Making Monuments exhibit to look at the mystery behind ‘moai’ Manchester Museum is set to host a new exhibition looking at the monumental stones statues of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in the Pacific. Regarded as some of the most widely recognised and fascinating archaeological objects in the world, they have long attracted interest and spurred the…
Manutius credited with making literature affordable to the masses Manchester’s John Rylands Library has launched an exhibition on Aldus Manutius, the Italian humanist turned printer and publisher credited with being the first to make literature affordable to the masses. The exhibition, which runs until Sunday 21st June, coincides with the 500th anniversary of his death and…
Exhibition of East Asian craft and design from imperial to modern minimalism Manchester Art Gallery is set to host an exhibition focussing on East Asian craft and design this spring, combining historic pieces from the Art Gallery’s collection with some of today’s most exciting international contemporary design. The Eastern Exchanges: East Asian Craft and Design…
A fascinating display of works by 30 Chinese artists is set to feature across Manchester from 27th September until 23rd November in response to the theme of ‘conflict and compassion’ examining the conflicts and harmony of China. The exhibition comes after three decades of change in mainland China which has seen unprecedented political reform, economic…
Architectural historian Jonathan Foyle is set to speak to Chetham’s School of Music on Wednesday 17th September (6.30pm) in a public talk, focusing on the fascinating furniture collection which Chetham’s Library houses. The talk, set to take place in the Baronial Hall, will discuss the history of such pieces as a bookcase in the Reading…
On Saturday 4th October 2014, marking the anniversary of the launch of Sputnik Flight I, European Space Agency and World Space Week 2014, RadarWorks will be taking over Manchester’s iconic and newly refurbished Central Library to host SpAcE~LiFe – an extra-terrestrial adventure. Comprising of avant-garde flautist, Gavin Osborn and Nominated British Composer of the Year…
Exhibitions and Events at Manchester Museum September 2014 Permanent collection Manchester Museum is home to an array of treasures from the natural world and the many cultures it is home to. Highlights include a T.rex and fossils of other pre-historic creatures, ancient Egyptian artefacts and live amphibians and reptiles. Exhibitions All exhibitions at Manchester…
