03/06/2021
Opening in one month! From Herculaneum and Pompeii to the Hatton Gallery in Newcastle. We are looking forward to Expanded Interiors Re-Staged, also with new work by Catrin Huber, and a new commission by Rosie Morris.
Bringing contemporary site-specific fine-art practice to Roman houses at Herculaneum and Pompeii
Expanded Interiors is developing site-responsive fine art installations within two UNESCO World Heritage sites, Roman houses at Parco Archeologico di Pompei (Casa del Bel Cortile) and Parco Archeologico di Ercolano (Casa del Criptoportico). The project explores the ancient Roman wall paintings, Roman artefacts, and architectural remains relating to these houses, and their relevance for contemporar
03/06/2021
Opening in one month! From Herculaneum and Pompeii to the Hatton Gallery in Newcastle. We are looking forward to Expanded Interiors Re-Staged, also with new work by Catrin Huber, and a new commission by Rosie Morris.
09/07/2020
This just arrived in the post! Excited to have an chapter in Contemporary Art in Heritage Spaces. Thanks to editors Nick Cass, Gill Park, Anna Powell.
21/06/2020
From Pompeii to London! Really excited for Expanded Interiors to be part of PUBLIKA FENESTRO at Filet! On view now in London / Hoxton. Thanks to Uta Kogelsberger and Rut Blees Luxemburg.
12/12/2019
We are excited that the Expanded Interiors publication has arrived! Thanks to our funder: the Arts and Humanities Research Council, and authors Sean Ashton; Fiona Anderson; Francesca Del Duca, HCP; Massimo Osanna, Parco Archeologico di Pompei; Dieter Roelstraete, Francesco Sirano, Parco Archeologico di Ercolano; Jane Thompson, Herculaneum Conservation Project.
https://research.ncl.ac.uk/expandedinteriors/newsevents/expandedinteriorsbooklaunch.html
15/08/2019
Catrin has developed a new wall painting for a contemporary home for ArtHouses . Don't miss this fantastic art festival on Victoria Avenue in Whitley Bay this coming weekend!
14/07/2019
One year on from Expanded Interiors opening to the public in Pompeii. In this podcast artist Catrin Huber visits the exhibition and talks about how the work evolved.
Thanks to:
Pompeii - Parco Archeologico
Arts and Humanities Research Council - AHRC
Newcastle University
Catrin Huber - Expanded Interiors at Pompeii In this podcast artist Catrin Huber visits the Expanded Interiors exhibition at Pompeii and talks about how the work evolved.
24/06/2019
If you have missed our Expanded Interiors Contemporary Art and Archaeology Symposium in Newcastle in March here is a video of the event: Talks by Francesco Sirano, director of Parco Archeologico di Ercolano, and artist Prof. Catrin Huber (Expanded Interiors, Newcastle University). A panel discussion with Lindsay Allason-Jones (Hadrian's Art Trust), Mike Collins (Inspector of Ancient Monuments, Hadrian's Wall), Prof Catrin Huber (Expanded Interiors), Judith King (Director Arts and Heritage), Francesco Sirano (director PaErco), Iain Watson (director TWAM), chaired by Prof Ian Haynes (Newcastle University, Expanded Interiors).
Thank you to all participants and the audience!
Expanded Interiors I Symposium Contemporary Art and Archaeology I Newcastle University Talks: Francesco Sirano (Director, Parco Archeologico di Ercolano) and artist Catrin Huber. Panel discussion: Lindsay Allason-Jones (Trustee, Hadrian's Art T...
03/04/2019
Great to be featured in Current World Archaeology "Art meets Archaeology: A fresh perspective on Herculaneum and Pompeii" Have a look to find out 'What can modern fine-art practice teach us about Roman wall painting?'
Art meets archaeology - World Archaeology A fresh perspective on Pompeii and Herculaneum In the wake of the highly successful Expanded Interiors exhibition at Pompeii and Herculaneum, Catrin Huber and Ian Haynes reflect on what contemporary fine-art practice can reveal about Roman decoration. For many visitors, a trip to Pompeii and Hercula...
01/04/2019
We had such a brilliant time last week showing Parco Archeologico di Ercolano Director Francesco Sirano our fabulous art and culture in Newcastle, including Baltic centre for Contemporary Art, the Hatton Gallery and the Great North Museum. We also had an amazingly sunny trip to Hadrian's Wall (Chester’s Roman Fort & Vindolanda and up on the Whin Sill) and were delighted to host our Symposium on Contemporary Fine Art and Archaeology, joined by our fantastic expert Panel including Catrin Huber, Francesco Sirano, Ian Haynes, Lindsay Allason Jones, Mike Collins, Judith King & Iain Watson. Thanks to all involved!
Expanded Interiors is funded by Arts and Humanities Research Council
27/03/2019
All ready for our Symposium “Contemporary Fine Art & Archaeology: From Herculaneum & Pompeii to Hadrian’s Wall” tomorrow at 5.15pm - 7.30pm in Fine Art Lecturer Theatre with artist Catrin Huber, Director Francesco Sirano and expert panel.
Hope to see you there!
Expanded Interiors is funded by
Next Thursday 28th March, 5.15-7.30pm, we are hosting a Symposium on "Contemporary Fine Art and Archaeology: From Herculaneum and Pompeii to Hadrian's Wall" with guest speak Director Francesco Sirano Ercolano - Parco Archeologico alongside Professor Catrin Huber. The Symposium will include contributions from an expert panel with extensive experience of archaeology, heritage and art in the North East. Hope to see you there. More details on our website: https://research.ncl.ac.uk/expandedinteriors/newsevents/expandedinteriorssymposium.html
Expanded Interiors is funded by Arts and Humanities Research Council - AHRC
News & Events | Expanded Interiors | Newcastle University As part of the AHRC-funded Expanded Interiors Project and its work at Pompeii and Herculaneum, we will be organising a Symposium to which staff, students and members of the public are warmly invited.