Is it Art?: Sh*t London Guinness
Chess Bradley ponders the question of whether horrible pints can be considered art
Art in Mancunia: Sebastian Schmidt
Saoirse Akhtar-Farren discusses Sebastian Schmidt’s journey through electronic music during his time at the University of Manchester
What’s On in the Arts
Chess Bradley has a look at What’s On in the Arts in Manchester including displays of Jenny Holzer and Greyson Perry
Art in Mancunia: Ossie Akhilomen
“In a world of Cindy-Lous, be a Grinch” – Ossie Akhilomen tackles lust, loneliness and autobiography with ‘Ms. Grinch’
Art in Mancunia: Tom Branfoot
Phedra Broch disccuses poet and Art In Mancunia 2020 applicant, Tom Branfoot, and his poems ‘Bonfire Night’ and ‘Widowed’
Is it Art? Science
Often pitted as opposites, Chemistry student Aisha Al-Janabi considers whether science is art
Art in Mancunia: William McCullion/Tilda James
Daisy Culver looks at the confessional poetry of William McCullion- nom de plume Tilda James- which explores the body, gender, mental health and Manchester
Art in Mancunia: Molly James
Take a trip down the rabbit hole as Rosie Plunkett explores Molly James’ funny, eerie, relatable and kooky artwork ahead of Art in Mancunia
Art in Mancunia 2020: Yang Sweeps
Saoirse Akhtar-Farren looks back on Yang Sweeps’ eccentric performances and tells us what we can expect from them when they return to Art in Mancunia 2020…
Is it Art?: Lorraine Kelly
In this week’s ‘Is it Art?’, Chess Bradley considers whether Lorraine Kelly’s multiple personas can be considered performance art
MACfest: The festival we need in a divided Britain
MACfest, the first UK festival celebrating Islam, returns in 2020
The Great Debate: What makes a liveable city?
Sanjana Meka reviews the 2019 ‘Great Debate’ at the Manchester School of Art, which targeted the question of liveable cities
Design Manchester 2019 conference: being a SMART creative
Sanjana Meka discusses the 2019 SMART Conference which highlighted the ambition and need for uniqueness in the creative industry
‘Art in Mancunia’ 2020
Saoirse Akhtar-Farren, former writer for the Arts section of The Mancunion and the current Head of Arts and Culture for Fuse FM Radio, is taking a leading on ‘Art in Mancunia’ 2020 and outlines what we should expect to see
Art In Mancunia: Jamie Kirk
Phedra Broch interviews Fine Art MA grad, Jamie Kirk about his art and what to expect for Art In Mancunia 2020
Is it art?: Nancy Rothwell looking at things
In this Is it Art? Chess Bradley examines whether the blog, Nancy Rothwell Looking at Things, is art.
Lightopia: Heaton Park never looked so magical
Like a moth to a flame – Editor-In-Chief Anja Samy takes a journey through the magical lantern festival in Heaton Park
Is it Art?: Stand-up comedy
In this week’s ‘Is it Art?’, David N. Rose asks whether stand-up comedy is art
Abstract: The Art of Design – Our Planet for artists
David N Rose reviews the ‘gorgeous’ Abstract: The Art of Design series on Netflix