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Astrology: Is it science?

Astrology: Is it science?

How does astrology actually work and why do so many people believe in it?
Moschino Spring 2021: Strings Attached

Moschino Spring 2021: Strings Attached

This COVID-compliant fashion show has been overrun by fantasy as Jeremy Scott displays his latest designs on 30-inch marionettes
Calling student creatives: We want you!

Calling student creatives: We want you!

The Mancunion’s brand new Creative Submissions section is delighted to be accepting submissions from all of the University’s top writers and photographers
Art in Mancunia: Evie Spicer

Art in Mancunia: Evie Spicer

Rosie Plunkett takes a look at photographer Evie Spicer
Acid Maia: Absence & Absinthe

Acid Maia: Absence & Absinthe

Manchester-based creator Acid Maia sets the scene for the extensive and ‘genre-bending’ body of work in the cataclysmic places within our world where our concrete societies and the wild collide; the rural space that walks the line of two sublime forces that do battle every day. The contrast is present within the overgrown ivy on […]
Art in Mancunia: Twin Complex

Art in Mancunia: Twin Complex

Daisy Culver talks to Manchester musician Twin Complex about his work, his inspiration and the future
Is it Art? Science

Is it Art? Science

Often pitted as opposites, Chemistry student Aisha Al-Janabi considers whether science is art
Artdress-It Live: A night of Artistic Awareness with Mind and Movember

Artdress-It Live: A night of Artistic Awareness with Mind and Movember

Art-dress it : a night of poetry, music and art to raise money for Mind and Movember
Review: Ice Village

Review: Ice Village

Jay Darcy reviews Ice Village at Manchester’s Christmas Markets
Think before you ink

Think before you ink

Writer Victoria Evans explains the state of tattoos in modern-day society
SU hosts UK’s first exhibition on Yemen crisis

SU hosts UK’s first exhibition on Yemen crisis

The exhibition will use touchscreen and voice activation technology to shed light on the struggles in Yemen
Review: Mrs Lowry & Son

Review: Mrs Lowry & Son

Jay Darcy reviews Mrs Lowry & Son, the new biopic about local artist L. S. Lowry, at the theatre named after him
Steve Biko: Life, Death and Legacy Exhibition

Steve Biko: Life, Death and Legacy Exhibition

Jack Greeney visits the SU Steve Biko exhibition, and contemplates the University’s history of divestment with regards to current divestment campaigns
Review: Selfridges ‘State of the Arts’

Review: Selfridges ‘State of the Arts’

Lily Rosenberg reviews Selfridges latest campaign, ‘State of the Arts’, a show which attempts to make art more accessible, highlighting the link between art and fashion, yet she believes fails to execute a truly effective installation
The importance of having a creative outlet

The importance of having a creative outlet

We are all artists. Whether we realise it or not, we demonstrate our creative instincts in things that we do every day. Convinced? Let Theo Bennett explain
Review: That’s What She Said MCR ft. Jess Green

Review: That’s What She Said MCR ft. Jess Green

Mia Edwards reviews an intimate night of feminist spoken word performance, reflecting upon the power of mutual support and the sharing of stories
Sexpression: The Relationship Between Sex and Art

Sexpression: The Relationship Between Sex and Art

Saoirse Akhtar Farren reviews a Sexpression talk, part of Sex Week, discussing the relationship between art and sex, considering the male gaze and historical context
Halima Cassell: Eclectica – Global Inspirations

Halima Cassell: Eclectica – Global Inspirations

Claudia Neuray reviews Halima Cassell’s exhibiton Eclectica – Global Inspirations, which is currently on show at Manchester Art Gallery
ART IN MANCUNIA

ART IN MANCUNIA

A brand new Mancunion art project aiming to put students at the centre
Rainbow of Culture comes to Manchester Academy

Rainbow of Culture comes to Manchester Academy

Head down to Manchester Academy for a cultural extravaganza