The Sting of Passion

Twelve international jewellery designers present new commissions in response to our Pre-Raphaelite painting collection.

Holman Hunt and the Pre-Raphaelite Vision

This autumn Manchester Art Gallery stages the first international exhibition in over 40 years dedicated to the life and work of Pre-Raphaelite master William Holman Hunt.

Ten Drawings by Leonardo da Vinci from the Royal Collection

This exhibition celebrates the 60th birthday of HRH The Prince of Wales. It's a rare chance to see ten of the Royal Collection's finest drawings by the Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci (1452 - 1519).

Held

Discover multi-media sculpture, photography and animation based on the theme of well-being. The award-winning, arts-based mental health service, Start Manchester, part of Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust, has created this new exhibition especially for display at Manchester Art Gallery.

Pre-Raphaelite Works on Paper from the Collection

See a selection of our superb works on paper by some of the major Pre-Raphaelite artists. Highlights include drawings and watercolours by Rossetti, Burne-Jones, Madox Brown and Millais.

Paul Morrison

Giant sunflowers and daisies tower over a ruined Greek temple and a country cottage. A menacing black sun (or moon) looms above. Could nature be out of control?

Press the * then say Hello

Dinu Li's beautiful photographic portraits depict residents from Manchester's many different communities using call centres to keep in touch with their friends and relatives abroad.

Family Art Club Showcase

See artworks produced at the gallery's family art clubs and inspired by our collections. Look out for them around the galleries, on display next to the original works.

JS Bach / Zaha Hadid Architects

A major new commission by Manchester International Festival with Manchester Art Gallery. Bach's sublime solo works for piano, violin and cello will be performed in a unique environment created by Zaha Hadid Architects.

Angels of Anarchy: Women Artists and Surrealism