Artist: Cheddar Gorgeous (1984) Title: Untitled (Madam Mort) Year: 2021 Medium: Digital photograph Accession Number: UOS2022-03 Acquisition Info: Drag artist Cheddar Gorgeous uses makeup, costume and performance to ‘create living spectacles and tell stories’ inspired by everything from historical figures to environmental issues. For Rediscovering Salford, Cheddar has been researching the area of Little Hulton and […]
In 2014 we launched the annual Graduate Scholarship Scheme, with our School of Arts and Media, industry partners Castlefield Gallery, and a range of local artist-led studios. The programme offers graduates a bespoke 12 month period of support to continue their professional practice, including: studio membership, mentoring, peer support, professional development sessions, and a cash […]
As a University deeply rooted in the North of England, and with our own vibrant School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology, it is important that our collection reflects the wealth of artistic practice in our region, Artists living and working in the North, particularly the North West, have been a collecting priority since the collection began […]
This unique collection includes work by artists from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the wider diaspora/artists of Chinese heritage. It has been developed mainly since 2013, when the University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA) in Manchester. Through working initially with CFCCA, and increasingly commissioning new work with wider partners […]
Living in the ‘digital era’ affects everything around us: the way we communicate, maintain relationships, find information, and navigate the natural and built environment. Our About the Digital collection reflects on this through works made both using and/or about digital technologies and new media; including a number of artist film works. In UK and international museum collections, there is still a […]
