Art

RSPB, bird plumage, Emily Williamson, statue

5th Nov

| By Marina Argirova

Murderous millinery: bringing Emily Williamson back to life with a statue

The story of Victorian conservationist Emily Williamson had faded into history until the recent campaign of the erection of her statue in Manchester...

Slow Revolution, Greengate, Salford, Liz West, sculpture

2nd Nov

| By Toni Clarke

Illuminated sculpture in Greengate Triangle is historic link to Salford's industrial roots

A new sculpture has been unveiled in Salford symbolising its historical roots with the Industrial Revolution. The illuminated sculpture -...

31st Oct

| By Olivia Weeks

Oxford Road lit up in first-ever ‘corridor of light’ festival celebrating area's cultural life

The Corridor of Light festival took place at the weekend on Oxford Road boasting an array of shining installations celebrating the area's artistic...

15th Oct

| By Tyrese King

'I wanted to write characters that were good men': Trini authors Monique Roffey and Ingrid Persaud on feminism and masculinity

The Manchester Literature Festival hosted Manchester Metropolitan University Lecturer Monique Roffey and author Ingrid Persaud at the Central Library...

15th Oct

| By Tyrese King

'We were a family under siege': award-winning author Bernardine Evaristo speaks out at Manchester Literature Festival event

Manchester Literature Festival hosted 'An Evening with Bernardine Evaristo' on Monday night, the first of many live events happening this...

28th Sep

| By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine

Bankley Gallery in Levenshulme showcases work from 20 artists selected from annual open call

Bankley Gallery is staging an exhibition showcasing the work of 20 artists in its first open call since the beginning of lockdown in 2019...

21st May

| By Tyrese King

The Public Campaign for the Arts are leading the charge against proposed 50% funding cut to art-based subjects in higher education

The Public Campaign for the Arts are condemning the government’s plan to cut 50% of funding for the arts in higher education....

Chorlton Bookshop outside

30th Mar

| By Tyrese King

Literature in lockdown has meant major shift in the way bookshops operate

Over the past year, the coronavirus lockdown has had a huge impact on both people and businesses alike. The pandemic has affected many...

3rd Feb

| By Tyrese King

Man Met lecturer Monique Roffey wins Costa Book Award with The Mermaid of Black Conch

A senior lecturer at the at Manchester Metropolitan has won the £30,000 prize 2020 Costa Book Award. Monique Roffey, part of the Writing School...

27th Jan

| By Jess Stoddard

'It's so important to keep these stories alive': Manchester Jewish Museum's young activists keep stories alive for Holocaust Memorial Day

On 27 January every year, it is Holocaust Memorial Day, remembering the millions of people killed or whose lives have been changed, by the...

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