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University of Salford Art Collection
Welcome to the University of Salford Art Collection – an ambitious and growing collection of over 800 modern and contemporary artworks, founded c1968. We commission new work, support artist development, and host a range of exhibitions and events with a wide range of internal & external partners. Read more about our collection, programme, campus gallery, and latest news here!
Highlights
Hybrid Futures: Hypersea – in retrospect
Recently, the Hybrid Futures: Hypersea event premiered at Salford Museum & Art Gallery as part of Fat Out Fest, our team assistant Sam gives his thoughts
CATALYST: Scholar Spotlight – Alena Ruth Donely
Alena Ruth Donely exhibits at our new exhibitions CATALYST with their piece ‘Wavy Lady’, 2020.
Find out more here!
Introducing: Art Collection Intern Cami
An introduction post from Collection Intern and recent graduate Cami O’Hagan, working with the team this Summer / Autumn on collections care, cataloguing and our exhibitions & events programme.
CATALYST: Scholar Spotlight – Aidan Doyle
Aidan Doyle’s work explores the relationship with the inner self and the outside world. Using fragmented imagery devoid of original context, the artist considers the choices we have to make on how we portray ourselves to the world: what we choose to share and perform, and what we choose to hide from view.
Read more about it here!
CATALYST: Scholar Spotlight – Heather Bell
Rorschach Women is part of a larger body of work titled Bathing in the Rorschach. Using a Go Pro camera submerged underwater, the artist captures ethereal and fluid moments, which are then digitally manipulated to create intriguing semi-abstracted imagery, intricate patterns, and symmetrical forms.
Read more about it here!
CATALYST: Exhibition Celebration
Join us on the 9th of October 2024 to celebrate our newest exhibition CATALYST – featuring 16 artists from across the North West.
Eventbrite link here!