Soon after the reopening of the Manchester Whitworth gallery I eagerly visited in the hope of finding fresh art that would bring excitement to the current Manchester art scene. The building itself is grand and really accentuates the impressive architecture which can be found in Manchester. What's especially attractive is the combination of the historic building mixed with the new glass extension; the view onto Whitworth park via the full length glass windows makes you forget you're stood in a building rather than actually outside in the park itself. I particularly liked the exhibition room which had the the brick wall of the original building exposed as it allowed you to really appreciate the historic architecture.
For me, the most inviting part of the gallery was seeing pieces made from vast amounts of materials. From the squashed musical instruments and garden tools by Cornelia Parker to the gun powder artwork by Cai Guo-Qiang, the range of mediums greatly inspired me and demonstrated how art can be found in any object.
