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Motion · S6M-09552 · 15 Jun 2023

Banksy Exhibition in Glasgow

Lodged by Kaukab Stewart Standard Motion 20 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges that Glasgow’s Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), within the Glasgow Kelvin constituency, is to host a new exhibition by the most famous and celebrated graffiti artist in the world, Banksy; understands that the exhibition, which has been officially authorised by Banksy, will be named Cut and Run: 25 years card labour, and will showcase, for the first time, the stencils that Banksy used to create many of their most iconic works; further understands that Banksy is reported to have said, “I’ve kept these stencils hidden away for years, mindful they could be used as evidence in a charge of criminal damage", but "that moment seems to have passed so now I’m exhibiting them in a gallery as works of art", and that "I’m not sure which is a greater crime”; notes that this exhibition will be staged at GoMA in Glasgow city centre, the main gallery of contemporary art in Scotland’s largest city; further notes that this will be GoMA’s first solo gallery exhibition in 14 years, and looks forward to visiting Banksy’s work within GoMA.

Supporters (20)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.