Raqib Shaw

15 Feb-26 May 2013

Overview

Enter the gallery doors past a magical series of willow and spring flower installations to discover the dark, unsettling world of Raqib Shaw’s art. Beneath the seductive surface of his jewel-encrusted works, you’ll find a disturbing land inhabited by terrifying monkey warriors and other mystical beasts. Exclusive to Manchester and Prague, this new exhibition comprises recent paintings, sculptures and works on paper. Shaw has created a striking response to Manchester's famous Cheetah and Stag with Two Indians by George Stubbs for the exhibition. Inspired by the impression the painting made on the artist as a young boy, this provocative new work is on display alongside the original from our collection.