Manchester’s Northern Quarter is known for its vibrant street art scene (including the Cities of Hope festival), independent music venues, and creative businesses that occupy its historic, repurposed buildings​. This eclectic neighborhood has become a cultural hub, drawing visitors with its large-scale murals and a mix of alternative shops, cafes, and record stores​. Despite the pressures of gentrification, the Northern Quarter of this UK city remains a key destination for artistic expression and community engagement, where spaces like the Manchester Craft and Design Centre have become cultural landmarks, housed in buildings with a rich history and offering spaces for local artists to showcase their work.

The street art duo SNIK, also from the United Kingdom, has just completed their latest highly detailed, multi-layered stencil here, “Still Life.” A meditative portrait spanning many stories, it makes one wonder who she is and if she has a special connection to this neighborhood.

“We’re thrilled to return to Manchester, a city that has always welcomed our work with
open arms,” say the duo. “With Still Life, we wanted to create something that not only
enhances the urban landscape but also encourages people to take a step back and
appreciate the little things, the moments of calm we often overlook.”

This new one joins their 2018 wall called “Serenity,” which some say has become a cherished part of Manchester’s artistic heritage. Due to the ethereal nature of street art, one can never know for sure how long a piece will last, so we recommend you catch this one while it still has life.

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