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Donald Butler in-conversation

Part of We Contain Multitudes / Commissioning

1 — 30 April 2026

A scanned black and white analogue photograph is interrupted by neon pink marker, cloud-like filling the centre of the frame to form the flames of a bright fire in the photograph. The photograph appears to show a figure kneeling to attend to a small fire. — Donald Butler, ‘FLARE’ (2026). Courtesy of the artist and LUX Scotland. Commissioned by LUX Scotland as part of We Contain Multitudes, supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.

Listen to artist Donald Butler discuss his new work ‘FLARE’ with David Upton, LUX Scotland Public Programme Manager. ‘FLARE’ was commissioned by LUX Scotland as part of We Contain Multitudes.

You can list to Donald in-conversation with David online here until 30 April 2026.

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A transcript of the conversation is available to read here.

Image description: A scanned black and white analogue photograph is interrupted by neon pink marker, cloud-like filling the centre of the frame to form the flames of a bright fire in the photograph. The photograph appears to show a figure kneeling to attend to a small fire.

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