Laing Art Gallery, 'Blue Carpet Staircase'

HER Number

10981

District

Newcastle

Site Name

Laing Art Gallery, 'Blue Carpet Staircase'

Place

Newcastle

Map Sheet

NZ26SE

Class

Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces

Site Type: Broad

Sculpture

Site Type: Specific

Sculpture

General Period

21ST CENTURY

Specific Period

21st Century 2001 to 2100

Form of Evidence

Structure

Description

2001 by Thomas Heatherwick Studios. Located at east end of Blue Carpet linking the city centre with Manors. A broad curving spiral staircase constructed in laminated marine ply. The top surface is cedar. Each piece has been individually cut and shaped by hand. Commissioned by Newcastle City Council.

Easting

425190

Northing

564500

Grid Reference

NZ425190564500

Sources

Art On the Riverside, Grainger Town Partnership, Arts Council England, Nexus and Newcastle City Council, Public Art in Newcastle - A Guide (booklet)