Current Exhibitions
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White Psyche
The exhibition takes a refreshingly challenging look at the story of Cupid and Psyche. Power, sex, and social status are played out through beauty and desire in this ancient tale.
This exhibition is temporarily closed.
Summer 2021 – January 2022
Reopening dates are still to be confirmed.Previous running dates for this exhibition:
16 September 2020 – 4 November 2020 (Closed due to COVID 19, Lockdown 3)Read more
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Standardisation and Deviation: The Whitworth Story
Standardisation is a theme that is woven throughout this exhibition, telling the history of the Whitworth and the development of its diverse and internationally significant collections.
This exhibition is temporarily closed.
Summer 2021 – February 2022
Reopening dates are still to be confirmed.Previous running dates for this exhibition:
14 December 2019 – 17 March 2020 (Closed due to COVID 19, Lockdown 1)
16 September 2020 – 4 November 2020 (Closed due to COVID 19, Lockdown 3)Read more
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Exchanges: Recent Additions to the Collection
Exchanges sets art and artists together, sometimes in harmony, sometimes in opposition – always with insight and intention.
This is an evolving exhibition (running from 2018-2022), in which works are regularly exchanged and displays refreshed, revealing the gallery's recent acquisitions alongside archival works.
This exhibition is temporarily closed.
Summer 2021 – May 2022
Reopening dates are still to be confirmed.Previous running dates for this exhibition:
24 March 2018 – 17 March 2020 (Closed due to COVID 19, Lockdown 1)
16 September 2020 – 4 November 2020 (Closed due to COVID 19, Lockdown 3)Read 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 in both nature and architecture.
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