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Art in Mancunia: Jas Sykes

Art in Mancunia: Jas Sykes

Our latest Art in Mancunia artist, Jas Sykes, provides us with two brightly coloured paintings which explore the universal themes of ‘intimacy and isolation’
Art in Mancunia: Ellie Johnson

Art in Mancunia: Ellie Johnson

In the latest instalment of ‘Art in Mancunia’ we present Ellie Johnson, whose photography examines the historical connotations of bread with feminine domesticity
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
Exhibition review: Simeon Barclay – Life Room

Exhibition review: Simeon Barclay – Life Room

Theo Bennett reviews Simeon Barclay’s latest exhibition at the Holden Gallery at Manchester School of Art, which explores how culture shapes our identities.
Artefact of the Week: Tony Wilson Mural

Artefact of the Week: Tony Wilson Mural

In this instalment of Artefact of the Week, Theo Bennett explores a tribute to Manchester music mogul Tony Wilson: the latest Akse mural to grace the side of a Northern Quarter substation
Live: The Warehouse Project – Sounds of the Near Future

Live: The Warehouse Project – Sounds of the Near Future

Theo Bennett reviews Sounds of the Near Future at The Warehouse Project, as their time at Store Street comes to a close
In conversation with Jill Furmanovsky

In conversation with Jill Furmanovsky

Rock music photographer, Jill Furmanovsky, the person behind the exhibition ‘There Is a Light That Never Goes Out’ talks about her career and the art of music photography
In conversation with Martin Parr

In conversation with Martin Parr

Photographer Martin Parr makes his return to Manchester with his newest exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery; Theo Bennett met him to talk about his work, the city of Manchester, Instagram, and a little bit of politics
Artefact of the Week: Smithfield Market

Artefact of the Week: Smithfield Market

Theo Bennett unconvers Manchester’s Industrial past through the lens of Smithfield Market in the Northern Quarter: one of the many hidden intrigues of the city
Review: ‘It’s a Wrap’ at Manchester Museum

Review: ‘It’s a Wrap’ at Manchester Museum

Theo Bennett reviews the action-packed, but deeply nostalgic closing event of Manchester Museum’s Egypt Gallery, which shall be off-limits until reopening in 2021
Live Review: Mitski at Gorilla

Live Review: Mitski at Gorilla

Mitski brings an uncompromising energy to Manchester’s Gorilla, writes contributor Theo Bennett