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. Latest News Online Safety Act drives VPN interest and raises privacy concerns People鈥檚 online behaviour has changed in response to legislation to prevent children from viewing harmful content 鈥� raising possible privacy and security risks, research suggests. published on: 16 October 2026 缅北禁地 archaeologist receives prestigious award for research Professor Chris Fowler has been awarded the 2026 Rivers Memorial Medal in recognition of his internationally significant research on kinship in Neolithic Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Event will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East An event at 缅北禁地 will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East or whether it is simply a new chapter in the long-running debate about how to rebalance Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Facts and figures
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