The Cube (Centre for the urban built environment) in Manchester's city centre is worth a visit. Small open space, representing practioners "working across media that explore the urban built environment in fascinating and ingenious ways. The work presented offers a joyful celebration of the metropolis whilst simultaneously revelling in a dark dystopian vision; the resulting exhibition reveals the complex relationships that artists have with the City today".
There was a small selection of works, all very different in context, media and meaning. My favourite is a mixed media installation by Margaret Diamond, entitled 'Formula Driven No5'. Mundane objects are animated, reflecting how consumerism is responsible for the transformation of urban environments and the loss of individuality. Wandering 'Steak bakes', using internal motors, travel around the floor of gallery spaces, representing 'Greggs' and the steady increase of the presence of its logo and identity on paper bags and litter upon the streets of Cities, with universal recognition by all.
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