Exhibitions in Manchester and the North

Brigitte Jurack: Fieldnotes at HOME Manchester, Manchester, Until 29 January 2023, free entry - Visit now

The comfortably sparse curation of HOME’s new show gives it an atmosphere of awe and calmness, perfect for spending some time amongst its animal sculptures and careful drawings.

Joanna Whittle: On Shifting Ground at The Whitaker, Until 18 December 2022, free entry - Visit now

The artist’s paintings of tents and their heavy textile walls drenched in rain and foliage are a surprising choice of subject matter for exploring ritual and mourning, but this only makes them all the more enticing.

Lakwena Maciver: A green and pleasant land (HA-HA) at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield, Until 19 March 2023, free entry - Visit now

Weston Gallery is illuminated by vivid colour, confident pattern and the energy with which the Lakwena Maciver takes inspiration from the local landscape.

Hannah Starkey at The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield, Until 1 May 2023, from £1.00 - Book now

Starkey’s powerful compositions take centre stage in this thorough survey of the photographer’s oeuvre, from the moment of her graduation 20 years ago where she was first noticed, until now as she continues to produce images that focus on women.

IN-SIDE-OUT-SIDE-IN at Site Gallery Sheffield, City Centre, Until 22 December 2022, free entry - Visit now

Visit the show before you have a big lunch, as the eight artists explore digestive systems, illness and all things bodily, as well as their similarities to the larger landscape in sculptural, installation and video works.

Turner Prize 2022 at Tate Liverpool, Waterfront, Until 19 March 2023, free entry - Visit now

One of the most important art events of the year has landed right on our doorstep this year, so visit Tate Liverpool for the unmissable exhibition filled with thought-provoking work.

Althea McNish: Colour is Mine at The Whitworth, Manchester, Until 23 April 2023, free entry - Visit now

Visit the major retrospective of work by Althea McNish, the first Caribbean designer of international fame, bursting with bold, vibrant designs across textiles, wallpaper and painting.

Charlie Murphy: Brains in a Dish at Barnsley’s Cooper Gallery, Until 14 January 2023, free entry - Visit now

Artist Charlie Murphy worked with a dementia research team led by Professor Selina Wray to create an immersive display using glass, light and software.

Nina Chua and Daniel Silver at Castlefield Gallery, Castlefield, Until 29 January 2023, free entry - Visit now

They may work with different materials, but artists Nina Chua and Daniel Silver come together to embrace their love of process and gesture in art-making.

THE LIGHTS at Bury Art Museum and Sculpture Centre, Manchester, Until 21 January 2023, free entry - Visit now

Immerse yourself in art and light in the exhibition where lightboxes and neon take centre stage.

breathe, spirit and life 呼吸、靈魂與生命 at Bluecoat, City Centre, Until 29 January 2023, free entry - Visit now

The Bluecoat gallery takes a closer look at its own history while exploring the popular themes of care and ritual with a brand new group show.

British Pop Archive at John Rylands Research Institute and Library, City Centre, Until 15 January 2023, free entry - Visit now

Come along to experience the energy and nostalgia of The British Pop Archive – an exhibition that gathers records, artefacts and memorabilia of UK popular culture from tahe post-war period to the present day.

JMW Turner with Lamin Fofana: Dark Waters at Tate Liverpool, Waterfront, Until 4 June 2023, from £5.00 - Book now

An immersive soundscape enveloping Turner’s masterpieces is sure to be an unforgettable experience, so don’t miss it!

Daniel Arsham: Relics in the Landscape at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield, Until 30 September 2023, free entry - Visit now

Daniel Arsham’s “future relics” look perfectly at home in YSP’s green grounds, the artist’s first museum display in the UK.

Dandy Style at Manchester Art Gallery, Chinatown, Until 1 May 2023, free entry - Visit now

Manchester Art Gallery unveils its brand new, dedicated Fashion Gallery with a show exploring men’s style through the ages.

ROOT-ed Zine: Retrospect, Reality, Reform at The Tetley, Until 22 January 2023, free entry - Visit now

The Tetley welcomes ROOT-ed Zine and their show ‘Retrospect, Reality, Reform’ which amplifying the voices of Northern creatives of colour.

Jadé Fadojutimi at The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield, Until 19 March 2023, from £10 - Book now

The Hepworth Wakefield’s year of incredible exhibitions continues with a solo show of Jadé Fadojutimi’s breathtaking canvases that oscillate between abstract and figurative.

Rachel Goodyear: Stirrings at Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Manchester, Until 26 February 2023, free entry - Visit now

Admire Rachel Goodyear’s skilful drawings peppered with symbolism and mythological references at her ‘homecoming’ home this summer, on display at Salford Museum & Art Gallery.

Refractive Pool: Contemporary Painting in Liverpool at Walker Art Gallery, City Centre, Until 8 January 2023, free entry - Visit now

Walker Art Gallery turns its focus towards the home town of Liverpool, with an exhibition of 21 local painters’ work.

Bury Art Shop, Bury Art Museum, Moss Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0DR - Visit now

The perfect place to find gifts, stationery, cards, children’s books and, most importantly, museum souvenirs if you want to take home a little reminder of your visit and the gallery’s wonderful collections.

Robert Indiana: Sculpture 1958-2018 at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield, Until 8 January 2023, from £0.00 - Book now

The Pop artist’s signature colourful sculptures are now on display at YSP, against a backdrop of green hills and woodland.

2022 Banner Exhibition at People’s History Museum (PHM), City Centre, Until 8 January 2023, free entry - Visit now

Filled with striking reminders and symbols of the fight for justice, the Banner Exhibition at People’s History Museum will take you on a journey through the history of rights and equality via its dazzling collection.