Lowry and the Sea - in depth tour of the exhibition
Granary Gallery, Dewars Lane, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1HJ
Lowry and the Sea explores the artist’s connection to Berwick and his lifelong fascination with the sea. As one of Britain’s most recognisable artists, he is best known for his industrial scenes of the North-West. However, the sea was a constant presence in his life. During his childhood he enjoyed regular family holidays on the Lancashire coast. Later he travelled extensively throughout the British Isles, regularly visiting the North-East and its coast.
Lowry first visited Berwick-upon-Tweed in the mid-1930s and continued to visit the town until his death in 1976, drawn by its clear air and views out to the North Sea.
Lowry and the Sea includes works on loan from The Lowry, Salford, The Arts Council Collection, Royal Academy of Arts and several private collections, and is the first curated exhibition of his works in the town for 10 years.
Granary Gallery, Dewars Lane, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1HJ
The Gallery is accessible by lift from the ground floor of the Granary Building.
The Gallery and the exhibition can be accessed free from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 September. There is a charge on other days. If you can't make this tour, the Volunteer Guides are offering tours on Friday 13 and Sunday 15 September - see separate entry. There is also a talk about Berwick in the time of LS Lowry on Tuesday 10 September.