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David Harding, a Scottish sculptor and art teacher, revolutionized public spaces with his vibrant, weather-resistant concrete and brick pieces. Born in Leith, he studied at Edinburgh College of Art and became the town artist for Glenrothes Development Corporation in 1968. Harding collaborated with architects to integrate sculptures into the new towns identity, involving locals in the process. His notable works include the Henge in Fife and Heritage pieces. He later founded the Environmental Art department at Glasgow School of Art, inspiring students to blend art into urban spaces. Hardings legacy continues through his works and the artists he influenced, demonstrating the power of art to transform everyday spaces.

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