Charles Rennie Mackintosh (7 June 1868 – 10 December 1928) was a Scottish architect, designer, water colourist and artist. This year marks the 150th anniversary of his birth and today, 10 December, the 90th anniversary of his death. To mark this a statue of Charles Rennie Mackintosh has been unveiled in Glasgow, the city of his birth, by Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon. The bronze statue, which is 2.8m tall and weighs three tons, was created by sculptor Andy Scott.