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Manga at Manchester’s Urbis

Manga at Manchester’s Urbis

Manchester’s stunning Urbis gallery is playing host to an exhibition of the art of manga. Originating from Japan in the late 18th century, and literally meaning ‘whimsical pictures’, manga has become incredibly influential in modern graphic design. Go into any ‘lifestyle’ gift shop and you will undoubtably see manga-inspired prints, figures and books. Urbis exhibitions [...]