16 March 2010
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Exhibition
Reinventing Newcastle: Views Over the Ages
Newcastle got its name from the castle built by the army of William the Conqueror in 1080. The previous Anglo-Saxon town had been known as Monkchester. This followed on from the Roman fort of Pont Aelius.
19 Sep 09 - 26 Sep 10.
Exhibition
Swans of the Tyne
Swan Hunter was responsible for some of the greatest ships of the 20th century and this new exhibition will explore the history of one of the best known shipbuilding companies in the UK.
The exhibition has been created by a variety of individuals and community groups in the North East, who have worked with Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums outreach team.
On display in the exhibition are a range of photographs, technical drawings, film and video footage of Swan Hunter, as well as recorded memories of people who either worked at or were in some way connected with the shipyard.
BALTIC is holding a free event on 10 June to complement this exhibition, and BALTIC's own exhibition, The Things That Happen When Falling in Love. Click here to find out more about the event at BALTIC.
Click here for more information on the Swan Hunter Shipyard and the people who once worked there.
15 Dec 09 - 30 May 10.
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Collingwood - A Northumbrian Abroad
An exhibition to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Admiral Lord Collingwood’s death at sea on 7 March 1810.
Using objects, paintings and extracts from his letters it explores not only Collingwood’s long naval career away from his home but also the influence on him of his lifelong love of Northumberland and the friends and family he left behind.
Live painting conservation - Discovery Museum's art specialists will be working on some paintings within this exhibition - click here for more details.
The exhibition is part of the Collingwood 2010 Festival - visit the festival website here.
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23 Jan - 27 Jun 10.
Exhibition
China: Journey to the East
China: Journey to the East is a major exhibition from the British museum, revealing the compelling story of one of the world's most important civilisations.
Immerse yourself in 3,000 years of Chinese history and culture and experience the sights, sounds and colours of China as you discover captivating objects both ancient and modern.
Did the Chinese invent pasta? Who is the kitchen God? Are you a goat or a rat?
Take a journey to the East and find out...
CHINA: JOURNEY TO THE EAST. A British MuseumTour supported by BP, a CHINA NOW legacy project.
30 Jan - 9 May 10.
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Beatles to Bowie: the 60s exposed
Exploring the leading pop music personalities who helped create 'Swinging London' in the 1960s, the exhibition brings together classic images of groups such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks and The Who plus early portraits of Cliff Richard, Billy Fury, Marianne Faithfull, Jimi Hendrix and David Bowie.
Among the previously unseen images are photographs of The Beatles taken for Boyfriend magazine by photographer Fiona Adams, who also took the famous 1963 shot of the band which appeared on the cover of the Twist and Shout EP.
The exhibition begins in 1960 and charts the pop scene throughout the decade, including the rivalry between The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, and the influence pop stars had on the fashions of the decade.
Organised by the National Portrait Gallery, London.
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6 Feb - 18 Apr 10.
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Culture Shock: An Exhibition of Digital Stories by People in the North East
If you had one story to tell what would it be?
Culture Shock is currently the world’s largest storytelling project and this new exhibition celebrates the exciting array of stories which have been created so far.
These digital stories or 'mini-movies' have all been created by people living in the North East today and have been inspired by museums and galleries.
Culture Shock: An Exhibition of Digital Stories by People in the North East brings together the diverse range of personal stories including everything from memories of local shipyards to falling asleep in an open grave!
These interesting stories, made up of pictures, sound or animation, are available to view on a large scale projection, in a cinema-style area and even by choosing the ones you want to view online.
As well as the collection of local stories the exhibition also features the museum objects that have inspired them, stills and photos used in the storytelling and objects to inspire future stories to add to Culture Shock.
For more information visit www.cultureshock.org.uk
13 Feb - 16 Apr 10.
Exhibition
Treasures from the Shipley Art Gallery
The Shipley's superb painting collection includes works from the 16th to the 20th centuries and features landscapes, seascapes, portraits and religious subjects.
18 Feb - 7 Nov 10.
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Dazzle: Art of the 1960s and 1970s
Highlights from the Laing Art Gallery's collection of works from the 1960s and 1970s. The exhibition includes work by Eduardo Paolozzi, Patrick Caulfield and Howard Hodgkin.
20 Feb - 25 Apr 10.
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Space Age: Exploration, Design and Popular Culture
Prepare for lift off, Space Age: Exploration, Design and Popular Culture launches at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery on Saturday 27 February, and brings with it an entire cosmos of family fun.
Showcasing Mars meteorites, NASA space food and a cosmonaut suit alongside space age fashion, furniture and a whole generation of 50s-60s toys, the exhibition explores our fascination with space and its impact on popular culture.
Space Age charts the journey from the first astronomers of 2000BC to the space race and NASA’s plans to land man on Mars. Or for those who prefer science fiction to science fact, there’s a chance to delve into the world of fantasy with memorabilia from Star Wars, Star Trek and Doctor Who on display.
The exhibition is a must-see for all the family from those making their first big steps, to those who remember Neil Armstrong making his in 1969. A public launch party on Saturday 27 February will be a great opportunity to explore, with free activities for all the family and a whole galaxy of crafts to make and do.
The exhibition, on tour from the V&A Museum of Childhood, is open until 16 May 2010. South Shields Museum & Art Gallery is free to enter, and is open Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm. For more information call (0191) 456 8740.
27 Feb - 16 May 10.
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