Ever since I’ve come into contact with creative people, I’ve always been shuddered slightly at those who claim to ‘express themselves’. The idea of art being a self expressive tool for the artist is ultimately one of the Romantic period, where musicians, writers and artists saw their work going beyond its aristocratic social function and […]

Inspired by the classic film noir of the same name, The Cornerhouse’s exhibition ‘Double Indemnity’ is dark and sometimes disturbing, but definitely worth a visit.

Jalayla-Kessie observes a black reflection of class-inflected existence in today’s Britain amidst Perry’s often exuberant and humorous tapestries.

Next Week – Origami Sombrero!

MOSI – On until Sunday 3rd November, Free Entry

A unique arts space devoted to progression, experimentation and what those who work at the Mill call ‘Werq’.

Imperial War Museum North (IWMN) exhibits its very own collection of contemporary art that reveals the role of war in shaping peoples’ lives, personalities and futures through the experiences they have undergone. Bobbie Hook tells us why she thinks going to see this exhibition isn’t just an important thing to do, but a necessary one.

Hannah Summers with the help of Matilda Roberts and Maddy Hubbard (visiting from the Food and Drink section) interview Jeremy Deller about his upcoming exhibition, ‘All that is solid Melts into air’, kick started at last weekend’s Manchester Weekender at our city’s beloved Manchester Art Gallery. After giving us a tour of the exhibition, Deller […]

Jasper Llewellyn gives an insight into Manchester’s live art scene

Coordinator of ‘BY30’, Raphaé Memon, welcomes you to his monthly event: ‘Three speakers, each talking for thirty minutes, with an opportunity to meet and chat with them afterwards.’

Matilda Roberts gives her account of live art festival ‘Emergency’.

Matilda Roberts looks into the positive meeting of science and art

The Manchester worker bee

Nancy Barnes draws our attention to the artistic work that goes into a night out, beside the music.

Perhaps not so well known as Manchester’s larger institutions, these venues make a vibrant, intelligent and exciting contribution to the art scene of the city

These five venues make up Manchesters’ most famous, and rightly so, between them housing world-class classical, contemporary and performance art

Often the institutions that typically document science or history give a fresh perspective on art by presenting to the public with what is not typically looked upon as art

Everyday Analysis discusses United Colours of Benetton’s recent ‘Unemployee of the Year’ campaign

Annabel Herrick previews ‘Articulate’ from the Venture Arts project, at the Lowry

Annabel Herrick sat down with UoM lecturer Peter Cooke to discuss his career and the works which inspire him