Commissions North

Memorial to Thomas Bewick

Memorial to Thomas Bewick

New York based artist Mark Dion was commissioned by Locus+ in collaboration with Newcastle City Council's Offcentre Public Realm programme.

Dion's work celebrates Northumberland's greatest artist and woodgraver Thomas Bewick, the father of modern English book illustration. This temporary installation marked the completion of the refurbishment of St Michael's Church, Byker.

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Artist(s)
Mark Dion.

Client
Newcastle City Council

Location
Newcastle upon Tyne

Professional Team
ASPIRE

Project Management
Locus+

Completion Date
2007



Commissions North is supported within the Arts Council England, North East and is also funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

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