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May 2010

Symmetry of Intimacy


Sunset, The Bay, North Devon, 1946 by David Bomberg © the artist’s family.

Sunset, The Bay, North Devon, 1946 by David Bomberg © the artist’s family.

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15 May - 24 Oct 2010


An exhibition by artist Michael Dean. Dean grew up in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and was strongly influenced by his visits to the Laing as a child, in particular his interest in David Bomberg’s Sunset, The Bay, North Devon, 1946.



Dean will be exhibiting his work in conversation with this painting.



 Saturday 15 May, 7-11pm - as part of The Late Shows, artist Michael Dean will be staging a new performance at the Laing Art Gallery.



 



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