An empty unit on Dundee's Reform Street is set to transform into a major art installation

Reform Street has a swathe of empty units. (Picture: Google)

A former shop in Dundee city centre is set to be transformed into a powerful new art installation this autumn, as Jupiter Artland brings its nationwide project JUPITER+ to the city for the first time.

The ambitious project, titled Growing Pains, is led by celebrated artist Lindsey Mendick and will open to the public from Saturday 13 September until Sunday 21 December at 15 Reform Street. Entry will be free, with the exhibition running Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.

Mendick, known for her expressive ceramic works and immersive installations, will turn the empty shop into an imagined estate agency exploring themes of social mobility, class, and the emotional highs and lows of adolescence.

The installation will mix sculpture, stained glass, audio, and set design to reflect on ideas of home, identity and ambition.

JUPITER+ is part of Jupiter Artland’s mission to give every child in Scotland access to high-quality contemporary art and creative learning. Alongside the exhibition, a dedicated Learning Studio on Castle Street will host free workshops and mentoring sessions for young people, schools, and community groups across Dundee. The aim is to spark creativity, confidence, and ambition among the next generation.

As part of the wider programme, Jupiter’s Youth Collective ORBIT will also run activities in Dundee. This year’s group has already visited Mendick’s studio as part of a trip to London and Margate.

In addition, an open call will invite early-career artists from Dundee to apply for free use of the Learning Studio as part of a new residency scheme, with support and mentoring provided.

JUPITER+ has previously visited Perth, Ayr and Paisley, engaging over 21,500 visitors across Scotland so far. Its arrival in Dundee marks another step in its goal to bring world-class art to Scotland’s high streets while inspiring future cultural leaders.