27 March 2010
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Exhibition
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
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.
Exhibition
The Great British Art Debate: Turner Versus Martin
What is British art?
What does 'British' mean to me?
Who owns all the paintings in our local galleries?
If I make art, am I a British artist?
The Great British Art Debate asks all these questions and more. It's not about giving you all the answers but asking you to share your opinions on British art and what it means to you.
JMW Turner or John Martin - who is your great British artist? See John Martin's The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah on show alongside JMW Turner's Snowstorm: Hannibal Crossing the Alps, and put yourself in the shoes of an art critic. Cast your vote and find out about John Martin's place in art history.
The Great British Art Debate is a partnership project between TATE Britain, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums, Norfolk Museums & Archaeology Service, Museums Sheffield and InIVA. The Great British Art Debate is supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund, and by Renaissance - museums for changing lives.
Click here to find out about the next exhibition in the Great British Art Debate.
Click here to visit the Great British Art Debate website - take part in the debate or pose your own questions!
Click here to download a free family trail (2MB, pdf)
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13 Mar - 2 May 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.
Exhibition
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
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.
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.
Exhibition
Irresistible Forces
Irresistible Forces is a new exhibition by students from Newcastle University MA Art Museum and Gallery Studies. Presenting artists from a variety of disciplines including photography, performance, video installations, prints, etchings, oils on canvas and sculpture, spanning over 500 years of practice, from the 16th century to the present day.
The exhibition features the work of contemporary artists alongside artworks which have been loaned from the Hatton Gallery collection, including etchings by 18th century artists Giovanni Piranesi and Francisco Goya; 20th century painter James McBey; pioneering British abstractionist Victor Pasmore; English collage pop artist Richard Hamilton; and the politicised work of Catalan abstract expressionist Antoni Tapies - just a small number of items showcasing the range of internationally acclaimed artists featured in the exhibition.
A series of educational events and workshops will complement this exhibition. Join the Facebook group Irresistible Forces Exhibition, or follow them on twitter at www.twitter.com/IrresistibleFrc or regular updates and information.
6 Mar - 16 Apr 10.
Exhibition
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.