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Dovecot: Weaving Influences

  • Source: The List (Issue 611)
  • Date: 21 August 2008
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This article is from 2008.

Dovecot: Weaving Influences

An appreciation of the historic art of tapestry is not strictly necessary to enjoy this, one of two shows launching Dovecot as a new exhibiting space for art, craft and design. The twist here is that all the works were designed by leading modern artists such as Ian Hamilton Finlay, Patrick Caulfield, Alan Davie, Henry Moore, Robert Stewart and Eduardo Paolozzi, who bring new perpectives to an age-old artform.

Dovecot, 315 3054, until 27 Sep, Mon–Sat 11am–6pm, free.

This article is from 2008.

More: Visual art, Art Festival, Dovecot, Edinburgh Art Festival, Edinburgh Festivals

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A celebration of visual art across the capital, with exhibitions, artist talks, special events, tours and live music. EAF encompasses the full spectrum of the visual arts world, from repurposed warehouses and historic masterpieces to the best cutting edge work. Its programme of commissions shows the best of contemporary Scottish art in unexpected places.
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3 Aug–2 Sep Times vary Various venues, Edinburgh
Dovecot Studios
10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT
The renovated former Victorian baths that house Dovecot Studios can be found in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. The organisation was established in 1912, when the founding weavers were recruited from Merton Abbey in London. Today, Dovecot works to…

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