You are in:Home→Factory+→An Introduction To An Introduction To Get to know the diverse roster of artists, ideas and creative companies we work with. Featured An introduction to David Hockney David Hockney is known world-over for his portraits, landscapes and paintings of swimming pools. Find out more about Hockney and his iconic artworks. An Introduction to Vogue For over a century, Vogue has set the standard for fashion, creativity and culture. Get to know the history behind the iconic glossy. An introduction to Aardman All you need to know about Aardman and their cult characters, stories and worlds. An introduction to Circa An introduction to Circa and the thrilling history of circus from the eighteenth century to the present day. An introduction to Yayoi Kusama From polka dots to performance art, and pumpkins to mirrored rooms, Kusama’s vision and determination have made her a cultural phenomenon. An introduction to David Hoyle Actor, cabaret star and visual artist – get to know David Hoyle and his many personas An introduction to Marina Abramović Meet Marina Abramović – the iconic performance artist whose work pushes the limits of body, mind and audience connection. An Introduction to Balkan Erotic Epic Explore the stories behind Balkan Erotic Epic – a brand new performance work by legendary performance artist Marina Abramović An introduction to Derek Jarman Derek Jarman was one of the great British filmmakers of the twentieth century and a titan of queer cinema. Get to know the avant-garde artist here. An Introduction to Ivan Michael Blackstock Introducing Ivan Michael Blackstock – an Olivier Award-winning dancer, choreographer and creative director bringing Traplord to Manchester An Introduction to Laurie Anderson's United States Parts 1-4 We look back at Laurie Anderson’s seminal multimedia artwork United States Parts 1-4 ahead of ARK: United States V An introduction to Figures in Extinction Find out more about Crystal Pite and Simon McBurney's award-winning dance trilogy on the natural world and our relationship to it. An Introduction to Boy Blue Meet Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante and Kenrick ‘H2O’ Sandy – the masterminds behind hip-hop dance company Boy Blue. An introduction to Hamlet Shakespeare’s Hamlet has captivated audiences for over 400 years. Here’s a whistle-stop guide to the most famous play on the planet. An introduction to Benji Reid Meet Benji Reid – the multifaceted, multi-talented Manchester artist whose decade-spanning career takes in dance, theatre and photography An introduction to THE HERDS From the Congo Basin to the Arctic Circle, THE HERDS is on the move. Here is all you need to know. An introduction to Balmy Army What do Gen Z think about the world? For MIF25, wonky young people from Balmy Army and Balmy Ukraine are demanding change. An Introduction to Juliet Ellis We take a closer look at the film director, actor, theatre maker and MIF25 performance artist Juliet Ellis An introduction to Beverly Glenn-Copeland This is Beverly Glenn-Copeland’s remarkable story – of discovery, deep spirituality and a joyous musicality that is finally shared with the world. An introduction to DARKFIELD DARKFIELD don’t just make theatre – they pull you into pitch‑black worlds where what you hear, feel and imagine is more vivid than anything you see An introduction to Marshmallow Laser Feast Meet Marshmallow Laser Feast – the artist collective creating immersive art and experiences. An introduction to Everything is Recorded Get to know Everything is Recorded – the boundary-blurring project from XL boss Richard Russell.
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