SIDE GALLERY, NEWCASTLE - CONFRONTIER, KAI WIEDENHÖFER, 1989-2012
Confrontier
is a collection of work from photographer Kai Wiedenhöfer, drawing together a selection
photographs from the past 20 years. These images all address one single subject
matter – The Wall. The exhibition seeks to show the effect of physical, artificial
divisions we impose on ourselves and each other. This effect is shown in the
photographs, with the condition of the walls coming to reflect the sentiments
of those living alongside them.
SYSTEM
GALLERY, NEWCASTLE - ROADWORKS, ANDY SLATER, 2014
Roadworks
by Andy Slater subverts the familiar images and symbols of the roadside into
artwork in a range of media. Using paint, acrylic sculpture and light, this
work looks for beauty in in these forms whilst varying the amount of
recognisability in the pieces.
BALTIC
| 39, NEWCASTLE - LISTENING, HAYWARD TOURING, CURATED BY SAM BELINFANTE
The
Baltic 39 provides the setting for a collection of works curated by Sam
Belinfante examining Listening. The exhibition spaces exist deep within the
plan and of the top level of the building, providing a calm atmosphere far
removed from the urban street at the exterior. In addition to the process of
reaching the gallery space, the rooms themselves help to hone the particular
sense of hearing by gradually decreasing other visual stimulus. One particular
room is completely darkened with only a select few lights allowing full
attention to be given to the sound installation.
