Side Photographic Gallery

+44 191 232 2208

5-9 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3JE United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Open Today: 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Side Photographic Gallery Info

5-9 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3JE United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
+44 191 232 2208
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+44 191 232 2208
+44 191 232 2208

Best PlaceJuice Reviews

A surprising little gallery, slightly hidden but very accessible with a lift. Excellent shop area where you can buy postcards, posters, books or dvds and even a small study space on the first floor. The exhibition space is nice, I spent an hour going around which was enough time to read all the text and study the photos. Even had the cutest little books where you could leave reviews on the work, can’t wait to visit again.

Amazing place????

Enjoyable experience????

The staff here is quite nice and approachable.

It was really brilliant to give briefly introductions for these exhibitions at the beginning, that introductions are pretty helpful, thank you. Merry Christmas ????.

Looking forward to the upcoming exhibition❤

This gallery explores a number of different themes through a variety of photographers exhibits. But for me, the highlight and the 5 star rating goes to Chris Killip for his portrayal of life in the little fishing village of Skinningrove between 1982 and 1984. If you haven't been to the Laing gallery go see his work there documenting the lives of the Shipbuilding community in Wallsend during 1975/76. Alas Chris died last year of cancer, but he leaves an invaluable legacy. He had a great talent for portraying ordinary working people and connecting then to their environments.

Another theme explored through the current exhibition is "Lost Summer" portraits of North London teenagers who lost the opportunity to celebrate "end of year" due to Covid in 2020.

Other themes are explored in this gallery, but enough writting from me. Go check it out.

Newcastle seems to lack a gallery showing historic photos of the city. However, the current exhibition on the holocaust in (mainly) Eastern Europe was well presented but very sombre.

A fabulous hidden gem in the heart of the Quayside. V friendly and knowledgeable staff and we saw 3 fabulous exhibitions. Eventually got to see 'Baiser de l'hotel de ville' Robert Doisneau in all its glory and was not disappointed!

Beautiful gallery and great organisation. Which deserves support.

Thought provoking and one photo in particular did bring a tear to my eye, so poignant yet beautiful. Loved this exhibition and speaking personally to the photographer was a memory I’ll cherish.

Practically speaking - very safe exhibition to visit. The staff were very COVID19 savvy. I loved the chance to break the monotony of staying in.

Lovely old photography gallery with some superb shows. Almost hidden from sight but an absolute gem.

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