Hatton Gallery

This is a small gallery in a fabulous 1920s building. Well worth a visit if you are in Newcastle.

This is a great wee gallery. As well as the Kurt Schwitters Merz Barn Wall that I went particularly to see, I stumbled upon a really interesting display about Richard Hamilton's Exhibit 1957. Loved it! Also saw Edinburgh Arts documentation from the 70s. Wonderful story of 20th century art-ism.

The current seasonal exhibit is a bit disappointing. The very abstract industrial look of art. The rest of the art is not that impressive either. Some handmade artworks mostly focus on demonstrating the shape of the material, the paintings are just too obscure. However, it is still a nice and neat small gallery (only one floor, take stairs or elevator) to walk around that is connected to the campus.

University of Newcastle exhibition space and gallery. Hosting regular exhibitions of works that vary in style, size and period. The highlight is often the annual Fine Art degree shows in June and July. Exhibiting a dizzying array of contemporary art from new artists across a range of disciplines. The gallery itself is well set out with small shop, toilets and staff to answer queries. Not a huge space but perfect for an afternoon visit. Home to the internationally significant Merzbarn by Kurt Schwitters, the only permanent exhibit in the gallery.

I Love this place. I visit it all the time. My recent visit was to the British Abstract Artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham. Wilhelmina Barns-Graham (1912 – 2004) was a leading member of the St Ives School of artists who contributed to the advancement of British Abstract Art in the 20th Century. I love her work

Giving two stars might seem harsh. I appreciate this free artistic space and the friendly staff, but the art exhibits just don't do anything for me. They don't create any emotional response.Don't get me wrong, I'm not averse to modern art, Banksy has me in fits of laughter and if art can be described as a form of presentation that can generate an emotional response, whatever that might be, then Banksy makes the grade. But I just can't find any meaning or emotional reaction to the current collection of exhibits by Catrin Huber.The Story of Kurt Schwitters life and artistic contributions is interesting, particularly his Merz Barn Wall, but once again, it doesn't do anything for me.

Well worth the effort to find. Small collection, but some great pieces. Worth visiting for the Schwitters exhibit alone. Ask to see the Schwitter portrait in the study room.

Stunning modern art collections in a beautiful building. Attended an end of year review showcasing student works which was stimulating, very different, and perhaps showcasing a future Master....

Really enjoyed the Wilhemina Barns-Graham exhibition today. Fascinating to see how her work gradually became more abstract. The Hatton always has interesting and stimulating exhibitions on. My favourite gallery.