Profiles

Visual arts organisations and projects in the North West region.

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Live Art WOC

Description: Live Art WOC is an evolving programme of live art and performance. Live Art WOC was established in May 2006 by artist Adela Jones; through an urge to get on and make new work. It was set up as a bi-monthly platform. Since the first event Congestion in July 2006, the events have generated a growing interest and been well attended. Collaboration has formed an important part of the programme to date. Adela has invited artists to work with her to explore her personal interest in the role …

Lost in the Post

Description: Lost in the Post is a collaborative project between Huddersfield artist, writer and postman Kevin Boniface and Manchester based photographers Christoph and Jo Shaw. Following their previous collaboration the collective have produced a new book of text, found notes and images which paint a hilariously recognisable portrait of weekday life, from a postman's eye view. Jo, Christoph & Kevin invite you to the launch of 'Lost in the Post'. Kevin Boniface will be reading extracts from the book on …

M19

Description: M19 are a group of three emerging artists based in Levenshulme. We are a recently formed group of artists tied together by a shared interest in challenging the traditional ‘white cube’ approach to art exhibitions, and developing and exploring different ideas of what it means to view art. Although this shared ethos brings us together, our individual work ranges dramatically in style and medium, ranging from textile art, sculpture, model making, illustration, costume design to animation. Ov…

Manchester Art Gallery

Description: Description: After a four year, £35 million transformation, Manchester Art Gallery has now re-opened. The gallery houses one of the world's finest collections of art, displayed in spectacular surroundings. As well as the impressive works of art, there are fun interactives and special exhibitions to enjoy. Special Interest Galleries On each floor of the venue, there is an innovative special interest gallery which introduces you to particular aspects of the city's collection. All of these uni…