Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art

British

noun

an arts centre in Gateshead, NE England: formerly a 1950s grain warehouse: used for its present purpose since 2002. It has no permanent collection, but rather hosts a programme of temporary exhibitions and events

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The former Police frontman is donating an undisclosed amount to the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, sometimes described as the Tate Modern of the North East of England.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025

Gateshead's Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art opened its doors in July 2002, following a £33.4m renovation of the former Baltic Flour Mill.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2024

I'd come to Titchner's work through his banners hanging outside Gateshead's Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, screaming bracingly fatuous messages such as "The Future Is Behind Us".

From The Guardian • Jul. 10, 2011

The quayside has the Live Theatre, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and the Sage Gateshead, a live music venue designed by Sir Norman Foster.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2011

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, alongside its partner institutions, has been instrumental in delivering the highest quality, international artistic offer into a region of the UK not previously well known for its cultural credentials.

From The Guardian • Jul. 27, 2010

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