When is a scarf not just a scarf?

by Tricia Tierney - Friday 11th August, 2017

"The Trees" have been commissioned by the Friends of the Whitworth and inspired by the location of The Gallery in the Park. These beautiful silk scarves were designed by...

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Look Again!

by Tricia Tierney - Monday 31th July, 2017

Three works by Alexander Cozens, the 18th century landscape water-colourist were amongst  the first works purchased by the Friends of the Whitworth in 1934 and 1935/36: Classical Landscape Study, Rain Storm Over Mountains and...

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Look, a Look Club!

by Tricia Tierney - Saturday 8th July, 2017

We all know about book clubs: a few people in a room, talking about a book, sharing ideas and opinions, taking turns to pick out something that...

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