Manchester’s cultural boom must be managed correctly to ease the North / South divide, whilst also avoiding tensions between the East and the West of the country, says Ben Walmsley.
In light of recent announcements of additional investment in the Northern Powerhouse and the forthcoming departure of Maria Balshaw from Manchester Art Galleries and the Whitworth to take up her new role at Tate, now is an ideal time to reflect on cultural spending and leadership in the north of England.
Balshaw’s success... Keep reading on Apollo Magazine
In light of recent announcements of additional investment in the Northern Powerhouse and the forthcoming departure of Maria Balshaw from Manchester Art Galleries and the Whitworth to take up her new role at Tate, now is an ideal time to reflect on cultural spending and leadership in the north of England.
Balshaw’s success... Keep reading on Apollo Magazine