The general idea is to bring internationally renowned sound exploration/experimental artists to Middlesbrough who would rarely play beyond London and maybe 1 or 2 other big city shows. Plus news on Sonic Arts Week 2023.

by Uma Breakdown. ‘When I arrive at the beautiful and warmly pristine space of The Auxiliary the morning after the exhibition’s opening, I can’t help but approach the work through these ideas, which now structure this account…’

Broken Grey Wires delivered two brilliant workshops here at The Auxiliary in conversation with their exhibition, Two Plus Two Makes Four. A ‘walkshop’ with Alisa Oleva and a zine making workshop with Lisa Lorenz.

Two Plus Two Makes Four exhibition is redefining the meaning of ‘mad’ The founder of Broken Grey Wires breaks down their radical approach to curating art by Daniel Johnston, Gillian Wearing, and more.

Now Showing until 24th March, Two Plus Two Makes Four. The work exhibited is rooted in the lived experience of mental illness. It spans the sombre, the joyful/funny, and the raw and explores the politics of mental illness.

I've walked around this building countless times. I know every crack, flaking bit of paint, dodgy floor board or temperamental plug socket and I’ve imagined so many possibilities with what could happen with the space.

Lizz Brady from Broken Grey Wires reflects on the exhibition Two Plus Two Makes Four here at The Auxiliary. Two Plus Two Makes Four features artists with an international reputation - Bill Viola, Gillian Wearing, Pipilotti Rist, Martin Creed and the late American DIY artist/musician Daniel Johnston.

Foremost to our minds on these cold winter days is working on the plans that will see the building renovated and refurbished. Our vision to increasing studio holder provision in the Tees Valley, as well as making our studios warm, dry and accessible, is becoming a reality.

Next up at The Auxiliary: Two Plus Two Makes Four (curated by Broken Grey Wires) creates a space for audiences to catch their breath and explore the mental health crisis through an ambitious and challenging project.

Join us on Friday 24 June between 6pm and 9pm for the launch of ‘Work In Progress’ a group photography show curated by WAX

For a night of chat, food and creative activities all set around a lovely campfire.

Curated by Will Hughes this show takes these words 'Stunning, Fierce & Yellow' as its starting point, building an exhibition layered with materials, culture (low/high) and in some cases just through the artists use of the colour yellow.