For All At Last Return

8 Nov 2025-7 Jun 2026

Shezad Dawood, Coral Alchemy I (Dipsastraea Speciosa), 2022

Overview

A new group exhibition initiated by Baltic will explore marine ecosystems, the deep sea, coral reefs, ocean currents, intertidal and hypoxic zones, and how human activities affect marine life. Inspired in part by Baltic’s close proximity to the sea, situated on a tidal river eight miles from the mouth of the Tyne, and by the writings of marine biologist Rachel Carson, the exhibition will reflect on life below water and consider our relationship with the community of organisms and aquatic life that inhabit ocean environments. 

In its development, Baltic is collaborating with artists, activists, marine biologists, oceanographers, researchers and conservationists. The exhibition will include a range of artistic practices looking at marine habitats and examining the impact of human activities and climate change across different oceans and territories. 

Following a recent research residency in Gateshead, Baltic has invited Estonian artist Kristina Õllek to develop a new work especially for the exhibition. Õllek works with photography, moving image and installation as well as microbial and chemical processes with a focus on investigating geological matter, aquatic ecology, and human-made environments. 

The exhibition also includes new and recent work by Shezad Dawood, Rob Smith, Michele Allen and Leticia Ramos. Further artists to be announced.