Black History Month ART

GLASGOW. Glasgow Green.

Artists, Mark Abgbi Tremaine Okata and Grace Browne at the art instalation in Glasgow Green.

Media launch of Black History Month events along the National Cycle Network in Scotland: Glasgow Green.
Sustrans launch of their programme of Black History Month events, which will take place along National Cycle Network routes in Scotland throughout October 2021.

Black History Month is a month-long celebration of Black history, held in the UK throughout October since 1987.
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The eight artworks and events along traffic-free National Cycle Network routes throughout Scotland will celebrate notable Black people from Scotland's history, and key events that have made Scotland the country it is today.
·They will celebrate diversity, and encourage people from all communities to walk, wheel and cycle along the National Cycle Network across Scotland to experience the artworks and events throughout October.
This will be an opportunity to meet a selection of artists whose work will feature throughout the event programme, and representatives from Sustrans Scotland.
The outdoor launch takes place at Grace Browne’s triptych mural of traditional African women’s painting on the west side of Glasgow Green along National Cycle Network Route 75. Installed as part of the Black History Month on the National Cycle Network programme of events, the artwork celebrates the beauty, creativity and ingenuity of African women's art and contributions to the built environment.