ECA Student Welcome Social 2024

You are invited to a social event at the Talbot Rice Gallery to welcome you to University of Edinburgh.

The event is part of Welcome Week and includes a preview of the show, refreshments and a creative activity inspired by the work of El Anatsui.

Our current exhibition ’Scottish Mission Book Depot Keta’ is the most significant exploration of contemporary sculptor El Anatsui, one of Africa’s most prominent artists. Working with found objects in wood and metal, El Anatsui has been reclaiming, reusing, and transforming materials for decades. This show comprises a selection of wooden reliefs, printed works on paper, as well as his iconic, large-scale sculptural wall hangings, constructed by linking together thousands of individual metal bottle tops reclaimed from the bottling industry in Ghana and Nigeria.

Please note that photography will be taking place at this event for promotional and archival purposes. The photographs made are likely to appear on our website. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let the photographer OR A member of our team know on the evening.

Talbot Rice Gallery / Playfair Library

Friday 13th September

18.00-20.30

*Student ID and proof of age will be required at the door

Host or Publisher Talbot Rice Gallery