Sublime Landscapes

at the Laing Art Gallery offers a sweeping journey through nature’s raw power and dramatic beauty.

Drawing from the gallery’s rich permanent collection, this exhibition traces how artists have captured awe-inspiring environments from the eighteenth century to today. Visitors will encounter roaring waterfalls, stormy seas, and subterranean worlds through works by historical masters alongside modern visionaries. The exhibition also spotlights three exciting new acquisitions by contemporary women artists presented by the Contemporary Art Society. Among these standouts is

Emma Stibbon’s stark and commanding print, ‘Broken Terrain’ (pictured). Stibbon’s textured depiction of fractured geology bridges the gap between historic romanticism and contemporary environmental awareness, showing how the “sublime” continues to evolve in modern art. Whether you’re drawn to grand romantic visions or bold, modern interpretations, this free exhibition is a captivating study in human fascination with the natural world.

Sublime Landscapes, until 5 December, Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle, northeastmuseums.org.uk/laing