Cornerhouse

Cornerhouse was a three-story arts center on Oxford Street housing three art galleries, three cinema screens, a bookshop, and spaces for events and exhibitions. The combination of gallery spaces and screening rooms made it a multifaceted venue for contemporary art and cinema.

The center opened in 1985 in a converted furniture and cinema building and grew into a major site for experimental art and film culture. In 2015, it merged into the new institution HOME, allowing its mission to continue in a different form.

The space served as a launching point for emerging artists and hosted works that challenged conventional gallery practices of the time. Visitors encountered pieces and exhibitions that reflected the cutting edge of contemporary art discourse in Britain.

The venue was conveniently located on Oxford Street and easily accessible by foot from Manchester city center, with nearby shops and transport links. Visitors planning a full experience could explore all three floors, with galleries and cinema operating on different schedules.

The venue showcased the British premiere of a landmark independent film and championed artists who later achieved international recognition. A separate publishing arm produced acclaimed international photography books before ceasing operations in the early 1990s.

Location: Manchester

Inception: 1985

Address: 70 Oxford Street, Oxford Road Station Approach, Manchester, M1 5NH, England

Website: http://cornerhouse.org

GPS coordinates: 53.47431,-2.24111

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:03