Art

‘Secrets of the Majestic’, an 88-page comic book anthology of stories, was inspired by the famously lavish restrooms of the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate; a space that has intrigued visitors for many years

'Unique' art exhibition takes inspiration from this hotel's 'scenic' toilets

Bishop Auckland Market Place, by Gary Miller

Bishop Auckland Market Place, by Gary Miller

Painting the buzz of Bishop Auckland in the old days

A photographic exhibition featuring some of the UK’s most loved comedians and performers will open in Sunderland later this month

A photographic exhibition featuring some of the UK’s most loved comedians and performers will open in Sunderland later this month

Come and see Harry's 'nice' pictures of top UK comedians for North East exhibition

Fans in the stands create a giant poppy ahead of Remembrance Day on November 11th, before the Premier League match at St James' Park.

Fans in the stands create a giant poppy ahead of Remembrance Day on November 11th, before the Premier League match at St James' Park.

Remembrance Day

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Artist 'flattered' to see Tommy statue used in Newcastle United remembrance display

Lucy Pittaway with her Tree of Hope painting, her second homage to the felled Sycamore Gap tree

Lucy Pittaway with her Tree of Hope painting, her second homage to the felled Sycamore Gap tree

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Artist creates second piece of artwork to honour Sycamore Gap tree

Framing Fashion , Art and Inspiration from a private collection of Vivienne Westwood items at Bowes Museum pictured Rachel Whitworth Curator of Fashion & Textiles Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Framing Fashion , Art and Inspiration from a private collection of Vivienne Westwood items at Bowes Museum pictured Rachel Whitworth Curator of Fashion & Textiles Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

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County Durham museum shows never before seen items from fashion designer's collection

Some of the incredible installations at last year's show

Some of the incredible installations at last year's show

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Amazing festive light show returning to Bishop Auckland soon - full details here

An art installation at Teesdale School and Sixth Form, called Camera Obscura

An art installation at Teesdale School and Sixth Form, called Camera Obscura

World Mental Health Day

Pupils at County Durham school mark World Mental Health Day with art installation

Sunderland graphic artist Darren Timby's homage to The Beatles, in screws

Sunderland graphic artist Darren Timby's homage to The Beatles, in screws

Sunderland graphic designer creates Beatles artwork with 24,000 screws

Darren Timby (pictured) who has recreated The Beatles using over 24,000 screws

Darren Timby (pictured) who has recreated The Beatles using over 24,000 screws

Graphic designer creates Beatles artwork using more than 24,000 screws

Clive Holmes from Durham beside his model of York Minster. His wife has asked him to give away his model of York Minster, as it was taking up too much room in the house.

Clive Holmes from Durham beside his model of York Minster. His wife has asked him to give away his model of York Minster, as it was taking up too much room in the house.

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Durham grandad builds York Minister model with 80k matches - but may have to torch it

Traditional signwriter, Steve Blackwell, puts the finishing touches to words explaining the history of Sophia Constable whose statue stands overlooking Northallerton’s former prison site, Treadmills

Traditional signwriter, Steve Blackwell, puts the finishing touches to words explaining the history of Sophia Constable whose statue stands overlooking Northallerton’s former prison site, Treadmills

Towns across the region to benefit from public art projects - here is what's planned

What will you buy at the Lucy Pittaway home and gifts sale?

Instantly recognisable and always amusing, Mike Barfield’s drawings have been featured in the satirical newspaper Private Eye for almost 30 years

Instantly recognisable and always amusing, Mike Barfield’s drawings have been featured in the satirical newspaper Private Eye for almost 30 years

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Exhibition for cartoonist who has worked for Private Eye for almost 30 years

County Durham museum launching new gallery taking visitors behind the scenes

Themes of David Baillie's paintings include pollution, industrialisation and how capitalism is affecting the planet

Themes of David Baillie's paintings include pollution, industrialisation and how capitalism is affecting the planet

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

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Meet the Bishop Auckland 'grafter' who paints about things that bother him

Durham Cathedral is to host an 'interactive' light show about space in October.

Durham Cathedral is to host an 'interactive' light show about space in October.

Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral to host 'immersive, intergalactic' art installation in October

New artwork by Norman Cornish

New artwork by Norman Cornish

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Work by County Durham's greatest artist to be displayed in home town for first time

Ron and Maralyn O'Keefe pictured on the gallery's 20th anniversary.

