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Performing Trees
30 September 2025 — 4 April 2027
On NowCollection exhibition spanning 400+ years exploring trees as symbolic characters in art — paintings, sculpture, textiles, wallpapers from Cézanne to the present day.
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Across art history, the tree has often acted as the main character in works of art. Performing Trees considers trees as performers, playing an active role in shaping our interpretation of the art in which they appear. Featuring works from late 16th century to the present day, Performing Trees presents paintings, sculpture, textiles and wallpapers to show how artists and makers have turned to trees to tell human stories. The exhibition explores how trees perform as symbols of life,...
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Manchester·View on artmap
Sunday10am–5pm
MondayClosed
Tuesday10am–5pm
Wednesday10am–5pm
Thursday10am–9pm
Friday10am–5pm
Saturday10am–5pm
© The Whitworth
Performing Trees
30 September 2025 — 4 April 2027
On NowCollection exhibition spanning 400+ years exploring trees as symbolic characters in art — paintings, sculpture, textiles, wallpapers from Cézanne to the present day.
From The Whitworth
Across art history, the tree has often acted as the main character in works of art. Performing Trees considers trees as performers, playing an active role in shaping our interpretation of the art in which they appear. Featuring works from late 16th century to the present day, Performing Trees presents paintings, sculpture, textiles and wallpapers to show how artists and makers have turned to trees to tell human stories. The exhibition explores how trees perform as symbols of life,...
Read more at The Whitworth →Critic Reviews
No reviews yet for this exhibition.
Visit
Manchester·View on artmap
Sunday10am–5pm
MondayClosed
Tuesday10am–5pm
Wednesday10am–5pm
Thursday10am–9pm
Friday10am–5pm
Saturday10am–5pm