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The 3D printed device printed in the ECA workshop
ECANew 3D printed device could replace animals used in drug testing
The novel device, invented by a team at the University of Edinburgh and supported by an Edinburgh College of Art technician, could replace the need for drug and chemical safety testing on animals.
Orinoco takes to the stage at the Performance Costume Show 2023.
Image: Mihaela BodlovicGraduate designer Biz Sutton recognised with prestigious stage prize as ‘Orinoco’ heads to Wombles HQ
Biz Sutton, 2023 graduate of the BA (Hons) Performance Costume, and designer of the popular Wombles climate crisis project and ‘Orinoco’ costume at the 2023 Edinburgh College of Art Graduate Show, has been selected for the prestigious Linbury Prize for Stage Design, receiving a £5,000 bursary and a design placement.
Image: Daisy Whittle
Graduates celebrated for innovative use of the book form
Four artists have been selected from the ECA 2023 Graduate Show as the winners of the annual Bookmarks Prize, for their high quality and innovative use of the book form.
Image: Lydia Carter
Emerging graduate artists selected for new art prize exhibition in London
2023 Edinburgh College of Art graduates Lizzie Henson, Remi Jablecki, Lydia Carter, Eleanor Whitbread and You Liang Zhu have been selected for the New Blood Art Emerging Art Prize 2023 and will show their work at the Saatchi Gallery London.
Drawing by Aleksandra Warchol.
Image: Aleksandra Warchol, courtesy of Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing PrizeFour ECA alumni shortlisted for prestigious drawing prize
Four artists and Edinburgh College of Art alumni have been selected for the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2023 exhibition, a prestigious annual open exhibition for drawing, open until 15 October.
The installation was created by ECA alumna Tanatsei Gambura.
Image: Historic Scotland © Rob McDougallSound installation brings historic story to life
A new installation at Edinburgh Castle, created by Edinburgh College of Art 2023 graduate Tanatsei Gambura, will take visitors on a sound walk through the historic site to map Scotland’s involvement in the creation of Zimbabwe’s streetscapes.
Some of the artwork created by Xuechang Leng.
Image: Xuechang LengNew artwork recognises Glasgow care home staff resilience during COVID-19
Architect, artist and 2023 PhD graduate at Edinburgh College of Art, Dr Xuechang Leng has created artwork for Glasgow care homes significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Music Research Volunteer Database
Professor Katie Overy, Reid School of Music, is collaborating with Dr Judith Okely, Psychology, Napier University, to set up a nationwide music research volunteer database.
Derrick Morgan.
Image: Royal Scottish National OrchestraRSNO appoints Edinburgh alumnus as new Assistant Conductor
Edinburgh College of Art BMus (Hons) Music alumnus, Derrick Morgan has been announced as the new Assistant Conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
Ffion Williams, Cymraeg Ddrwg (2023).
Image: University of Edinburgh Cultural Heritage Digitisation ServiceTalented artists selected for University of Edinburgh purchase prize
The 2023 University of Edinburgh Art Collection Graduate Show Purchase Prize has been awarded to Edinburgh College of Art graduating students Ammna Sheikh, Ffion Williams, and Tanatsei Gambura.
Assassin's Creed: Mirage.
Image: ACMirage_© Assassin's Creed & Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.Edinburgh art historian helps build new Assassin’s Creed video game
An Edinburgh College of Art historian has helped build the immersive digital world of ninth century Baghdad for the latest installment in popular video game franchise Assassin’s Creed.
Carla Sayer's work takes gallery-goers on a sensory journey around Scotland.
Image: Carla SayerArchive voices offer a renewed sense of Scotland’s past
A new exhibition, which includes work by artist and ECA MMus Composition alum Carla Sayer, takes gallery-goers on a sensory journey around cities and towns, countryside and coasts.