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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.
Elevation from the project "Canopy", the Buildner Sustainability Award winning proposal
Work by Kelly Tanim, Kevin Chen and Michael KanInternational competition success for ESALA students
Students in ECA’s Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA) have recently been recognised for their work in Buildner’s Gaudi La Coma Artists’ Residence Competition and the Berlin-Brandenburg AIV Schinkel Competition.
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Edinburgh alumnus writes music for BBC drama Mayflies
Congratulations to ECA alumnus Joseph Stevenson, who co-composed the score for BBC drama Mayflies which aired earlier this year. We spoke to Joseph about the project, his career and his advice for current students.
Elizabeth Blackadder and John Houston with cat, 1990s.
Image: Royal Scottish Academy/Blackadder Houston Charitable TrustSignificant bequest from former ECA lecturers will fund new opportunities for painting students
A new bequest from the estate of ECA alumni and former lecturers Dame Elizabeth Blackadder RSA and John Houston RSA OBE will fund an extensive programme of support for artists in Scotland, including new funding awards for ECA students.
First prize winner Paloma Leon
Image: ECAStudent composer Paloma Leon wins the 2023 Tovey Memorial Prize
Congratulations to third year BMus Music student Paloma Leon who was awarded first place in the Reid School of Music's Tovey Memorial Prize Competition 2023.