Beatles to Bowie

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This exhibition, organised by the National Portrait Gallery in London, runs at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle until 18th April 2010. Entry is free.

It contains some memorable and classic photographs of pop and rock stars from the 60s including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and Jimi Hendrix.

Laing Art Gallery & the City Library

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a view of the Laing Art Gallery from the new Newcastle City Library which opened yesterday. The Laing Art Gallery is located on New Bridge Street and was was opened in 1904.

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The library features a special glazed facade which forms the entire east elevation on John Dobson Street . The glazing features the work of artist Kathryn Hodgkinson entitled 'Four Questions' and which is based on interviews with Newcastle residents focusing on their fears, hopes and dreams for the city.

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