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peep walk-through the latest photographic gallery exhibition at Newcastle contemporary Art. The show is called ‘Under Development’ What happens when cities change.  When you look at the landscape of North East culture, you can’t ignore the devastating impact of institutional funding cuts—most notably Arts Council England stripping National Portfolio funding from Side Gallery. Founded by the Amber Collective back in 1977, Side Gallery spent nearly five decades as a fortress for radical, humanist documentary photography dedicated almost entirely to working-class life. 

The moment state funding bodies choked off that financial support, it forced the...

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Rick Fury recorded live from a Heaton living room, Peep Magazine / Peep Podcast links up with North East rap heavyweight Rick Fury alongside fellow MC Gilly Man Giro and RAP TIME visual architect SI  (courtesy of Killamari Records' Joe Eden).

This audio session strips away the industry gloss to explore the grit behind Rick's new album project, Hard Target. We get into the weight of regional accents, navigating everyday condescension, real-life versus cinematic fear, c...

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peep magazine catch up with two representatives from the newly formed cultural political movement -  ‘We Are United’. They are set to stage a series of gigs and festivals that celebrate multiculturalism. promote unity and pro-actively challenge the rise of racism and fascism in the North East of England and the UK. 

This interview was made possible by the preview art show ‘OXYGEN’ within a building in Newcastle upon Tyne called Hadrian House, where 70 Artists showcased their work within a soon to be demolished dying building. peep podcast always take an opportunity for unscripted...

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peep podcast interview Northumbria University Fine Art Graduate Zoe Fradgley Irving at The Baltic Centre For Contemporary Art. peep discuss Tartans Scottish history, Vivian Westwood and the punk culture in Newcastle upon Tyne. Zoe, rips, stitches and explores different mediums and experiments with photography and fashion, using rebellious punk culture fabrics that were influenced by her mother ( an original Punk) and their Scottish heritage.

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peep podcast catch up with Northumbria Fine Art Graduate Avery Thompson at the Baltic Centre For Contemporary Art. Avery, explores themes of Incel culture within today society. The installation showcases popular movies such as ‘American Psycho’, ‘Batman’ and ‘Fight Club’ and comments on themes of masculinity, violence and the idealisation of misogynistic men within today popular culture.

This interview is the fourth episode of a series of interviews with Fine Art gra...

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peep podcast meet Sarah McLelland as she showcases her final year Northumbria University Fine Art show at The Baltic For Contemporary Art. Sarah’s art practice combines textiles, photography and crochet to explore her Scottish family heritage.

Sarah uses crochet and textiles to explore how designs, patterns and materials carry memory across generations. Sarah explores the journey of the droplet Paisley motif and how the Paisley pattern originated from Persia, but has now been heavily appropriated by Scotland

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peep podcast catch up with Northumbria fine art graduate Francesca Monaco with her final year degree show at the Baltic Centre For Contemporary Art. Francesca sights Feminist art movements as an inspiration for her work and making sure woman are represented within the art scene. 

Francesca explains ‘Guerrilla Girls’ also attracted her attention whilst making this piece. Sighting ‘Do Woman Have To Be Naked To Get Into The Met Museum’ and further explaining that the Met Art Museum only represented  5% of woman artists whilst 85% were nudes of woman. 

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peep podcast meet Luca King - the Northumbria University Fine Art Graduate showcasing her final show at the Baltic Centre For Contemporary Art preview show. we chat to artist Lua about her long term relationship with Horses. She explains that she is very connected to interspecies and multi-media processes.

The work focuses on themes of Equestrian nostalgia and the long standing relationship between horses and humans. 

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peep podcast catch up with Lily Capper  for the Northumbria University Fine Art Graduate Show at The Baltic for Contemporary Art Preview show. Lilly feels very connected to her work and gravitated to textiles, and that textiles can be fine art and not just classed as ‘kitch’ known for ‘sentimental work pieces. 

We also discuss the theories and ideologies behind Lily’s work, and how she was inspired by “Wire Monkey And Cloth Monkey" experiments that were conducted in the 1950s by psychologist Harry Harlow at the University o...

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The Black Shuck Deep in the folklore of England lurks one of its most enduring and terrifying legends — The Black Shuck. A large ghoslty phantom dog, said to stalk lonely roads, coastal paths and dark countryside with glowing red eyes and a presence that chills you to the bone.

In this episode of the Peep Podcast, we sit down with a North East local ‘Carl’ who claims to have come face to face with this ancient spectral beast in Washington , North East. This peep audio podcast account is viv...

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peep podcast visit the Vanguard Gallery / Nowt Special show - ‘Valkyrie Archive’ showcasing bold, unconventional Newcastle upon Tyne based female artists who challenge mainstream narratives. peep talk exclusively with co-founder ‘Keeper Of Kitsune’ as she explains the processes and influences of her work alongside other female artists of the night. 

peep has documented the evolution of this space, from our Van Goth coverage to this latest exhibition, recognising its importance within Newcastle's alternative art scene. ‘Keeper Of Kitsune's’ work exemplifies the kind of fearless, res...

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Nowt Special showcase the Risograph Printer at Vanguard Gallery. This art show at Pudding chare represents more than just an exhibition - it's a statement about community, accessibility, and the democratisation of art in the North East. 

peep podcast interview Van Goth explains that the Risograph printer / Screen Printer machine, originally developed in Japan for high-speed duplicating, has been reclaimed by artists and zine makers worldwide as a tool for authentic, affordable printmaking. This collaboration between Nowt Special and

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Just B Started performing in youth centres and house parties before transitioning from Makina music to autobiographical Grime music. He draws inspiration from the ‘Pit Painters’ and mining culture of Ashington. 

