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Art in Mancunia: Sebastian Schmidt
Saoirse Akhtar-Farren discusses Sebastian Schmidt's journey through electronic music during his time at the University of Manchester
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Art in Mancunia 2020: Yang Sweeps
Saoirse Akhtar-Farren looks back on Yang Sweeps' eccentric performances and tells us what we can expect from them when they return to Art in Mancunia 2020...
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'Art in Mancunia' 2020
Saoirse Akhtar-Farren, former writer for the Arts section of The Mancunion and the current Head of Arts and Culture for Fuse FM Radio, is taking a leading on ‘Art in Mancunia’…
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Art in Mancunia: Yang Sweeps
For the finale of the 'Art in Mancunia' event, the Manchester-based psyche rock band, Yang Sweeps, will perform in one of Manchester's most iconic venues
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Art in Mancunia: Hal Dixon with Hector O'Shea
In the run-up to the Art in Mancunia exhibition, we present the alliterating pair, Hal Dixon and Hector O'Shea, whose ambient Techno blended with disco and heavy dance music will…
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Big Screen, Little Screen: Jewish History Month Talk
Saoirse Akhtar-Farren reviews the 'Big Screen, Little Screen' event, including the work of Robert Vas, which makes up part of Jewish History month, and reflects on the importance…
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Jewish History Month: 'Big Screen, Little Screen' interview
Saoirse Akhtar-Farren interviews Lawrence, a volunteer for the Jewish Historical society, prior to a talk on Jewish television
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Chris Ofili's 'The Holy Virgin Mary'
Saoirse Akhtar-Farren reflects on Manchester born Chris Ofili's 'The Holy Virgin Mary', which featured in Charles Saatchi's exhibition 'Sensation' in 1997, in relation to…
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Art in Mancunia: Matthew Johnston
Some of his works are inspired by those in the Manchester Art Gallery
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Art in Mancunia: Priya Ray
In this instalment of Art in Mancunia, Saoirse Akhtar-Farren reviews Priya Ray's 'Absence' Project: a photographic series exploring loss and life after bereavement
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Art in Mancunia: Maya Sharp
Saoirse Akhtar Farren speaks with student artist, Maya Sharp, looking at how her photography reconnects with literary classics and powerful landscapes, in her deeply mysterious…
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Sexpression: The Relationship Between Sex and Art
Saoirse Akhtar Farren reviews a Sexpression talk, part of Sex Week, discussing the relationship between art and sex, considering the male gaze and historical context