Monday, August 29, 2005

Thursday, August 11, 2005

Trippity-trip


Trippity-trip
Originally uploaded by Topsy Qur'et.
Live art event where one hundred people wore goats head loops and went on a specially commisioned Metro train for one hour

Wednesday, August 10, 2005

Wednesday, July 20, 2005

Tunick directing evening installation on Newcatle Gateshead Millenium Bridge, 17th July 2005

Spencer Tunick (centre) directing the evening installtion from the top of the Co-op Building, Newcastle Quayside. Steve is to the right.

Baltic reflection


Baltic reflection
Originally uploaded by Tony Roberts.
Just before Spencer Tunick's evening installation on 17th July 2005, the tide turned and for a brief time slack water provided a beautiful reflection of Baltic. The sun at last broke through the clouds for a moment. The surreal effect is enhanced by the complete absence of people.

SAGE reflection


SAGE reflection
Originally uploaded by Tony Roberts.
Just before Spencer Tunick's evening installation on 17th July 2005, the tide turned and for a brief time slack water provided a beautiful reflection of SAGE through the Newcastle Gateshead Millenium Bridge.

Preparing live installation BBC3

BBC 3 set up cameras in preparation for the eveing installation on the Newcastle Gateshead Millenium Bridge, 17th July 2005

Spencer Tunick and Topsy Qur'et

Taken when Spencer joined particpants in the Piano and Pitcher, moments after the successful evening installation televised live on BBC 3 on 17th July 2005. With him is Newcastle based performance artist Topsy Qur'et. Topsy lives in Byker Wall and has made work about the regeneration of the Quayside. Baltic is visible across the river.

Homage a Tunick


Homage a Tunick
Originally uploaded by Tony Roberts.
Topsy Qur'et's response, taken between Spencer's morning and evening installations on 17th July 2005.

The scarab beetle (symbol of Renewal and Endurance) is made up of Sage, Baltic, Tyne and Millenium Bridges. All are visible in the background from this position in the Ouseburn Valley.

Friday, June 17, 2005

Cook's monument, near Middlesbrough

Captain Cook's monument, Roseberry Topping in the background to the north.

B-open


B-open
Originally uploaded by Tony Roberts.
Opening of the Baltic, Newcastle Gateshead Quayside

Three Wise Men


Three Wise Men
Originally uploaded by Topsy Qur'et.
By Topsy Qur'et.

Based on the view from his flat of Newcastle Gateshead Quayside. Look closely at the crown of the third wise man.

Sunday, June 12, 2005

Roseberry Topping


Roseberry Topping
Originally uploaded by Tony Roberts.
An unusual feature of the North York Moors, familiar to Cook from his childhood, and visible from The James Cook University Hospital. Photograph taken facing east.

Roseberry Topping from the air facing north