The Story of The Centre for Advanced Textiles

In this episode, we speak to the team behind The Centre for Advanced Textiles about its ground-breaking journey and lasting impact on the textile industry. We're also joined by multi-disciplinary artist Fraser Taylor, who speaks about exhibiting Instant Whip at the GSA, nearly fifty years after he first started his studies here. 

You can see the exhibition CATALOGUE: 25 years of the Centre for Advanced Textiles from 12th September – 18th October 2025. Visit www.gsaexhibitions.co.uk to find out more.

The headline sponsor for this exhibition is Skypark with additional support from the Incorporation of Bonnetmakers and Dyers of Glasgow.

Episode Notes:

The guests on this podcast are Alan Shaw, Laura Boomer, Vicky Begg and Fraser Taylor. Music for The Glasgow School of Art podcast was composed by Dino Bardot.

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