SENSES (Manchester) is a multi-sensory art exhibition and club night party taking place in Islington Mill on 22nd of June for Summer solstice.
An explorative journey into the depths of human perception, set against the backdrop of the Summer Solstice—the peak of natural light and a symbol of renewal. This event challenges our sensory limitations through a fusion of art, music, and communal interaction, elevating the mundane into extraordinary sensory experiences.
The Essence of Senses: What are the senses but mediators between us and the phenomena of the world? We interpret raw reality through vision, hearing, smell, and touch—shaping it into coherent experiences and concepts. Our biology may limit us, but at SENSES, we transcend these bounds. While we can't perceive ultraviolet like bees or hear infrasound like whales, we can still celebrate and maximize our sensory capacities. How? By immersing ourselves in environments that stretch these capabilities to their limits.
The Venue: Dive into our carefully curated spaces—dance floor, exhibition areas, and festival zones where light, sound, and movement converge. These are not just spaces but canvases, where the boundaries of social identity dissolve and self-expression reigns free.
WHO ARE OUR TEAM?
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Arif True (aka Indigo Jung) is a producer & organiser signed to Chris Masey’s Label ‘Sprechen Music’. He pioneered ‘Discopia’ at Antwerp Mansion (now ‘Disco-puss’) and runs OverRhythm, a collective focused on the psychology of sound and space, which has been running since 2021.
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https://www.instagram.com/matt_n_creative/
Matt Needham is a visual artist, writer and strategic creative. They work with cultural institutions to design and deliver exhibitions & engagement projects, specialising in supporting arts, youth & VSCE organisations (i.e. The Whitworth, Contact Theatre, HOME etc).
From 2021 to 2023, Matt worked as Communications & Engagement Coordinator for Young Manchester. They were a finalist for ‘Young Creative of the Year’ at Manchester Culture Awards in 2022 and they are currently involved in a number of talent development schemes.
STUDIO ENDE is an exciting new not-for-profit creative agency of visual artists, performers and creatives based in Manchester, UK.
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https://electroniccollective.co.uk/
Manchester Electronic Collective has been an incredible force in showcasing local talent with ‘BLEEP’, their monthly event at Peer Hat, NQ. Their focus is on providing producers and songwriters working electronically with opportunities to perform. Since 2022, MEC has created a unique community of innovative creators.
