BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
South Shore Road
Newcastle & Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 3BA
England
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BALTIC, the major international centre for contemporary art, opened on 13 July 2002. The landmark building is situated on the south bank of the River Tyne, Gateshead, in the North of England. A £46m project has transformed the former Baltic Flour Mills, a disused 1950s grain warehouse, into a leading international contemporary arts venue - one of the biggest temporary art spaces in Europe.
Venue Type:
Gallery
Additional info
Our library and archive is available by appointment 10.00-17.00.
South Shore Road
Newcastle & Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 3BA
England
Website
General Enquiries
Telephone
General Enquiries
0191 478 1810
Fax
General Enquiries
0191 478 1922
BALTIC presents a constantly changing programme of exhibitions and events, with a strong emphasis on new commissions. It houses five galleries covering over 3000sqm, 2 artists studios, a cinema/lecture space and a library and archive. The building also has 2 different food and drink spaces including Six Restaurant with amazing views of the River Tyne and the BALTIC Cafe Bar.
Collection details
Fine Art
Key artists and exhibits
- BALTIC
- Contemporary Art
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- General guide to collections available
- Specialist publications on collections available
South Shore Road
Newcastle & Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 3BA
England
Website
General Enquiries
Telephone
General Enquiries
0191 478 1810
Fax
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0191 478 1922
Cage Mix: Sculpture & Sound
Cage Mix: Sculpture & Sound brings together the work of eight contemporary artists that use the writings and scores of Cage as a source of inspiration.
Suitable for
- All ages
When
10am-6pm
Where
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Admission
FREE
CORNELIA PARKER, DOUBTFUL SOUND
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art presents Doubtful Sound a major new exhibition by one of Britain’s leading artists Cornelia Parker. Opening on Saturday 19 June, the exhibition incorporates new work with rarely seen pieces including sculpture, film, drawings, photographs and objects.
When
10am-6pm
Where
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Admission
FREE
Tomas Saraceno
In collaboration with spider researchers and astrophysicists, Tomas Saraceno has spent several years developing the 350 cubic metre installation that will fill BALTIC’s Level 2 Gallery.
Suitable for
- All ages
When
10am-6pm
Where
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
JOhn Cage: Every Day is a Good Day
Every Day is a Good Day is the first major exhibition and publication devoted to the entire range of American composer, writer and artist John Cage’s prints, watercolours and drawings.
Suitable for
- All ages
When
10am-6pm
Where
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Admission
FREE
Anselm Kiefer
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art proudly announces a major exhibition of the work of Anselm Kiefer, one of the foremost figures of European post-war painting. The exhibition includes a diverse body of work, offering a selection that spans four decades and ranges from early paintings to monumental installations. Presented over two floors of BALTIC’s galleries, the exhibition is Kiefer’s largest in the UK for many years and has been made possible by ARTIST ROOMS on Tour with the Art Fund.
Suitable for
- All ages
When
10am-6pm
Where
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Admission
FREE
South Shore Road
Newcastle & Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 3BA
England
Website
General Enquiries
Telephone
General Enquiries
0191 478 1810
Fax
General Enquiries
0191 478 1922
South Shore Road
Newcastle & Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 3BA
England
Website
General Enquiries
Telephone
General Enquiries
0191 478 1810
Fax
General Enquiries
0191 478 1922
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