Encompassing subjects as diverse as fashion, art, architecture, graphic design, the emergent gay scene, urban redevelopment, Situationist philosophy and, of course, music, Haçienda 25 shows how one city’s cultural entrepreneurs became cutting-edge creative producers working on the world-stage.
An Urbis originated exhibition Hacienda 25 was curated and designed by Curated Place in close consultation with Peter Hook (New Order), Tony Wilson (Factory Records), Peter Saville and Ben Kelly the exhibition brought together the only surviving full set of birthday posters, audio and video rarities recorded live in the club and the most complete collection of Haçienda memorabilia. In addition, brand new works by Yohji Yamamoto and Ben Kelly, were shown for the first time, all set within a design aesthetic true to the Haçienda and based on plans of the club itself.
Divided into 15 thematic sections, the exhibition tells the comprehensive history of how the first true indie venue metamorphosised into the most important club in the world – inventing acid house and club culture in the process. Looking first at a chronology of the club then turning to the lasting importance of the club as the home of Manchester’s creative explosion that continues to shape culture today.
A virtual exhibition tour will be available soon. Keep an eye on the blog or check back here for developments.
