

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Spring exhibitions preview
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Get a first look at the Whitworth's Spring exhibitions programmeAbout this EventJoin us for a special evening to celebrate the opening of Michaela Yearwood-Dan: The Practice of Liberation, the artist’s first UK institutional exhibition.Be among the first to experience this major new show, presented alongside the Whitworth’s spring programme:Beneath the Great Wave: Hiroshige and HokusaiDelaine Le Bas: Un-Fair-GroundEnjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere as the gallery comes alive for the season, with all exhibition spaces open. Discover bold and thought-provoking works and spend an evening immersed in creativity.Itinierary📅 Thursday 16 April 2026⏰ 6pm - 8pm🎫 Free entrySpring exhibitionsMichaela Yearwood-Dan: The Practice of LiberationA multi-dimensional installation exploring themes of joy, resistance and care through richly layered paintings and sculptures.Beneath the Great Wave: Hiroshige and HokusaiStep into Japan’s floating world and encounter two visionary artists whose work has shaped how we see nature, landscape and everyday life.Delaine Le Bas: Un-Fair-GroundA major solo exhibition following the artist’s Turner Prize nomination (2024), bringing together painting, embroidery, film and performance, rooted in feminist practice, folklore and Romany heritage.During the eventPlease note that the Whitworth Café will be closed. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.A cashless bar will be available for refreshments.The Whitworth Shop will remain open throughout the evening.For conservation reasons, food and drink are not permitted in the exhibition galleries.Photography and videosWe will capture photography and video content throughout the evening for promotional purposes on the Whitworth channels, if you do not wish to be included, please let a member of our Visitor Team know.Subscribe to our newsletterSign-up to our newsletter to find out the gallery's exhibition and events programme news, plus offers in our cafe and shop collection-inspired products from the Whitworth Shop. Sign up here About the venueThe Whitworth is an accessible venue with facilities to support you during your visit, alongside this our visitor team will be on hand to assist you in the gallery. Find out more about planning your visit to the Whitworth and accessibility information for you. If you’d like to speak to team member about any access or additional needs, please get in touch with the gallery and we will be happy to assist you. Contact: whitworth@manchester.ac.uk or telephone: 0161 275 7450.The WhitworthThe Whitworth art gallery and gardens is driven by a mission to work with communities to use art for positive social change, and actively addresses what matters most in people’s lives. We are proudly part of The University of Manchester, operating as a convening space between the University and the people of the city.Image: Michaela Yearwood-Dan, Passio (2026) © Michaela Yearwood-Dan Courtesy the artist, Hauser &amp; Wirth and Marianne Boesky Gallery Photographer: Deniz Guzel.
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Manchester
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- **country**: United Kingdom
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