Ai Weiwei: Button Up!

Visit this powerful new exhibition from the world-renowned artist and activist, Ai Weiwei. In his biggest show in the North to date, Ai Weiwei: Button Up! takes a bold and thought-provoking look at the last 200 years of our shared history.

Taking inspiration from Manchester’s own roots as the heart of the Industrial Revolution, the artist explores the long relationship between China and Britain. Through these works, Ai Weiwei shows us how the history of trade and empire still touches our lives today, connecting the past to the global political and humanitarian challenges we all face.