Rufus Wainwright's debut opera, which just concluded its run at Manchester, was a smash. But when it came to getting the production together, he prepared for the worst.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 07/21/09

Hans Ulrich Obrist is part curator, part critic, and part irrepressible mad scientist. He's also artistic advisor, with design legend Peter Saville, of the Manchester International Festival, which runs through July 19.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 07/10/09

The Manchester International Festival, which takes place July 2–19 is like Paris Fashion Week, where a week isn't a week unless it's ten days. Interview attended the preview.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 04/01/09