December 6, 2023 |
Linking up for a tremendous (and free!) exhibition exploring the rich history of Manchester’s creativity, Factory International and Chaos SixtyNine are the dream team. Aptly entitled “Manchester Modern: Past Present Future”, with the support of Chanel – which is staging its 2023/24 Métiers d’art show in the city tomorrow – it’s set to be an eye-opening showcase and it’s open this weekend only, December 8 to 10 at Victoria Baths, Manchester.
While Factory International is a global destination for arts, music and culture that works closely with its community located within the heart of ‘the Capital of the North’, Chaos SixtyNine is a magazine and editorial extension of freshly minted London-based luxury brand Chaos. Together, they’ve created something magical.
Intermixing photographers, musicians, poets, designers, craftspeople and spoken word artists, on display, discover a rich tapestry of works by British documentary photographer, photojournalist Martin Parr – who’s renowned for his vibrant, satirical and anthropological works –; English art director and graphic designer Peter Saville – often lauded for his record sleeve designs –; and BAFTA nominated writer, director and photographer Elaine Constantine – globally recognised for her effervescent and upbeat fashion imagery of self-assured young women.
Manchester. 1971. Martin Parr’s first colour photograph.
Works by legendary English “punk poet”, comedian and rockstar John Cooper Clarke and Lemn Sissay – British author, broadcaster, official poet of the 2012 London Olympics and former chancellor of the University of Manchester – are also featured. Amongst others, all the artists whose visionary work weaves itself into the very fibres of the exhibition offer a unique perspective on the past and present of Manchester, before taking a step forward and imagining the future. Curated around celebrating Chanel’s place in Manchester (and its founder’s frequent stays at Eaton Hall – exhibition will unfold in tandem with the Parisian house’s next show as it prepares to stage an extraordinary takeover of the Northern Quarter streets. Don’t sleep on it. Click here to book your free ticket.
Image courtesy of Chaos SixtyNine.
