Glasgow biggest street art festival set to return

SWG3 has announced the return of Yardworks Festival, Scotland’s festival of graffiti and urban arts. It will take place on May 3 and 4, transforming the venue into a vibrant hub of large-scale murals, live painting, and artwork. There will also be a programme of free workshops and talks celebrating Glasgow 850, exploring the city’s history of graffiti, street art, and hip-hop culture. (Image: Michael Hunter) Tickets are available from February 21 at 10am at https://tinyurl.com/2b84wf72. The line-up includes an internationally acclaimed selection of artists, each bringing their own distinctive style to Yardworks. Sofles (Australia) is a globally celebrated graffiti artist known for his intricate large-scale murals and viral videos Limitless and Infinite. Bacon (Canada) creates hyper-realistic murals featuring detailed animals and natural elements, showcasing a masterclass in aerosol techniques. (Image: Michael Hunter) Zurik (Colombia/Spain) is celebrated for her WildStyle-inspired graffiti, blending intricate lettering with bold 3D effects. Nuno Viegas (Portugal) merges graffiti culture with fine art, known for his photorealistic depictions of masked figures and draped fabrics. Gary Mackay aka Gaz Mac, studio director at SWG3 and co-founder of Yardworks, said: “Every year, Yardworks brings together an incredible mix of artists, from pioneers of the graffiti scene to fresh...