Cornerhouse: New Cartographies

The Cornerhouse in Manchester is a lovely multiarts venue, they show interesting films, display unique and interesting exhibitions and serve vegan pizza. Win win.

 

I had the extreme pleasure of seeing Chico and Rita here in winter, a fantastic vibrant animation telling the story of the evolution of jazz music with a little romance thrown in.

Currently on display in the art gallery (free entry) is an exhibition of art by both established and emerging artists on the subject of the relationship between France and Algeria. I really enjoyed the exhibition and would wholeheartedly recommend a visit.

New Cartographies - 8th April - 5th June - at Cornerhouse from Cornerhouse on Vimeo.

(cover of A Biography of Disappearance by Omar D)

I was particularly struck by the photography by Omar D on the disappearance of various people during the Algerian Civil War. He has released a book of his work entitled A Biography of Disappearance which sounds fascinating yet incredibly sad.

There was also a particularly mesmerising film on display of oil and sugar dissolving, which I am annoyed that I didn't get the details of, so if anyone can tell me the artist I will amend this post. But it was brilliant. Edited to add - this was in actual fact 'Oil and Sugar #2' by Kader Attia, see my post about it here for more details. Thank you to Edward Welch, the co-curator for letting me know.

You've got a fortnight to catch the New Cartographies exhibition at the Cornerhouse in Manchester before it closes, or for more information on the artists and curators, click here or check out this Flickr for some photographs of the exhibition space.