‘stands’ at Arena – Part 2

‘Stuff’ at Egg

‘Stuff’ solo show by Leon Ellis Jakeman finishes tomorrow! Sunday 20 June 2010. Shame, it’s a really good exhibition which changes the look of the Egg cafe dramatically with the sort of 3D installations and bright neon lights that look [...]

‘The Rise of Women Artists’ Extended to 1 Aug 2010

The Rise of Women Artists exhibition at the Walker was due to end on 14 March but has now been extended to 1 August 2010 so if you haven’t seen it already you really should and there’s still plenty of [...]

‘UnClaimed’ Photograph Project

From C.U.T.S. Liverpool… cuts.liverpool – ‘UnClaimed’ Photograph Project. The UnClaimed Photograph exhibition aims to reunite a sack of lost photographs with their owners or relations. The Photographs were rescued from a skip on Wood Street, Liverpool, when the Samson Camera Shop [...]

‘Unclaimed’ Photographs at the International

This is a fascinating exhibition in the International in Slater Street. Artistically the photos are nothing special but its interesting, very few people in the pictures will ever know they are on display and includes weddings, holidays and parties. You [...]

‘Under the Bridge’ – Liverpool and Gdansk art interventions

Under the bridge. Eight artistic interventions in the public space of Gdańsk and Liverpool. May-October 2009. Under the bridge. Eight artistic interventions in the public space of Gdańsk and Liverpool. May-October 2009. Artists: Liverpool – Gdańsk: Dorota Buczkowska, Roman Dziadkiewicz, [...]

‘Up to something’ portrait of Us

‘Up to something’ portraits, originally uploaded by petecarr. This is partly to test that my flickr to blog setup is working. I’ve not tried it for many years. This is a lovely portrait of me and Mrs J taken by [...]

‘Urban Evolution’ by Anne Desmet at Cornerstone

This is an excellent exhibition by one of the country’s leading printmakers. We are really fortunate to have the show here in the city where Desmet was born. The skill is amazing but so is the invention as she is [...]

‘Waiting for Godot’ at Novas. Review

Notes on: Romanian Connections by Nicole Bartos “Waiting for Godot”  & “Radu Stanca” National Theatre from Sibiu at CUC Liverpool; Theatre directed by Silviu Purcarete. On Thursday 20th of November 2008 at the Novas -Contemporary Urban Centre (CUC), I sat [...]

‘What is a car, if not a piece of travelling sculpture?’

“What is a car, if not a piece of travelling sculpture?” -Bruno Munari | Liverpool Biennial. Liverpool Biennial 2010, 18 September – 28 November 2010, presents the Official Liverpool Biennial Car 2010, designed and driven by artist Daisy Delaney. The [...]

(New) Superlambanana to Stay in Liverpool

Taro Chiezo, the Japanese artist who designed the Superlambanana 10 years ago is in town today as agreement has finally been reached over the sculpture’s long term future (well, 80 years anyway). Details of how the new version will be [...]

0151 366 2008 : 366 days in Liverpool 2008

Six Liverpool-based photographers captured every day of the city’s reign as European Capital of Culture 2008 in a new exhibition at Liverpool’s 08 Place, which opens on April 10. The collection showcases the architecture and arts, music, maritime heritage, fashion, [...]

0151 366 2008 at 08 Place

There’s a nice exhibition of some of the photos from last year’s project in the Visitor Information Centre (formerly the 08 place) in Whitechapel until the end of May 2009. They’re for sale too at only £20 a print. There [...]

08 Launch – Highlights on BBC2

The Culture Show Sunday 13 January10:45pm – 11:30pm BBC2 Lauren Laverne presents highlights from the opening weekend that launches Liverpool’s year as the European Capital of Culture.

08 People’s Opening a Great Success

Ringo may have been the Starr attraction but The Wombats are a more exciting new group and gave an excellent lively performance of their new single ‘Moving to New York’. Ringo was pretty good too and Urban Strawberry Launch always [...]

08 Place – ‘SALE’ at 08 Place presented by Royal Standard

Royal Standard presents ‘SALE’ at 08 Place11 October – 20 November 2009SALE is an ongoing and ever changing stock of hundreds of artworks selected by The Royal Standard from the most exciting emerging and more established artists across the UK [...]

