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The Museum of Club Culture is curated by Mark Wigan and Kerry Baldry Pop up art projects continue online and at various venues.

Founded by artists and curators Mark Wigan and Kerry Baldry The Museum of Club Culture first opened its doors in the fruitmarket in Hull city centre in June 2010 and relocated to High St Hull in February 2015 and is now closed in Hull. The museum chronicles and celebrates night club subcultures and street styles from the early 20th century to the present day and the important role they have played

in shaping modern culture. Every mover and shaker, night owl, dance style and musical genre in this wide ranging field falls under the museums spotlight Key themes are the importance of identity, social history, musical heritage, memory and community. The extensive permanent collection of memorabilia, moving image, photography illustrations and artefacts is complimented by a constantly changing programme of exhibitions, talks, screenings and workshops. Past exhibitions that have championed the cultural significance of club culture include Street Style by Ted Polhemus, Captain Zips Video Trip (Punk Super 8 Films from the Kings Rd in 1977/8), The Endless Night 35 Years of Nightclub Portraits by Derek Ridgers, Keeping the Faith,The Northern Soul Scene by John Barrett, Oscar Romps nightclub drawings, Ross Trevails Detonators Car Club, a talk on Leigh Bowery and Lucian Freud by Sue Tilley, Viva La Muralists! and Dutty Lingo video installation by Michael Anthony Barnes Wynters, Text Me Up by artist Tracy Moberly, Lets Dance! A celebration of nightclub dancing, Badge Mania!, ZIGGY unseen photography of David Bowie and the Spiders from Mars last gig and a screening of The Promoter featuring Robert Pereno.

18/04/2026

80s/90s Clubland Chronicles

11/10/2025

A visit to the BLITZ. nightclubbing sketchbook 1980-81

Step inside the Blitz club through this evocative illustration by Mark Wigan ⚡

Wigan began his career at i-D magazine in the 1980s, capturing Britain’s nightlife scene as a roving reporter and illustrator. From the legendary Blitz to underground spots that defined a generation, his work helps bring the era to life.

This piece captures it all: from the £3 entry fee, huge neon sign, and guests wearing everything from berets to togas - the drawing is a snapshot of a scene that forever changed the city of London.

The Blitz club takes centre stage in our new exhibition, Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s, which explores how this iconic club night transformed London’s style and sparked a creative movement that still resonates today.

Catch the Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s until March 2026 - grab your tickets via the link: https://bit.ly/4ktXSgD

07/10/2025

Otherworld my latest solo exhibition open Thursdays to Saturdays until 26th October at Black Redstart Gallery 45 Hilton St Manchester

28/09/2025

Thursday in Manchester

24/09/2025

1981 The Blitz London and the Sil in Hull

18/09/2025

New artworks on show at Black Redstart Gallery 45 Hilton St Manchester -opening partying October 2nd show runs to 26th October

04/09/2025

Next exhibition October in Manchester

30/08/2025

Mark Wigan on Soho Radio tonight 6pm to 8pm

06/06/2025

Live Art next Wednesday in Manchester

14/04/2025

REVERB Exhibition now on at Hilton House -Hilton St Manchester open weekdays featuring work by Mark Wigan and Lord Beastly

21/03/2025

Sunday 2pm StoryhouseLive in Chester

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London

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http://www.markwigan.com/

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