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Falkirk artist Frank To and gunpowder artwork exhibitions

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2293: tabled on 17 November 2025

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 2 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House congratulates Falkirk-born artist Frank To on the inclusion of his innovative gunpowder artworks in two prestigious exhibitions, the Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition at the Ulster Museum in Belfast and the Bath Society of Artists Annual Open Exhibition at the Victoria Art Gallery in Bath; notes that Mr To’s distinctive use of ignited gunpowder has attracted widespread acclaim and a growing international following, including among prominent collectors such as Sir Patrick Stewart; recognises his contribution to promoting Scottish contemporary art across the UK; and commends his dedication to inspiring the next generation of Scottish artists through his creative vision and consistency of craft.

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