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The Baltic. Undeniably, it is one of the North Easts biggest galleries and home to hugely popular displays. None more so than their new Graphic illustration display. Lasting from October 20th until December 20th 2016.

The display combines photography, models and landscape, and mixes them with a digital art look. The contemporary look is hugely anticipated, particularly as the work was all created by northern artists. The display manages to capture a sharp contrast between the old and the new, the modern look applied in the post processing stages. Interestingly, the gallery has released both the before and after images, meaning that each piece is presented in threes. The photograph. The edits to be overlaid. The final image. The presentation provides the audiences with an insight into the different stages that an artist goes through when creating, something we as audiences often don’t get to see or appreciate.

 As well as the Graphic Illustration, the gallery has unveiled a multitude of other displays, focusing again on a mix of different photography styles. According to their website (www.baltic.com) their new galleries “are quite unlike anything we have previously had on display. This new contemporary style encapsulates the modern era and represents a new stage in our development as a gallery. We wanted to provide a display which would appeal to both old and young, regardless

of their gender, nationality, background or sexuality. We feel we have successfully implemented this into our displays and we are incredibly proud to host these regional pieces.”

We had an exclusive look prior to the opening on the display and it is safe to say the display gave us butterflies...

Although the work is fairly new, a dispute over the style of it has already arisen. Many people believe the work has hints of pop art whilst others argue it is clearly graphic illustration. Some say the work is a whole new style. What are your thoughts? Let us know your thoughts on their other new displays too!

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