Jo Manby is a painter and writer based in Greater Manchester, represented by Comme Ca Art Manchester. After graduating in Foundation Art at North Staffs University and English and Art History at the University of York, she worked extensively in galleries, museums and libraries. Currently the editor of the Fourdrinier, the online art journal published by PAPER Gallery Manchester, her art writing has appeared in numerous publications, including Art Review, Modern Painters, Contemporary and a-n magazine.