08 Place – Liverpool Chamber of Commerce 160th Anniversary Art Exhibition

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce 160th Anniversary Art Exhibition 16 July – 20 September 2010Liverpool Chamber is celebrating its 160th Anniversary with an exhibition of Liverpool- themed artwork. The exhibition will be curated by Lucy Byrne of Liverpool-based art organisation and [...]

08 Place – Red Dot Exhibition

Red Dot ExhibitionUntil 25 September 2009 (EXTENDED)Three artists from Liverpool-based artist collective Red Dot are showing their work in an exhibition at the 08 Place, Liverpool’s Visitor Information Centre.  The show includes abstract photography by Colin Serjent, acrylic paintings by [...]

08 Place – The 0151 366 2008 project

The 0151 366 2008 projectUntil 3 July 2009Six Liverpool-based photographers captured every day of the city’s reign as European Capital of Culture 2008. From the glossy official events and awe-inspiring architecture to the vibrant arts scene , sporting triumphs and [...]

08 Place – “Three Photographers” Exhibition

“Three Photographers” Exhibition 16 December 2010 – 13 March 2011 The Art Space in the 08 Place will host a photographic exhibition of the work of three local photographers, curated by Liverpool based arts organisation dot-art . “Three Photographers” showcases [...]

08 Place: Photography by Patrick M Higgins

13 April – 15 July 2011, the Art Space in the 08 Place, Whitechapel will host a exhibition of the stunning landscape photography of Patrick M. Higgins, curated by local arts organisation dot-art. Patrick is a Liverpool based photographer who [...]

09 09 09

Not visual art but may be of interest to some… Celebrating the release of the long awaited re-mastered Beatles albums on the 09/09/09, Europe’s leading Beatles retail outlets, the Beatles Story‘s Fab4Stores, will open 9 seconds and 9 minutes past [...]

1-2-1 Training Sessions on How to Photograph Your Art Work

DOT-ART 1-2-1 Training Sessions on How to Photograph Your Art Work Artists and craftspeople working in any media can book a one hour, 1 to 1 session with professional photographer Elaine, in which she will use your own camera to [...]

100 Best Places to Appreciate Art Online

100 Best Places to Appreciate Art Online | Online Colleges. A useful list of online art resources.

100 Heads at Lewis’s

Anthony Brown’s ’100 Heads – Thinking as One’ portraits are now on display in Lewis’s restaurant area (2nd floor) The100 Heads Exhibition has moved into its new temporary home in one of the citys best loved stores, Lewis’s for a [...]

100 Seel Street – Signs of Life

100 Seel Street. Signs of Life (Part 1: Liverpool) 6 – 23 November 2008Thirteen artists tackle a derelict town house in the centre of Liverpool to create new installation artworks that respond to the suggestive atmosphere of the building. Stripped [...]

1000 Birds Migrate to Bradford

Remember Chiz Turnross’s exhibition of 1000 paintings of birds that was in the Liverpool Biennial Independents last year? Well now its on show in Bradford. Painter marks bicentenary of birth of Charles Darwin Artist Chiz Turnross’s collection of 1,000 bird [...]

100th birthday de-light for Liver Building

A VISUAL and audio feast will celebrate 100 years of Liverpool’s most iconic building this summer. A very special FREE On The Waterfront weekend at the Pier Head will mark the centenary of the Liver Building, and not only features [...]

11 Year old ‘Prodigy’ to Exhibit at the Gallery Liverpool

11 year old Picasso style child prodigy exhibits at The Gallery Liverpool this Friday 11th June. Hamad al-Humaidhan is an 11 year old boy who was born in Kuwait but currently resides in Bath. He was a passionate supporter of [...]

12 Angry Zines – from Mercy

Just been reading the first of Mercy‘s e-zines for this year. Its only 6 pages but a good read, the poetry is excellent as you would expect from Nathan Jones & Co. and Tom Common’s article about Sheffield architecture is [...]

12,586 at (former) Bluecoat Barber Shop

The latest exhibition at the old Barber Shop adjacent to the Bluecoat a.k.a. The Lost Soul & Stranger Service Station is entitled ‘12,586‘. This is the total number of houses to be demolished under the Merseyside-wide New Heartlands program. The [...]

15% off Tickets for Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

Special offer to ArtInLiverpool readers. 15% off Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre Tickets An exciting programme of Open Air Theatre will be taking place in Chester’s beautiful Grosvenor Park this summer. The season runs from 7th July to 21st August [...]

