‘People’s Art’ at the National Glass Centre in Sunderland celebrates all manner of art that has been made by unnamed artists.

Objects often referred to as “popular art” or “folk art” have always existed outside art galleries – in homes, workplaces and beyond – and it’s these pieces that are given a platform in ‘People’s Art’. The fascinating show aims to elevate the profile of this type of art with Seb Trend, Exhibitions Officer at the NGC, explaining: “The objects reflect our economic and social history on an individual, social and domestic level. They are often remarkably well made which is evidenced by their survival during decades of constant use.” The show also sees five contemporary artists responding to selected objects from the Compton Verney Art Galley and Park in Warwickshire and from a private collection in Wales.

People’s Art, until 1 December, National Glass Centre, Sunderland, sunderlandculture.org.uk/national-glass-centre