Donkey Work is a group exhibition that examines the historic and cultural impact of the donkey as seen through the eyes of artists past and present, positioning the donkey as a medium through which to explore themes of labour, leisure, value and wealth. Donkey Work includes work by: Marina Abramović, Richard Ansdell, Alfred Bennett, Andrea Büttner, Sarah Dobai, Richard Eurich, Laura Ford, Frederik Goodall, Lubaina Himid, Paul Nash, Şener Özmen & Erkan Özgen, Arthur Segal, Annie Whiles. Donkey Work was originated by Tom Ireland (Operations Officer, Grundy Art Gallery) and developed in collaboration with Paulette Brien,(Curator, Grundy Art Gallery).