By: Edward Grey
Submitted: 2008-10-30 15:27:31 | Word Count: 532
Manchester is a city located northwest of England. It serves home to a populace of around 450,000 making it one of the most populated locations in Europe. When you hear Manchester, you may instantly think of the Manchester United as it is the football club that has gained a following all over the globe. There is more to Manchester than football though.
Manchester served as the center of the 19th century industrial revolution that led to the flourishing of the local textile industry. Today, Manchester is fast becoming a hub of modern art and culture with the Manchester Urbis at its core.
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Tower of Modern Art and Culture
The Urbis is an attention getter itself. The building is an architectural wonder being made of glass located in middle of Manchester, England. Proximate to the structure are shopping centers and businesses where most of the patrons come from. The Urbis serves to push for cultural awareness of modern cities. It serves as venues for art exhibitions focusing on city life. These displays come alongside talks, performances, and other events.
It also offers learning programs designed to increase understanding about modern city living for people of all ages. There are also gift shops, cafes, and restaurants where people can unwind.
The Manchester Urbis was opened in 2002 as part of the renovated Exchange Square which was damaged during the heat of IRA bombings. The glass structure is located near the Cathedral gardens and the Corn Exchange.
The exhibitions and different activities are open to the public everyday between 10AM and 6 PM. The Urbis is very accessible via different modes of transports like the bus, train, or private car. The free admission follows the concept of enriching minds and awakening awareness on city life.
Activities at the Urbis
The displays and activities offered at Urbis suits the taste buds of anyone. There will always be something for kids, parents, tourists, artists, business people, and anyone who will show interest to step inside.
A range of exhibitions of different artists using different mediums and under different genres are scheduled all year round. These displays focus on increasing awareness about the evolution of the modern culture. You may be able to find yourself wondering at exhibits about music, arts, modern literature, and a lot more.
The Urbis also hosts tours which can help you get a deeper understanding of the history and culture of Manchester. There are also talks, discussions, and workshops which you can enjoy alone or with your friends and family.
The curator of the museum also hosts a meet where visitors can ask him questions about the different exhibitions. There are also Buy Art Fairs where collectors from all over the globe has a chance to get hold rare or highly valued works of art.
Competitions which encourage the imagination of the youngsters are also being held on a regular basis. One example of this is a contest which calls for the creation of modern city heroes.
After touring the Urbis, you can unwind in one of its cafes or restaurants. There are gift shops where you can buy your souvenir pieces to bring home. There are also goods from the Hacienda and the Factory Records.
