John Lyons at The Whitworth

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An oil paining in a expressive style, three standing figues are the main focus with an owl flying above the central figure at the top of the image.
Image credit: John Lyons, Mama Look a Mas Passin, detail, 1990. (Oil on canvas, 1270 x 1020mm) Courtesy of the artist © John Lyons. Photo: Anne-Katrin Purkiss

Take a trip to The Whitworth to see a collection of art by the Caribbean British artist and poet John Lyons.

The collection of work includes paintings, drawings and wooden carved artwork alongside Lyons’ sculptures and sketchbooks.

The art exhibition celebrates Lyons’ contribution to art and literature in the UK.

Plan your visit

The University of Manchester, Oxford Road
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M15 6ER
Mon
Closed
Tue
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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