Matt Rugg: Connecting Form
The first major retrospective of the work of the British abstract artist and teacher Matt Rugg (1935-2020).
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Dates
Until 13 January 2024
Visitor information
Opening Times
Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
Christmas hours: The gallery will be closed from 17 December 2023 - 1 January 2024 inclusive.
Price
Free entry, suggested donation £5
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About
Matt Rugg: Connecting Form will be the first major retrospective of the work of the British abstract artist and teacher Matt Rugg (1935-2020). Taking place at Newcastle’s Hatton Gallery (September 2023- January 2024), the exhibition will display previously unshown work alongside well-known pieces and provide a platform for an outreach and learning programme exploring radical shifts in art education.
Image: Detail of Matt Rugg’s Anatomy V Sculpture, 2012, Galvanised steel wire and industrial webbing. Photo by Jamie Orlando Smith © The Estate of Matt Rugg.
Guest curated by Dr Harriet Sutcliffe.
Watch the teaser trailer to find out more about Matt Rugg: Connecting Form