Couple’ by artist Sean Henry, installed in Newbiggin Bay as part of the Beach recharge programme, celebrated it’s first birthday in August 2008.

To celebrate the milestone birthday, Inspire Northumberland published a stunning new book documenting the artwork's journey from creation through to the present day. The full colour book shows an amazing visual record of how Couple has spent the past twelve-months, from basking in the summer sunshine to experiencing the brisk winter storms.

The publication was launched during a special free anniversary event, which took place in Newbiggin on Sunday 17 August from 12noon to 3pm. The occasion included a book signing by artist Sean Henry (at Newbiggin Sailing Club) and was followed by a fabulous display of performance dance entitled Pas de Deux (meaning dance for two). The new commission has seen the Northumberland Strategic Arts Forum bring together five creative couples whose task it was to devise pieces of dance inspired by the Couple artwork. Before the dance event there was also a special birthday message given by Reverend Judith Grieve of St Bartholomew's Church.

Copies of the ‘Couple’ Book (limited edition of 400) are available to buy from Pride of Northumbria in Newbiggin by the Sea or online at www.newbigginartsforum.org
 

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