Wednesday 27 November 2024
5 – 9pm
Manchester Art Gallery
Free (ticketed events specified)
Gallery 7, 7pm
Join us for a special evening, where we’ll celebrate this powerful addition to our collection and discuss Claxton’s legacy.
Woman’s Work is a vivid satire on the limited roles available to Victorian middle-class women. With vibrant colours, intricate details and Claxton’s signature wit, the painting reveals women’s struggle for purpose, exploring themes that resonate strongly even today.
It is a powerful, timely piece, challenging viewers to reflect on the progress and persistent inequalities in women’s roles across society. Claxton’s work complements the gallery’s historic collection and underscores our commitment to showcasing female perspectives.
Genesis: Who are you?
Victorian Galleries, 5-9pm
Black Wall Artists are back at the gallery to curate an evening of contemporary performances. Join them as they probe the deeper questions of human existence in ways that are dramatic, imaginative and startling.
Featured artists: Megan Brieley, Tom Motley, Evita Ziemele, John Ward, Dominic Parry Merrel, Hugh Stander, Tam Dibley, Cartier and Nick Stamper.
How does Art interact with the Mind? Friedrich Nietzsche reminds us that memory is central to our understanding of who we are. But how do artworks impact upon our memories? And why do they occasion so many varying and conflicting thoughts about what is beautiful or interesting?
Bring along your own memories, experiences, values and prejudices. And be prepared to be surprised and even outraged by what you see. But in the midst of it all, we hope to discover that common ground that binds us together and which might yet be Humanity’s salvation.
Fancy a spot of festive late-night shopping? Bag yourself some unique Christmas gifts in our Gallery Shop. Members of the Manchester Jewellers Network will be at the gallery to showcase their beautiful handcrafted jewellery and help you find the perfect gift for that special someone.
The RNCM Community Chorus will bringing festive cheer, with performances throughout the evening.
Join artist Amy Quinn to create a series of botanical relief prints
Join Lisa Payne from Life Drawing with HOP for an evening of drawing the human form
See you at the movies with MAG Film Club X Cinebur – Holy Motors