Gallery of Modern Art

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Glasgow, UK - September 4, 2019 - The iconic equestrian statue of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington located outside the Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow, Scotland, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-08-05T19:31:11.000Z, User: katelyn.perry_lonelyplanet, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: wip, client: wip, other: Katelyn Perry

This contemporary art Gallery of Modern Art features modern works from local and international artists, housed in a graceful neoclassical building on elegant Royal Exchange Square. The original interior is an ornate contrast to the inventive art on display; all exhibitions are temporary and free to visit. There are also valiant efforts made to keep the kids entertained, from museum trails to art clubs.

The famous statue of the Duke of Wellington is covered with a stack of traffic cones at the front of the Gallery of Modern Art.
The famous statue of the Duke of Wellington is covered with a stack of traffic cones at the front of the Gallery of Modern Art. Claudio Divizia/Shutterstock

Outside the museum stands the horseback statue of the Duke of Wellington, which is invariably crowned with a traffic cone – an iconic symbol of Glaswegian humor and defiance. Street artist Banksy claims it's his favorite work of art in the UK.

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