We all need time to turn off. Nevertheless, the problems of the present don’t come from nowhere. These spaces I walk through have pasts tied to the industrial revolution, empire, and exploitation, with much to tell us about our city and society today.
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Heavily inspired by magical realism and folk tales, Iona Monks’ etched and aquatinted prints reflect fantasy, violence and cruelty.
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Corbin Shaw’s artwork is striking. From his Instagram profile photo – a one-pound coin – to his exhibition work, it is suffused with images of English-ness.
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Up-and-coming South Manchester artists Akemi Fox and Teo combine heartfelt lo-fi R&B with striking visuals.
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Those working in the music industry have been hit especially hard by the loss of work opportunities and many have subsequently experienced a dip in their mental well-being.
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Manchester’s move into Tier 3 has meant that non-essential shops can now open and benefit from festive sales. With the sad news that Magma is closing its doors for good still raw, we have created a guide to supporting independent records shops in our city.
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Andy Burnham received the news on live television that Greater Manchester’s Tier 3 funding talks with the government had collapsed.
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Over a decade of conflict has battered the Syrian arts and cultural scene that once flourished, but a Manchester-based charity still recognises the need to celebrate Syria.
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It’s the end of an era on Oldham Street. After almost 20 years, Manchester’s beloved art bookshop has made the heart-breaking announcement that they will close from the new year.
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Unsatisfied with scoring Champions League hattricks and fighting to ensure the nation’s children are properly fed, Marcus Rashford MBE has launched a new partnership with MacMillan Children’s Books to promote reading and literacy among school kids.
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