Radisson RED is collaborating on a new piece of iconic street art to celebrate the new hotel’s arrival in the city. It has commissioned Glasgow artist Rogue-One to design a mural to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, who was born in 1868. The location of the mural will be revealed soon.
Michael Weston, Curator, Radisson RED said: “When we launched in April we promised to ‘paint the town RED’. Glasgow is so famous for its iconic street art, so we thought what better way to celebrate opening our doors in 2018 than by gifting a new piece of street art to this city? It seemed fitting that we celebrate the great Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh in what will be the 150th anniversary of his birth, and we can’t wait to see what Rogue-One and Art Pistol create.”
Radisson RED is working with Art Pistol Projects and aerosol artist Rogue-One on the project.
Ali Smith, Art Pistol Projects said: “It’s an exciting time for street art in Glasgow. We’re working on a really diverse range of projects just now and can’t wait to get this superb Mackintosh piece up there amongst it.”
Bobby McNamara, Rogue-One, added: “It’s an honour to be working on a Mackintosh themed mural, especially on the run up to the 150th celebration. I will do my best to paint something amazing.”
Rogue-one has been creating unique street art for over 20 years. As one of the most famous and talented street artists in Europe, Rogue-one is known for his photorealistic style and is behind a number of famous artworks, including Mitchell Street’s floating taxi.
Director of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society, Stuart Robertson, said: “In this 150th anniversary year, it’s wonderful to hear that a mural of Charles Rennie Mackintosh is going to be unveiled on his birthday, on 7th June. I’m confident Art Pistols and Rogue-One will capture Charles Rennie Mackintosh very well and I’m delighted that the city’s favourite son will have a dedicated mural. I’d like to thank Radisson RED Glasgow for commissioning this project and I’m sure it will be a must-see for any Mackintosh fans visiting the city.”
The 174-room Radisson RED Glasgow opened on 30th April in Finnieston. RED Glasgow provides travellers with an ideal base from which to explore the city and is only minutes away from some of the best music venues in Scotland, including the world-renowned SSE Hydro.
Starting at £89 per night, the spacious rooms feature natural materials, colourful accents and eclectic design pieces, providing the perfect base to explore the bustling city of Glasgow. The bold wallpaper, designed by Glasgow comic artist Frank Quitely, creates a room that feels fun, modern and minimal, with smart in-room technology that’s ready to connect.
The ground floor space with the OUIBar + KTCHN is the hotel’s food, drink and social hub, serving great food, wine and chilled craft beers, the RED way. Open all day and offering food on the go, this is the place for casual meetings, cocktails or a game of pool.
For anyone looking to watch the sunset over the River Clyde, the hotel’s new RED Sky Bar, Glasgow’s first rooftop bar, will be the place to be.