Art and Architecture in Glasgow

 Artwork by Brian McGeoch

Introduction

This afternoon, I am reporting on a visit to an art exhibition in the Briggait Galleries which are part of a Category A listed building of architectural merit.The Briggait building dates from 1873, thus the building and art exhibition are over 150 years apart. Location is Glasgow's Merchant City close to the Clutha Bar. Originally, the Briggait building was Glasgow's fish market but is now used for arts events and cultural activities.

The building was designed by architects Clarke & Bell in the French Renaissance style, with painted stone facades and, inside, a galleried market hall of cast iron and glass.

Briggait Facade

Briggait Interior

Artwork

The following images are paintings by local Briggait based painter, Brian McGeoch. Brian's work is often inspired by European modernism and American abstraction, with a focus on still life and figurative compositions. 





 








This post connects nicely with Scottish art, architecture and culture.

More Information

For more information on Glasgow and many other aspects of Scotland please refer to the Visitors’ Guide to Scotland, ISBN 978-1-9161332-0-4. This book is also available via Kindle.

 

 

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