The Grime artist from Ashington also explains he’s not a ‘Geordie’ as such, more a Northumbrian with a ‘Pitmatic’ Dielect. peep briefly discuss how the Gordie accent is the oldest dialect in England and derives from the Anglo Saxons. 

Just B maintains his authentic regional accent despite potential challenges for listeners outside the Northeast not being able to fully understand his a...

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Join peep podcast as Newcastle Graffiti Mural Artist Mark-One-87 shares how a collaborative opportunity led to his debut gallery show at The Globe Gallery in North Shields. Mark one 87 takes pride in continuing the legacy of the north East Graffiti crew - TTK crew and emphasises the importance of community arts, particularly in inspiring young people in areas like Byker Newcastle to see creativity as a viable career path. From navigating the challenges of his school years to thriving in the world of Graffiti and Mural-Art, Mark's story is...

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peep podcast catch up with Doodle Dan painting street art murals with the Bridge Hip Hop festival. Dan's approach to street art takes a more classic style, despite having no formal background in fine art. Doodle_D_  discovered a passion for graffiti art that would not only channel creative forces but would also redefine his identity. Through layered colours and fading techniques, Dan brings a classical touch reminiscent of the Renaissance, blending the beauty of historical artistry with contemporary graffiti street art aesthetics. His processes and styles r...

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peep podcast  speak with SUNE as he opens up about his multifaceted art career, recalling how an early passion for painting evolved into a path where he could not only express himself but also impact communities positively. check out his personal anecdotes, including a poignant tribute he created for Keith Flint, the legendary frontman of The Prodigy, which is still be seen at the ‘Glass House’ formerly know as the ‘The Sage’

SUNE’s engaging personality shines through as he discusses the importance of collaboration within the artistic community and his wor...

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peep podcast interview Resting Bitch Face (RBF), the All Female Graffiti Art Crew based in Bristol. Street artist Pekoe is the founding member of Resting Bitch Face, shares insights into their vibrant artistic community and the challenges of operating in a male-dominated graffiti art space. peep explores the themes of feminism in art, the importance of community, and the creative influences that inspire the RBF work.

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Photographer - DJ and Event Organiser - David Guy's interview with peep podcast weaves a rich tapestry of his experiences as a DJ and photographer, revealing how both passions inform each other. From exploring the nightlife of Newcastle to reflecting on artistic evolution, he shares insights that illuminate the broader cultural landscape. 

peep explore the background on David's journey from Dorset to Newcastle, the impact of digital photography on his artistic approach.
Interactive elements of the nightlife captured in "The Realm" photography  exhibition held at the Star and shadow Cinema Newcastle, Warwick St...

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peep podcast discover how an underground  Hip Hop music culture transformed into a global phenomenon. Join us for an insightful journey with Hip Hop DJ Specifik, a pioneer whose love for hip-hop began with Breakdancing and Graffiti in Bristol 1983. Discover how these vibrant elements shaped his path from an avid enthusiast to the proud owner of B-Line Recordings. DJ Specifik shares personal reflections on how forward-thinking teachers nurtured his creativity in school, ultimately setting the stage for his artistic achievements today.

peep also discuss Positive affirmations within creativity and how important is being p...

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Chris Donald, the mastermind behind the hugely popular British and alternative comic magazine the VIZ, joins peep Newcastle for a chat at The Globe Gallery in North Shields, filled with a bits of nostalgia.

peep magazine / podcast catch up with Chris Donald at the Globe Gallery in North Shields, where he relives his journey from the edgy beginnings of Viz to its surprising status as a family-friendly gift. With a sparkle in his eye...

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peep podcast interview Newcastle City Crew Breakdancing B-boy Damon Mogg ( D-Rok ) peep go back to 1989 and ask about his thoughts on Tiffany’s Sidewalk breakin club. Affectionately known as ‘TIFFS’ was the brainchild of a man called ‘Stesh’ also from north east.

D-Rok explains being overwhelmed with the power of street dance and ‘Breakin’ with watching influential films of the time such as Beat Street and Wild style.
We discuss how the breakdancing and graffiti art f...

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peep podcast talk with The Writing is on the wall . Art (wall botherer) and Built Up North clothing company Director Paul Warrior about their latest artistic collaboration - Art As A Radical Act Art show in the heart of Newcastle's Byker.  The Street Art / Graphic Art Show in Newcastle was represented by several artists including Graphic artist Jimmy Turell and stencil past-up artists Cack Handed Kid amongst other talented artists.

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peep podcast team up with The Bridge UK Project Hip Hop and their fourth event, which was situated in the centre of Newcastle upon tyne, featuring presenter and music photographer 'Normski', DJ Sarah Love, DJ Specifik, Mojaxx and female  rapper - Holly Flow Lightly. The panel discussion features themes of ‘DJing’ within the genre of Hip Hop music, which touches on buying Vinyl to downloading new Digital music.

Each panel remembers and explains the f...

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peep podcast interview The Erratic alternative clothing store At Number 3 Old George Yard Newcastle, just off the famous Newcastle high bridge street, there is a hidden independent clothing store called Erratic.

The store and brand is owned by David, a fashion designer that studied at Saint Martin’s School of Art  and remembers a time when he worked in London for Armani as a Fashion Stylist. David, goes on to show peep around his Newcastle clothing shop, were he...

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peep podcast investigate Horror Art with Airbrush Artist Bad Bone Custom Paint in Newcastle Shields road. Bad Bone custom Paint specialises in macabre art with customising busts of heads that lend themselves to the horror film genre.

The Professional airbrush artist explains that films such as The Lost Boys, Hammer House Of Horror, The Thing and The Exorcist have massively influenced his passion for horror art.  His work was presented in Newcastle’s Shields Road...