Banksy’s Cut & Run show at the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow is a rare opportunity to see artwork stencils used by the celebrated artist over the last 25 years. Running until August 28, the show includes authentic artefacts, ephemera and the artist’s actual toilet. But you don’t have to leave the Capital to see world class street art.
9. Marine Parade Graffiti Wall
Once spanning 330 metres over two walls, the Marine Parade Graffiti Wall, was the UK’s longest graffiti wall when it launched in 2018. Despite being closed due to the tram works, passers-by can still enjoy several interesting artworks as they travel down Melrose Drive. Photo: submitted
10. Trams To Newhaven Protest
This artwork by divided opinions when it emerged on Jane Street last year. The graffiti shows a man standing in front of a line of Edinburgh trams in protest with a clear visual comparison to the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. Though some thought the artwork represented the feelings some had over the disruption of the project, others believed comparing the project to an infamous massacre was in bad taste. Photo: submitted
11. Leith utility boxes
Funded by the Trams to Newhaven Project, arts organisation, Vue Art, worked with local artists to bring new life to a series of utility boxes on Leith Walk and Constitution Street Photo: Neil Johnstone
12. Rewriting Roald Dahl
Following a controversial decision to rewrite some of Roald Dahl’s children’s books, street artist, The Rebel Bear, created this artwork on the underpass at Sighthill roundabout on Calder Road earlier in the year. The work includes Willy Wonka in handcuffs with his mouth gagged and Matilda with a bag on her head. Photo: submitted