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Exhibitions
17th July – 4th October 2009
The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
When Captain Cook and his crew aboard HM Bark Endeavour first sailed to Tahiti in 1769, they discovered a sophisticated people with ornate skin decorations they called ‘tataow’. Some of the crew had tattoos as souvenirs of their visit, including Darlington-born Robert Stainsby, who was one of the first British sailors recorded as having these markings.
From that time the art of tattoo has proliferated around the globe, shipped from port to port by seafarers.
The legacy of Cook and Robert Stainsby can now be glimpsed in Tattoos of the Tees Valley, a portrait exhibition created for The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum by Lucy Carolan, Richard Glynn and Sophie Ingleby.
In the course of their individual explorations, the photographers have discovered a thriving regional tattoo scene, with people wearing a variety of decorations ranging from bespoke designs through to traditional ‘flash’ art and historical Polynesian markings. Their portraits, and the stories behind each individual’s tattoos, offer an insight into the range of tattoos and their meanings.
The meanings tattoos embody are as varied as the individuals who wear them, from marking significant moments in life to the simple love of a design.
Tattoos of the Tees Valley presents a vivid portrait of the region’s contemporary tattoo culture.
Events
Summer Holiday Events 2009
Wednesday 22nd July - Sunday 30th August
Museum Mega Trail 10p a go. Prize every time
Complete the challenges as you follow the trail both inside and outside the museum. There are codes to crack, riddles to solve and mysteries to uncover. Complete the challenge and your small prize awaits you at the front desk.
Thursday 23rd July
1pm-3pm Polynesian Pennants Free Drop-in Event
Decorate your own pennant with Polynesian tattoo designs. Plenty of vibrant colours and a great result every time!
Tuesday 28th July
1pm-3pm Tattooed Tahitians Free Drop-in Event
Clay making workshop, designing your own tattooed Tahitian face to take home.
Thursday 30th July
1pm-3pm Tiled Tattoos Free Drop-in Event
Etch out a tattoo pattern and create your own bright and eye-catching masterpiece.
Tuesday 4th August
1pm-3pm Foiled Again Free Drop-in Event
Come and try your hand at scraping a tattooed pattern into our multicoloured foil to decorate your room.
Thursday 6th August
1pm-3pm Warps and Wefts Free Drop-in Event
An afternoon of fun with opportunities to try out the traditional Polynesian craft of weaving. Simple resources supplied, great results every time!
Tuesday 11th August
1pm-3pm Maori Moko Free Drop-in Event
Have your face tattooed by the museum’s education team, and then decorate your own mirror so you can see how you look with a tattooed face!
Thursday 13th August
12noon-3pm Pirate Family Fun Free Drop-in Event
An afternoon of crafty fun for the whole family. Create your own pirate attire from hats to cutlasses and bandannas, and much more! Face painting, and plenty of colouring, cutting and gluing. Come dressed for the occasion.
Tuesday 18th August
1pm-3pm Glass painting Free Drop-in Event
Create your own brightly coloured Polynesian style window sticker using the glass points provided. Bring with you plenty of patience and a steady hand!
Thursday 20th August
1pm-3pm Hawaiian Family Fun Free Drop-in Event
Have you ever wanted to dance the Hula or design your own surfboard? Well here’s your chance. There are opportunities to develop your own surfboard design, or create your own Hawaiian outfit!
Tuesday 25th August
1pm-3pm Australian Family Fun Free Drop-in Event
An afternoon of Aussie fun! Create your own piece of aboriginal artwork, didgeridoos, boomerangs, bullroarers and more!
Thursday 27th August
1pm-3pm Maritime Archaeology Day Free Drop-in Event
An afternoon of educational fun for older children. Quizzes and games with Tees Archaeology’s maritime expert. Guess the object competition, learn more about why ship’s biscuits were so disgusting and much more!
Any donations towards the costs of these events will be greatly appreciated. We regret that we do not have the capacity to accommodate any childminding groups or organised groups. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Summer opening 10am-5:30pm every day except Mondays and certain Bank Holidays.
For further information about the museum including our summer holiday events, please contact the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum on 01642 311211
OPENING TIMES
March – October
Tues-Sun 10am-5.30pm
November – February
Tues-Sun 9am-4pm
(last admission to main displays 45 minutes before closing)
Closed:
Mondays,
24-26 December, 1 January
and first full week of January for annual maintenance.
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enquiries to Phil_Philo@middlesbrough.gov.uk or write to: Captain Cook Birthplace Museum |
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| Tel | 01642 311211 |
| Fax | 01642 317419 |
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