Come and look behind the scenes of Manchester’s publicly owned sculpture collection. Part exhibition, part research space, Out of the Crate delves into the un-tapped history of the collection. This is an opportunity to investigate sculpture through access to stored collections and archival material. Find out what’s in store and how we look after it, help unlock hidden stories about works we know very little about and explore how artworks might encourage conversation.
We have about 400 sculptures from antiquity to the present day and, until recently, less than 5% were on display. As well as modern and contemporary works, there are 19th-century sculptures and works from earlier periods that have rarely been seen this century and are under-researched.
On display are a large range of materials including marble, bronze, wood, glass, ceramic and paper, a variety of sizes and shapes and different techniques of making. From bronze medals decorated with reliefs to large-scale free-standing 3D works, you can now see around 30% of the sculpture collection here. In terms of representation, we should also consider who has and hasn’t been included in the collection.

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Interesting mix of classical and contemporary pieces to consider. A good couple of hours spent here. Well worth visiting for the collection in general rather than any specific items.

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Near Manchester Piccadilly|City Centre, Manchester

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Etihad Stadium

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Etihad Stadium, located in Manchester, England, is a modern and impressive venue that serves as the home of Manchester City Football Club. Known for its sleek design and state-of-the-art facilities, the stadium offers a fantastic atmosphere for fans attending matches. With a seating capacity of over 53,000, it&rsquo;s one of the largest and most well-equipped stadiums in the UK. Beyond football, Etihad Stadium also hosts concerts and events, making it a vibrant part of the city&rsquo;s entertainment scene.

Chinatown

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Went to Happy seasons restaurant and TSUJIRI in Manchester Chinatown with my mates after exams. Authentic Chinese cuisine with reasonable prices. The matcha sundae was also delicious. There are also many nice Asian restaurants around the area.

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The Lowry Hotel Manchester

The University of Manchester

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The University is located not too far from Chinatown, making this a nice day trip for those looking to checkout a UK university and have a nice meal after.

National Football Museum

Museums

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I really enjoyed the interactive football games they had and there weee many floors filled with things to do. one bonus was that when you buy a ticket you get emailed a barcode and you can come back anytime within 1 year

Gay Village

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Best place to drink cheap, but tasty drinks and be entertained by drag queens. Good music and usually quiet, peaceful company.

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