The Newcastle Lock-Up 2023

Glass Sculpture

The Newcastle Lock-Up 2023

On display at the Newcastle Lock-Up until 5 February 2023, “Everything was beautiful and nothing hurt” by Alex Seton was specifically made for the cells of the Lock-Up. The title of the show refers to Kurt Vonnegut’s anti-war novel “Slaughterhouse-Five” about the fire bombing of Dresden that dislocates linear time.

These beautiful artworks are worth the visit and with free entry it’s even better. We had a great time here, slowly walking around the exhibits.

Our previous visit to the Lock-Up can be found here. It details the building’s history and shows the rooms and cells with no artwork installed.

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Comments

8 responses to “The Newcastle Lock-Up 2023”

  1. Julia Avatar

    Amazing art and what an incredible display against the old prison.

    1. Destinations Avatar

      The Lock Up often has some great displays this was was really good

  2. Mélodie @OurLakeDistrictEscapades Avatar

    These lights are gorgeous. A beautiful piece of art.

    1. Destinations Avatar

      Aren’t they great? And being specially made for the old cells they look amazing

  3. 100 Country Trek Avatar

    This actually caught my attention of this old prison and great images. Anita

    1. Destinations Avatar

      Thanks Anita. We loved they glass work. Very skilled artist!

  4. Mike and Kellye Hefner Avatar

    An interesting art installation and post. Loved seeing your photos.

    1. Destinations Avatar

      Thankyou, pleased that you like the photos.

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