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Solstice and Equinox Series
The Manchester Museum | Until 12 January 2023

David Olusoga OBE delivers a lecture addressing the dilemma facing museums in the 21st Century. In person tickets are sold out but the event will be streamed online.

John Cake / Dead Cats and A Kinky Bus Pass
HOME | Until 7 January 2024

John Cake presents a brand-new solo exhibition bringing together painting, prints and installation.

Pilkington Lecture 2023
The Whitworth | 26 October 2023

Friends of the Whitworth are delighted to welcome Sook-Kyung Lee as the 2023 Pilkington Lecturer.

Delia Derbyshire Day
Manchester Central Library | 23 November 2023

Central Library marks the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who and its hugely influential theme tune by electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire.

Omid Asadi
Castlefield Gallery | Until 21 January 2024

The first major UK solo exhibition by Omid Asad features new large-scale sculptural work exploring loss, memory and belonging.

Material Power: Palestinian Embroideries
The Whitworth | Until 7 April 2024

Material Power: Palestinian Embroideries explores the historical life and contemporary significance of Palestinian embroidered dress.

A Fine Toothed Comb curated by Lubaina Himid
HOME | Until 7 January 2024

Turner Prize-winning artist Lubaina Himid presents new commissions and work from artists Magda Stawarska, Rebecca Chesney and Tracy Hill.

Gherdai Hassell / Undercurrents: Colour and the Shifting Self
HOME | Until 13 August 2023

Gherdai Hassell presents a new body of work at HOME in an exhibition that explores the multifaceted nature of identity.

HMT Empire Windrush, Untold Stories
Manchester Poetry Library | Until 2 September 2023

Manchester Poetry Library is proud to present Untold Stories, an exhibition featuring stories and creative writing from participants in the Untold Stories project

Curry Mile – A Changing Neighbourhood
Manchester Central Library | Until 30 September 2023

Curry Mile – A Changing Neighbourhood is a documentary photography project exploring ‘present day’ Wilmslow Road.

Request Line
The Manchester Museum | 19 July 2023

Manchester Museum launches the True Form vinyl archive ‘Request Line’ installation in the South Asia Gallery performance space.

Richard Kelly: A Time and Place
The Refuge | Until 31 August 2023

Celebrated music photographer Richard Kelly showcases never before seen shots of Amy Winehouse, Florence and the Machine and more.

True Form presents Request Line
The Manchester Museum | Until 17 August 2023

True Form vinyl archive Request Line is an installation at Manchester Museum on display throughout South Asian Heritage Month.

Balmy Army
HOME | Until 17 September 2023

A movement for youth-led mental health. Balmy Army is art and activism rolled into one show – expect the unexpected.

Part of Manchester International Festival 2023

Archiving Artist Led Activity, with Alistair Woods & Kwong Lee
Castlefield Gallery | 13 May 2023

Join artist Alistair Woods and former director of Castlefield Gallery, Kwong Lee, exploring the histories and archives of artist-led spaces.