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Artwork of the Month: Ma Qiusha, Fog Series

Our current digitisation programme has allowed us a much closer look at the works in our collection - drawing out deeper details and interpretations. This month we reflect on watercolour triptych 'Fog Series' by Ma Qiusha

Do you remember the Manchester Print Workshop?

The Manchester Print Workshop was based at the University in the 1980s - and produced a vibrant body of work. Did you work, study or visit during the time - and have any memories to share?

Rediscovering Salford: Four new artist commissions announced

Four exciting new commissions from Salford based artists Jack Brown, Cheddar Gorgeous, Hilary Jack and Lizzie King. The artists, selected in partnership with Islington Mill and Paradise Works studios, will make new works exploring the parks & green spaces of Salford.

Mandy Cleveland – Back of the Envelope

A new Q&A with Manchester-based artist Mandy Cleveland, one of six artists commissioned this Summer. Mandy discusses new work that reflects on feelings of 'personal and global' uncertainty during Covid 19.

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.