National Football Museum

TEMPORARY EXHIBITION

FROM MOSS SIDE TO MARSEILLE. THE ART OF MICHAEL BROWNE AND ERIC CANTONA

Michael Browne grew up in Moss Side. He’s been practising art since childhood when his talent was recognised by peers and teachers. He studied at Chelsea School of Art before completing an MA at Manchester Metropolitan University and has exhibited works across the nation, earning him public and critical acclaim.

Browne is known for his use of sporting figures and neoclassical style. His works show recognisable figures as larger-than-life protagonists in scenes lifted from both history and mythology. In 1996, Browne established a long-lasting friendship with Eric Cantona and began working on his famous The Art of the Game painting, chronicling Cantona’s return to football after his ban.

Our brief

To create a range of supporting merchandise that complemented and appealed to the audience of the ‘From Moss Side to Marseille’ Exhibition at the National Football Museum. The sell-out merchandise included a range of signed prints stocked in the physical and online museum shop.