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Come and look behind the scenes of Manchester's publicly owned sculpture collection. Part exhibition, part research space, Out of the Crate delves into the un-tapped history of the collection. This is an opportunity to investigate sculpture through access to stored collections and archival material. Find out what's in store and how we look after it, help unlock hidden stories about works we know very little about and explore how artworks might encourage conversation. We have about 400 sculptures from antiquity to the present day and, until recently, less than 5% were on display. As well as modern and contemporary works, there are 19th-century sculptures and works from earlier periods that have rarely been seen this century and are under-researched. On display are a large range of materials including marble, bronze, wood, glass, ceramic and paper, a variety of sizes and shapes and different techniques of making. From bronze medals decorated with reliefs to large-scale free-standing 3D works, you can now see around 30% of the sculpture collection here. In terms of representation, we should also consider who has and hasn't been included in the collection.

AboutHot drinks, once expensive luxuries for the few, have enriched our lives, promoted the exchange of ideas and influenced the design of our homes.Trading Stationtraces , revealing their global histories, connections to slavery and colonisation and contemporary ethical issues. Spanning four centuries and ranging from silver, porcelain, glass, fashion, lighting, prints and painting, this showcase of exquisite and utilitarian objects asks probing questions and uncovers hidden histories.

Since the summer of 2023, London-based artist Holly Graham has been in residency at Manchester Art Gallery, developing her practice in exploring the ways in which memory and narrative shape collective histories. Throughout her residency, Graham has accessed the city archives, researching the institution's history, and collections housed at Platt Hall and Manchester Art Gallery. Her work has explored the legacies of expansionism, colonialism and exploitative labour inherent to the material history of cotton.

Showcasing rarely seen prints from the Whitworth collection alongside institutional and private collection loans, Beneath the Great Wave celebrates the enduring cultural impact of its dazzling imagery which continues to shape art, design, animation, and popular culture, from manga and anime to advertising and contemporary fashion.

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