Ubiquitous Chip's Gray Murals Gain Historic Status
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Celebrated Scottish artist Alasdair Grays murals at Glasgows Ubiquitous Chip restaurant, a beloved dining spot since 1971, have been granted Category B listed building status. The murals, Florid Jungle and Arcadia, were created in the late 1970s and early 1980s in exchange for meals. Gray, known for his novel Lanark, passed away in 2019. The restaurant, a west end cultural hub, has hosted stars like Princess Margaret and Mick Jagger. The Clydesdale family ran it for 50 years before selling to Greene King in 2022. The murals are rare surviving examples of Grays public art, and their protection ensures his vision of community and everyday art endures.
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