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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Hyundai Translocal Series: Entangled and Woven
Textiles are part of everyday life. We wear them, they stretch, fade, tear and get repaired. Along the way, they soak up time, touch and memory — often without us noticing.
10 July 2026 - 3 January 2027
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Michaela Yearwood-Dan: The Practice of Liberation
Bringing painting, ceramics and sound together into a multidimensional installation, Yearwood-Dan creates a powerfully resonant space dedicated to the ongoing practice of self-transformation and movement towards liberation.
17 April-18 October 2026
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Beneath the Great Wave: Hokusai and Hiroshige
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–15 November 2026Read more
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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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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 2026Read 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.
OngoingRead more
Coming soon
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The Labour of Care
An exhibition dedicated to centring the voices and experiences of midwives and maternity healthcare professionals.
1 August 2026-29 August 2027
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Reflections: Sangat and the Self
Developed by without SHAPE without FORM in collaboration with the Whitworth, Reflections - Sangat and the Self brings together recent works by Manchester-born, London-based painter Jasmir Creed and Birmingham-based artist Roo Dhissou, alongside key works from the Whitworth collection. The exhibition explores individuality, kinship and healing through community and spiritual practice.
1 August 2026–29 August 2027
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The Manifold of Memory: Detail Within Detail, Bagri Commission
This autumn, step into a new immersive installation by artist Gulnur Mukazhanova in her first UK museum exhibition. A new commission by Bagri Foundation.
20 November 2026-2 May 2027
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William 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.
5 December 2026 – 19 September 2027
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