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Why Withington Walls are so colourful

Why Withington Walls are so colourful

The Mancunion explores the history behind Withington’s colourful street art, discussing the impact it’s had on Mancunian life with its creator.
SICK! Festival: mapping the impact of lockdown on Manchester’s mental health

SICK! Festival: mapping the impact of lockdown on Manchester’s mental health

The international arts festival shining a light on public health returns to Manchester
Manchester: the most Instagrammable city in the North?

Manchester: the most Instagrammable city in the North?

Mancunion arts contributors discuss their favourite pieces of street art currently in Manchester

The Graffiti Project

The global refugee crisis is brought to light in Manchester’s Journeys Festival

It’s called street art for a reason

Uproar as yet another Banksy original is removed in Liverpool

“There are a lot of grey walls in this world: Why not paint them?”

The Mancunion sat down for a surprisingly philosophical and introspective journey through the life, work, city, and inspiration of Manchester-based graffiti artist kELzO