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Owen Scott

Owen Scott

Head Arts Editor at the Mancunion and culture journalist

“Most of all, I’m an observer” – The career of Richard Kelly in his own words

“Most of all, I’m an observer” – The career of Richard Kelly in his own words

The Mancunion interviews Richard Kelly about his time as the Arctic Monkeys’ personal photographer, his career over the years and the purpose of his latest exhibition.
Ableism in galleries: The Lowry offers a solution

Ableism in galleries: The Lowry offers a solution

The Mancunion speaks to The Lowry about their solution to galleries being inaccessible to people with additional access requirements.
Jill Furmanovsky: “Be a great photographer, the music can follow”

Jill Furmanovsky: “Be a great photographer, the music can follow”

The Mancunion interviews photographical icon Jill Furmanovsky, who has worked with legends past and present. We discuss all things music, art and what it means to be a woman in the industry.
Richard Kelly’s ‘A Time and Place’ exhibition invites you into music’s past

Richard Kelly’s ‘A Time and Place’ exhibition invites you into music’s past

The Mancunion visits the Arctic Monkeys’ personal photographer, Richard Kelly, latest exhibition ‘A Time and Place’. It’s fair to say its a must visit exhibition for this summer.
Jill Furmanovsky is ‘Photographing the Invisible’ in her history making exhibition

Jill Furmanovsky is ‘Photographing the Invisible’ in her history making exhibition

The Mancunion takes a trip through rock history at Jill Furmanovsky’s ’50 years of Rock Photography’ exhibition at Manchester Central Library
With ‘The Ambassadors’, Hew Locke seeks to deliver an important message

With ‘The Ambassadors’, Hew Locke seeks to deliver an important message

The Mancunion visits Hew Locke’s stunning new exhibition, ‘The Ambassadors’, at The Lowry
Traces of Displacement: The Whitworth confronts history in their latest exhibition

Traces of Displacement: The Whitworth confronts history in their latest exhibition

The Mancunion visits the thought-provoking exhibition at The Whitworth, exploring gender in war, race and belonging.
Look no further, Beef is your new favourite show

Look no further, Beef is your new favourite show

Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers
Album review: Lana Del Rey – Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?

Album review: Lana Del Rey – Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?

Lana Del Rey explores familial themes and takes aim at critics on her most authentic album yet Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?
Inside The Artistic History of Corecore: TikTok’s Latest Obsession

Inside The Artistic History of Corecore: TikTok’s Latest Obsession

You’ve probably seen Corecore around on Tiktok. The Mancunion explains the untold history behind the trend.
Tamino enchants at Manchester’s Albert Hall

Tamino enchants at Manchester’s Albert Hall

The singer gives fans an ethereal show as part of a UK tour to promote his latest album Sahar
Manchester, City of Art- best galleries in the city

Manchester, City of Art- best galleries in the city

‘On the sixth day, God created MANchester’ and he threw in some great art galleries too
The 1975 live: Pop euphoria At Its Very Best

The 1975 live: Pop euphoria At Its Very Best

What does a Greggs Sausage Roll have in common with raw meat and indie pop? Matty Healy of course. Check out The Mancunion’s review of the 1975 ‘At Their Very Best’ here.
Lana Del Rey unveils the title track from her upcoming 2023 album

Lana Del Rey unveils the title track from her upcoming 2023 album

What does the new single from Lana Del Rey tell us about her upcoming album of the same name ‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?’
Remembering Christine McVie

Remembering Christine McVie

Following her death on November 30 2022, we look back on the musical legend’s illustrious career
On ‘And In the Darkness, Hearts Aglow’ Weyes Blood shines

On ‘And In the Darkness, Hearts Aglow’ Weyes Blood shines

The ethereal singer-songwriter delivers strong track after strong track on her latest album
To hell and back (in a good way): The Pretty Reckless live

To hell and back (in a good way): The Pretty Reckless live

The Pretty Reckless stopped off in Manchester as part of their Death by Rock and Roll tour
Beabadoobee brings ‘Beatopia’ to Manchester

Beabadoobee brings ‘Beatopia’ to Manchester

Beabadoobee welcomed the crowd into the world of ‘Beatopia’ and did not disappoint
An early finish leaves The Lemonheads’ fans sour

An early finish leaves The Lemonheads’ fans sour

The Lemonheads left fans feeling sour after an early exit at their Manchester show
‘Sweet Tooth’- The new single from Maya Hawke

‘Sweet Tooth’- The new single from Maya Hawke

Stranger Things star and Hollywood royalty Maya Hawke’s new single ‘Sweet Tooth’ cements her place in the music industry following her debut album Blush.