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‘Film is like a fluid glass of water. It changes shape and evaporates a bit’: An interview with stop-motion filmmaker Leo Wright

‘Film is like a fluid glass of water. It changes shape and evaporates a bit’: An interview with stop-motion filmmaker Leo Wright

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Leo Wright’s upcoming stop motion short film: The Dudley Bug
All that went down in the art world, so far: Art market round-up

All that went down in the art world, so far: Art market round-up

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?
Review: HOME, Roots in the Sky

Review: HOME, Roots in the Sky

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
Junk journalling: A low-cost hobby that transforms trash into treasured memories

Junk journalling: A low-cost hobby that transforms trash into treasured memories

What is junk journalling, how do you get into it, and why should you do it?
Manchester’s art exhibitions to leave the house for in November

Manchester’s art exhibitions to leave the house for in November

A collection of exhibitions that are happening now in Manchester, ready to enrich you during the autumn and winter seasons
The traces of corpses in dreamy Pre-Raphaelite paintings

The traces of corpses in dreamy Pre-Raphaelite paintings

Looking at Pre-Raphaelite paintings, it can be difficult to see beyond the beautiful surface to grisly sublayers, and colours that reveal colonialist undertones
Year abroad diaries #4: Life in Manchester’s sister city Chemnitz

Year abroad diaries #4: Life in Manchester’s sister city Chemnitz

Political extremism vs the power of culture and art: what my experience living in Chemnitz, Germany taught me about Manchester’s sister city
Art as activism: Women are experts of the protest sign

Art as activism: Women are experts of the protest sign

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
Black Creative Trailblazers show highlights: Celebrating culture and community

Black Creative Trailblazers show highlights: Celebrating culture and community

We interviewed the designers of the Black Creative Trailblazers fashion show to give you the detailed behind-the-scenes of up-and-coming creatives
Explore the Manchester Science Festival 2024

Explore the Manchester Science Festival 2024

The Manchester Science Festival returns in 2024 at the Science and Industry Museum from October 18-27, showcasing engaging installations and more
The Exorcism of Susan Fox – Recovering a lost soul: LIVE

The Exorcism of Susan Fox – Recovering a lost soul: LIVE

Fox releases her new book, ‘The Exorcism of Susan Fox’, with an unforgettable evening of live performance combining poetry, film and an exorcism
Review: Please Feel Free to Ignore My Work by David Hoyle

Review: Please Feel Free to Ignore My Work by David Hoyle

This month, Factory International’s Aviva Studios welcomes renowned artist David Hoyle, in a three week residency spanning multiple art forms.
Making Manchester #1: Anna Marsden

Making Manchester #1: Anna Marsden

We’re kicking off our new feature, Making Manchester, by quizzing photographer Anna Marsden about her practice and what inspires her
Review: FACE TO FACE at the Fête of Britain

Review: FACE TO FACE at the Fête of Britain

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.
In conversation with Jo Lathwood: Art manifestos, the conflicts of making, and the next realm

In conversation with Jo Lathwood: Art manifestos, the conflicts of making, and the next realm

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
An interview with HappeningInMCR: The Instagram page connecting Manchester’s art scene

An interview with HappeningInMCR: The Instagram page connecting Manchester’s art scene

The Mancunion talks art, social media, and creative careers with HappeningInMcr, Manchester’s one-stop shop for art events and opportunities.
Napoli: The love-hate relationship Neapolitans have with their city

Napoli: The love-hate relationship Neapolitans have with their city

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 named ‘most inspiring’ city in the UK

Manchester named ‘most inspiring’ city in the UK

Manchester has been named the UK’s ‘most inspiring’ city in a recent study. Read on to find out why
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.
On The Rag: “Everyone’s got a key to this place!”

On The Rag: “Everyone’s got a key to this place!”

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.