The Curves of the Needle @ Baltic 39 until May 17th

by Julian Germain from The Curves of the Needle - photo © Colin Davison

The Curves of the Needle is a group exhibition of contemporary art inspired by the unexpected resurgence of interest in the vinyl record.The show features a fascinating range of material, from album cover artwork to installations, videos, photographic works etc that explore the cultural significance of the era of vinyl, as well as the actual physical nature of analogue sound emanating from the grooves of a record.

alt.vinyl, Sam Belinfante, The Basement Group, David Blandy, Ralf Brög, Rutherford Chang, Rhodri Davies, Dj78, Graham Dolphin, Benedict Drew, Julian Germain, Rodney Graham, Bruce Haack, Jandek, Philip Jeck/Lol Sargent, Jim Lambie, Locus+, Christian Marclay, Jonathan Monk, Elizabeth Price, Eliane Radigue, Sun Ra, Lathe Revival, Jonty Semper, David Toop, Bartholomäus Traubeck, Michael Wilkinson, X-Ray Audio and a commissioned text on record sleeves by writer Harry Pearson.

The Curves of the Needle
Baltic 39
31-39 High Bridge Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne

by Graham Dolphin from The Curves of the Needle - photo © Colin Davison