Talk by Jenny McNamara – Colour in 20th Century Art

21st January 2023 at 10.30amLearning Room at the Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne. 'Art that is meant for the sensation of the eye primarily, would be called perceptual rather than conceptual. This would include most optical, kinetic, light and colour art.' - Sol LeWitt, 1967 Who's Afraid of Red, Yellow, and Blue, 1966 - Barnett Newman … Continue reading Talk by Jenny McNamara – Colour in 20th Century Art

Brenda Procter – our Featured Friend

This issues Featured Friend is Brenda Procter. Brenda is predominantly a painter. She also uses printmaking to inform her painting. She lives and works in Scotland. Brenda, please tell us a little bit about yourself and your passion for art: I’ve painted from childhood and studied Fine Art at Newcastle University, afterwards I studied for … Continue reading Brenda Procter – our Featured Friend

Talk by Dr Melanie Stephenson

“A great little man” Professor Richard George Hatton (1864-1926) (Unknown artist). Photo credit: Hatton Gallery 26th November at 12.30, Learning Room at the Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne. At a time when the Hatton Gallery is highlighting its significant collection of modern pictures and drawing attention to its role in art education and art practice in the … Continue reading Talk by Dr Melanie Stephenson