Glasgow's Street Art Renaissance Is Gaining Support

Glasgow's Street Art Renaissance Is Gaining Support

Glasgow's Street Art , Renaissance Is, Gaining Support.

'The Guardian' reports that Glasgow, Scotland, is experiencing a street art renaissance.

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'The Guardian' reports that Glasgow, Scotland, is experiencing a street art renaissance.

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The popular trend is on display across the city and has been seen as one of Europe's largest public art projects.

Works include intricate calligraphy in individual tags to massive projects that span whole buildings.

Works include intricate calligraphy in individual tags to massive projects that span whole buildings.

Now, Glasgow's city council is exploring ways to provide legal walls for street artists to work without fear of arrest.

Now, Glasgow's city council is exploring ways to provide legal walls for street artists to work without fear of arrest.

Glasgow has such a rich art history, and the murals are bringing that excitement back to the city.

People can think of a gallery as a really intimidating place to go into, but anyone that can walk down the street and see this mural in its progress – that’s their art gallery, James Klinge, Glasgow street artist, via 'The Guardian'.

Gary Mackay, SWG’s studio director, points to an abundance of talent within , "working-class cities with really strong ethics on art.".

Mackay defends street artists and highlights the risks they face while attempting to leave their mark.

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They’re not going out there to vandalize, they’re out to get their name up, to say I’ve got a talent, trying to better themselves, Christy Mearns, Scottish Green party member, via 'The Guardian'.

'The Guardian' reports that the Yardworks festival looks to give young people a safe space to improve their art and learn from other working artists.

It is such a positive way of providing opportunities for young people, through commissions, and expanding access to the arts and culture for everyone.

Legal walls could certainly reduce stigma around street art, Christy Mearns, Scottish Green party member, via 'The Guardian'