Whilst working in Manchester (last year) I was particularly keen to learn more about its culture and what makes it such a unique city. So when I realised the Urbis was holding an exhibition which marked the 25th anniversary of Manchester's legendary nightclub, the Hacienda, I was there!
The exhibition was extremely interesting from both a historical and visual perspective. The posters on the walls were all handmade (well before Photoshop & Illustrator!), however the quality of the design is much better than the average posters and flyers used to promote club nights these days. All in all I think the exhibition was extremely successful as it educated me to the extent where I felt almost nostalgic (despite, the fact I was born in 1986!).
For an even greater insight into Manchesters development in the 70's & 80's I watched the film 'Joy Division' at the Hyde Park Picture House... The film was a brilliant tribute to the band & lead singer Ian Curtis, plus watching it at an old cinema, like the HPPH added to the amosphere & the nostalga.
The exhibition was extremely interesting from both a historical and visual perspective. The posters on the walls were all handmade (well before Photoshop & Illustrator!), however the quality of the design is much better than the average posters and flyers used to promote club nights these days. All in all I think the exhibition was extremely successful as it educated me to the extent where I felt almost nostalgic (despite, the fact I was born in 1986!).
For an even greater insight into Manchesters development in the 70's & 80's I watched the film 'Joy Division' at the Hyde Park Picture House... The film was a brilliant tribute to the band & lead singer Ian Curtis, plus watching it at an old cinema, like the HPPH added to the amosphere & the nostalga.
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