Ron and Maralyn O'Keefe pictured on the gallery's 20th anniversary.

County Durham gallery showcasing hundreds of artists celebrates 25th anniversary

Shakespeare, Dickens, ghost stories, Christmas shows, Queen and a range of films and documentaries all feature in the autumn programme at Arts Centre Washington

Shakespeare, Dickens, ghost stories, Christmas shows, Queen and a range of films and documentaries all feature in the autumn programme at Arts Centre Washington

From Dickens to Queen: Here’s what’s coming to a North East arts venue this autumn

Durham City by Kenneth Steel

Durham City by Kenneth Steel

New, nostalgic exhibition of places painted in time opens in Darlington today

Banksy's new designs have included everything from piranhas on a police box to a rhino mounting a silver Nissan Micra with a traffic cone on its bonnet.

Banksy's new designs have included everything from piranhas on a police box to a rhino mounting a silver Nissan Micra with a traffic cone on its bonnet.

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MAPPED: Locations of the new animal-themed Banksy art - is there one near you?

Joanne Coates is a North East artist and was commissioned by Parliament to create artwork commemorating the 2024 General Election.

Joanne Coates is a North East artist and was commissioned by Parliament to create artwork commemorating the 2024 General Election.

General Election 2024

General Election 2024

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North East artist captures 'complex' 2024 General Election journey

Turner paintings are on display at the Laing Art Gallery until September 7.

Turner paintings are on display at the Laing Art Gallery until September 7.

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North East gallery invites public to witness Turner exhibition ahead of closure

Twelve of the thirteen men involved in the Coal Face pilot stand with Dr Louise Powell and Andy Martin at the launch of the Coal Face Exhibition, Washington F-Pit Museum

Twelve of the thirteen men involved in the Coal Face pilot stand with Dr Louise Powell and Andy Martin at the launch of the Coal Face Exhibition, Washington F-Pit Museum

Art project delves into North East town's mining legacy

Darlington comic Jim Moir's artwork was created while on tour with Teesside comedian Bob Mortimer in the 1990s.

Darlington comic Jim Moir's artwork was created while on tour with Teesside comedian Bob Mortimer in the 1990s.

Cultural attractions

Comedian Jim Moir's artwork collection coming to North East gallery

25 years of gallery exhibitions at The Baltic in Gateshead are now in an online archive which can be accessed by the public.

25 years of gallery exhibitions at The Baltic in Gateshead are now in an online archive which can be accessed by the public.

Art centre opens online archive covering past 25 years of exhibitions

Jack Rigg's Rough Homecoming, a fishing boat fighting its way into port (2013), one of the paintings in the auction

Jack Rigg's Rough Homecoming, a fishing boat fighting its way into port (2013), one of the paintings in the auction

Bid on never before seen artworks by marine artist in online auction

Plummer and Holland after the stunt at the National Gallery in October 2022.

Plummer and Holland after the stunt at the National Gallery in October 2022.

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North East protester GUILTY of criminal damage after throwing soup at Van Gogh art

New Writing North's CEO Claire Malcolm wants to open a new centre for writers in the region.

New Writing North's CEO Claire Malcolm wants to open a new centre for writers in the region.

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Funding bid to set up Centre for Writing in North East launched

The installations are funded by Arts Council and National Lottery Community Fund.

The installations are funded by Arts Council and National Lottery Community Fund.

Former Marks and Spencer store set to host interactive art project

Work being undertaken to maintain Regatta on the Grand Canal by Giovanni Antonio Canal at Bowes Museum Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

Work being undertaken to maintain Regatta on the Grand Canal by Giovanni Antonio Canal at Bowes Museum Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

The Bowes Museum

Pictures as County Durham museum carries out work on historic painting

County Durham artists reveal collaborative exhibition at local gallery

County Durham artists reveal collaborative exhibition at local gallery

County Durham artists reveal collaborative exhibition at local gallery

Francisco Barranco, Still Life with Fish, Shellfish and Onions

Francisco Barranco, Still Life with Fish, Shellfish and Onions

Auckland Castle

Bishop Auckland exhibition to display rare European masterpieces this summer

Dead Dog Gallery extends Norman Cornish exhibition to the public

Dead Dog Gallery extends Norman Cornish exhibition to the public

Dead Dog Gallery extends Norman Cornish exhibition to the public

North Yorkshire artist, Lucy Pittaway, has collaborated with Tesco to redisgn one of their 'finest' wines.

