INTERVIEWS
David Butler
Senior Lecturer Coordinator LifeWorkArt
Newcastle University
School of Arts & Cultures
Fine Art
David Butler
Mel Whewell
Mel Whewell
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Institute & Partnerships Manager
Institute for Creative Arts Practice
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Clare Rogers
Clare Rogers
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Newcastle University Director of Estates
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Clare was a key figure in bringing the Martin Luther King statue to Newcastle University. She overseas the buying and commissioning of sculptures and public art across campus.
She hopes to bring more art to the university including a sculpture by Antony Gormley, the man behind the iconic Angel of the North statue in Gateshead.
Karlie Tong
Karlie Tong
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Student at Newcastle University.
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Karlie is from China and is currently living in Newcastle. She loves the city because of its castles and bridges that make it so unique. She thinks it is important to preserve these historic structures because the new generations can learn a lot from the old architecture. Newcastle is a city that blends modern with traditional style, which makes the city seem harmonious.
Ruiyang Zhao
Ruiyang Zhao
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Student at Newcastle University.
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He holds a controversial opinion of art: he thinks repairing museums and churches can cost a lot of money and is a poor use of public money. City councils should invest more on modern buildings.
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James Foreshow
James Foreshow
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A masters student at Newcastle University, James enjoys travelling the world, and finds Asian historical and cultural art particularly interesting.