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North East Region

Pre-Raphaelites: Art and Poetry

Event type: Visit
Date: 20th October 2026
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‘Pre-Raphaelites: Art and Poetry’ Tours at the Laing

Venue: Laing Art Gallery function room for a presentation about the exhibits followed by a guided tour of the exhibition.

This exhibition is a highlight in the year for the Laing and the North -East and will show the interconnection between decorative art and the written word.

According to the Laing, it is ‘the first in-depth exploration of the connection between Pre-Raphaelite art and poetry’.

The star line - up includes eg ‘Laus Veneris’ and the poems of Dante and Christina Rossetti, Keats and Chaucer. Wow!!

More information, including booking details, to follow.

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