Glasgow 2018-inspired exhibition to open in Merchant City
The events get underway next week and this pop-up showroom aims to capture the spirit of the Championships
Last updated 27th Jul 2018
A pop-up exhibition is aiming to capture the spirit of Glasgow 2018 when it opens its doors this weekend.
The Local Heroes showroom and shop has been created to celebrate the European Championships with designs that are emblematic of Glasgow’s creative energy, vitality and ability in design.
Special commissions include the Glasgow Raincoat by Love and Squalor x Alice Dansey-Wright, a Banana Bumbag from Trakke and a pair of Merino blanket scarves by Green Thomas.
The commissions will be exhibited and available to buy alongside the work of over 20 Glasgow based designers to create a design hotspot in the heart of the Merchant City.
Curator Stacey Hunter said: "It's really important for me as a curator to take the opportunity to tie in with these international events.
"Scotland is absolutely amazing at design, the last ten years have seen a huge change in the number of people who are either home grown designers or people who have relocated to Scotland.
"We're open for 16 days in total beginning from this Saturday and we'll have a free design gift for everyone who comes along."
The exhibition is running from July 28 until August 12 and is based at 58 Albion St, Glasgow, G1 1LH.