North Yorkshire artist, Lucy Pittaway, has collaborated with Tesco to redisgn one of their 'finest' wines.

North Yorkshire artist collaborates with Tesco to redesign wine label

Paul Taylor's 'DUET' ESD Dancers Rowan Parker and Yamit Salazar.

Paul Taylor's 'DUET' ESD Dancers Rowan Parker and Yamit Salazar.

The Bowes Museum

Eliot Smith Dance Group to perform at The Bowes Museum

A mural of Taylor Swift on the Spanish Steps outside Wembley Stadium in London, ahead of Taylor Swift's first concert in London, during the Eras Tour.

A mural of Taylor Swift on the Spanish Steps outside Wembley Stadium in London, ahead of Taylor Swift's first concert in London, during the Eras Tour.

Meet the North East based artist who created this Taylor Swift mural at Wembley

Who is performing at Bishop Auckland's inaugural Summer Fest?

Who is performing at Bishop Auckland's inaugural Summer Fest?

Auckland Castle

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Full details of who is performing at Bishop Auckland's inaugural Summer Fest

Dead Dog Gallery hosts summer exhibition at Durham Sixth Form Centre

Dead Dog Gallery hosts summer exhibition at Durham Sixth Form Centre

Norman Cornish paintings to go on display at Durham Sixth Form Centre

Lena Archbold, a Ukrainian textile artist whose work helped her recover from cancer, is holding her first solo exhibition at Arts Centre Washington

Lena Archbold, a Ukrainian textile artist whose work helped her recover from cancer, is holding her first solo exhibition at Arts Centre Washington

Ukrainian cancer survivor's battle inspires North East creative exhibition

John playing hockey and his art

John playing hockey and his art

Stunning art exhibition by England men's hockey player in County Durham

Dave Myers and Peggy Braithwaite

Dave Myers and Peggy Braithwaite

Phone boxes to be turned into art project featuring Dave Myers

The ceramic creation is designed to look like Myers' Enfield 500

The ceramic creation is designed to look like Myers' Enfield 500

Auction piece up for grabs honours Dave Myers' beloved motorbike

Exhibition to mark demise of coal mining opens in Bishop Auckland tomorrow

Exhibition to mark demise of coal mining opens in Bishop Auckland tomorrow

Exhibition in Bishop Auckland gallery detailing demise of coal mining opens TOMORROW

Three dancers and their children will bring the sculptures in an exibition to life

Three dancers and their children will bring the sculptures in an exibition to life

Dancers and their toddlers bring living sculpture to motherhood exhibition

Thirsk Yarnbombers display 2024 Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Thirsk Yarnbombers display 2024 Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Yarnbombers enjoy summer getaway with latest display

Tony Harrington from The Forge unveiled the new artwork

Tony Harrington from The Forge unveiled the new artwork

Community art project installed to boost high street of County Durham town

Ken Howe, left, and Alan Metcalf, far right, of Durham City Freemen, with Sally Dixon and Stephen Cronin, centre left and right, of Durham Fringe Festival

Ken Howe, left, and Alan Metcalf, far right, of Durham City Freemen, with Sally Dixon and Stephen Cronin, centre left and right, of Durham Fringe Festival

Five-day festival in the North East gets financial shot-in-the arm to spread the word

Ray Lonsdale created Seaham’s iconic ‘Tommy the soldier’ statue.

Ray Lonsdale created Seaham’s iconic ‘Tommy the soldier’ statue.

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Hopes for a new Ray Lonsdale steel sculpture in County Durham town

Claude Monet's 1899 masterpiece, 'The Water-Lily Pond' will form the centrepiece of the York exhibition

Claude Monet's 1899 masterpiece, 'The Water-Lily Pond' will form the centrepiece of the York exhibition

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

How to see one of the world's most famous paintings coming to the region

A series of portraits of children with Down Syndrome on World Down Syndrome Day

A series of portraits of children with Down Syndrome on World Down Syndrome Day

Look at these heart warming pictures of children unveiled on World Down Syndrome Day

The artwork will be made up of thousands of individually handmade paper doves

The artwork will be made up of thousands of individually handmade paper doves

Durham Cathedral call on public to create peace doves for community art project

Bob Beagrie Credit: KEV HOWARD

Bob Beagrie Credit: KEV HOWARD

Teesside University

Poems honouring Teessiders who opposed fascist regime launching next month