It is the building they couldn't knock down.

The University of Wolverhampton School of Art (often known as the MK Building or the George Wallis Building) is more than just a landmark; it is a survivor. Completed in 1969 and designed by Diamond Redfern & Partners with the Borough Architect, this 8-story masterpiece is one of the boldest examples of Brutalist architecture in the Midlands, and the whole country.  

Famous for its striking "exoskeleton"—a rhythmic grid of pre-cast white concrete panels that were influenced by the Pop Art movement—it has dominated the city skyline for over 50 years. Its significance extends well beyond its incredibly bold architecture, having been the birthplace of the BLK Art Group in the 1980s and hosting the First National Black Art Convention, as well as fostering countless brilliant artists over the decades, making it a pivotal site for British art history.

Recently saved from demolition following a passionate public campaign and granted Grade II listed status, this collection celebrates the building that Wolverhampton refused to lose. 

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