Nahem Shoa’s paintings of portraits of black people have been exhibited widely, often within the context of asking uncomfortable questions around the lack of black representation in art, and in histor
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Each month The Sculpture Gallery features work by a guest artist and the very talented Andrian Melka is our guest for October. The preview is happening on the evening of Thursday 2nd October and not t
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In this artist talk, Priscilla Edwards and Christine Stanford of Decorum will share insights into their work and practice, reflecting on the production of the current exhibition.
At the moment I have a few painting in Blossom Street Social wine bar and in November I will have a larger exhibition there to coincide with Manchester Art Fair. So pop in and enjoy the welcme and
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An expansion from the reader, to the hand, to the brush - the works in this series are inspired by the artist's durational reading list. What emerges isn’t illustration but translation. Philosophy ren
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Maksla XO Gallery presents SOFT FIELDS, a solo exhibition by David Penny, British photographic artist and researcher of light and image. On view August 21 – October 11, 2025.
The Pearls exhibitor - Joanna Whittle, shortlisted for the 2025 John Moores Painting Prize for her work "Darkened Heart (a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth)" and received a "Highly Commended" awar
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Part of the UK/Poland Season 2025, 'Remember Respond Resist' explores memory, conflict and activism, asking what we remember from the past and where can we find resilience and hope in an ever-changin
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Deeply rooted in the transformative and celebratory power of activism and collective action, Grace Ndiritu centres practices of radical spirituality, pedagogy, social justice, and decolonisation as co
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Find out about artist Simon Starling’s duo of exhibitions at Lakeland Arts and the latest show from north west artist group Ten Obstructions. Experience the last instalment of Passing Cloud in its cur
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OST: Architecture Conflict Occupation is an ongoing project exploring abandoned civilian and military sites in the format German Democratic Republic. Through photography, painting, drawing and the col
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Five contemporary artists share insights into their work – discussing their current practice for ‘Worn’ an exhibition that explores fashion in is broadest context. Artist Suzanne Bethell will lead the
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In Fashion: ReFashioned brings together visionary designers redefining the runway through upcycled materials, artisanal processes, and a radical commitment to sustainability. Set within the artistic h
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It Requires Getting Lost is the result of a unique partnership between the Roberts Institute of Art (RIA), Venture Arts and Castlefield Gallery. Three artists working in the North of England –– Gregor
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16th April – 26th July Level Playing Field, Marge Bradshaw Across a series of cold winter evenings in December 2024, Bolton-based photographer Marge Bradshaw laced up her football boots and joined L
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Official Sponsors: 10% Trade Discount & Art Reproduction Secrets at Manchester Art Fair! Dear Artists, Galleries, and Collectors, The Love to Frame team is proud to be the Official Sponsor for Fine Ar
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Maksla XO participated in the 16th edition of the international contemporary art fair ArtVilnius’25. Among 80 galleries and art institutions from 16 countries, the gallery was recognized among the TOP
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Maksla XO participated in POSITIONS Berlin Art Fair 2025, presenting MY OWN ROOM, a solo exhibition by Latvian painter Ieva Iltnere. Among 75 galleries from 18 countries, the gallery received the Zilk
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It would be easy to fixate on Marc Hulson’s use of the colour green, its singularity, its intensity. But while the work invites this sensory response, doing so risks overlooking its rich and strange i
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Mark Rastrick www.markrastrick.com has launched a wonderful range of wallpapers originating from the collection of Richard M R Smith archives of jacquard point paper designs.
Apotropaica is an imaginary place-name, constructed from the word ‘apotropaic’ meaning to have a magical ability to ward off evil and the Italian translation of the same word which is ‘apotropaico’. I
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See Art, Talk Art, Buy Art Primary’s residents and members will open their studios to the public, offering a behind the scenes look at their creative practices and transforming Primary Open into a vib
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Dale Christopher Wells and Sophie Dickinson were recipients of The Manchester Contemporary Art Fund (2024). Their work is now on display at The Manchester Art Gallery.
Renee So’s solo exhibition at Compton Verney presents new snuff bottles inspired by contemporary perfumes that reference imperial histories. Ritual vessels trace the Taotie, a mythological Chinese cre
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Kate MacGarry is delighted to present Rio Kobayashi's first exhibition with the gallery, continuing his exploration of repair and reinvention through the use of salvaged materials.
At 81 years old, his distinctive Lowry-esque style depict imaged scenes of old mill, loom and mine towns, inspired by his long career in the mining industry.
A number of artists exhibiting with The Pearls at TMC will be exhibiting with Rogue Women 4 this year. Invited artists include; Alison Critchlow, Sarah Grant and Jayne Simpson Other Pearls exhibiting
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Earlier this month, Rowan and other British Formula 4 drivers made history by racing at the 2025 Formula 1 Qatar Airways British Grand Prix at Silverstone – as part of F1’s 75th anniversary celebratio
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16th April – 26th July Spectacle, Jude Wainwright Roll up, roll up! Spectacle is a major new solo exhibition by Manchester-based artist Jude Wainwright. Through portraits and object-based works, Wainw
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Thus is one of two new series created in 2025. Squarcles were launched in October 2025 at the Affordable Art Fair in London and were immediately snapped up. Each squarcle is one-of-a-kind. They are
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'Two of our lecturers from The Manchester College, Fiona Donald and Lisa Remers are practicing artists and members of Suite Studio group. Their work can be seen along with other Manchester artists a
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following a long camping trip to Europe Sena was taken by the way the landscapes, lakes and seas absorbed and responded to the morning sun and sky. There are 6 pieces in the sunrise series .
Celebrating 10 Years of Creative Futures Situated in a city renowned for its vibrant creative scene, the Visual Arts Department at The Manchester College supports students from across Greater Manchest
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Join us for an inspiring conversation on creativity and motherhood, as our Creative Director Gaynor Seville sits down with local hero Jane Horrocks, artist and painter Elizabeth McLoughlin, and Matild
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The Coiffured 29th November - 12th April The Coiffured combines three key aspects of Amanda Jane Graham’s life: art practice, sociology, and the two decades she spent as a hairstylist. The project di
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The Manchester College has been named as a finalist in the ‘Best Exhibition’ category in the prestigious Manchester Culture Awards 2025 for its ground-breaking Greater Mancunians project. The Greater
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Thrilled to be longlisted for VAO 2025. There were an enormous number of submissions this year and all of very high standard. So I am particularly pleased.
Annie Luke Turner was selected as a finalist and then won the Women in Art Prize (Abstract) 2025 at an award ceremony at The British Library London. The prize is a solo exhibition at The Hampstead Sch
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Winterfest 6th & 7th of December Choirs, music, mulled wine, festive food, makers market and more, taking place across the weekend – there will be something for everyone to enjoy and get us ready for
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Worn 29th November - 12th April In this exhibition, Decorum, a group of mixed media artists, explore fashion as both personal narrative and cultural language. Through textiles, paint, sculpture, mixe
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