Commissions North

Project Blue: Departure Gate

Project Blue: Departure Gate

Blue River Design worked in partnership with Arts and Business and Commissions North to transform derelict railway gates at its Newcastle offices by inviting artists to use them as a showcase for experimental new artworks. The gates have now become an exciting venue for temporary public arts commissions.

Simon Watkinson's illuminated areoplanes were visible from the East Coast Mainline adjacent to the Blue River offices.

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Image courtesy of Blue River

Artist(s)
Simon Watkinson.

Client
Blue River Design

Location
Newcastle upon Tyne

Project Management
Blue River Design, Arts and Business

Completion Date
2004



Commissions North is supported within the Arts Council England, North East and is also funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

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