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Iconic Scottish city arts venue faces closure following 'unprecedented' finances

ONE of Glasgow’s most iconic arts centres is facing closure after learning its financial position is “no longer viable” ...

The National (Scotland)

Mackintosh building restoration should be taken out of Glasgow art school’s hands, say experts

Architectural gem has twice been badly damaged by fire and rebuild has suffered a string of setbacks

The Guardian - UK

Martin Boyce review – ripping the beating heart of beauty from the banal and the bizarre

The Turner prize winner mourns the hellish destruction of Mackintosh’s Glasgow School of Art before sweeping you to heaven on a terrific tide of soulless tat and elegant craft

The Guardian - UK

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Glasgow cafe and art gallery Outlier gets permission to sell alcohol

The London Road cafe helps to subsidise the art gallery, which recently opened and has hosted an exhibition by Glasgow School of Art graduates.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh rebuild sees 5,500 tonnes of fire damaged material removed

The world-renowned building, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, was extensively damaged when a blaze broke out late on June 15 2018 as it neared the end of a £35 million restoration project following a previous fire in May 2014.

Glasgow Live

First phase of preparation for Glasgow School of Art rebuild completed

More than 5,500 tonnes of fire-damaged material have been removed from the Mackintosh Building following the blaze more than four years ago.

The Independent UK

Major retrospective of renowned painter Peter Howson to open in May

The exhibition will take place at the City Art Centre in Edinburgh.

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'He made the job easy': Political cartoonist talks Boris Johnson and independence

AN independence-supporting political cartoonist has released a new collection of her work which takes aim at Boris Johnson.

The National (Scotland)

Robbie Coltrane's acting career from Hagrid in Harry Potter to Tutti Frutti

Coltrane was made an OBE in the 2006 New Year's honours.

Daily Record

From Cracker to Hagrid, larger-than-life Robbie Coltrane dominated the screen

The actor was known for his roles in TV series Cracker and as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films.

The Independent UK

Spacious Glasgow flat in historic city centre building joins the market

An expansive flat in the Cowcaddens area has hit the market this week, housed in the historic Orient Building and currently taking offers over £299,000 - offering spacious living alongside the best the city has to offer.

Glasgow Live

Exhibition of paintings by Glasgow Girl to go on display in Kirkcudbright

Pieces from Christian "Chris" J Ferguson, and some by her daughter Nan S Fergusson, will be shown at the Harbour Cottage Gallery

Daily Record

Glasgow mural featuring Tunnock's Tea Cakes unveiled in Garnethill

Artist and graduate Ida Henrich painted the colourful creation in Reid Lane, Garnethill with the help of some local schoolchildren. The artwork runs along Reid Lane.

Glasgow Live

Oil protestors glue themselves to painting at Scots art gallery

Protestors say they have taken action because art institutions are failing to challenge the government's plans on new oil and gas.

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Glasgow Live

Glasgow Kelvingrove Museum protest sees climate activists glue themselves to painting

Three young protestors from Just Stop Oil have sprayed paint around the Glasgow museum, while two have also glued themselves to the frame of a 19th century landscape painting.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow School of Art appoints new chair after Muriel Gray's resignation

The new chair has more than 30 years of experience.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish school kids help scientists design new app about viruses

A new app has been created by scientists in Scotland to help children learn more about respiratory viruses.

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway artist Maureen Briggs tells her tale in Galloway People

Maureen's life has taken her from Castle Douglas to the Glasgow School of Art and New Zealand

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Glasgow Live

Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh rebuild tender 'favours cheapest over most suitable bid'

Paul Stallan, co-founder and principal of the Glasgow-based practice Stallan Brand, made the comments in architectural magazine Architects' Journal the week before last.

The Independent UK

Glasgow School of Art in search for new chairperson

The art school is currently finalising its new strategic plan.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow School of Art searching for architect to take on £62m restoration job

A search has been launched for an architect to lead the £62 million restorations that will reinstate the historic Mackintosh Building to its former glory after the building was ravaged by fire in 2018.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow School of Art students go on hunger strike to demand action from uni

The two students, aged 17 and 20, intend to go on hunger strike until Glasgow School of Art make a concrete commitment to divest from all fossil fuel and arms investment.

Daily Record

Ukrainian woman fleeing war desperate to return to 'second home' in Glasgow

Mary Lydon had to flee her home in Kyiv leaving everything behind after the city came under attack by Russians on February 24.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow School of Art studio set to be created in Clydebank under £500,000 plan

Money has been set aside to develop the studio, with West Dunbartonshire Council identifying a building at Richmond Street which could be used, although some councillors raised concerns over the cost.

The Guardian - UK

Cause of fire that destroyed Glasgow School of Art ‘will never be known’

Mackintosh building was so badly damaged by 2018 blaze that the cause remains ‘undetermined’, according to long-awaited report

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