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Collectable contemporary art and ceramics in a penthouse setting. A selling exhibition (and guided tour) from thefestivalgallery.com.
At home with art presents a rare opportunity to see collectable modern art in a domestic setting. In every room of this beautiful apartment, paintings, prints, drawings and ceramics will be displayed for sale at prices from £75 to around £1000. This selling exhibition includes works by acclaimed contemporary artists Pip Dickens, James Quin, Brian Fell and Elizabeth Stuart Smith and art by national and internationally celebrated artists such as Cornelia Parker, Tracey Emin, Enric Cormenzana and Michael Craig Martin and is a new approach to selling contemporary art at events and online. Meet at The Lock (foyer), Whitworth Street West, M1 5BD, 5.30pm, Friday 11 October; 12.30pm & 2.30pm & 5.30pm, Saturday 12 October; 12.30pm, 2.30pm & 4.30pm & 5.30pm, Sunday 13 October, £3. Book here. Please note amended times for Saturday and Sunday.
The world of art and exhibitions never quite stops, so we have lots of new shows to look forward to at the start of 2023.
From local writing to international talent, we have heaps of online launches and in real life readings not to mention some extra special festival events coming our way in live literature land.
We preview the standout classical music events and venues in Manchester and the north.
Start 2023 as you mean to go on, with the best restaurants and bars in Manchester and the North.
Eat your way through Ancoats, build a miniature eco-system and immerse yourself in visual art in this month’s tours and activities guide.