Exhibitions

Catch what's new in our changing programme of exhibitions to suit all interests.

Paul Morrison, Parthenocarp, detail

Paul Morrison

Saturday 14 February 2009 - Sunday 31 May 2009
FREE

Giant sunflowers and daisies tower over a ruined Greek temple and a country cottage. A menacing black sun (or moon) looms above. Could nature be out of control?

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Held by Liam Michael Hunt

Held

Saturday 28 February 2009 - Sunday 5 July 2009
FREE

Discover multi-media sculpture, photography and animation based on the theme of well-being. The award-winning, arts-based mental health service, Start Manchester, part of Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust, has created this new exhibition especially for display at Manchester Art Gallery.

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Zaha Hadid, install proposal, detail

JS Bach / Zaha Hadid Architects

Friday 3 July 2009 - Monday 31 August 2009
Tickets for nine evening concerts are now on sale, visit www.mif.co.uk for prices and booking details.

A major new commission by Manchester International Festival with Manchester Art Gallery. Bach's sublime solo works for piano, violin and cello will be performed in a unique environment created by Zaha Hadid Architects.

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Mini Grey, What Are You Like? , detail

What Are You Like?

Saturday 4 July 2009 - Monday 31 August 2009
FREE

From Quentin Blake to Eric Clapton, 45 famous names reveal their favourite things in this exhibition celebrating the art of illustration.

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The Sting of Passion, brooch

The Sting of Passion

Saturday 11 July 2009 - Sunday 25 October 2009
FREE

Twelve international jewellery designers present new commissions in response to our Pre-Raphaelite painting collection.

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Francesca Woodman, On being an Angel, detail

Angels of Anarchy: Women Artists and Surrealism

Saturday 26 September 2009 - Sunday 10 January 2010
Tickets: £6 (concessions £4) Under 18s free.

Our major new exhibition offers a rare opportunity to see outstanding works by women artists including Frida Kahlo and Lee Miller from public and private collections around the globe.

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Toddler exploring Button World

Button World

Friday 23 June 2006 - Sunday 31 May 2009
FREE

Button World is a positive treasure trove for children, and imaginations will surely run wild as they explore a kaleidoscope of thousands of buttons of all shapes, sizes, colours and materials.

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