The Family


https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/4535/The-Family-

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Family Sculpture


Gateshead, Town Centre

  • Description

    "...Arts role in bridging public and domestic domains is epitomised by The Family, Gordon Young's monumental stone carvings outside Gateshead Civic Centre. Located near the Office of Births, Marriages and Deaths, these three sets of linked figures represent life's three main stages: infancy, maturity and old age and the changing relationships which sustain them. The impressive scale acknowledges the importance of personal relationships while the durability of the Cumbrian limestone represents faith in enduring affection...."

  • Owner

    Gateshead Council

  • Source

    Local (Co-Curate)

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  • Further information

    Link: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/4535/The-Family-
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 5 years, 5 months ago
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    Picture Taken: Unknown

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