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Motion · S6M-14570 · 18 Sep 2024

New Mural Dedicated to Sir Eduardo Paolozzi

Lodged by Miles Briggs (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 34 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges the unveiling of a new mural in Leith dedicated to the late Sir Eduardo Paolozzi to celebrate the centenary of his birth; recognises that it was commissioned by the Friends of the Water of Leith Basins, and created with support from local architecture firm, GRAS, and arts charity, Leith Late; notes what it sees as the cultural and social significance of Sir Eduardo Paolozzi’s work; congratulates Edinburgh-born artist, Halla Groves-Raines, who was chosen in 2023 to be the mural’s creator after an extensive search; notes that her design features an older depiction of Paolozzi in a pop-art style, as a tribute to the art movement for which he was a major influence, and celebrates that residents and visitors alike will have the opportunity to see this piece in the place of Paolozzi’s birth.

Supporters (34)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.