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Althea McNish: Colour is Mine
Until 23 April 2023
The Whitworth is pleased to announce the first major retrospective of Althea McNish, 1924-2020.
The Whitworth Shop Online
Browse online and buy exclusive products from local artists and makers, alongside our range of bespoke prints and books linked to the gallery's collection. Including the new spring collection!
Larissa Sansour and Søren Lind
Familiar Phantoms
The premiere of Sansour’s most personal film to date, Familiar Phantoms draws on the artist’s family history in Russia and Palestine. Until 21 May 2023
Upcoming Exhibitions in 2023
Discover more about exhibitions on the horizon, including Economics the Blockbuster: It’s not Business as Usual, and This entry – Tino Sehgal, both part of the MIF23 programme.
Exhibitions
Discover what's on now
From the first major retrospective of Althea McNish, the first Caribbean designer to achieve international recognition, to a collections exhibition that reminds us all to Slow Down, You're Doing Fine.
Exhibition
(Un)Defining Queer
This exhibition delves into the Whitworth’s collection to examine how we can use a queer lens to define what the term 'queer' means. Until 3 December 2023
What's On
Events
Events outdoors and in, and for families, art lovers and friends. Find out what events are taking place and what's coming up.
Policy Documents for the gallery
Learn more about the Whitworth's mission and strategic policies, including our updated Code of Conduct, which outlines key actions to help create an open and safe space for all.
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The Whitworth’s extensive and eclectic collection of art and design is of international significance. Our Textile Collection, holds over 20,000 textiles from across the world. Find out more...
Friends of The Whitworth
The Friends group was established in 1933 and has been flourishing ever since. Find out more
Collection and Research
Our study facilities, searchable database and international research projects put our collection at the centre of everything we do. Find out how you can work with us.
Open House Microsite #whitworthopenhouse
Do you have photos and memories of life lived against the backdrop of wallpaper? Share them with us and help build the Open House archive. This project continues after the exhibition closes.
Going Green
We are proud of the changes we have made to make the Whitworth a model of good practice, embedding sustainability into all that we do.