Caricature of the darts legend on public display again after thirteen years in the national archive. We're pleased to say Derek Gray's caricature of the late Jocky Wilson, acquired by National Galleries of Scotland at the conclusion of Fizzers®: … Read More →
#fizzers10 – the last lap
The weeks seem to have flown by and we find ourselves entering the final month of Fizzers®: 10 Years of Caricature, our retrospective exhibition at the People's Palace & Winter Gardens, Glasgow. Over 120 caricatures taken from our collection … Read More →
Family fun at #fizzers10
Weekend family activities at the People's Palace & Winter Gardens continue as #fizzers10 enters its final months on show... • Sat 7th & Sun 8th Jan: Caricature Calendars • Sat 14th & Sun 15th Jan: Snappy Faces • Sat 21st & Sun 22nd … Read More →
We’re halfway done on #fizzers10!
Today marks the halfway point in our current exhibition at The People’s Palace & Winter Gardens, Glasgow. It’s been a great summer and autumn that’s seen a a selection of over 120 Fizzers® caricatures raising a smile with museum visitors from … Read More →
The Auld Acquaintance at Festival of Politics 2015 – UPDATED!
The Auld Acquaintance - the exhibition of international cartoons on the topic of the Scottish independence referendum organised by the Studio that toured five venues around Europe last year - returns with selected works to be given a retrospective … Read More →
Remembering Loup
Everyone at the Studio was very sorry to learn of the death of Jean-Jacques Loup. This remarkable cartoonist was a loyal supporter of the Salon in St.Just-le-Martel. His work was a regular feature, honoured many times over and the man himself was … Read More →
General Election Cartoons at Leiper Fine Art
As the General Election fast approaches our friends at Leiper Fine Art are once again showing political cartoons at their Glasgow city centre gallery, with original artwork and fine quality prints available for purchase. UPDATE: preview images now … Read More →
The Auld Acquaintance: retrospective presentation
Six months on from the independence referendum Scotland has a new First Minister and cabinet, new opposition leaders and Scottish candidates are poised to play a crucial role in the coming General Election campaign. As they move to a new Edinburgh … Read More →
Merry Christmas 2014
Time once again to take stock as the Studio's 15th anniversary year draws to a close. First and foremost everyone in Scotland was caught up in the debate surrounding the vote on independence. We organised a touring exhibition of cartoons about … Read More →
The Auld Acquaintance Private Views, 06 & 17/10/14
After an amazing year The Auld Acquaintance - the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio's touring exhibition about the independence referendum and celebrating our 15th anniversary - has made the final stops on its European tour in Lleida, Catalunya and … Read More →
The Auld Acquaintance in Glasgow: EXTENDED & UPDATED
After more than two and half years of campaigning, polling day is finally here and the people of Scotland will vote decisively in a referendum on independence. The Auld Acquaintance exhibition at Leiper Fine Art in Glasgow has offered visitors a … Read More →
The Auld Acquaintance in Lleida & Limoges
As we approach the final days of the Scottish independence referendum campaign and the last week of The Auld Acquaintance exhibition's run in Glasgow and London, time to look at the next couple of stops on its tour of Europe. As part of LA … Read More →
The Auld Acquaintance Private Views, 22 & 27/08/14
The Auld Acquaintance exhibition is now fully underway in its two UK venues; Leiper Fine Art on West George Street, Glasgow and the News & Media Gallery at the head offices of The Guardian & Observer newspapers, part of the Kings Place arts … Read More →
The Auld Acquaintance in Glasgow
Our exhibition on the Scottish independence referendum will be shown at Leiper Fine Art, West George Street, Glasgow from the 22nd of August until the 28th of September 2014. The exhibition features editorial cartoons, comic strips and caricatures by … Read More →
The Auld Acquaintance, SAU Independence Discussion Forum
Cartoons from The Auld Acquaintance will be previewed at the Scottish Artists Union's Independence Discussion Forum on the evening of the 26th of June, part of a week of cultural events happening at Stereo, Glasgow. The hermes birkin bags event is … Read More →
The Auld Acquaintance: what’s next?
Since launching The Auld Acquaintance in France we've been asked where and when it can be seen next. As our 15th anniversary year rolls on and the independence referendum campaign gathers pace we're happy to reveal upcoming fixtures in the exhibition … Read More →
“The Art of Drawing”, Fizzers caricatures
Update: see images from the show in a Facebook post by Stranraer Museum. A new exhibition of cartoon artwork by young people opens this weekend at Stranraer Museum. The Art of Drawing- Our Heroes & Villains features graphic novel and animé … Read More →
The Auld Acquaintance “Vernissage”, 10/04/14
The Auld Acquaintance is a new touring exhibition organised by the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio in our 15th anniversary year, featuring caricatures, editorial cartoons and strips by artists from around the world responding to the same question that … Read More →
Our 15th Anniversary & The Auld Acquaintance Exhibition
2014 marks the 15th anniversary of political devolution in Scotland. It also happens to be the 15th anniversary of the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio. In the coming months the people of Scotland will consider and finally vote upon the matter of … Read More →
“Tickling Jock”, Chic Murray caricature
Following our debut exhibition at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in 2006 four pieces from the Fizzers® collection where acquired by the National Galleries of Scotland. After the refurbishment of the SNPG one of the pieces - Brian's … Read More →
