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Glasgow
Historically, Scotland is a country of kilts,
smoky scotch and warbling bagpipes. But,
the future of the country is bright—and no
city provides as thorough a glimpse into the
promises of Scotland’s tomorrow like Glasgow.
Named a European Capital of Culture by the
European Union in 1990, the city continues
to hum as a hotbed of youthful energy. This
energy more often than not manifests in a
myriad of visual and performing arts: from
the building-sized murals littered throughout
the city to the riches of museums to peruse,
it’s difficult to run out of things to admire
in Glasgow.
The Gallery of Modern Art should be at
the top of your to-do list, with four galleries
of ever-exciting exhibitions and hands-on
workshops. A worthy follow-up to the GoMa
is a visit to the Glasgow Print Studio. The
informal backbone to Scotland’s artistic and
cultural scene, the print studio is a long-
established hub of creative energy. Between
the exhibitions and galleries showcasing local
and international artists, and the open access
workshop offering printmaking classes, it’s all
too easy to feel a part of the artistic community
while visiting.
Another gallery you can’t miss is the
Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre. A scene unlike
any you’ve encountered before, the theatre
is comprised of hundreds of hand-carved
figures, cogs, old scrap, ethereal music and
haunting lights, all animated to perform the
cyclical tales that comprise existence. It is not
hyperbole to say there is little else like it in the
world—making it a must-see of Glasgow.
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SPRING | 2019