Peacock is the leading contemporary visual arts organisation in Aberdeen and the NE of Scotland, bringing artists and the public together through exhibitions‚ events‚ talks‚ residencies‚ film screenings‚ gigs and workshops to make and present art in exciting and innovative ways.
August 2007
24th'Lifting. Theft in Art' - Until 29 September
"Lesser artists borrow, great artists steal."- Igor Stravinsky. Lifting creates an archive of historical and contemporary works of radical appropriation - how theft and vandalism are 'lifted' from criminal behaviour and into the art sphere. The results are humourous and poignant revelations on the absurdity of the legal and social ideas of ownership, originality and copyright...
16thSaturday 25 August: Talk + Discussion about Theft in Art
What's your opinion on artists who steal in the name of art? Where does art stop and crime begin? Come and join the discussion about legality and crime in relation to art on Saturday 25 August, 2.30pm. With Atopia Projects, artist Scott Myles and others. Location: gallery. Admission free
20thDoors Open Day Saturday 8 September
Artist's demonstrations, tours, a 'bootleg workshop' and the opportunity to learn more about Peacock's new building plans, it's all happening on Saturday 8 September between 10am and 4pm. Come along and bring your friends!
27thScreening of 'Sonic Outlaws' this Thursday
As part of the exhibition 'Lifting. Theft in Art' Peacock organises four film nights around the theme of the show. On Thursday 30 August the film 'Sonic Outlaws' by Craig Baldwin will be screened. Starts 6.30pm. Admission free.