Our night at The Late Shows 2013 http://t.co/ts4eUS2SGH @TheLateShows @ToonLibraries @GNM_Hancock @LaingArtGallery #lates…
@LaingArtGallery 12:01pm 21 May 2013
Painted Faces
05 Dec 12 - 17 Nov 13
John Frederick Lewis Hhareem Life, Constantinople 1857 (detail)
Painted Faces is an exhibition inspired by the recent acquisition of a work by internationally known contemporary artist Marlene Dumas, which depicts the talented singer-songwriter, Amy Winehouse.
This exhibition expands upon one of the main themes of Dumas’ work: the relationship between art and female beauty. Dumas’ ‘Back to’, 2011 will be shown alongside other works on paper from the collection.
Further interpretations of beauty will be presented through historical works including watercolours by Pre-Raphaelite and Pre-Raphaelite-influenced artists, which capture the intensity of the face and figure in detail, as well as intricately painted Chinese decorative portraits made in the style of late nineteenth-century artist Tinqua and a Chinese painted fan belonging a tradition known as the ‘one hundred faces’ fan.
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@LaingArtGallery 12:00pm 21 May 2013
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
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