My thoughts on local arts and culture in the North East
High up on the hills in upper Redesdale, Northumberland, a curious new sculpture of a goat has appeared. The goat is featured with its front legs down and head up, with its hind legs in the air, as though it has been caught in the middle of jumping down a hill or rock. It is … Continue reading The Cheviot Goat
Sage Gateshead, 4th and 5th June 2022 After seeing an advertisement for this event, I thought it looks interesting, although the Facebook advert had been quite cryptic on content. So, I got a ticket and decided to see what it was all about - it's free after all, and who doesn't like a free cultural … Continue reading Surge
As this blog is relatively new, with still under a dozen articles published, and still finding its own voice in the world of art, I hadn’t imagined that an important debate on my doorstep about art, more specifically about monumental sculpture within the landscape would be something that I would feel confident sticking my nose … Continue reading Ascendant: The Elizabeth Landmark
Over the last few years, I have seen photographs from The Museum of the Moon as it has been exhibited in various places around the country, perhaps around the world. Until recently however, I never imagined it would appear in one of the regions local cathedrals. They have created an entrance to the cathedral which … Continue reading Museum Of The Moon at Durham Cathedral
Aisling on Art 