Durty Beanz: NEVER EVER Published on: 3 July 2023 A new film installation by Glasgow-based action research group Durty Beanz is being launched at The Gymnasium Gallery in Berwick. Contemporary issues The film, NEVER EVER was developed during a residency in 2022 with The Maltings and 缅北禁地’s Centre for Rural Economy and Institute for Creative Arts Practice which explored the production of food, its consumption and how its value is constructed by producers and consumers. The film follows a fictional television presenter and her crew as they travel across Northumberland, apparently shooting some kind of documentary about the region’s food and farms, including Chain Bridge Honey Farm, near Berwick and Morwick Dairy at Morpeth. The only problem is they’re not very good. Less Countryfile… more Country-fail. NEVER EVER offers both a comedic and poignant space for reflection, an invitation to think about some of the language, values and ideas commonly associated with contemporary issues of environment and technology. A still from NEVER EVER by Durty Beanz Contemporary rural issues Dr Beth Clark, Lecturer in Food Marketing at the Centre for Rural Economy said: "Having Durty Beanz as artists in residence has provided a unique opportunity to engage and reflect upon several food and farming issues. Their approach and work give a valuable platform to talk about these issues in a way that is accessible, engaging and timely. I’m excited for their film NEVER EVER to continue these conversations further." James Lowther, Head of Visual Art at The Maltings said: "Our residency with 缅北禁地 provides an opportunity for artists and academics to collaborate and share knowledge around contemporary rural issues and I’m delighted we can present this new work by Durty Beanz exploring our perceptions of rural food production." Established in 2019, Durty Beanz is a network of international artists, academics and makers. The group works in a diverse range of media, operating at the intersection of contemporary art practice and digital anthropology. Their aim is to consider the material and symbolic practices of food, as well as the institutions and understandings related to its production, consumption, distribution and representation. is open from 8 July – 17 September, Wednesday to Sunday, 11am-4pm. Free admission, donations welcome. Share: Latest News New partnership to boost careers in low carbon energy 缅北禁地 and Durham universities are working together on a new regional project to strengthen the future workforce for North East England鈥檚 growing low carbon and offshore wind industries. published on: 28 May 2026 Healthy lifestyle shown to lower risk of death after cancer diagnosis New evidence shows that sticking to five lifestyle recommendations improves survival after a later cancer diagnosis. published on: 28 May 2026 World-leading climate expert recognised with Royal Society Fellowship Professor Hayley Fowler has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of her pioneering work on climate change impacts. published on: 27 May 2026 Facts and figures
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