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Graham Dean back at Birkenhead Williamson Art Gallery for A 60th Birthday Exhibition
The "reverse archaeologist" brings his vivid, abstract investigations of the human body and soul on Indian paper to his first show for 17 years in his hometown.
Museum of Science and Industry volunteer fires up rare example of earliest electrical light
The expertise of an electrical ace working behind the scenes in Manchester has allowed the public to see one of the earliest electrical lamps in action again.
An Anne Frank rose to be planted at Manchester Jewish Museum for Holocaust Memorial Day
A look at some of the events and exhibitions being held across the country from today for Holocaust Memorial Day 2012, including a new display in Manchester.
Student film festival exposures 2012 returns to Manchester for 18th edition
The weekend-long event offers classes in cinematography, editing, screenwriting, directing and six screenings for competition winners.
In his own Words: John Kirby on The Living and the Dead at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool
Religion, sex, gender and the artist's designs on painting the soul all play their part as John Kirby tries to pick a favourite piece from his show at Liverpool's Walker Art Gallery.
Mancunians could enjoy more wildlife wonders as Wythenshawe Park becomes nature reserve
An 85-hectare area of one of Manchester's most popular parks has been given nature reserve status in a decision lauded by councillors as "great news" for residents.
Curator's Choice: John Kirby's The Living and the Dead at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool
Head of Fine Art Ann Bukantas chooses The Entertainer, a creepy and slightly sinister painting by the artist whose works are the focus for a major new exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery in......
Martin Parr curates views of celebrity in Richard and Famous at Open Eye Gallery
From the Dalai Lama to David Beckham and Woody Allen to Kim Kardashian, the waterfront Liverpool gallery hosts a double-bill from Richard Simpkin and Simone Leuck.
Creative Copeland – Celebrating Arts Development in Copeland at Whitehaven Beacon
The first show of the year at The Beacon in Whitehaven reveals the results of a series of creative projects with people in the local community.
Hand eye co-ordination: Liliane Lijn talks text based sculpture and technical challenges
The pioneering American artist, whose influences include beat poetry, surrealism and cutting edge astro-physics, talks mind-boggling copper sculptures and William Burroughs in an exclusive interview......
Visitor wins motorbike which starred in Museum of Science and Industry Harley-Davidson show
A Lancashire doctor celebrates becoming one of the luckiest exhibition visitors of 2011 after winning an 883 Sportster with a raffle ticket bought on a family day out in Manchester.
Unseen Claude Monet lily paintings to star in Tate's Turner, Monet, Twombly: Later Paintings
Five water lily paintings hailed as "the crowning moment" of Monet's career, two of which have never been seen in Britain, are to feature in a major show at Tate Liverpool.
Banksy's mutilated priest head revealed in Walker Art Gallery coup
Banksy's latest work, which takes an 18th century stone bust of a priest and "pixelates" its face with glued-on bath tiles, looks certain to provoke controversy as it goes on show in the Old Master......
Artists across UK given last call to emulate David Hockney in John Moores Painting Prize
Artists have just over a month to register for the anonymous-entry £25,000 prize which will form part of the Liverpool Biennial at the Walker Art Gallery at the end of 2012.
Seven artists and 11 geese declare a Republic of the Moon at FACT Liverpool
The new show at Liverpool's Foundation for Art and Creative Technology casts the moon as a micro-nation given over to artists.
