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Take home the exclusive exhibition catalogue for Barbara Walker: Being Here, chartering Walker's compelling figurative practice from the 1990s to today. Shop the collection >
Linden Archives
Book Launch & Talk
Stuart Linden Rhodes' Manchester book launch with a talk from Stuart Linden and a book signing. Thursday 7 November 6pm| Tickets £5 / £3 student/low-waged | Book your tickets
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Jakkai Siributr: There’s no Place
There’s no Place is a significant new exhibition by acclaimed Thai artist Jakkai Siributr. Building on the gallery's long history of radical global textile exhibitions. Opens 15 November 2024
Shirley Craven
An exhibition of vivid, colour-filled textiles by post-war designer Shirley Craven. Craven's bold abstract textiles are displayed together for the first time in over 60 years. Until 16 March 2025
The 'Death' of the Life Room
Set against the backdrop of the 1950s this display highlights challenges faced by the life room tradition from the mid-20th century. Until 12 January 2025
Alison Wilding: Sculptor's Drawings
A display of newly acquired works on paper by the British sculptor Alison Wilding. Until 12 January 2025
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