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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!

Sustainability Principles

We are committed to putting sustainability into practice, remaining accountable and informed, and encouraging our collaborators to do the same. Find out more about our actions and principles here!

Sustainability Principles

We are committed to putting sustainability into practice, remaining accountable and informed, and encouraging our collaborators to do the same. Find out more about our actions and principles here!