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Spring micro-commission #5: Mollie Balshaw

The final in our current series of micro-commissions. Painter Mollie Balshaw records themself painting in the studio - revealing the usually private 'performance' behind the work.

Spring micro-commission #4: Richard Shields

The fourth in a series of micro-commissions for artists living, working, or from Salford. Artist & art technician Richard Shields has illustrated an imagined exhibition of works from our art collection...

Artist Q&A: Jack Tan Tale As Old As Time

The first of two blog posts with artist Jack Tan, discussing his new commission 'Tale As Old As Time'. Jack talks with us about the tradition of ‘disaster ceramics’ , and key moments in Chinese civil rights history in the UK.

Spring micro-commission #3: Pat Flynn

The third in a series of micro-commissions, inviting artists to respond to our Collection. Digital artist Pat Flynn has re-interpreted a body of his own work from 2015.