New art installation UTOPIA to open at Aviva Studios

An exhibition about class, culture an dmore heads to Factory International's Aviva Studios.

Date published: 14th Jan 2026

Factory International have announced that an installation titled UTOPIA will be taking over the venue from Thursday, 19th to Saturday,  21st February. 

Created by Trackie McLeod, it's a tribute to the places that raised us. Reviving the warmth of the working men's clubs that he grew up in, the venue will be turned into a pub. Set to explore themes of community, connection, gentrification, class and more, the exhibit will also be a t-shirt customisation workshop.

At night, the venue will be transformed and feature appearances from artists such as Rainy Miller, as well as a takeover from fellow Manchester venue the DBA. 

To find out more about the installation, click here.

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