Exhibition | Re/Assemble

Re/Assemble is a new exhibition by Manchester-based arts organisation IAP:MCR.

In 1988 20,000 people gathered in Manchester to protest against Section 28 – a clause in the Local Government Act that prohibited the ‘promotion of homosexuality’ by schools and local authorities.  Known as the ‘Never Going Underground’ march, this would be the largest LGBTQIA+ demonstration in British history.

The exhibition will feature newly commissioned artworks that respond to the legacy of Section 28, explore themes of protest and resilience, and celebrate queer voices and creativity.  These works will be displayed alongside historic artefacts from People’s History Museum’s collection, including protest banners and objects.

The artists:

• Anna Appleby is an award-winning composer and songwriter whose work spans contemporary classical and electro-acoustic music.
• Yuen Fong Ling draws on a variety of media including drawing, photography, video and sculpture, employing performance and participation to engage with audiences.
• Sarah-Joy Ford explores the complexities and pleasures of queer communities, histories, and archives through her distinctive use of textiles.
•  Rachel Field is a painter and performer whose recent work focuses on Queer activism.

IAP:MCR is a Manchester based arts organisation that creates and presents work across the visual and performing arts by artists who identify as queer.  Re/Assemble is part of a project called PROTEST! – Documenting Dissent, which is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Suitable for all ages (under 12s must have an accompanying adult).