Explore the extraordinary delights of contemporary expressionist, Ian Rayer-Smith.

Fusing abstraction with the figurative, Rayer-Smith manipulates and transforms classical references, creating passionate statements that transform their environments.

Stunning new work from Chris Acheson

Unparalleled photorealistic paintings with vivid contemporary impact.

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Andrew Hunt's Hyper-real Contemporary Portraits

Andrew Hunt’s remarkable large scale work created in his recent exhibition, ‘Portraits From The Market’ are now on display at ARTZU and available to buy.

Tim Garner reviewed in Manchester Confidential

Tim Garner continues his assent and cements himself as Manchester’s premier Urban Landscape Artist when he was featured in a new article by Manchester Confidential’s Vicky Smith.

Prestigious Art Consultant Project with Addleshaw Goddard

International law firm Addleshaw Goddard has recently moved into Manchester’s prestigious One St Peter’s Square and chose ARTZU as their art consultants to bring the wow factor to their impressive new office.

New Work Arrives For Autumn At ARTZU

Autumn at Manchester’s ARTZU Gallery is nearly here with a host of artists producing new work for the season.

Alisa Lim A Po Impresses Manchester

Alisa Lim A Po makes an impact as she presents her evocative art at ARTZU.

ARTZU Gallery presents KIDS by Tim Garner

An exhibition running alongside the Manchester International Festival from 23rd June – 15th July 2017.

Tim Garner's Landmark Commission for Ged Mason OBE

Morson Group celebrate their Northern industrial landscape with Salford Ship Canal painting.

Nick Coley Brings A Fresh Perspective for 2017

His subject matter often takes on a re-imagined myth, bringing it firmly, sharply, into modern focus and context.

Paul Helliwell Brings his Colourful Abstract Paintings to Manchester

Working passionately and spontaneously Helliwell creates dynamic and unique images which are proving inspirational to our Manchester collectors.

Alisa Lim A Po Brings her Remarkable, Multi-Faceted Paintings to Manchester

Bold and beautiful colours illuminated against a smooth, metallic surface allow a patina to form where paint can be layered and scraped away. This conflict of one element against another, the human struggle with life, is revealed in the iridescent, multi-faceted intensity of these astonishing artworks.

Fresh Art Inspiration for Summer!

The hot news is that Andrew Hunt was recently commissioned by the BBC to produce three life size portraits of the main characters in the hit series Peaky Blinders.

'Cassettes Versus Vinyl' featuring Horace Panter from The Specials

A lively music-themed art exhibition at ARTZU gallery THIS WEEKEND! (16th-19th June 2016) A must-see for music and art lovers! The heat is on: cassette or vinyl?

Andrew Hunt Commissioned by the BBC to Paint Rising Star Cillian Murphy for Peaky Blinders

Andrew Hunt’s Outstanding Ability as an Artist see his Paintings being Key to The Peaky Blinders Plot

Bright Lights, Big City – Manchester on Canvas

Matt Wilde takes us on a guided tour of the best and the greatest from Manchester’s past and present. So grab your paint brush and let art lead the way.

A TASTE OF HONEY - A Major New Solo Exhibition that Defines Manchester, Past and Present

“It’s high-time we celebrated this ground-breaking film that defined an era. Acheson’s technicolour odyssey takes us across 1950s Manchester, bringing it all back to life, but with a very contemporary twist, something you simply can’t miss!”

Outstanding New Paintings from Carl Melegari

ARTZU Gallery are excited to announce the arrival of a new body of exceptional portraits by Carl Melegari in our Manchester gallery. These powerful paintings incorporate some highly sort after female figures which radiate Melegari’s genius for revealing the human soul.