience. 🪷

Art is all around us – but if you want help narrowing down the search area, here's March's exhibition highlights, from @rachelashenden.bsky.social

Swedish artist and filmmaker Petra Bauer’s film is a powerful look at the day-to-day work of Southall Black Sisters – showing at @fruitmarket.bsky.social until 23 Mar

"Her work is there for you to engage with and respond to" Curator Pelumi Odubanjo tells @rachelashenden.bsky.social how she’s reimagining Maud Sulter’s legacy through a participatory events programme at @GlasgowTramway