City as Soundscape - The gallery participated in ‘Manchester’s Sonic Meta-Ontology’, a research programme exploring whether there really is such a thing as a ‘Manchester Sound’ Mehr erfahren.
The Manchester Enlightenment - Picadillly was previously the site of the Manchester Infirmary whose doctors engaged with enlightenment ideas. The leading physician, Thomas Percival set up the Manchest Mehr erfahren.
Piccadilly Place: Uncovering Manchester's Industrial Origins - Research paper Mehr erfahren.
This location was part of a research collaboration between the University of Manchester and the collective Escoitar.org. They attached sounds to the space. Mehr erfahren.
City as Soundscape - The Peterloo Massacre: Research in sound, space, and interactive art from Mark Pilkington and MANTIS Mehr erfahren.
Roman Manchester - Archaeological excavations in the Castlefield area provided for the first time an understanding of the eastern side of the Roman settlement (vicus). Mehr erfahren.
36 George Street was the home of the site of the Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society, which it occupied until the building was completely destroyed in the Christmas 1940 blitz, read more her Mehr erfahren.
The permanent Mark Dion installation just behind reception is the subject of research at the Bureau of Surrealism Studies. Mehr erfahren.
Mark Dion installation - here is a link to the book accompanying this work. Mehr erfahren.
The Museum holds an archive of materials relating to the archaeological excavations in the Northgate area of Castlefield. Mehr erfahren.
Nature and Culture: Objects, disciplines and the Manchester Museum - Research showing how nature and culture are constructed at the Museum, and how such practices shaped twentieth-century disciplines. Mehr erfahren.
Molluscs, mummies and moon rock - the Manchester Museum and Manchester Science: Research that links this Museum to historical scholarship on innovation in science and medicine in Manchester. Mehr erfahren.
The University around 1900 - A history of scientific innovation at this building, covering the worlds of electricity, x-rays and radioactivity. Mehr erfahren.
Check out this research on the Oxford Road corridor as experiment in City as Laboratory. Mehr erfahren.
The home of the Institute for Cultural Practices. Providing a platform for innovative research, postgraduate teaching and professional development in the cultural sector. Mehr erfahren.
Roman Manchester - Archaeological excavation here yielded c 8,000 Roman pot shards, as well as fine glassware, metal work and a female cremation. Mehr erfahren.
Archeological research on environmental and corporeal remains in Barton Street. Mehr erfahren.
Roman Manchester - A short report on the archaeological work that was done to assist Manchester City Council in reconstructing the Roman fort wall at Castlefield. Mehr erfahren.
The Manchester Medical Collection - A unique body of archive materials relating to the history of medicine in the Manchester area, from 1727 to present. Mehr erfahren.
A History of Urban Culture - A display of archival material to mark the 150th anniversary of the 1857 Art-Treasures Exhibition. The largest exhibition of fine and decorative art ever mounted in Britai Mehr erfahren.
Mapping Manchester - Cartographic Stories of the City: Research at John Rylands reveals how maps of Manchester have changed in response to technology. With striking visual representations of the city. Mehr erfahren.
Surrealism - Research for Subversive Spaces, an exhibition that used the Whitworth Art Gallery's collection to explore the subject of space in surrealism. Mehr erfahren.
Trade and Empire: Remembering Slavery at the Whitworth Art Gallery - An exhibition that explored the themes of trade and empire, commerce and collecting, and the impact and resonance of slavery and it Mehr erfahren.
Research on working with early years and family learning at the Gallery Mehr erfahren.
City as Soundscape - This is the site of research into innovation in sound, space, and interactive art. You can listen to, and learn about Mark Pilkington’s sound and light installation below. Mehr erfahren.
City as Soundscape - This was part of ‘Manchester’s Sonic Meta-Ontology’ research programme exploring whether there really is such a thing as a ‘Manchester Sound’ Mehr erfahren.
Joe Pemberton's first novel is based in this location. It is a compelling story of childhood in the 1960s, of the dreams and nightmares of a young Mancunian called James. Mehr erfahren.
Roman Manchester - Archaeological excavation ahead of a building development here uncovered a remarkably well preserved gritstone altar. See the GMAU website for more information. Mehr erfahren.
The Quest for Public Health in Manchester: Research that makes a link between songs associated with Manchester Grammar school and the city's history of high mortality and ill health. Mehr erfahren.
In 1857 this location was the place of ‘The Art-Treasures Exhibition’, the largest exhibition of fine and decorative art ever mounted in Britain. Follow this link for more info. Mehr erfahren.
