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Manchester With Love: A beautifully designed love letter to the great northern city

Residents of Manchester are extremely passionate about their city. With such a rich history, and so many things to do, it's the ideal place to live and work for creatives seeking industrial inspiration and a regular programme of art, design and cultural events.

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Person holding a smartphone photographing a vibrant screen-printed poster featuring red and yellow geometric patterns inspired by Manchester's iconic architecture

Manchester designers and illustrators Stanley Chow and Dave Sedgwick have collaborated on a series of limited edition posters that act as an illustrative ode to the great city. Following a launch exhibition, for one night only, the series of 11 prints are now available to buy online.

Locals might recognise the Hulme Arch, the Hacienda, or perhaps the Town Hall and Piccadilly Gardens. All have been lovingly screen printed at A1 size on GF Smith colorplan paper by One69a. All proceeds from the sale will go to a charity supporting local community projects and initiatives across Greater Manchester. For more information, click here.

Via direct submission

Photography: Starling Photography

Stylised illustration of the Hacienda nightclub's cylindrical brick tower with illuminated windows in orange, yellow and white against a black background
Retro-style poster with coloured stripes flowing across a brown background and white text reading "Manchester With Love
Fallowfield poster featuring stylised striped arches in teal and coral on a pink background, part of the Manchester With Love series by Stanley Chow and Dave Sedgwick
Bright yellow poster featuring blue script text reading "Manchester with love" alongside an illustration of a tall modernist building with geometric facade and arched colonnade base
Line drawing of Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens with tall central tower, surrounding buildings and bright sun rays on pale green background
Multiple hands gathered around a screen-printed poster, with one person holding a blue pen, appearing to sign or write on the artwork
Red neon-style lettering reading "Manchester with Love" against a black background
Crowds of people gathered inside a red-lit gallery space viewing artwork and designs displayed on illuminated screens and walls
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