POP LIFE


Popular culture and figurative drawing are explored in the City Art Centre’s winter exhibition, POP LIFE.

Women looking closely at sculpture. Walls in background have one painting on each.
© Greg Macvean
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New Town

2nd November 2024 - 9th March 2025
Adult: £5.00. Concession: £3.00 (joint entry for Through Line and Pop Life)

Venue Key Features

Hearing Loop

Level Access

Venue Accessibility

Accessible parking or drop-off point

Accessible toilets

Hearing Loop

Large print, braille or audio

Level Access

Level access from entrance to reception

Level access to all public areas

Level access to dining room, cafe or restaurant

Level access to main entrance

Lift or stairlift

Suitable for visitors with limited mobility

Tactile route for visitors with visual impairments

Wheelchair access throughout

Wheelchairs or mobility aids provided

Drawing inspiration from art history, socio-political movements and cultural shifts over the past six decades, POP LIFE invites viewers to engage with the ever-changing dynamics of art within society.

Featuring both Scottish and international artists, many of whom are showcasing their work in Scotland for the first time, POP LIFE delves into the blend of popular culture and contemporary figurative drawing, challenging the conventional boundaries between high and low art.

Drawing on a range of cultural influences—such as music, film, fashion, literature, social media, and celebrity—these works highlight this dynamic interplay, utilising familiar language to examine themes that broaden traditional drawing practices.

Blurred image of man walking past a wall decorated with a series of paintings.
© Greg Macvean

A range of events will also be running in conjunction with the exhibition.

An escalator and lift provide easy access to six floors. Mimi’s Bakehouse is situated on the ground floor, open daily 9am to 5pm (last sit-ins at 4:30pm) offering coffee, cake and an all-day brunch menu.

Adult tickets are £5.00; Concessions are £3.00 per person. This includes joint entry to both POP LIFE and another City Art Centre exhibition, Through Line.

Find out more and book tickets on POP LIFE.