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Nuart Aberdeen officially started on the 12th of April with a media reception held in front of large, sun basked mural-to-be by
Ernest Zacharevic. With bagpipe sounds as the backdrop of the event, local officials weren't hiding their excitement about having this respected event held for the second time in their hometown, while Nuart organizers and partners expressed their enthusiasm about sharing their efforts with the local community.
As the media representatives were learning about the past, present and future of the collaboration between the Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeen Inspired & Nuart, as well as the connection between Aberdeen and Stavanger, the artists were working on their pieces through the Granite City. Some of them just finishing their works, some in the early stages - the creative atmosphere set the vibrant vibe for the coming weekend on the streets of the city, as well as indoors. The program continued with an insightful talk by the world renowned art critic and curator,
Carlo McCormick, and a gallery show presenting the works from local
Peacock Visual Arts print house and the archives of
Nuart Gallery.
The following day was focused on talks and debates, starting with a panel chaired by the
Amnesty International UK Scotland Office with
Amal Azzudin (SO/UK) &
Carrie Reichardt (UK) as main guests, and continued with talks about everything from early graffiti, an introduction of the
Splash and Burn project, a talk with
Hyuro, etc.
Meanwhile, the streets were buzzing with artists like
Bordalo II and
Bortusk Leer working on their large pieces, the
Snik duo finishing their poetic stenciled mural and
Dr D installing his subversive billboards, signs and ads. Artists like
Carrie Reichardt and
Nimi & RH74 recruited the teams of locals to help with their pieces as well as add their personal touch to the works, while Glasgow-based
The Glöbel Brothers used their sign painting aesthetics to create a fun tribute to "seagull terrorism" in Aberdeen. Two pieces by Argentinian
Milu Corech were one of the first ones to be completed, gracing the facades of the local alleys, as well as the latest mural by Sheffield-born
Phlegm who illustrated his vision of Rubislaw Quarry, the very source of six million tonnes of granite that earned Aberdeen the name - The Granite City.
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