Whitworth Art Gallery

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Cézanne at the Whitworth

This exhibition celebrates an extraordinary collection of drawings and prints by Paul Cézanne (1839–1906) that has been gifted and placed on long-term loan to the Whitworth by gallerist, collector, author and publisher Karsten Schubert. 24 August 2019 – 1 March 2020

PLAYTIME

Free things for families every day this summer. All events are free and drop-in. Saturday 27 July – Sunday 1 September

A Walk in the Park

A brand-new podcast series hosted by our Cultural Park Keeper Francine Hayfron

Natural Cultural Health Service

Exposure to nature can significantly reduce stress and promote relaxation. The Natural and Cultural Health Service is a new programme of outdoor activities that promote good physical and mental wellbeing.

MIF19 | Ibrahim Mahama: Parliament of Ghosts

This major installation reflects on the half-forgotten history of Ibrahim Mahama’s home country: Ghana, whose journey from British colony to independent nation was completed barely 60 years ago.

Families at the Whitworth

Discover, create and learn together with our series of free, drop-in workshops for the whole family.

Age Friendly

Our commitment to arts and culture for older people (50+) in partnership with Age Friendly Manchester.

Volunteers

Our volunteer programme is an essential part of what we do at the Whitworth.

Sunday Concerts

Students from the Royal Northern College of Music perform in our South Gallery, overlooking Whitworth Park.

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MIF19 Ibrahim Mahama: Parliament of Ghosts

MIF19 World Premiere: This major installation reflects on the half-forgotten history of Ibrahim Mahama’s home country, Ghana. Until 29 September

Ancient Textiles from the Andes

This is a rare opportunity to see ancient Andean textiles of this quality and size exhibited in the UK. 29 March – 15 September 2019

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Exchanges

Exchanges sets art and artists together, sometimes in harmony, sometimes in opposition – always with insight and intention. 16 February 2019 – February 2020

The Reno at the Whitworth

For a period of one year Linda Brogan and a group of local residents, who went to the Reno nightclub in the 1970s and 80s, will occupy the Whitworth. 15 March 2019 – March 2020

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Edvard Munch

Two People: The Lonely Ones, 1899

Friends of The Whitworth

The Friends group was established in 1933 and has been flourishing ever since. Find out more

Pearl Alcock

Celebration of the Night, (detail) 1987, part of our Pearl Alcock exhibition.

Anya Gallaccio

A permanent commission in Whitworth Park by artist Anya Gallaccio, exploring themes of loss, memory and physical presence in both nature and architecture.

Going Green

We are proud of the changes we have made to make the Whitworth a model of good practice, embedding sustainability into all that we do.