The Brutal Glasgow Exhibition

Photography by Alasdair Watson
Discover Glasgow’s feelings about Brutalism in this interactive exhibition showcasing work by local illustrator Nebo Peklo. Explore the history of the city’s iconic Brutalist buildings, with insights from architects, writers, and residents who experienced them firsthand.
Brutalism: a stark style of functionalist architecture, especially of the 1950s and 1960s, characterised by the use of steel and concrete in massive blocks.
For many Brutalism is a byword for ugly, or worse still, concrete. For others, it’s iconic. For many Glaswegians, witnesses to the rapid rise and fall of tower blocks across the city, Brutalism means failure.
Explore Glasgow’s love-hate relationship with Brutalism through this interactive multimedia exhibition, curated by Rachel Loughran and featuring the work of Glasgow based illustrator Nebo Peklo (Natalie Tweedie), well known for her distinctive illustrations of buildings and places in the city.
Journey from Anniesland Tower to the Gallowgate Twins gaining fascinating insights into the city’s Brutalist buildings past and present, with commentary from architects, academics and writers including Miles Glendinning, Diane Watters, Rory Olcayto, Johnny Rodger, Nick Haynes, and Owen Hatherley, as well as first-hand stories from those who lived and worked in these monumental structures.
The exhibition can also be viewed online here
Grant aided by Glasgow City Heritage Trust
If you have any access requirements, please contact info@thepyramid.scot so we can make arrangements. Our venue is fully accessible.
If larger groups want to visit the Brutalism exhibition, please email info@thepyramid.scot in advance.