North East award winning artist, maker and researcher, Claire A Baker has created a trio of flags for outside the museum.
Weaving together the past and present and exploring unfinished narratives these flags highlight the dynamic relationship between historic crafted artworks and contemporary practice.
The series of flags, Process I, Process II, and Process III, show a visual journey of making and remaking, whilst a stitched tapestry design In Progress, inverts the traditional two-dimensional format of flags, transforming it into an interactive, tactile experience.
Baker’s bright, colourful and intricate flags create a unique contrast against the museum’s stonework, on display till 18 January 2026.
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Visitor information
Address
Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP
01833 690606
Opening times
Mon – Sun, 10am – 5pm Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
