Make every show like it's your last. The exhibition exploree two recent themes in his work; 'Imagineering' and 'Culturefield.' Bringing together various media to highlight the artist's playful wit, the artworks in this exhibition explore the relationships between author, work and viewer where the rules are constantly redefined.
Make every show like it’s your last, is a major exhibition of work by renowned British conceptual artist, Ryan Gander. This show is part of an international tour programme but will take on a special new form when it is staged in Manchester, presenting new work and work previously unseen in the UK.
Gander studied in Manchester for his undergraduate degree and will be illustrating his close connection to the city through new work created exclusively for us. The exhibition will explore two recent themes in Gander’s work; ‘Imagineering’ and ‘Culturefield.’ Bringing together various media to highlight the artist’s playful wit, the artworks in this exhibition will explore the relationships between author, work and viewer where the rules are constantly redefined.
BBC2 Culture Show: Ryan Gander - The Art of Everything
Miranda Sawyer enters the imagination of celebrated British conceptual artist Ryan Gander. Available until Monday 16 June. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p020f4h6
About Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester Art Gallery is one of country’s finest art museums. We welcome over half a million visitors each year to our home in the heart of the city, a blend of historic and contemporary architecture that echoes our innovative artistic programme. We mix works from our wonderful historic collections with the best international contemporary art to bring fresh perspectives to familiar images, create visual dialogues and encourage conversation and debate.
Image: Ryan Gander, Magnus Opus, 2013
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Press Preview: 2 July 2014
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