Newcastle Art Gallery has opened three new exhibitions following its February reopening with the blockbuster show 'Iconic Loved Unexpected'. The new presentations include Tiyan Baker's solo show 'Mouth Mnemonica', 'The Mordant Family Gift' featuring 25 works donated by philanthropists Simon and Catriona Mordant, and Brian Robinson's 'Multiverse'. The exhibitions collectively showcase a diverse range of national and international artistry, with works by artists such as Gemma Smith, Tim Silver, Alasdair Macintyre, and Rafael Lozano-Hemmer. Baker's solo exhibition focuses on preserving the Bidayǔh language through multimedia works including autostereograms and video installations.
This ambitious programming signals Newcastle Art Gallery's commitment to positioning the city as a significant artistic destination. The rotating exhibitions demonstrate the gallery's strategy to maintain momentum after its successful reopening, while the Mordant family gift enriches the permanent collection with contemporary works that engage viewers in interactive and thought-provoking ways. Baker's institutional solo debut highlights important conversations about language preservation and cultural heritage, reflecting broader trends in contemporary art that address Indigenous and diasporic experiences.