点评:One of the finest galleries in the North - innovative and reflecting a sense of place. loads of very different rooms spread over two iconic buildings, both designed by Charles Barry (of Houses of Parliament fame) The Art Gallery itself (Greek Revival) and the Atheneaum (Italian Palazzo) next door are linked by a controversial glass 'corridor' the gallery feels bigger on the inside than it looks outside!
Permanent artworks aren't fixed and sometimes subject to a shake up, there are many design items, furniture, ceramics, fashion (an amazing collection) & uniquely Manchester area objets.
Pre-Raphaelite lovers will not be disappointed, a few Lowrys and superb works by Manchester's very own French impressionist Adolphe Valette. Various changing exhibitions (though they need to change more often in my opinion!)
The gift shop is big and inspiring, The gallery cafe is actually one of the earliest to exist in the UK, some creative lunch options, cakes and great coffee...check out the views and vistas from the windows and top of the building, VERY friendly staff.
Chinatown is directly behind, Town Hall and Central Library in front, so good for a combined visit.
PS Also love the many benches, easy chairs, sofas and banquettes scattered around for a longer art appreciation!
PPS Think the cafe is closing in January for a 'glow up'
翻译:北方最出色的艺术馆之一——富有创新性且充分体现了当地特色。艺术馆由两座极具标志性的建筑组成,里面设有众多风格迥异的展厅,这两座建筑均由查尔斯·巴里(即设计过英国议会大厦的大师)亲自设计。一座是希腊复兴风格的艺术馆主楼,旁边则是意大利宫殿风格的阿西纳姆大楼。两栋建筑之间由一条颇具争议的玻璃“走廊”相连。从外观看去规模似乎不大,但内部空间实则宽敞得多!
馆内永久展出的艺术品并非一成不变,有时还会进行调整与更新。馆内陈列着众多设计品、家具、陶瓷制品、时尚物品(藏品之丰富令人惊叹),还有极具曼彻斯特特色的独特工艺品。
拉斐尔前派艺术爱好者定会心满意足——馆内藏有几幅洛瑞的画作,以及土生土长的曼彻斯特印象派画家阿道夫·瓦莱特的杰出作品。馆内还会举办各类临时展览(不过在我看来,展览更新频率还有提升空间!)
礼品店规模宏大且充满灵感;画廊内的咖啡馆更是英国最早设立的咖啡馆之一,提供富有创意的午餐选择、各式蛋糕以及上乘的咖啡。……看看从窗户和楼顶俯瞰的景致吧,工作人员也非常友善。
唐人街就在背后,市政厅和中央图书馆则在前方,非常适合一起游览。
附言:我也特别喜欢随处可见的众多长椅、扶手椅、沙发和休息区,方便人们长时间静心欣赏艺术作品!
再附言:听说咖啡馆将于一月份关闭,进行一番“焕新改造”呢。