The Manchester International Festival will showcase the 'Football City, Art United' exhibition, merging the worlds of sports and the arts from July 4 to August 24. This event features collaborative works between top football players and renowned artists. Notable pairings include Vivianne Miedema and Suzanne Lacy, who create a short film on gender issues in football, and Eric Cantona alongside Ryan Gander, who use technology to engage visitors interactively. Edgar Davids will partner with Paul Pfeiffer, inviting audiences into the emotional space between the dressing room and pitch. The exhibition promises a unique cross-disciplinary experience.
The immersive installation, created by Edgar Davids and Paul Pfeiffer, invites visitors to step into the thoughts and rituals players experience between the dressing room and the pitch.
Eric Cantona and Ryan Gander's collaboration involves a spotlight that tracks a visitor's movements, continuously engaging them in the exhibition experience.
Vivianne Miedema's partnership with Suzanne Lacy results in a film exploring football's relationship with gender, highlighting women's narratives in the sport.
Ella Toone and the artist collective Keiken deliver an intimate audio experience, giving audiences a glimpse into Toone's inner world as a football player.
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