GLASGOW REQUIEM

Glasgow Requiem is a 3-year creative programme spanning public ceremony, community archaeology, horticultural design, sound works, live performance, writing and imaginative responses to Glasgow’s mediaeval roots, pre-industrial history and founding mythologies.
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Glasgow Requiem planting wins award for Outstanding Event

We are thrilled that our autumn planting at the Glasgow Necropolis won the Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival award for Outstanding Event.

In September we planted 56,000 bulbs as a living memorial at Glasgow’s largest common grave accompanied by live music, poetry, and shared food. The award is extra special to us, as it was voted for by the public and volunteers of Glasgow Doors Open.

Glasgow Doors Open Days Director David Cook said:

“Congratulations to Angus Farquhar and the Aproxima team and all involved in creating this moving and meaningful event! We are looking forward to seeing the flowers bloom in Spring and the project develop!”

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Photo by Alan Dimmock

Aproxima is an arts collective based in Glasgow. It creates multi-disciplinary work that spans live productions, community food initiatives, environmental design and public interventions.

Aproxima operates at both a hyperlocal and national scale, often outdoors or in unusual or unused places, with the involvement of local people.

Each element of the programme is unique to itself and also part of the whole, driven by an inspiring core collaborative team of writers, artists, directors, designers and producers.

Aproxima was founded in 2018 by Angus Farquhar, one of Scotland’s leading artists. He set a benchmark for innovative interpretation and appreciation of Scotland’s heritage, creating exciting and memorable events and permanent works often in powerful natural settings over 25 years with NVA (1992-2017).