Roy Lichtenstein was a serious artist who could see the funny side. David Whetstone visited the exhibition of his work which has just opened in Newcastle Read more
Art
Making Something Brilliant
If you have kids or ever find yourself being responsible for them having a smashing time, then you’re going to want to take five minutes and Read more
Shieldfield Art Works putting itself on the map
Who owns all those student accommodation blocks? David Whetstone previews an exhibition which can shed some light on the matter Student housing has been a contentious Read more
The Late Shows 2019 – Well worth staying up for!
It’s the annual late night culture crawl which persuades venues, attractions and galleries to keep their doors open long after closing time – and tempts thousands Read more
Baltic to see The View From Behind The Futuristic Rose Trellis
And now for something completely different… David Whetstone gets the lowdown on a performance extravaganza at the Baltic It’s opera… but not as you know it. Read more
Vic Reeves at the Biscuit Factory
David Whetstone talks Darlington beginnings, Blackpool, kitchen studios and celebrity pubes with Jim Moir – aka Vic Reeves – as his exhibition at the Biscuit Factory Read more
Mother’s Day malarkey
If you’re struggling to decide on the best kind of treat for the Mother in your life, allow Sam Wonfor to throw up some last minute, Read more
Finding Chilli Studios
There’s been something wonderful going on right under Sam Wonfor’s nose for the past 15 years and she’s only just found it, thanks to an inspiring Read more
Please Stand By… for Johnnyx exhibition
The newly-refurbished B&D Newcastle gallery space in Newcastle is being officially launched tonight (Friday, March 29) with a Brexit-led exhibition. Please Stand By is a solo Read more
Moving Parts: Newcastle Puppetry Festival returns for 2019
It made its mark after debuting a couple of years back, and now those behind the festival – which comes with strings firmly attached – are Read more
Ouseburn Open Studios will put a spring in our step this weekend
As a tidying up frenzy engulfs the working spaces of more than 100 artists and makers, Sam Wonfor looks (very much) forward to Ouseburn Open Studios Read more
Thought Foundation’s new exhibition is for everyBODY
An exhibition exploring the body and provoking the mind has opened at the Thought Foundation. Sam Wonfor took herself along to find out more. In Read more