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Visions of Ancient Egypt – Laing Art Gallery

Laing Art Gallery New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne

Starting at Champollion’s 1822 decipherment of hieroglyphs and Carter’s 1922 discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, this exhibition takes a look at the appeal of ancient Egypt in art and design and how it's been used for different purposes over time. Admire paintings, photography, sculpture, fashion and jewellery from centuries ago to the present day. There will be artwork […]

£10

The Untold Stories and the Tides of Change to Come – Laing Art Gallery

Laing Art Gallery New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne

With a focus on spirituality and how it helps us connect with our inner selves, this exhibition features artwork representing the stages of life, belief, and realisation. Curated by L-INK group members (a group of young people who work with the Laing Art Gallery to engage in a process of creative collaboration), they explored current […]

Free

Sara Sallam: You Died Again on Screen – Laing Art Gallery

Laing Art Gallery New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne

Sara Sallam is a contemporary Egyptian artist based in the Netherlands. Through her work, she aims to retell Egypt's history, reclaim her ancient Egyptian heritage, and challenge colonial attitudes embedded in tourism, archaeology and other practices. 'You Died Again on Screen' is a film exploring the modern myths of the 'mummy'. These are Sallam's ancient […]

Free