Over the last few years, Glasgow's visual arts scene has established itself as one of the most vibrant in Europe, with a number of young artists commanding widespread attention with exciting and arresting new video work. Douglas Gordon's recent success in the Turner Prize 1996 is the most public manifestation of this sustained burst of creativity, which has also seen the emergence of other striking talents like Alan Currall, Roddy Buchanan and Stephanie Smith & Edward Stewart.
Over the last few years, Glasgow's visual arts scene has established itself as one of the most vibrant in Europe, with a number of young artists commanding widespread attention with exciting and arresting new video work. Douglas Gordon's recent success in the Turner Prize 1996 is the most public manifestation of this sustained burst of creativity, which has also seen the emergence of other striking talents like Alan Currall, Roddy Buchanan and Stephanie Smith & Edward Stewart.
Programme 75 mins approx, includes:
SURVIVAL STORY (SHIPWRECK) Alan Currall Scotland 1997
MONSTER (SKETCH) Douglas Gordon Scotland 1996
THE SOUND OF YOUNG SCOTLAND Ross Sinclair Scotland 1995
TAPE Stephanie Smith & Edward Stewart Scotland 1997
This selection, compiled by Charles Esche showcases most of the names to watch.
[LESS]Over the last few years, Glasgow's visual arts scene has established itself as one of the most vibrant in Europe, with a number of young artists commanding widespread attention with exciting and arresting new video work. Douglas Gordon's recent success in the Turner Prize 1996 is the most public manifestation of this sustained burst of creativity, which has also seen the emergence of other striking talents like Alan Currall, Roddy Buchanan and Stephanie Smith & Edward Stewart.
Over the last few years, Glasgow's visual arts scene has established itself as one of the most vibrant in Europe, with a number of young artists commanding widespread attention with exciting and arresting new video work. Douglas Gordon's recent success in the Turner Prize 1996 is the most public manifestation of this sustained burst of creativity, which has also seen the emergence of other striking talents like Alan Currall, Roddy Buchanan and Stephanie Smith & Edward Stewart.
Programme 75 mins approx, includes:
SURVIVAL STORY (SHIPWRECK) Alan Currall Scotland 1997
MONSTER (SKETCH) Douglas Gordon Scotland 1996
THE SOUND OF YOUNG SCOTLAND Ross Sinclair Scotland 1995
TAPE Stephanie Smith & Edward Stewart Scotland 1997
This selection, compiled by Charles Esche showcases most of the names to watch.
