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 collection of found objects, Ian Cale investigates how the built environment reflects conflicting social values, political ideologies and the traces of conflict and occupation. His work does not seek to provide fixed answers but instead invites viewers to actively engage with complex histories of 20th century Germany and Europe.

Ian Cale was born in North Yorkshire in 1970. He studied painting at The Norwich School of Art and now lives in Manchester, where he lectures in Fine Art at The Manchester College.

When: Saturday 18th October until Sunday 8th February 2026, weekdays 09:00 – 17:00, weekends 10:00 – 16:00

Where: Dean clough Gallery, Crossley Gallery, D Mill

For more information: Contact ACDC on info@artscharitydeanclough.org or 01422 383500

Ian Cale – OST: Architecture Conflict Occupation - Dean Clough