Metropolis TV Lounge at Cornerhouse until March 23rd

A new exhibition explores the legacy of the cult Spanish television programme, Metropolis.

Over the last twenty-two years, Metropolis has explored contemporary culture, emerging artists and art movements. The show gave exposure to early work from artists such as Jim Whiting, Isaac Julien and Pilar Albarracin. Its forward-thinking approach to modern-day culture has earned it a cult following among Spanish audiences.

In this thought-provoking exhibition, producer Maria Pallier has chosen seventeen half-hour programmes made since 1988 which reflect the breadth of the the show's content and cult status in Spain. With programmes reflecting on topics such as video surverillance and immigration (not to mention two shows on Manchester's early 90's music scene featureing the late Tony Wilson) much of the content is provocative and challenging.