Joe O’Rourke turns discarded DVD cases and found objects into paintings, restaged in Manchester after first opening in London.

Spies, Lies and Deception comes to The Quays, cracking open that window into the shady world of espionage and secret operations.

Nancy Collantine’s paintings begin as drawings of Northern landscapes, then move away from the view itself, toward gesture, layers and chance.

Four editions in, the Manchester Open has become both a biennial survey of the region’s creative output and a genuine leveller for artistic talent.

It’s your last chance to see history, power and empire collide in Button Up! – Aviva Studios’ major exhibition by the world-leading artist and activist, Ai Weiwei.

An exhibition uses an elusive creature from Chinese folklore to think about what it means to be an artist.

Lowry celebrates its 25th anniversary with a spectacular splash of colour from internationally renowned French artist Camille Walala.

This free exhibition brings 1980s posters that survived against the odds, from when Manchester was becoming a global music city.

A fascinating archival exhibition uncovers the forgotten stories of people who have helped shape The Portico Library’s 220-year history.

12 contemporary jewellers show new work across metal and glass, as part of Manchester’s very first Jewellery Week.

Michaela Yearwood-Dan’s first UK institutional exhibition layers painting, ceramics and sound to explore liberation across personal and institutional histories.

200+ hand-picked makers transform the spectacular Victoria Baths into a shopping and cultural experience unlike any other in Manchester.