Here are some of the best places to spot public art in Manchester (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)Here are some of the best places to spot public art in Manchester (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Here are some of the best places to spot public art in Manchester (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) | Getty Images

11 pieces of public art in Manchester that you can enjoy for free – including Beacon of Hope and IWM’s poppies

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Look out for these public artworks next time you’re wandering around Manchester city centre.

Art does not just belong in a gallery. In Manchester, you can find it on every street corner – whether that be a mural in the Northern Quarter or a sculpture in the corner of a leafy park.

Artists from both Manchester and all over the world have left their mark on the city centre, reflecting the city’s creativity and diversity. There are tributes to local heroes, commemorations of important events and pieces that are simply designed to make people smile.

We’ve picked out a few of our favourite pieces of public art from in and around the city centre. What else should be included on the list? Let us know via our Facebook page.

We’ve picked out a few of our favourite pieces of public art from in and around the city centre. What else should be included on the list? Let us know via our Facebook page.