Read John's story. This isn't based on a true story, this is a true story. Every word. Names have been changed to protect the innocent, the guilty...and the culpable. Available as a free download: richardmorriswrites.co.uk/john-a-true-st…

In these tragic times a painting by Ghislaine Howard constantly comes to my mind. #compassion

When I first met and wrote about Jude Wainwright artist about four years ago I chose the word 'enigma.' Read how life and art has progressed for her, in the face of potential storms during the past year. A positive tale of fortitude. richardmorriswrites.co.uk/jude-wainwrigh…

Manchester's Urban Tapestry, a new exhibition of Rob Pointon ROI's paintings is on view Alex Reuben until 18th November. The City captured brilliantly, streets and more, including beautiful paintings inside Manchester Art Gallery. Read how Rob pursues learning: richardmorriswrites.co.uk/rob-pointon-ba…

Is David Kemp's Big Horn sculpture heading back to Northern Quarter MCR...and where has it been for the past decade? Read about the search, helped by Mark Kennedy Mosaics, Bruntwood and others. A quest leading into the darkest of places... richardmorriswrites.co.uk/the-big-horns-…

If you missed Liam Spencer's fascinating talk about the regeneration of the Irwell - captured in his art - Manchester Art Fair today, you can catch up via a feature I wrote earlier this year. Liam's paintings on show at the Alex Reuben stand tomorrow. richardmorriswrites.co.uk/liam-spencer

Caught up with James Bloomfield about his rekindled passion for painting as well as art restoration. An exhibition of new works Northern Quarter MCR, the subject of his paintings. Read how he came back to painting and won 12m art restoration views on YouTube. richardmorriswrites.co.uk/james-bloomfie…

Couldn’t resist sketching the sketchers Manchester Art Gallery today. Easels all set up for anybody who fancies a go - young and not so young. #manchester #art #sketching

Visit to Manchester Open Exhibition HOME today. 473 exhibits...of course had to pic favourites. Heather Aldison's portrait and Christine Stables' landscape. 'To suggest is to create, to explain is to destroy.' The essence of painting. #art #manchester #create

I was intrigued by a small portrait in the Manchester Open Exhibition HOME. A portrait by Heather Alderson. I knew that I needed to know more and so I visited her @rogueartists_studios. I found out the full story. Read more at richardmorriswrites.co.uk/heather-alders…

I wanted to chat with Mark Kennedy about his Irish Nation mosaics featured on a City wide trail around Manchester throughout March. 17 Irish icons as stunning works of art. As always the conversation with Mark took unexpected directions. Read more: richardmorriswrites.co.uk/irish-nation-m…

Discover paint turned into light in Adam Ralston's current exhibition Alex Reuben. 'Cityscapes and Waterways' captures the streets of Manchester and the vistas of Venice. Exhibition runs until April 6th, a must visit this Easter weekend. Read more: richardmorriswrites.co.uk/adam-ralston-c…

Maybe you have seen Adolphe Valette's iconic #manchester paintings in Manchester Art Gallery. But there was another side to this great painter. See his floral designs Alex Reuben from Saturday April 27th and read more about how & why this work was created: richardmorriswrites.co.uk/adolphe-valett…

Spent some time looking very closely at the Adolphe Valette textile designs Alex Reuben yesterday. Not the Valette we know from Manchester Art Gallery. A surprising, wide ranging show of pure design and drawing. Exhibition runs until May 18th. Not to be missed. #botanique #design

I stepped into FACE OFF, Jude Wainwright's new exhibition of 20 self portraits Saan1, Kelvin street NQ until 11.05. The invitation was to Judopia...the world she inhabits. As always a glimpse into 'where a new land awaits.' Maybe read a little more: richardmorriswrites.co.uk/jude-wainwrigh…

A visit to the new Concept Store OLOX in the Rossendale Valley revealed an eclectic mix of everything fashion and design related...plus works by arguably the region's most productive artist of past decades. Read the story of both OLOX and Dave Pearson: richardmorriswrites.co.uk/never-mind-the…

Have a look at @lengrant's latest Northern Quarter MCR book, focusing on Bars and Barbers. Drawings, overheard conversations, the people and hubbub of Manchester's most vibrant, varied district. Book launch Wednesday 4th at Foundation, Lever Street. 6-9pm. richardmorriswrites.co.uk/len-grant-bars…

Called in to the preview of Ghislaine Howard ‘s retrospective this morning Alex Reuben on Princess Street. Beautiful and enigmatic as always. Exhibition runs until September 28th. Take some time to absorb captured moments.

This painting depicts an intimate moment between a mother and child. Ghislaine’s brushstrokes are loose and expressive, with bold outlines defining their figures while allowing the forms to blend softly, reflecting the emotional bond between them. 'Cordelia with Bryn'