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The Culture Café: 02/11/2010

02/11/2010

BBC Radio Scotland - The Culture Café, 02/11/2010

Mirrors Beyond Prison - an exhibition of portraits by inmates from five Scottish prisons.

Mirrors Beyond Prison - We preview this exhibition which presents a dramatic and thought-provoking display of portraits by inmates from five Scottish prisons.

Mirrors Beyond Prison - We preview a new exhibition which presents a dramatic and thought-provoking display of portraits by inmates from five Scottish prisons. Inspired by examples in the National Collection, they followed a process of self-investigation and reflection, aimed at helping them to make positive choices about their futures. 

Russian Criminal Tattoos: breaking the code - we'll decipher the hidden meaning of skulls, cats, grins and swastikas when we explore the secret language of Soviet prisoners - tattoos. 

Inspiration Festival - Now in its 13th year, this annual festival of the arts for children and young people has family days, performances, workshops, events and activities for pre-5s and primary school children. We hear all about it in the company of Mary Brennan theatre reviewer at the Herald, who is a supporter of children's theatre and producer Maggie Singleton. 

Ignite - A report on a 'boys-only' dance initiative that has just rolled out all across Scotland.

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