Pontis
Wallsend retains its Roman identity both in its name and in the remains of Segedunum, the Hadrian’s Wall fort near the Metro station. Artist Michael Pinsky produced images of Wallsend shops, road signs and advertising in which all the text had been translated into Latin. The photographs were exhibited at the station with Latin translations by Professor Donald Hill of Newcastle University. In addition, both English and Latin are now used for the station’s permanent signs and Metro map.
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Image courtesy of Sally Atkinson
Programme
Nexus
Artist(s)
Michael Pinsky.
Client
Art on the Riverside
Location
North Tyneside
Professional Team
Classics Department at Newcastle University
Project Management
Art on the Riverside
Completion Date
2004
