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Holly Hendry / Taus Makhacheva at The Tetley, Until 3 May 2020, free entry - Visit now
As part of the Liverpool Biennial touring programme, The Tetley is hosting works by artists Holly Hendry and Taus Makhacheva. Hendry’s large-scale installation Cenotaph reflects her interest in the underground architecture of cities, their circulation systems and hidden histories. ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) Spa by Makhacheva will be exhibited as part of a solo show. The sculptural installation also serves as a spa, in which visitors can book a special facial treatment.
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The famous, man-eating Leeds Tiger, a 3,000 year-old-mummy that survived WWII, the gothic ruins of a 12th century Cistercian monastery, and ‘the best cinema in the world’ are just some of the treasures waiting to be discovered as you work your way through this hand-picked selection of museums in Leeds.
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