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20 Nov 2026
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Central 5 in main entranceArtists are often at the centre of cultural conversations, but contemporary art and culture are shaped through collective processes. Producers, writers, commissioners, editors, curators and cultural o …
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Central 5 in main entranceJoin this conversation to learn more about The Manchester Contemporary Art Fund 2026 Acquisitions and uncover the journey from artist studio to public collection. We will be exploring how the artworks …
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Central 5 in main entranceA screening of Elliott Flanagan's short film, followed by a conversation exploring working-class youth culture, masculinity, package holidays, escape, memory and self-invention. Growing from Elliott's …
21 Nov 2026
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Central 5 in main entranceSarah Joy Ford chats art and Cassenillini Mills with curator Daniel Pryde JarmanChairperson
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Central 5 in main entranceArtist Ron Ashtiani talks everything from art to video games and film making with our talks host Polly Checkland HardingChairperson
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22 Nov 2026
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Central 5 in main entranceWhat is it that makes someone compelled to put a fine art wildlife image on their wall? Is it a yearn for a connection with a wilder side of life, or simply something beautiful? In this talk, Andy des …
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Liam will reflect on two decades of LAZERIAN: the experiments, collaborations and defining projects that have shaped the practice. Sharing the realities of building a creative business, he will discus …ChairpersonSpeakers -
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In this talk, architectural illustrator, artist and author Simone Ridyard explores how perspective informs her artistic practice, from on-location sketching and architectural drawing to composition an …Speakers
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