@ 9:49pm 22 May 2013
Free Talks and Events at Laing Art Gallery
The Smith Family Golden Wedding 1986 by Ivy Smith © Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service (Norfolk Castle Museum & Art Gallery) courtesy of the artist
A series of talks and lectures on Wednesday lunchtimes inspired by different themes within Family Matters: the Family in British Art exhibition.
All talks are free and no need to book and the take place in the function room, Laing Art Gallery.
A Family Well Disposed: Relationship and Status in the English Conversation Piece
Wednesday 23 May 2012, 12.30 - 1.30pm
Barbara Morden, Cultural Historian
Family Matters: A Woman’s Perspective
Wednesday 13 June 2012, 12.30 - 1.30pm
Marie Therese Mayne, Assistant Keeper of Art, Laing Art Gallery
Curator’s Talk: Family Matters Harriet Loffler, Curator of Art (Modern and Contemporary), Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Wednesday 27 June 2012, 12.30 - 1.30pm
Pioneers in Victorian Photography
Wednesday 18 July 2012, 12.30 - 1.30pm
Catriona Pearson, Curatorial Assistant, Laing Art Gallery
Family, Death and Reputation: Van Dyck’s portrait of Venetia, Lady Digby
Wednesday 15 August 2012, 12.30 - 1.30pm
Dr Gail Nina Anderson: Lecturer
Our next Little Artists session is on 4 June and the theme will be aliens. Join us for an out of this world experience!
http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing-art-gallery/whats-on/events/little-artists.html
Little Artists - Laing Art Gallery
www.twmuseums.org.uk
Tuesdays (term time),10.30am - 11.30am Come along to the Laing with your little ones and explore art in a fun and relaxed way. Sessions are one hour and include a story, an art/craft activity and a snack.
11:57am 21 May 2013
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11:26am 20 May 2013
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Message in a bottle
The last message from Robert Mustard who died when the SS Princess of Sunderland sank in 1893.
A short film made by Gateshead College with Tyne & Wear Archives.
Andrew Parkin, Keeper of Archaeology from the Great North Museum
Andrew Parkin, Keeper of Archaeology from the Great North Museum, tells us about his favourite Greek object in the museum's current exhibition.
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Ralph Hedley's hunting pictures on the North York Moors
21 May 2013
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Our next Little Artists session is on 4 June and the theme will be aliens. Join us for an out of this world experience!
http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing-art-gallery/whats-on/events/little-artists.html
Little Artists - Laing Art Gallery
www.twmuseums.org.uk
Tuesdays (term time),10.30am - 11.30am Come along to the Laing with your little ones and explore art in a fun and relaxed way. Sessions are one hour and include a story, an art/craft activity and a snack.
11:57am 21 May 2013
Donate | TheLateShows.com
www.thelateshows.org.uk
The Late Shows has become a major festival in the North East of England. In 2012 nearly 30,000 visits were made to participating venues and this year's Late Shows is the biggest and best yet with a record number of venues opening their doors after hours.
11:26am 20 May 2013
Flickr
YouTube
Message in a bottle
The last message from Robert Mustard who died when the SS Princess of Sunderland sank in 1893.
A short film made by Gateshead College with Tyne & Wear Archives.
Andrew Parkin, Keeper of Archaeology from the Great North Museum
Andrew Parkin, Keeper of Archaeology from the Great North Museum, tells us about his favourite Greek object in the museum's current exhibition.
More...
Ralph Hedley's hunting pictures on the North York Moors
21 May 2013
I was in Helmsley recently and missed the chance to visit the site of two unusual paintings by Ralph Hedley. Spout House/the old Sun Inn is on the B1257 as it…
30 Apr 2013
After years of austerity during World War II, the following era could be characterised by the revival of Haute Couture. The structured square shoulders and…