Disused Govanhill baths become art venue – in pictures Govanhill baths in Glasgow are the last surviving example of Edwardian public bathhouses in the city and were finally closed to the public in 2001 Tweet Love, an installation of inflatable artworks by artists Anthea Hamilton and Nicholas Byrne, is housed in Govanhill baths as part of the art festival Glasgow International, which runs from Friday to 21 April Photograph: David Levene Paint peels off the ceiling in the gents' hot baths room, which was used by locals until the baths closed to the public in 2001 Photograph: David Levene The gents' hot baths contains 50 cubicles, each with its own bath. Many of the properties in the local area had no shower or baths when the facility opened in 1914 Photograph: David Levene A decayed number in the gents' hot baths. Photograph: David Levene The filtration room Photograph: David Levene A sign for the swimming pool Photograph: David Levene The ladies' pool, in disuse Photograph: David Levene The pool was used as a mortuary during the second world war Photograph: David Levene Cubicles on the edge of the ladies' pool Photograph: David Levene The Strathclyde Theatre Group has recently taken over part of the building. Props and costumes are stored in a space behind the main pool and the company has staged a variety of performances inside the main pool space Photograph: David Levene A few weeks ago the toddler pool was reopened for the first time since 2001. Campaign organisers are hopeful that the small pool will be back in full operation this year Photograph: David Levene For years, children queuing to enter the baths would use coins to make indentations in the sandstone walls and columns near the front door Photograph: David Levene