PROJECTS
Here you can find a few of the different projects and commissions Alexandra Gallagher has undertaken
The illustrated jeweller
Alexandra Gallagher has collaborated with Blackburn with Darwen Council on several projects celebrating the town's heritage over the years. Notably, she created a series of artworks depicting iconic Blackburn landmarks, blending old postcards from the Blackburn Library archives with her distinctive surreal style. These artworks have been displayed on hoardings outside Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Blakey Moor Terrace and the Victoria Building, enhancing the town's visual landscape during regeneration efforts.
In celebration of Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery's 150th anniversary in June 2024, Alexandra collaborated with the museum to produce limited edition posters and postcards featuring prints of these landmarks.
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150th Year of Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery
Alexandra Gallagher has collaborated with Blackburn with Darwen Council on several projects celebrating the town's heritage over the years. Notably, she created a series of artworks depicting iconic Blackburn landmarks, blending old postcards from the Blackburn Library archives with her distinctive surreal style. These artworks have been displayed on hoardings outside Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Blakey Moor Terrace and the Victoria Building, enhancing the town's visual landscape during regeneration efforts.
In celebration of Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery's 150th anniversary in June 2024, Alexandra collaborated with the museum to produce limited edition posters and postcards featuring prints of these landmarks.
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COAST FASHION COLLABRATION
In August 2022, Alexandra Gallagher collaborated with fashion retailer Coast to launch a limited-edition collection titled "Botanical Fantasy." This partnership showcased Gallagher's signature imaginative and nature-inspired artwork, seamlessly translated into fashion pieces that celebrate the beauty of the natural world.
The "Botanical Fantasy" collection featured a range of garments adorned with intricate floral prints and vivid color palettes, reflecting Gallagher's artistic style. Notable pieces from the collection included the Lace-Trim Blouson-Sleeve Mini Dress, the Mega-Ruffle Placement Print Full Skirt Dress, and the Lace-Trim Split-Front Slip Maxi Dress. These designs combined detailed artistry with exquisite tailoring, offering wearers a unique blend of contemporary fashion and artistic expression.
This collaboration exemplified the fusion of art and fashion, bringing Gallagher's captivating visuals into wearable designs that resonated with consumers seeking distinctive and imaginative apparel
CROWN PAINTS COLLABORATION
In March 2022, Crown Paints collaborated with Lancashire-based artist Alexandra Gallagher to create a distinctive mural for their exhibit at Manchester's Material Source Studio (MSS). This partnership aimed to inspire architects and designers by showcasing the transformative power of colour in interior spaces.
Gallagher, drew inspiration from Crown's Spring/Summer 2022 trend, "Illusory," to design the mural. The artwork features a harmonious blend of pinks and chartreuse, incorporating elements of Japanese influence and surrealism, all highlighted with gold leaf accents. The mural was meticulously crafted using Crown's Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt paint, ensuring both visual appeal and durability.
Material Source Studio, located in Manchester's Grade II listed Hanover Building, serves as an innovative hub for the architecture and design community. The 15,000-square-foot space offers interactive exhibits, workshops, and a comprehensive materials library, providing a dynamic environment for professionals to explore and collaborate.
This collaboration between Crown Paints and Alexandra Gallagher exemplifies the synergy between art and interior design, offering visitors a unique source of inspiration within the Material Source Studio
SOOKE SPACES
In April 2021, Alexandra Gallagher participated in an immersive art exhibition at Sook Spaces, featuring animated versions of her artwork. The event also marked the launch of her collaboration with Pepita Coffee, introducing a new line of artistically designed coffee tins
PEPITA COFFEE COLLABRATION
​In 2021, artist Alexandra Gallagher partnered with Pepita Coffee, a UK-based company renowned for merging art and luxury coffee. This collaboration resulted in a limited-edition, collectible coffee tin featuring Gallagher's exclusive artwork titled "Bird Song." Each tin was pre-packed with 250g of Pepita Coffee's signature blend, offering both a visual and sensory experience for collectors and coffee enthusiasts alike. ​
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Pepita Coffee is known for its visionary collaborations with various artists, including Magnus Gjoen and Jayson Lilley, as well as street artists like Dan Kitchener (DANK), Tom Blackford, WRDSMTH, and The Postman. These partnerships aim to combine the alluring worlds of coffee and art, creating unique, reusable packaging that showcases timeless masterpieces. ​Pepita Coffee
The "Bird Song" coffee tin became a sought-after item among collectors, with the last few signed tins made available online, boxed and hand-signed by Alexandra Gallagher herself. ​
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Through this collaboration, Alexandra Gallagher and Pepita Coffee successfully blended the realms of art and coffee culture, offering consumers a distinctive product that appeals to both art aficionados and coffee lovers
MANCHESTER CORN EXCHANGE
In August 2020, Alexandra Gallagher unveiled a captivating mural at Manchester's Corn Exchange to commemorate the venue's fifth anniversary as a dining destination. This artwork adorns the walkways connecting the Corn Exchange's grand atrium to Cathedral Gardens, featuring an array of flora and fauna that celebrate the global culinary diversity offered by the onsite bars, cafes, and restaurants. Elements such as banana leaves, monkeys, parrots, poppies, and swans intertwine to reflect both the spirit of the building and the multicultural essence of Manchester itself.
In 2021, Alexandra collaborated with the charity Forever Manchester to release limited-edition prints of the mural, with proceeds supporting community initiatives across Greater Manchester.
Through this mural, Alexandra Gallagher has enriched Manchester's cultural landscape, offering visitors a visual journey that mirrors the city's rich diversity and the Corn Exchange's role as a hub of international cuisine
George Clarke • OLD HOUSE NEW HOME
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CREATIVE SPACES BURNLEY
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Creative Spaces Burnley was a key contributor to the Historic England-funded Culture Programme on St James's Street, spanning over four years. In collaboration with the specially established Cultural Consortium, the project led a range of community-driven initiatives, including a pop-up gallery, large-scale street murals by Alexandra Gallagher, and a student research project with UCLan. This research explored Burnley’s rich history, from local pub culture and tea shops to cottage industries and Victorian medicine, bringing the town’s heritage to life through art and engagement.
BLACK PEARLS BOOK
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