Art

From the raw energy of the Sex Pistols to the international Stuckist art movement, Paul Harvey has spent a lifetime challenging convention. The Penetration guitarist and acclaimed artist talks to Alicia Ward about punk, painting, authenticity and his refusal to conform to the British art establishment. Two creative revolutions, one enduring philosophy.

Put in £1, turn the handle and see what Goblin has chosen for you. This bright orange former arcade machine has been transformed into a miniature art gallery on wheels—and it is coming to the I Love North Shields Vintage Market.

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE SEARCH FOR THE LOST DUDES Geoff Holland goes in search of one of North Shields’ most intriguing pieces of public art — more than 25 years after thirteen colourful figures appeared beside the Royal Quays.

There’s a new arrival on Saville Street in North Shields, with independent art gallery Circus Dog Art opening its doors in the town centre. The...

Interview by S. J. O'Brien The jewellery artist behind Rindill Makes, Ellie has spent almost her entire life in the North East. Born in Whitley...

his in-depth feature traces the story of Robert “Mouseman” Thompson — the Yorkshire craftsman famous for his carved mice — and uncovers his unexpected footprint in North Shields, from Mouseman furniture in St Columba’s church to the 1958 Wooden Dolly in Northumberland Square.

Mourning Tea Tyne & Lost Frequencies by Christoph and Sebastian Mügge brings together found objects and treasured memories contributed by the people of North...

Seven striking public art panels created for North Shields’ 800th anniversary are now seeking a permanent home. North Shields: 800 Years in the Making, the large-scale works by local artist Conrad Milne reimagine the town’s story through layered imagery, poetry and archive. Previously displayed at North Shields Central Library, organisers are calling on venues to keep this landmark cultural commission visible for generations to come — preserving a powerful visual celebration of the town’s heritage.

As part of the North Shields 800 celebrations, a long-overlooked piece of local maritime heritage was brought back into the spotlight today with the unveiling of a newly restored oil painting titled The Royal Visit to the Tyne, August 1884, by North Shields-born artist John Davison Liddell (1859–1942).

Explore North Shields through art, culture and community. Discover the Elevation NS800 mural trail and landmark public artworks across North Shields — a self-guided walking...