You may have already seen Gaia featured on television as the artwork featured prominently during Glasgow hosting COP26 with it only being on view for delegates at the event.
Over a year on, the amazing sculpture has returned to the city as part of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society’s 50th anniversary celebrations. A number of different events will take place under Gaia as there will be concerts, exhibitions, talks and film nights which are available for the public to get along to. There will also be a chance for local schools to get along and see the artwork.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society Director, Stuart Robertson said, “We’re thrilled to unveil the magnificent Gaia installation and welcome visitors to see this stunning spectacle and enjoy our exciting 50th anniversary events. We have a packed programme of exhibitions, concerts, talks and film nights under Gaia. Whether you’ve been to Mackintosh Queen’s Cross before, or are visiting for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you. Thanks to Hugh Fraser Foundation and Northwest Partnership for funding this project.”
5. Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society’s 50th anniversary
The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society officially launches its 50th anniversary events programme. | James Chapelard
6. Events around Gaia
A programme of anniversary events will take place under Gaia, including concerts by Lost Map Record, Siobhan Wilson, Sunnas Gunnlaugs and Fergus McCreadie and a tribute to Stephane Grapelli by Seonaid Aitken Quintet; there will be talks under Gaia; an exhibition of Unbuilt Mackintosh and film nights. | James Chapelard
7. Gaia in Glasgow
Gaia has already visited Glasgow when it made an appearance at COP26 but now the public will be able to view the incredible installation. | James Chapelard
8. How Gaia appears
Measuring six metres in diameter and created from 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earths surface, the artwork provides the opportunity to see our planet, floating in three dimension. | James Chapelard