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peep podcast visit the Vanguard Gallery / Nowt Special show - ‘Valkyrie Archive’ showcasing bold, unconventional Newcastle upon Tyne based female artists who challenge mainstream narratives. peep talk exclusively with co-founder ‘Keeper Of Kitsune’ as she explains the processes and influences of her work alongside other female artists of the night.

peep has documented the evolution of this space, from our Van Goth coverage to this latest exhibition, recognising its importance within Newcastle's alternative art scene. ‘Keeper Of Kitsune's’ work exemplifies the kind of fearless, research-driven, culturally layered creativity that Vanguard champions - art that refuses to be easily categorised, that draws from ancient wells while speaking to contemporary audiences.

peep podcast profile Newcastle's underground art scene : thoughtful, provocative, unapologetically niche, and absolutely vital in supporting the under-represented in Newcastle.

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Nowt Special showcase the Risograph Printer at Vanguard Gallery. This art show at Pudding chare represents more than just an exhibition - it's a statement about community, accessibility, and the democratisation of art in the North East.

peep podcast interview Van Goth explains that the Risograph printer / Screen Printer machine, originally developed in Japan for high-speed duplicating, has been reclaimed by artists and zine makers worldwide as a tool for authentic, affordable printmaking. This collaboration between Nowt Special and Vanguard Gallery signals a new chapter for both organisations, combining Nowt Special's DIY ethos with Vanguard's established presence in Newcastle's art scene.

The building's transformation from cat cafe shop to cultural hub embodies the adaptive, resourceful spirit that defines Newcastle's independent art movement, and Van Goth's vision along with the Nowt Special team ensures that the Risograph printer will remain accessible to artists across the region for years to come.

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Just B Started performing in youth centres and house parties before transitioning from Makina music to autobiographical Grime music. He draws inspiration from the ‘Pit Painters’ and mining culture of Ashington.

The Grime artist from Ashington also explains he’s not a ‘Geordie’ as such, more a Northumbrian with a ‘Pitmatic’ Dielect. peep briefly discuss how the Gordie accent is the oldest dialect in England and derives from the Anglo Saxons.

Just B maintains his authentic regional accent despite potential challenges for listeners outside the Northeast not being able to fully understand his accent.

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