City art show explores links with music

AN exhibition of artwork by musicians and artists with a musical connection is set to open at Edinburgh's Music Library next week.

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd Jan 2010, 10:18 BST

Updated 2nd Jan 2010, 10:42 BST

Contributing artists to the Link exhibition, which will be on display at the George IV Bridge library for just under a fortnight in January, include Turner Prize nominee Jim Lambie, King Creosote, Gordon Anderson, Jenny Soep, Christian Ward, Little Pebble, Sean Dooley and Duglas T Stewart.

Running from 5 January, Link will culminate on 16 January with a finale evening of live music by Edinburgh-based art collective/experimental pop band Found and a charity auction of some of the artworks. All proceeds will go to Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy In Scotland.

Councillor Deidre Brock, the city's Culture Leader, said: "This fascinating exhibition will offer library-goers a welcome pause for reflection after the excitements of the festive season.

"All of the works on display will explore the links between music and art."

The Link exhibition runs from 5-16 January 2010 in the Music Library on George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, with a finale from 8pm on 16 January. Free entry.