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Across the Channel: Impressionism in Manchester

Across the Channel: Impressionism in Manchester

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the French Impressionist movement, The Mancunion delves into Manchester’s connections with the movement.
“A wonderful wander among art from all over the country”: Manchester Art Fair returns

“A wonderful wander among art from all over the country”: Manchester Art Fair returns

Manchester Art Fair returned to Manchester Central last weekend, showcasing some of the best art the North has to offer
Film, fashion, and the female nude: Eroticism and femininity in photography

Film, fashion, and the female nude: Eroticism and femininity in photography

Lara Hedge delves into the history of the female nude and its relation to contemporary photography practice through her own work
Cheaper than chips: Budget friendly alternative activities to try at home

Cheaper than chips: Budget friendly alternative activities to try at home

Looking for something different to do on a Thursday night that doesn’t involve paying for pints, cinema tickets, or overpriced pizza? Lifestyle’s here with some budget-friendly activities for you to try out on your nights in.
‘Going to the Match’ will continue to be in the public domain

‘Going to the Match’ will continue to be in the public domain

The L.S. Lowry painting ‘Going to The Match’ will remain publicly available after it was purchased by The Lowry Arts Centre for £6.6 million
Sale of Lowry masterpiece sparks controversy

Sale of Lowry masterpiece sparks controversy

The sale of a Lowry painting has sparked controversy over fears of it being removed from the public eye
Art Comes HOME: Joy Yamusangie’s ‘Blue Glass Fortunes’

Art Comes HOME: Joy Yamusangie’s ‘Blue Glass Fortunes’

Part of ‘art goes online’, Sam Burt looks at the dreamlike paintings of Joy Yamusangie
Art In Mancunia: Jamie Kirk

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
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: Matthew Johnston

Art in Mancunia: Matthew Johnston

Some of his works are inspired by those in the Manchester Art Gallery

Rare painting by LS Lowry makes its Salford debut

Lowry’s 1959 Berwick-inspired painting finds its way to Manchester

Review: Richard Forster

Question the concept of time with Richard Forster at the Whitworth