Explore Glasgow’s love-hate relationship with Brutalism through this interactive, multimedia exhibition featuring the work of Glasgow based illustrator Nebo Peklo (Natalie Tweedie).
Journey from Anniesland Tower to the Gallowgate Twins gaining fascinating insights into the city’s Brutalist buildings past and present, with commentary from architects, academics and writers including Miles Glendinning, Diane Watters, Rory Olcayto, Johnny Rodger, Nick Haynes, and Owen Hatherley, as well as first-hand stories from those who lived and worked in these monumental structures.
Devised by Rachel Loughran, a curator specialising in digital design who has previously exhibited with the Alasdair Gray Archive, the exhibition brings Nebo Peklo’s works to life, offering a deeper understanding of this often maligned style of architecture.
Open every day during the Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival and on selected days until 27 October, Brutal Glasgow tells a uniquely Glasgow story and will make you see Brutalism in a whole new light. Don’t miss out – it might just change your mind about these concrete giants.
Daily Monday 16 September – Sunday 22 September, then Wednesday to Friday weekly until 25 October, plus weekend opening 26th & 27th October.
10am – 4pm
Glasgow City Heritage Trust, 54 Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LQ
Free entry
How to get here:
The exhibition space is located in the Merchant City, which has excellent public transport links.
By Bus: More information via First Bus: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
By Train: We are around a 15 minute walk from Central Station, a 10 minute walk from Argyle Street Station, and 5 minute walk from High Street Station | More information via Scotrail: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
By Subway: The exhibition space is located about a 15 minute walk from St Enoch Station | More information via Glasgow Subway https://www.spt.co.uk/travel-with-spt/subway/
Can’t make it in person? No worries, it’s fully accessible online too: click here
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