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Energy House 2.0: Mishka Henner & Emily Speed

In Spring 2025 we launched an ambitious exhibition of new work by artists Mishka Henner and Emily Speed, in partnership with the Castlefield Gallery, Open Eye Gallery and Energy House Labs. The exhibition is the culmination of 18-month Artist Residencies with Energy House 2.0 at the University of Salford. Find out more here.

Energy House 2.0: Mishka Henner & Emily Speed

In Spring 2025 we launched an ambitious exhibition of new work by artists Mishka Henner and Emily Speed, in partnership with the Castlefield Gallery, Open Eye Gallery and Energy House Labs. The exhibition is the culmination of 18-month Artist Residencies with Energy House 2.0 at the University of Salford. Find out more here.

OFFSHOOT: Memory Keepers at RHS Garden Bridgewater

Artist in Residence Yan Wang Preston launches OFFSHOOT at RHS Garden Bridgewater. Join us at RHS Garden Bridgewater to meet photographer Yan, hear about her residency to date - and find out how you can become a ‘Memory Keeper’ for our magnificent 300 year old tree!

Art & Science: In Conversation on 15th May 2025

Artists in residence Mishka Henner and Emily Speed join Energy House Technical Director Richard Fitton, in a conversation bringing together art, science and technology. Chaired by University Art Collection Director Lindsay Taylor. Limited tickets!

Sounds of River Irwell brought to life for new installation

Artist in residence Hayley Suviste prepares to present a new three part audio-visual installation at the University's Acoustics Laboratories - commissioned by the Art Collection and in partnership with Sounds from the Other City Festival 2025

Betty Connal’s ‘Peninsula’

This work, simply signed ‘Connal’, was an early acquisition for the Collection. Our research suggests this is Betty Connal (1935-1999). Connal was born in the UK and studied at the Atelier 17 art school in Paris, under the renowned surrealist and abstract expressionist printmaker Stanley William Hayter. Want to know more? Find out here!

Charles Bartlett’s ‘Blue Foreshore’

Charles Bartlett (1921-2014) lived and worked in East Anglia, and drew inspiration from the natural landscapes of the coast. Often out in all weather with his sketchbook, he captured the qualities of light, the movement of the sea, and the stark beauty of the flat marshlands. Want to know more? Find out here!

Artist Q&A – Alex Nelu

As a part of Between the Earth and the Sky our team assistant Sam Parker conducted a Q&A session with artist Alex Nelu to better understand his practice and thought process. Find out more here!