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Monet, Kusama and very good dog art: regional Australia’s big summer exhibitions

In the 2023-24 summer period, a slew of major works and exhibitions is on offer in Australia’s regions, from big names to a blockbuster showcase of Yolŋu art

The Guardian - AU

Giant polka dot pumpkin sculpture lands in Australia

A large polka dot pumpkin by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is being unveiled on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.

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Brand aid: have Britain’s arts venues sold out to The Man?

Manchester’s Aviva Studios is the latest venue to give its naming rights to the highest bidder. Is corporate sponsorship a necessity for the survival of the arts?

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Six must-see summer exhibitions – reviewed by our experts

Looking for something to do this Summer? Our experts have gone to some of the best exhibitions around the UK and given us their take on it. From retrospectives of painter Peter Howson’s work in Edinburgh and filmmaker Brian Desmond Hurst’s work in Belfast to a groundbreaking photography exhibition in…

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Outdated pattern trends – the 4 overdone looks that designers say will date your home

Banana leaves and polka dots are just some of the patterns feeling overdone in 2023. Here’s what designers predict are the emerging new patterns

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Aviva Studios, Manchester review – where’s the joy?

Designed by to morph from small-scale to vast and host the city’s international festival, Manchester’s new £211m complex feels like a missed opportunity

The Guardian - UK

My trip to the library has reminded me there’s always something new to discover in Manchester

Welcome to M.E.N. Unwind - our selection of some of our favourite Manchester Evening News reads this Saturday morning to help you relax and reflect. Grab a brew, take some time for yourself and dive in - your weekend starts here

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First look at Manchester International Festival Square's new riverside location

Take a look at the new location for MIF 2023s Festival Square

Manchester Evening News

Yayoi Kusama: You, Me and the Balloons review – a psychedelic pop-art garden of earthly delights

The 94-year-old Japanese trailblazer goes big – really big – with warehouse-filling inflatables of dolls, pumpkins and writhing tentacles instilling satisfaction and a stupid happiness

The Guardian - UK

The Mancunian Way: Factory opening

PLUS 'We are Lancastrians' AND Bridging the gap

Manchester Evening News

Psychedelic balloons, little Lagos and hidden treasure in Manchester – the week in art

A veteran pop artist makes her mark, Peckham’s Nigerian ties are on display and Mancunians are sent on a hunt for treasure

The Guardian - UK

Huge inflatable dolls and balloon sculptures - the exhibition you have to see at Manchester International Festival

Renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has brought her largest-ever immersive environment to Manchester

Manchester Evening News

Take a look inside Manchester's brand new £210m Aviva Studios for the very first time

Aviva Studios, the flagship new home of Factory International and Manchester International Festival will officially open in October

Manchester Evening News

Manchester International Festival 2023 - what's on, what's free, and everything else you need to know

The world-leading arts festival will kick off on June 29 - here's everything you need to know about the programme, tickets, festival square

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Manchester International Festival - all the family friendly events at 2023 event

A city-wide treasure hunt, major art exclusives and the return of Festival Square to entice families to this year's Manchester International Festival

Manchester Evening News

Tom Bloxham to stand down as chair of Manchester International Festival and Factory International

Manchester's new flagship £210m arts venue is due to open in June for MIF

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Hong Kong art market hits pre-pandemic highs

HONG KONG: As thousands of visitors streamed through a Hong Kong exhibition hall and deals were struck for works by Picasso and Yayoi Kusama, art collectors celebrated the city’s return to its bustling heyday.

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Only true pie lovers need apply

Manchester International Festival line up revealed PLUS Judging the British Pie Awards

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Artists and footballers warm up for Manchester international festival

Janelle Monáe, work by Yayoi Kusama and Ryuichi Sakamoto and a collaboration between footballer Juan Mata and artist Tino Sehgal kick off at this summer’s event

Manchester Evening News

Janelle Monáe residency, Juan Mata art project and Maxine Peake afterhours lead Manchester International Festival 2023 programme

Manchester International Festival's full programme for 2023 has been revealed

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United legend Juan Mata to lead a team of footballers in world premiere art project in Manchester

The former United midfielder says he is excited to bring his passion for football and art together in Manchester

Evening Standard

Best statement mirrors to decorate your walls

Stop and stare: mirrors with something to say

The Guardian - UK

Move over Sydney Opera House – there’s a new superstar in town

It has been called the most significant cultural addition to the Australian city for 50 years. So how does the airy cascade of new galleries measure up? We take a tour of the A$344m (£191m) project

The Guardian - UK

Danny Boyle Matrix ‘spectacular’ to open Manchester’s Factory

Show entitled Free Your Mind will be the first production at the city’s much-anticipated new arts venue

The Guardian - UK

And … relax: film, music, art and books for chilling out

From a sun-dappled Japanese purgatory to a weightless infinity of mirrors, our critics recommend art that both stimulates and soothes

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