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Suresh Dutt trained as an architectural glass artist after completing his Bachelor of Arts in Spatial Design. In 2002 he was selected for the Next Move award by the Crafts Council. During this period Dutt exhibited at Sotheby’s in London, Talente in Munich, MAVA in Madrid and the Victoria & Albert Museum. He also won further awards from the Arts Council, Crafts Council and Adrian Sassoon. In 2003 his sculpture ‘Device TR1’ was purchased by Brighton & Hove Museums Collection for their permanent collection.After finishing a residency at the University of the Creative Arts Farnham in 2004, he was awarded a travel and research scholarship to Tokyo and Kyoto which included an exhibition of his work. This was followed by a research scholarship to New York also awarded by the Crafts Council, Arts Council and British Council. After leaving his studio in the Meatpacking district and returning to London, Dutt was commissioned by CNBC and UKTI to produce two sculptures. One of these sculptures was presented to the CEO of Tata Industries in Delhi. The second sculpture is in the British High Commission art collection in Delhi.In 2005 he received the Artist International Fellowship awarded by Arts Council England and Visiting Arts. The six month residency at the Academy of Art, Architecture and Design in Prague allowed Dutt to research large scale glass casting and produce ‘Cubic Cast’ which is now in the permanent collection of National Museums Scotland in Edinburgh.After returning from Prague he exhibited at Manchester Art Gallery in 2006. A series of artist’s talks and a publication accompanied the solo exhibition. ‘DS Stripe & Incalmo’ was recently acquired by Manchester Art Gallery for its permanent collection. He was also awarded his fourth individual award from Arts Council England in the same year.In 2007 Dutt was accepted to the Royal College of Art to study for a Masters of Philosophy. His project ‘Constructing Space’ investigated perception and illusion using transparent and reflective materials. The Harpur Trust awarded him consecutive scholarships during his research degree and he gained his MPhil in 2010.Dutt won the First@108 Public Art Award from the Royal British Society of Sculptors and Canary Wharf Group in 2010. This £10,000 award enabled him to create a sculpture inspired by scale. The sculpture ‘Drawing Cube Blue’ was unveiled with an accompanying solo exhibition ‘Constructing Space’ in the Salon Gallery of the Royal British Society of Sculptors in South Kensington, London.

'Drawing Cube Blue’ was purchased by Canary Wharf Group for its Public Art Collection in 2012, he also received a significant sponsorship award from Sir George Iacobescu.The city of Manchester holds a vibrant history, resulting in a huge treasure trove of museums and exceptional architecture. Today historic exhibitions throughout the city are balanced with contemporary commissions, mixing industry with creativity. Being a great influence for artists in the past and present, we offer a guide to ten art galleries that hold both classic and new collections.Manchester has always been a popular destination for art and culture. The largest exhibition ever held in the came here in 1857, called. Many artists have lived and worked here including the French Impressionist painter , the Irish sculptor and the Stretford-born painter .The city is also renown for its thriving theatre and dance scene including venues such as and the is another noteworthy event, taking inspiration from its past and merges music, art and performance. With this abundance of art history in mind, the featured galleries listed below all participate in the city’s dedication to the arts.The Cornerhouse was founded by the Greater Manchester Visual Arts Trust, chaired by Sir Bob Scott, and opened in 1985. It is Manchester’s international centre for contemporary visual arts and independent film, housing three floors of art galleries. It has three screens showing the best of independent film and also operates an international distribution service for contemporary visual arts books and catalogues. Its aim is to showcase the best in contemporary theatre, visual art and film, while also supporting learning and participation, creative industries and digital innovation.Castlefield Gallery (CG) is a limited company and charity that aims to develop emerging contemporary artists and their practice. It was founded in 1984 by artists and has become one of Northern England’s most active organisations. It has promoted artists at key stages of their careers, including subsequent Turner Prize nominees/winners and exhibitors at international festivals. CG is supported by Arts Council England through Grants for the Arts (2012-14) and is a cultural partner of Manchester City Council.