An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Leo Wright’s upcoming stop motion short film: The Dudley Bug

Five art-market stories, five minutes. A beginner-friendly snapshot of January—from auctions to geopolitics—breaking down where the art world stands now. How has this January’s market shaken the post-holiday lull?

HOME Manchester proves itself once again to be a space where accessibility, ambition, and experimentation coexist, offering visitors an exhibition that is both intellectually rigorous and emotionally resonant

What is junk journalling, how do you get into it, and why should you do it?

A collection of exhibitions that are happening now in Manchester, ready to enrich you during the autumn and winter seasons

Looking at Pre-Raphaelite paintings, it can be difficult to see beyond the beautiful surface to grisly sublayers, and colours that reveal colonialist undertones

Political extremism vs the power of culture and art: what my experience living in Chemnitz, Germany taught me about Manchester’s sister city

Marchers at Reclaim the Night 2024 use art to fight for female safety in the form of placards and signs, reminiscent of generations of women before them

We interviewed the designers of the Black Creative Trailblazers fashion show to give you the detailed behind-the-scenes of up-and-coming creatives

The Manchester Science Festival returns in 2024 at the Science and Industry Museum from October 18-27, showcasing engaging installations and more

Fox releases her new book, ‘The Exorcism of Susan Fox’, with an unforgettable evening of live performance combining poetry, film and an exorcism

This month, Factory International’s Aviva Studios welcomes renowned artist David Hoyle, in a three week residency spanning multiple art forms.

We’re kicking off our new feature, Making Manchester, by quizzing photographer Anna Marsden about her practice and what inspires her

Brian Eno’s installation FACE TO FACE at Aviva Studios invites focus and contemplation on the state of things and how we might change them.

The Mancunion chats with installation artist Jo Lathwood, about her new exhibition Making Up, a thought-provoking piece exploring journeys, materials and the environment at Salford Quay’s The Lowry

The Mancunion talks art, social media, and creative careers with HappeningInMcr, Manchester’s one-stop shop for art events and opportunities.

Naples is a city which evokes contention, both among tourists and native Italians. The Mancunion discusses the beautiful mess that is Napoli, one of the most densely populated cities in all of Europe

Manchester has been named the UK’s ‘most inspiring’ city in a recent study. Read on to find out why

The Mancunion visits the thought-provoking exhibition at The Whitworth, exploring gender in war, race and belonging.

The Mancunion spoke to On The Rag’s Amy Platt and Christina Purvis about the art gallery they are working on, and what the gallery means to the community.