Heather Valentine

Review of Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art

A former townhouse built in 1778, the Gallery of M...

A former townhouse built in 1778, the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow is both an interesting and inspiring venue which is fit for its current purpose as an art gallery. Outside, the grand stone columns are a reminder of the history of the building whilst inside it has a modern interior with features such as glass stairs which prove that an old building can be updated for modern day use and still keep its historical integrity intact.
The atmosphere is more lively than a regular art gallery, possibly because the audience is younger and the art which is on display is meant to inspire creativity and challenge traditional views of "art". Modern art isn't about perfectly painted portraits like those in traditional galleries but more about idea and concept of art and this is reflected in the atmosphere.


Although not to everyone's taste, in my opinion, the Gallery of Modern Art is good for a free day out and a good way to display art and inspire people. The building is visually pleasing although inside there are many blank wall spaces and I feel that more could be done to maximize the amount of art on display in such a big space. The gift shop was small and somewhat expensive but overall my visit was an enjoyable experience and I would recommend the Gallery of Modern Art to creative people who want to broaden their knowledge and understanding of art.