Glasgow's Street Murals
Contents
- Introduction
- The Works
- City Halls - Glasgow Nature
- Wilson Street - Badminton
- Mitchell Street - Girl
- Mitchell Street - Taxi
- Gordon Lane - Giant Panda
- Customhouse Quay - Tiger Lucky 8
- Customhouse Quay - Glasgow's Tiger
- Clyde Street/Dunlop Street/Howard Street - Various
- The Clutha Bar - Famous People
- The Clutha Bar - Charles Rennie Mackintosh
- University of Strathclyde - The Wonderwall
- Kelvingrove Park - History of Transport
- The Billy Connolly Murals
- The Barras
- John Street - Dancing Puppets
- Argyle Street - Animal Cafe
- Partick Interchange Murals
- The Kingston Bridge
- Central Station Railway Bridge
- Glasgow Central Railway Station
- Renfield Lane
- The Artists
- Sam Bates aka Smug
- Guido Van Helten
- Bobby McNamara aka Rogue One
- James Klinge (aka 'Klingatron')
- Josef Valentino
- Ejek
- Jack Vettriano
- John Byrne
- Rachel Maclean
- Andy Scott
- Best Ever
The Barras
There are several murals in and around the Barrowlands Market, which is much better known as "The Barras".
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'The Barras Pirate', or 'Pirate Girl' is a stunning mural, created by Rogue One. The subject is six year old Lola Murphy from Glasgow.
On Ross Street at Suffolk Street.
'The Barras Pirate', or 'Pirate Girl' is a stunning mural, created by Rogue One. The subject is six year old Lola Murphy from Glasgow.
On Ross Street at Suffolk Street.
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This mural of a tall female, by English duo Best Ever, is situated opposite Barras Art And Design (BAaD) at near Moncur Street. It was created as part of the In Common Festival 2014 project to celebrate the Commonwealth Games coming to Glasgow. It is one of five murals which were painted on the theme of 'Identity' across the city in July 2014.
Various other murals, old and new, can be found around The Barras.
This mural on Gallowgate at The Barras was over-painted in May 2017 by the Billy Connoly mural by Rachel Maclean.
John Street - Dancing Puppets
Another by Rogue One, featuring two larger than life dancing puppets with a "ghetto blaster".
Dancing in a car park at the corner of George Street.
by Thomas Nugent
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Here is a Link to more geograph photos of the John Street Puppet murals.
Argyle Street - Animal Cafe
A quirky one by Smug, at the corner of Miller Street. This depicts various exotic animals, seen relaxing through the 'windows' of a cafe.
On a derelict building NS5965 : Argyle Street at the corner of Argyle Street.
by Thomas Nugent
Partick Interchange Murals
A set of three very large sports-themed murals which were created prior to the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Each is painted on a separate tenement gable end and depict the Commonwealth Games sports of netball, field hockey and rugby sevens.The sports-people featured are field hockey player Nicola Skrastin, netball player Lynsey Gallagher and rugby sevens player Colin Gregor. Each has represented Scotland in their respective sport.
The murals were created by Guido Van Helten who also created the badminton mural at Wilson Street in the Merchant City.
The Rugby Sevens mural, viewed from Partick railway station.
Here is a Link to more geograph photos of the Partic Commonwealth Games murals.
The Kingston Bridge
Another set of large sports themed murals related to the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
A large swimming sports mural on the north side of the bridge at Anderston Quay (the cyclist is real).
by Thomas Nugent
Central Station Railway Bridge
Another set of large sports themed murals related to the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
In preparation for the 2014 Commonwealth Games which will be held in Glasgow.
by Thomas Nugent
Also located at the same bridge, but not related to the Commonwealth Games.
At the south end of the same bridge, at track level is a "People Make Glasgow" mural which features various city landmarks in silhouette in addition to the slogan.
At the southern approaches to Glasgow Central railway station.
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Glasgow Central Railway Station
Some temporary murals were erected during platform renovation works in 2013.
A colourful timeline mural between Platform 8 and Platform 7 which is screened-off during reconstruction work. The mural depicts many scenes and characters related to the station over the past century or so, including John Logie Baird, Benny Lynch and Gene Kelly.
by Thomas Nugent
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There is also a ceramic mosaic near the north west entrance leading to Hope Street.
At the ramp to the lift at the north west corner of the station.
See also NS5865 : Mosaic at Glasgow Central railway station.
See also NS5865 : Mosaic at Glasgow Central railway station.
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Renfield Lane
There are two murals by Rogue One in the lane off Renfield Street, near Glasgow Central railway station. Created in November 2019, one is a very life like image of two young girls (daughters of a friend of the artist), one of whom is blowing bubbles. On the opposite side of the lane is a mural of a French bull dog, which is also surrounded by bubbles.
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The Artists
This section provides some background to the artists whose works feature here, with links to their websites.Sam Bates aka Smug
Smug is an Australian artist, based in Glasgow. He has created many murals in the city.Internet Links For Smug
Own website : Link
(site under construction)ArtPeople : Link
Youtube : Link
Facebook : Link
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Guido Van Helten
Another Australian artist with work in Glasgow.Own website : Link
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Bobby McNamara aka Rogue One
Rogue One lives in Glasgow and has many murals around the city.Return to The Artists Return to the top
To my mind, there are two types of graffiti artists – the ones who are just vandals and the ones who have an artistic bent in them and want to create something fantastic. - Bobby McNamara (Daily Record newspaper, April 2014 Link
)Global Street Art: Link
Facebook : Link
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James Klinge (aka 'Klingatron')
Glasgow based James reverted to his own name in early 2017. He uses stencils and spray paint in his works.Facebook Link
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Josef Valentino
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Ejek
From facebook - "EJEK'S been painting graffiti for the last 17 years mainly in the Glasgow area. His style varies from time to time but mostly he has his own EJEK style as you can see from the photos."Facebook : Link
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Jack Vettriano
Vettriano is not a regular street artist, having been commissioned solely for the Billy Connolly mural on Dixon Street. He is best known for his "Singing Butler" painting, which depicts a butler holding an umbrella above a couple dancing on a beach.Website : Link
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John Byrne
Is not a regular street artist, having been commissioned solely for the Billy Connolly mural on Osborne Street. Also a well-known actor and playwright.Wikipedia : Link
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Rachel Maclean
Is not a regular street artist, having been commissioned solely for the Billy Connolly mural on Gallowgate.Website : Link
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Andy Scott
Not a graffiti artist, but well known for his metal sculptures around the country, most famously The Kelpies near Falkirk. He created the first Billy Connoly mural, in Anderston in 2012.Website : Link
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Best Ever
An English duo from South London with an international portfolio.Website : Link
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