a look at all things coming from the north. damien hirst s shark preserved in formaldehyde. and john lennon s last piano objects associated with two artists who stand for the north of england in the city of newcastle and its neighboring town of gateshead the art and culture from the region is being celebrated in the great exhibition of the north the festival celebrates scientific and artistic achievements of the north of england. the idea is to hold an eighty day celebration really showcasing the very best of more than design and innovation to actually show the world the patrician nor the north and northerners as my. british icons hailing from newcastle include pop star staying. and the indie band maximo park who composed this song especially for the festival that provides the soundtrack for
travels through russia attorney on the stars of gold the legendary trans-siberian train. we start off today show with the largest art event this year in the u.k. the great exhibition of the north over the next eighty days the northern english cities of newcastle and gateshead will host exhibitions and live performances will highlights include a special eighty meter water sculpture we checked out some of the attractions that await visitors. damien hirst s shop preserved in full mile high and john lennon s last piano objects associated with two artists who stand for the north of england in the city of newcastle and its neighboring town of gateshead the art of culture from the region is being celebrated in the great exhibition of the north it s a combination of art show concept and street festival. the idea