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skyline of Glasgow has been radically transformed as high rise tower blocks have been blown down and bulldozed. 30% of the cities High Rise flats have disappeared since 2006, communities dispersed across the city and Dalmarnock have ‘been raised from the ashes’ via the Commonwealth Games.
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this Disappearing Glasgow herald a renaissance in the city? Photographer and filmmaker Chris Leslie is widely acknowledged as the most consistent chronicler of the city’s recent history. His new exhibition – Disappearing Glasgow documents an era of spectacular change in Glasgow through photography and film.
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is also an event to accompany this exhibition: an illustrated screening by Chris Leslie who will show short films from the project and raise discussion about the latest chapter in Glasgow’s ongoing regeneration. The talk and will be introduced by the books editor – Professor Johnny Rodger. Entry free but tickets must be booked in advance via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disappearing-glasgow-film-screening-and-talk-chris-leslie-tickets-27354503055
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Notes for Editors
This exhibition and event is part of Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture & Design 2016.
About Chris Leslie:
Chris
Leslie is a Glasgow-based photographer and filmmaker with an interest in regeneration and human rights. He has worked across Eastern Europe, Africa and Asia as well as in his home city for the BBC, CNN, and several NGO’s. His documentary film work has pulled in awards from BAFTA Scotland and has been broadcast across the world. His ongoing work on the changing face of Glasgow has seen him acknowledged as the most consistent chronicler of the city’s recent history. Disappearing Glasgow puts the best of this work on show. |
www.chrisleslie.com
www.disappearing-glasgow.com