A touch of Italy in the northern countryside

This week: Inspired by Italy exhibition at Beningbrough Hall; John Moores Painting Prize at the Walker Art Gallery; Factory International's official opening programme; World Gurning Championships

Repetitions in the water tower at Beningbrough (Pic: Kate Somervell)

‘A JOURNEY of discovery,’ is how black-and-white photographer Kate Somervell describes her latest project - an exhibition exploring the connections between Italy and the baroque mansion Beningbrough Hall in North Yorkshire.