Join us for a tour of the Manchester Open Exhibition led by Jessica Bennett, the Director of Paradise Works. Discover the Manchester Open whilst learning more about Paradise Works and the local artist community through the lens of colour use, vibrancy and perception.
About Jessica Bennett
Jessica Bennett is the Director of Paradise Works; as well as an independent curator. Her current research and curatorial practice seeks to explore conditions of contemporary society through which to better understand a future built on sustainability, solidarity and care. This has seen her work with key organisations in the UK, such as the Liverpool Biennial, The NewBridge Project, System Gallery, PINK, and more recently, Factory International (MIF).
About Paradise Works
Established in 2017, Paradise Works is an artist-led studio community of 40+ contemporary visual artists, a project space and gallery in Salford. We host a critically engaged programme of exhibitions and film screenings, showcasing works from new and established artists working nationally & internationally. Paradise Works is host to Division of Labour gallery Salford, and our annual open studios, public projects, residency programme and graduate awards support artists to share their work with people who live, work, or visit the city.
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