Yasmin Ali

The British Art Show is billed as the UK's 'most influential and ambitious exhibition of contemporary art'. Scottish and Scottish-based artists featured in the BAS7 exhibition include Karla Black who will represent Scotland at the 2011 Venice Art Biennale.

Curated by Lisa Le Feuvre and Tom Morton, the show now in its seventh edition, takes as its subtitled theme the emblem of a comet as a motif of change, with connotations of discovery and wonder. Of the show, Curators Lisa Le Feuvre and Tom Morton said:

'The exhibition seeks to reinvent, reinvigorate and constantly question itself as it travels across the country. We are delighted to present the exhibition in Glasgow, a city whose artists and institutions are of central importance to contemporary art in the UK'.

The show tours cities across the UK, joining Glasgow from its previous leg in London and Nottingham prior to that, and going on to its final showing this tour in Plymouth later in the autumn.  It is the first time Glasgow has hosted The British Art Show since the glory days of City of Culture in 1990.

As well as spanning different cities, the show extends amongst three different contemporary art venues within Glasgow - CCA, Tramway and GoMA. British Art Show 7 marks the first time these venues have come together for the staging of a single exhibition.

The CCA plans to open weekends during the show, including Sundays during the summer, and will continue its role as a vibrant, creative hub near the art school. Tramway, together with its Hidden Gardens just south of the river is a popular, family-friendly, summer retreat in the city. GoMA in the heart of the city is known for its cutting-edge modern art exhibits and will no doubt benefit from BAS tour additions. Admission will remain free at all three venues.

Esteemed featured homegrown talent include one of the nation's most highly respected artist and writers, Alisdair Gray and GSA Alumni Luke Fowler, Duncan Campbell, Michael Fullerton, Mick Pether, Sue Tomkins and Tris Vonna-Mitchell. At the heart of the show will be a carefully-curated programme of performances whcih themselves form an integral part of the show. These are supported by interactive events such as screenings, artists talks, guided exhibition tours amongst other attractions. Further details to follow.

BAS7 runs 27th May - 21st August in Glasgow

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