Huge wallpaper artwork on display in Aberdeen's Bon Accord Baths
The Bon Accord Baths in Aberdeen are hosting a large-scale wallpaper art installation titled 'Divers' by artist Tod Hanson. The temporary exhibit is part of the city's Doors Open Day initiative and aims to revitalize the historic venue.
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Share Save Add as preferred on Google Marta Leshyk BBC Scotland, Aberdeen BBC The Bon Accord Baths were opened in 1940 in Aberdeen Just weeks after being used as a filming set for Netflix series Dept Q, the Bon Accord Baths in Aberdeen is opening its doors to the public to show a large-scale art installation.
'Divers', by Tod Hanson, was painted in the artist's small London studio on rolls of wallpaper - the parts were then assembled and taped to the pool floor.
Locals will be able to visit the art deco venue and see the temporary installation during the first three weekends of September.
The Category B listed baths closed in 2008 due to budget cuts and have occasionally reopened for cultural and community events since Bon Accord Heritage (BAH) took it over in 2020.
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