Glasgow is ugly. Glasgow is rough. Glaswegians love art. There is not a single exhibition at the Glasgow International Festival I would want to miss out on. My favorite piece? The miniature replica of the International Space Station is mesmerizing.

Guest curated by Elise Nardin. From Weekly Filet #159, in April 2014.

The Glasgow International Festival Proves its Continuing Relevance

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