The Laing is a art gallery in Newcastles city centre. I have been going in and out of The Laing for as long i can remember, popping in when i am in Newcastle to see a new exhibition or display that is up at that time. They have paintings that come and go, and others that stay on a permanant basis. I have always found it a great place to go and walk around in peace, collect your thoughts and gain inspiration for whatever project you have in your head at that time.
It is a great building visually on the outside as well as in inside, one of the buildings that you are proud to have standing in your home town. The gallerys permanant collection consists mainly of early 20th century artists who have done oil paintings or watercolour paintings. Although some people may find this type of art quite boring, i think it's nice to always know that The Laing contains this art sort of as it's structure and then adds to it by bringing in new artists and ideas to keep the place fresh.
Currently, there seems to be a Chinese theme within the gallery, there are Chinese ink paintings and also installations mainly to do with water by Chinese artists. It's great to know that such an adaptable gallery is on the doorstep.
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