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The Man on the Bench at Irlam Station. Photo Laura Joffre

New life-size statue unveiled at Irlam station

The local community gathered at Irlam Station on Monday morning for the unveiling of a new artwork, known as the Man on the Bench. The 200kg life-size statue of an old man resting on a Victorian bench is a bronze cast of a work originally created 40 years ago, by a then pupil of the local high school, Simon Law.

Image Credit - Abigail Major

“We want the show to counteract the negativity towards a generation” – Salford’s Paradise Works hosts Millennial-lead exhibition

Salford art gallery, ‘Paradise Works,’ is hosting a new exhibition about ‘Millenial’ art. 

Credit: ‘A Generative Adversarial Network’ by the Canadian artist, Matthew Biederman

Artist’s response to Trump administration security challenge to go on display at The Lowry

The work, called ‘A Generative Adversarial Network’ is by the Canadian artist, Matthew Biederman, and was created in response to […]

"I became quite noticeable I suppose with Robert Pattinson" - The Eccles artist befriending Hollywood's finest

“I became quite noticeable I suppose with Robert Pattinson” – The Eccles artist befriending Hollywood’s finest

Eccles artist Audrey Pollitt can count Hollywood superstars Johnny Depp and Robert Pattinson among her fans.  Audrey, a volunteer at […]

Salford leading the way in promoting artists from all across the world

Salford leading the way in promoting artists from all across the world

Weird but wonderful artwork was being sold at the Christmas Market, hosted by Islington Mill.  Over 15 artists were selling their original […]