Recoverist Culture Fix: Re/Assemble at the People's History Museum

We're heading to see Re/Assemble, a striking exhibition by Manchester based arts organisation IAP:MCR, as part of our monthly Recoverist Culture Fix outing.

In 1988 20,000 people gathered in Manchester to protest against Section 28 – a clause in the Local Government Act that prohibited the ‘promotion of homosexuality’ by schools and local authorities. Known as the ‘Never Going Underground’ march, this would be the largest LGBTQIA+ demonstration in British history.

The exhibition features specially commissioned artworks responding to the legacy of Section 28, exploring themes of protest and resilience, celebrating queer voices and creativity. These works are displayed alongside historic and contemporary artefacts from People’s History Museum’s collection, including protest banners and objects.

We'll be met by Mark Wilson, Exhibition Officer at PHM, who will lead a guided tour of the show from 6pm to 6.45pm. Mark knows this exhibition inside out, and he'll walk us through the work, the stories behind it, and why it matters right now.

After the tour, you're welcome to stay and explore the rest of the museum at your own pace until 8pm. There's also a café on site if you fancy a drink and a chat before you head off.

You can find out more about the exhibition here: https://phm.org.uk/exhibitions/re-assemble/

Dates and times: 
🏳️‍🌈 Thursday 11th June 2026, 6pm – 8pm 
🎨 Guided tour from 6pm – 6.45pm 
📍 Peoples History Museum, Manchester

Tickets: Free (but please book so we know you're coming)

Recoverist Culture Fix is our programme of regular, specially curated cultural events. Part of Portraits of Recovery's commitment to increasing access and engagement with the arts for people and communities in recovery, Recoverist Culture Fix is also a chance to meet like-minded people, make friends and enjoy a rich cultural experience in Greater Manchester.

Our aim is to empower those in recovery by fostering their cultural participation, demystifying contemporary art, and amplifying the voices of an often-marginalised community. Through culture, we build ambition and empower a stigmatised community to drive systemic change.

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