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Delicartessen was born in Edinburgh in 2007 to promote the art of local and international talented artists and make their works available to a wider audience.
Despite not having a permanent gallery, we organise exhibitions at different venues so that you can see the work in the flesh.
This icon next to a painting indicates that it is currently on show.
We love the idea of taking art out of the context of a gallery to make it part of daily scenarios and places where people chill out. We believe that art is facilitated by talent, but primarily propelled by a wish to communicate, to tell a story and intended to be seen and reached by as many people as possible.
With this in mind, we try to offer a wide selection of work, often with a whimsical or quirky touch; in media that ranges from contemporary designs in timeless slate, to volatile feathers and enamel, also including more traditional media like oils and acrylics.
Let Art Be the Meeting Point
Following our motto “Let Art be the Meeting Point”, we organise previews where we put the artworks back in context: presenting the artists and learning about the processes involved in their making. These encounters are an essential part of what we do.
All in all, Delicartessen is a bit about demystifying art, and a lot about offering art that is both innovative and affordable. Art that you want to live with, and not just pass by.
We embrace the idea that art can be fun and that the kind of art that attracts us, always tells us something about who we are.
Delicartessen took 7 Scottish artists to Zaragoza, Spain for a joint exhibition celebrating the best emerging talent!
In collaboration with Galeria Artelibre 17th June - 2nd July
The Colour Red
photographs by Gillian Hayes
Red is the colour of passion, energy, movement and love. But in absolute terms it also represents blood, violence and can lead to destruction.
What happens when passion meets reason...?
When the flow of energy is measured & controlled?
Find out from Sunday 22nd of August at Joseph Pearce's Bar, 23 Elm Row, Edinburgh.
This exhibition plays with ideas of passion and restrain, impulse and
control. It explores the duality of our human nature: conscious &
unconscious, sense and sensibility, rational & irrational through a
collection of 14 stunning photographs that combine the artist's creative
talent with her precise technique.
Below: "15% Red"
Also presenting a new collection of black & white prints and limited edition etchings.
After the success of "Love of Art"
the remaining illustrations will be on sale at Richie Collins Gallery, 83 Henderson Street, Leith, Edinburgh.
The Exhibition includes original illustrations by Pop Artist Sophie Hamilton. (ECA BA Hons)
* Reviewed in the "Village Voice" , New York
*Exhibited in Tribeca New York
*Featured in Channel 4 documentary
*Put on a festival Gallery show in Edinburgh , reviewed by press and BBC Radio 4 Jane Mitchell.
*Participated and contributed to the making of 'I Shot Andy Warhol'
*Lived in New York where she developed an acclaimed original work around Burlesque
This Exibition of paintings is a direct tribute to 1950's titilation and Peter Derbin famous for making his own own colours.
Click here to download a pdf version of
CHRISTMAS CATALOGUE
and remember we offer free delivery in Edinburgh! (But please note that some of the paintings may no longer be available)
Joseph Pearces Bar, 23 Elm Row, Edinburgh opens every day from 11 am