Murals, Mums and What Every Woman Wants: France-Lise McGurn, Fashion and Public Space

Join fashion and textile designer and printmaker Beca Lipscombe in conversation with Dan Brown, DCA’s Head of Exhibitions, as they explore the work of France-Lise McGurn through the lens of their shared experience of growing up in Scotland’s Central Belt during the 1980s and 1990s.

From the legacy of Scottish muralism to the rise of emergent fast fashion, Lipscombe and Brown will trace the cultural transformation of Scotland during a period of industrial decline, examining how changing public spaces, consumer culture, and visual identity shaped everyday life. Their discussion will consider the intersections of fashion, art, memory, and place, offering fresh perspectives on the social and cultural landscapes that inform McGurn’s practice.