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2 Hewitt Street, Knott Mill, Manchester, M15 4GB
Castlefield Gallery is an artist-initiated gallery that plays a strategic role in the development of contemporary art. It does so by supporting the professional careers of artists and curators through research, production, presentation and interpretation. Castlefield Gallery currently has 3 main strands of work: An exhibition and events programme in the galleries; Project Space, a mentoring and professional development scheme; and PureScreen, a platform for promoting artists' film and video. In all its activities it aims to engage new audiences by working with partners - regionally, nationally and internationally.
A voice sounds over the Tannoy: “Place the hood over your head, pick up the boiler suit, and a supervisor will take you to your cell.” I stumble through a dimly lit corridor into a dusty jail cell where I remove the hood, and put on the Read on…
The Old Fire Station, Manchester
Castlefield Gallery offsite project
6, 13, 20, 27 October
Reviewed by: Matt Roberts
The latest edition of Wideshut magazine is the first in a promised series of limited-run collaborations with ‘key producers’ of the visual arts, film and music. Curated by Manchester’s Castlefield Gallery, the latest publication Read on…
Castlefield Gallery, Manchester
Launch 6 October
Reviewed by: David Steans
The idea of the signage being more on the move than the film's protagonist is a telling point in Mark Leckey's single-screen projection, Parade. Starring the artist, the neon promenades past the models rather than the other way round. As Leckey Read on…
Castlefield Gallery, Manchester
13 February – 28 March
Reviewed by: Jo Manby
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