Have you noticed Leeds is getting brighter, or ‘less grey’?
A City Less Grey is our ambitious public art programme, which introduces striking artworks to the streets of Leeds. The project has firmly put Leeds on the map as a city committed to developing its public art voice.
Profiling talent within our region, A City Less Grey is a pioneering example of how cross sector working can benefit artists and contribute to the ever changing fabric of a city.
The A City Less Grey artworks
- Ian Kirkpatrick, Hare of Harehills (Lepus), 2017 – The Compton Centre, Harehills, Leeds. Find out more
- NOMAD Clan, Athena Rising, 2018 – Platform Building, Leeds city centre. Find out more
- Mike Winnard, Common Ground, 2018 – Harper Street, Leeds city centre. Find out more
- Rebecca Appleby, Latent Power, 2019 – Kirkstall Leisure Centre, Kirkstall, Leeds. Find out more
- Cbloxx, Force of Nature, 2022 – Patrick Studios, Mabgate, Leeds. Find out more
- Add Fuel, ECHOES, 2023 – Argyle Road, Mabgate, Leeds. Find out more
- Rhian Kempadoo-Millar, Reflections of Carnival, 2023 – Savile Mount, Chapeltown, Leeds. Find out more
- Mohammad Barrangi, Last Dream, 2024 – West Park Bus Stop, Otley Road, Leeds & Mabgate, Leeds. Find out more
- Taqi Spateen, To Be Or Not To Be, 2024, Convention House, Mabgate, Leeds. Find out more
Where can you find the A City Less Grey artworks?
We want to continue to work with partners to develop the profile of A City Less Grey and cultivate an internationally recognised programme of installations, events and learning.
We want to further cement Leeds’ place as a leader for incubating talent and attracting international names to the city; embracing the culture of street art, changing the landscape of our buildings, hoardings and hidden alleys.
A City Less Grey has the potential to appeal to the growth in cultural tourism, stay rooted and support local talent, but profile the city on an international level.
Best Use of Arts, Culture and Sport in Placemaking winner – Planning Awards, 2018
Art in The Public Realm winner – Leeds Architecture Awards, 2019
