While Glasgow has a thriving contemporary art scene of its own, GI offers a platform to artists from other countries as well,[1] showcasing the best of both local and international contemporary art.
[3] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and especially its impact on the arts, the 2020 edition of the GI was postponed.
[4] The ninth edition of GI, opening in 2021, presented a hybrid of in person and online exhibitions and events, including 38 exhibitions in 27 venues across Glasgow.
[5] In 2021 the Commissioned Programme included works by Jenkin van Zyl, Yuko Mohri, Ana Mazzei, Sarah Forrest, Nep Sidhu, and France-Lise McGurn.
[5] GI is curating Scotland's contribution to the Venice Biennale in 2022.