Exhibitions
Discover the latest exhibitions and collection displays now on and coming soon at the Whitworth.
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On now
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Yuki Kihara: Darwin in Paradise Camp
A visually stunning exhibition centring Indigenous, queer worlds by Japanese-Sāmoan artist Yuki Kihara.
Opens 3 October 2025 – 1 March 2026
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Performing Trees
Whitworth collection exhibitionA new exhibition exploring the changing role of trees in art, showcasing more than 50 works from the Whitworth’s collection.
30 September 2025 – 4 April 2027
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Recoverist Curators
A co-curated exhibition exploring the Whitworth's collection through the lens of recovery – in partnership with visual arts charity Portraits of Recovery.
25 July 2025 – June 2026Read more
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Santiago Yahuarcani: The Beginning of Knowledge
The first international solo exhibition of works by Santiago Yahuarcani – artist, Indigenous activist and leader of the Aimeni (White Heron) clan of the Uitoto people.
4 July 2025 – 4 January 2026
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Turner: In Light and Shade
Marking the 250th anniversary of the artist's birth, this exhibition explores J.M.W Turner's lesser-known landscape prints.
7 February – 2 November 2025Read more
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Everyday Art School
A space to reconnect art with our day-to-day lives through projects, displays, ideas and play.
OngoingRead more
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Exchanges
Discover recent acquisitions alongside our existing collection works – reflecting on the history of the gallery's collection and our vision for its future.
Until autumn 2025Read more
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Anya Gallaccio
A permanent commission in Whitworth Park by artist Anya Gallaccio, exploring themes of loss, memory and physical presence across both nature and architecture.
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Hyundai Translocal Series: Entangled and Woven
A landmark exhibition bringing together the textile traditions and contemporary practices of Korea, India and the UK.
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Delaine Le Bas: Un-Fair-Ground
The Whitworth is proud to present a new major solo exhibition by Delaine Le Bas, following her recent nomination for the 2024 Turner Prize.
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Michaela Yearwood-Dan
The Whitworth is proud to present the first institutional solo exhibition by Michaela Yearwood-Dan–a rising star in contemporary painting.
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Beneath the Great Wave: Hokusai, Hiroshige, and ukiyo-e print
The Whitworth’s first exhibition dedicated to Japanese prints in over 100 years, Beneath the Great Wave presents iconic artworks by Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) and Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) to explore the evolution of traditional ukiyo-e woodblock prints and paintings.
14 March–16 November 2026Read more
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Everyday Art School: Still Care
This exhibition has been developed in partnership with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, featuring creative work and reflections from the Whitworth’s Still Care project, which supported midwives and healthcare professionals working with bereaved parents.
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Wiliam Morris: Common Paradise
The Whitworth presents a major exhibition exploring the radical and enduring legacy of the 19th century designer, writer and activist William Morris.
12 December 2026 – 14 November 2027
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Reflections: Sangat and the Self
This exhibition brings together new and recent works by artists Jasmir Creed and Roo Dhissou, alongside selections from the Whitworth collection to explore themes of the individual, kinship and healing through community and spiritual practices.
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