Between the Earth and the Sky at New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery

Maja Lorkowska, Exhibitions Editor

Visit now

Between the Earth and the Sky: Capturing Nature's Fleeting Moments in Print, Photo, and Film

28 January-25 July 2025

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

The header/title image with information about the exhibition on a vibrant blue background: 'Between the Earth and the Sky' ' Tuesday 28th January - Friday 25th July 2025' 'New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery' and the logos of the University of Salford Art Collection, and the University of Salford School of Arts, Media, & Creative Technology.
Sam Parker
Book now

The University of Salford Art Collection presents its latest exhibition, Between the Earth and the Sky at the New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery which focuses on nature’s transitional moments through the lens of art. The exhibition features a number of celebrated contemporary artists, including Christiane Baumgartner, Bridget Riley, Darren Almond, Jessica El Mal, and Liang Yue.

The works capture nature’s nuances: tides, mist, reflections and light so don’t expect a traditional landscape show – it’s the in-between moments that are gathered here, against the beautiful deep Klein blue of the walls. This brave curatorial choice showcases the works at their best, both contrasting and enhancing the paintings, prints, photographs and video.

Highlights include Jessica El Mal’s cyanotype work which takes inspiration from the first drops of rainfall after a prolonged drought, Christiane Baumgartner’s woodcuts and Darren Almond’s otherworldly long-exposure photographs in full moonlight.

Accessibility

  • Parent and Baby
  • Relaxed

Where to go near Between the Earth and the Sky at New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery

Morning Glory - Coffee Cup
Manchester
Café or Coffee Shop
Morning Glory

Morning Glory positions itself as a grab-and-go spot, with just 12 seats inside serving coffee, bagels and sweet treats.

The Warehouse In Holbeck
Leeds
Event venue
The Warehouse In Holbeck

Run by acclaimed theatre company Slung Low, The Warehouse in Holbeck is home to boundary-pushing performance and community projects.

Leeds
Event venue
The Attic

Tucked away above the bustle of Merrion Street, The Attic is one of Leeds’ most distinctive small venues – intimate, unpretentious, and steeped in DIY spirit.

The Chevin is a great place for visitors to do lots of different activities and is open all year round with 5 free car parks. To help you find out whatís best for you we have divided this section up into some of these different activities.Please be aware that The Chevin is a working estate so you may see vehicles including timber-extraction lorries using some of the tracks.Self-guided WalksThe Chevin is a big place and there is a good network of paths to make your own circular walk, but if you want to follow a themed trail there is a Geology Trail, Heritage Time Trail and a route for Tree Spotters.Bikes & HorsesThere is an extensive bridleway network on the eastern parts of The Chevin that caters for a range of abilities.Orienteering and GeocachingTwo orienteering courses and a number of geocache sites are waiting to be discovered.Climbing & BoulderingThere are many fantastic crags for climbing and boulders for bouldering.Mobility Scooters & Wheelchairs
Leeds
Restaurant
Oporto

For many years, Oporto has been a beacon of alternative energy on Leeds’ Call Lane – serving up great food and drink alongside resident DJs and live music.

Manchester
Gallery
Black Redstart Gallery

Black Redstart Gallery is located in the Northern Quarter and runs a busy programme of exhibitions from emerging and established artists.

RJC Dance Xmas Show
Leeds
RJC Dance

RJC Dance, based in Chapeltown, Leeds, champions youth and education, leading inclusive Black dance in the North through national partnerships.

Manchester
Gallery
texture mcr

Possibly one of the city’s most mysterious art galleries, texture is a small and perfectly-formed independent space in Ardwick.

What's on: Exhibitions

Summer at Aviva Studios
Until
ActivityManchester
Summer at Aviva Studios

From global dance and live music to storytelling, skateboarding and football, get ready for a dream summer on the banks of the River Irwell.

Free entry
Image of a performer dressed as a creepy moon, wearing a beige suit jacket, grinning in front of a lamp
EducationCity Centre
British Science Festival

Enjoy comedy shows to art installations, dynamic performances and more at this amazing celebration of all things science.

Free entry

Culture Guides

Detail of an abstract sculpture, with burned materials and rusty chicken wire at the centre, with rusted metal bars bent around it.
Exhibitions in the North

Chocolate fountains, beautiful batiks and medieval marginalia - this month's supersized Exhibitions Guide has it all.

Literature Events in the North

The autumn leaves might be falling already, but the harvest is plentiful as the live literature scene gets back into the swing of things after a summer break...

Theatre in Manchester and the North
Theatre in the North

This season’s theatre is gloriously eclectic: from radical cabaret and reinvented classics to new musicals and boundary-pushing performance.

Cinema in the North

This month we recommend a season of Film noir, cult Australian movies and a huge celebration of DIY community cinema.