Every Line is Me – A celebration of Harold Riley

Harold Riley, Salford-born artist, is the subject of a retrospective exhibition at Salford's Museum and Art Gallery. Known for his diverse artistic styles and deep connections to his hometown, Riley captured the essence of Salford and its transformation over time. Joining us to discuss the exhibition are Hilary Salt and Sebastian Moore, presenters of Take Me Home, the regular podcast of the Social Democratic Party. Hilary is Deputy Leader of the SDP as well as a longtime friend of the podcast. Hilary Salt shares her thoughts on Riley's ability to blend humour and humanity in his work, while Sebastian Moore reflects on the artist’s impressive versatility. Both guests shed light on why Riley, despite his talent, hasn't reached the mainstream fame of contemporaries like L.S. Lowry. The exhibition brings together all of Harold’s many disciplines and subject matter including painting, drawing, digital fusions, and photography. It tells the story of the man, showing works that portray places and people that were important to him. Every Line is Me is on display at the Salford Museum and Art Gallery until the end of April 2025.If you would like to review an exhibition or think there’s something we might be interested in covering, please get in touch. And if you would like to make a donation to help us cover our costs, we have set up a Just Giving page. Every little helps, as they say. Get full access to Arts First at artsfirst.substack.com/subscribe

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