A recreation of 'Girl with Balloon' A recreation of 'Girl with Balloon'

Manchester is about to host one of the biggest Banksy exhibitions in the UK

Jessica Dellow, Content Writer UK, Thatsup Jessica Dellow, Content Writer UK, Thatsup
Jessica Dellow

A huge exhibition called 'The Mystery of Banksy' is heading to the city soon, showcasing hundreds of carefully recreated versions of the artist's most famous pieces. It runs from 13 March until 28 June, giving you a few months to make your way through the whole collection.

The show takes place inside Depot Mayfield, the former railway station that already knows how to host a cracking show. The exhibition has already toured Europe, drawing serious crowds along the way, and now it is Manchester's turn. You can expect more than 200 works that cover pretty much every style Banksy has dipped into over the years, from giant graffiti pieces, sculptures, video work, prints and canvas pieces.

Of course, the big hitters are here, including 'Girl with Balloon', along with pieces inspired by the Walled Off Hotel project. You will also see a Banksy-style London Underground carriage and a towering seven-foot elephant installation, all specially recreated for the show. 

It's shaping up to be one of Manchester's most popular exhibitions of the season, and the waitlist is already open, so if you want to see it, you can join the waitlist here.

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