And Breathe… at Manchester Art Gallery

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And Breathe...

Manchester Art Gallery, City Centre
16 March 2018-15 October 2019

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Exploring the relationship between art and mindfulness And Breathe… is an exhibition of artworks from Manchester Art Gallery‘s collection that has been co-curated with mental health groups Start in Manchester, Manchester Mind as well as pupils from Charlestown Community Primary School to explore the relationship between art, positive mental health and wellbeing.

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