The John Rylands Library, The Whitworth

ARTIST ROOMS: Andy Warhol

19 November 2016 - 16 April 2017
ARTIST ROOMS: Andy Warhol shows the sharp critical opinions of an artist known to many primarily as art salesman, purveyor of product and celebrant of capitalism. Supported by Arts…

Deanna Petherbridge

2 December 2016 - 4 June 2017
A solo show of pen and ink drawings from across a 45-year career. Since the 1960s, Deanna Petherbridge has pioneered critical thinking on drawing and its place in art and architecture.…

Idris Khan

14 October 2016 - 13 March 2017
British contemporary artist Idris Khan's new solo exhibition. Idris Khan draws inspiration from the history of art, music, philosophy and theology, laying and manipulating images and…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 1 March 2017
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Marcantonio Raimondi and Raphael

30 September 2016 - 23 April 2017
This exhibition features the work of one of the radical originators and innovators of the European tradition of printmaking, Marcantonio Raimondi (c. 1480-c. 1534). Marcantonio was…

NEW SCULPTURE

22 October 2016 - 12 June 2017
This exhibition presents a dynamic selection of contemporary sculpture recently acquired by the Whitworth. Spanning the last 25 years, the exhibition offers an eclectic journey through…

Off Beat: Jeff Nuttall and the International Underground

8 September 2016 - 5 March 2017
Painter, poet, actor and sculptor, a man once described as "the only all-round genius most of us are likely to meet," Jeff Nuttall was one of the few people in the early 1960s to publish…

Revolutionary Textiles 1910-1939

2 January - 23 April 2017
In the early decades of the 20th century textile design took off in new directions throughout the Western world. Invigorated by experimental techniques, art styles such as Fauvism,…

Whitworth Young Contemporaries: And Now We Are Plastic

27 January - 2 April 2017
As technology helps us to constantly evolve, the boundaries between our physical and digital spaces are blending, yet our ability to adapt and change remains visible in our art, marking…

Toddler tales

10:30 - 11:15 2 March 2017
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a storyworld of your own. Suitable for families with children 5 and under.

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 3 March 2017
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Sooni Taraporevala: Home in the City, Bombay 1976-Mumbai 2016

4 March 2017 - 1 January 2018
The first UK solo exhibition of photographer Sooni Taraporevala. Photographer, screenwriter, filmmaker Sooni Taraporevala will present a series of black and white photographs depicting…

Friends of the Whitworth: Sunday Concerts - Harp Duo

15:00 - 15:45 5 March 2017
Friends of the Whitworth present a series of free Sunday Concerts that are open to all. At 3pm on selected Sunday afternoons, students from the Royal Northern College of Music perform…

Enriqueta Rylands: behind every man is a great woman

14:00 - 15:00 6 March 2017
Combining form and function, Enriqueta Rylands established a world-class library with an inspiring atmosphere. Join us as we journey through the building to discuss Enriqueta's life…

Tuesday Talks: Amikam Toren

12:30 - 14:00 7 March 2017
Tuesday Talks invites leading artists, thinkers and curators to explore the driving forces, influences and sources of inspiration within contemporary art. The series is a collaboration…

Enriqueta Rylands: her story

11:00 - 12:00 8 March 2017
Meet the mysterious founder of The John Rylands Library through our collections. Enriqueta Rylands stayed out of the limelight during her lifetime, so little is known about her. Join…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 8 March 2017
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Enriqueta Rylands: her story

14:00 - 15:00 9 March 2017
Meet the mysterious founder of The John Rylands Library through our collections. Enriqueta Rylands stayed out of the limelight during her lifetime, so little is known about her. Join…

Thursday Lates: Wonder Women - Drawing from the Wider World

18:00 - 21:00 9 March 2017
Eclectic late-night openings until 9pm every Thursday, with music, performances, talks and screenings. Start the weekend early with our Thursday Lates – a series of sociable, after…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 10 March 2017
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Explorer tour

14:00 - 15:00 14 March 2017
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you.

Tuesday Talks: Stephen Sutcliffe

12:30 - 14:00 14 March 2017
Tuesday Talks invites leading artists, thinkers and curators to explore the driving forces, influences and sources of inspiration within contemporary art. The series is a collaboration…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 15 March 2017
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Unusual Views

14:00 - 15:00 16 March 2017
Take the opportunity to join us for a facilitated tour of the Library designed especially for photographers, enjoying areas of this spectacular building which aren't open to the public.…

Barbara Brown

17 March 2017 - 15 March 2018
Barbara Brown was the golden girl of Heal Fabrics in the 1960s and early 1970s. Talent-spotted as a student, her designs for furnishing fabrics are some of the most striking and unusual…

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