April 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
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
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
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.
Exhibition
all art is, is rhythm
As stated by the artist Kurt Schwitters in 1926, art is nothing more than rhythm. This group exhibition presents six contemporary artist's rooms, on the theme of energy and sound. Installations are brought to life through electrical, mechanical and human energy by Rhodri Davies, Alec Finlay, Felix Hess, Pe Lang, Liliane Lijn and Charlemagne Palestine.
Part of AV Late & Live: 5 March, 7-9pm
AV Festival 10: Energy
5 Mar - 22 May 10.
Exhibition
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.
Exhibition
Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2009
Organised by the National Portrait Gallery, London and sponsored by Taylor Wessing, the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize has firmly established itself as the leading showcase for new talent in portrait photography.
The exhibition displays work by some of the most talented emerging young photographers, alongside that of established professionals, students and gifted amateurs.
27 Mar - 27 Jun 10.