Manchester’s Quirky Footy Art Bash…
Grab your football boots and an easel, because Manchester’s gearing up for a quirky kick-off with Football City, Art United! The bonkers blend of art and footy is the brainchild of ex-Manchester United starlet, Juan Mata. Kicking off at Aviva Studios for the Manchester International Festival 2025, prepare for a bonanza where art and football collide in a way that makes even the wackiest manager’s tactics look tame!
Football legends like Eric “The King” Cantona, Edgar “The Pitbull” Davids, and Ella “Top-Scorer” Toone are swapping footwork for artwork, teaming up with art glitterati to conjure interactive masterpieces. Cantona’s piece will be a hysterical fame game where a spotlight doggedly follows visitors, giving fans their 15 minutes of fame（literally）. Meanwhile, Toone teams up with Keiken for a sonic journey that delves into her footy dreams and rituals.
Edgar Davids isn’t bypassing the creative tackle either. Paired with Paul Pfeiffer, he’s rolling out an immersive tunnel experience to mimic a player’s dramatic walk from the dressing room to the pitch. Keep your eyes peeled for moustaches in art, defenders with paintbrushes, and sculptural goalposts as this festival dabbles in football fantasies making life kickier and canvas crazier!
