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Trackie McLeod's Utopia: Art, Pubs, and Class Identity

2/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

Trackie McLeod, a Glasgow-based artist, presents Utopia at Factory International in Manchester to make art accessible.
The show features a custom-built pub where visitors can enjoy drinks, art, and performances.
McLeod's work addresses nostalgia, class, and identity, reflecting his upbringing in community pubs.
He criticizes the art world for limited support for working-class and diverse voices.
He urges broader representation and encourages others to forge their own paths in art.

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Story summary

Trackie McLeod, a Glasgow-based artist, presents Utopia at Factory International in Manchester to make art accessible.
The show features a custom-built pub where visitors can enjoy drinks, art, and performances.
McLeod's work addresses nostalgia, class, and identity, reflecting his upbringing in community pubs.
He criticizes the art world for limited support for working-class and diverse voices.
He urges broader representation and encourages others to forge their own paths in art.