15,000 View St George’s Tiled Floor

We were very honoured on Thursday to be able to step onto the floor of the main hall in St George’s Hall. Its only uncovered and open for viewing to the public occassionally and then people can only walk around [...]

1897 Liverpool Overhead Railway Footage to be Screened

1897 OVERHEAD RAILWAY FOOTAGE TO BE SCREENED Lumière Brothers’ film showcased to public at FACT Members of the public are invited to attend a free lecture and screening showcasing new findings on the famous Lumière Brothers’ Liverpool Overhead Railway films, [...]

2 Roscoe St – 2 Wheels Good

HIGH TIDE presents – 2 Wheels Good. 8 – 29 April 2011 at The Well – bicycle recycling project, 2 Roscoe Street, Liverpool. L1 2SX Closing Party: 29 April, 21.00 – 02.00. An eco-recycle-bike exhibition created by The Well bicycle [...]

20 Stories High Theatre Company – Staff Required

20 Stories High are seeking an experienced Company Stage Manager and a Technical Stage Manager for our Autumn tour of the award-winning Blackberry Trout Face by Laurence Wilson. For further information contact chris@20storieshigh.org.uk

20 Years of Domino Gallery

Domino Gallery recently celebrated its 20th year in business. An excellent achievement. I missed to party unfortunately but Minako and a great many others were there. Rebecca Dittman took lots of photos and created a slideshow which you can view [...]

20/20 Fundraising Art Exhibition at St Lukes Church Friday 10 April 2009.

20/20 Fundraising Art Exhibition at St Lukes Church Friday 10 April 2009. 20/20 is showcasing 20 A5 pieces of art submitted by Liverpool based or trained artists. the exhibition opens at 12pm for the viewing, with all pieces then being [...]

20/21 at Ceri Hand Gallery

20/21 at Ceri Hand Gallery – Ceri Hand Gallery. Try not to miss this – Ends on Sunday 27 March 2011 Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Georges Braque, Gillian Ayres, Eduardo Paolozzi, Bridget Riley, Paula Rego, Peter Blake, Mary Martin, Patrick [...]

2008 Events – April Listing

Date Event Venue 7th April – 10th May Dreamthinkspeak – One Step Forward One Step Back A world premiere commissioned by the Liverpool Culture Company for European Capital of Culture 2008. One Step Forward, One Step Back is a major [...]

2008 Events – August Listing

Date Event Venue 1st – 10th August Imagine Ten days of events and activities which encourage young people and their parents to use their imagination and creativity. Highlights include the four events listed below, and the ‘Imaginary Festival’ delivered by [...]

2008 Events – December Listing

Date Event Venue 4th December Kathryn Stott & friends Kathryn Stott is one of Britain’s most versatile and imaginative musicians. Having studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School and at the Royal College of Music in London, she is now a [...]

2008 Events – February Listing

Date Event Venue 1st February – 5th May Niki de Saint Phalle Tate Liverpool will present the first major UK exhibition of the French artist Niki de Saint Phalle (1930-2002), who is best-known for her Fontaine Stravinsky works on display [...]

2008 Events – January Listing

Date Event Venue 3rd – 6th January Fresh Festival Cutting edge jazz, world and contemporary music featuring international artists alongside home-grown talent. The 2008 programme will include a performance by fusion pioneer and seven-time Grammy award-winner Wayne Shorter, a tenor [...]

2008 Events – July Listing

Date Event Venue 5th July Chinese Dub A Liverpool Commission, commissioned by the Liverpool Culture Company for European Capital of Culture 2008. Internationally acclaimed musician Jah Wobble has worked with music icons such as Bjork, Brian Eno, Massive Attack, Baaba [...]

2008 Events – June Listing

Date Event Venue 1st June Liverpool Sound A once-in-lifetime concert to celebrate Liverpool’s status as the World Capital of Pop, featuring Sir Paul McCartney. Anfield 4th – 11th June The Big Hope The Big Hope is Liverpool Hope University’s contribution [...]

2008 Events – March Listing

Date Event Venue 4 – 28 March ‘Paradise Stories’Supported by the Liverpool Culture Company and RIBA. Viewing March 4 2008 18-20.00 then continues at International GalleryExhibition March 4 to March 28 2008 A huge duck with a foxes head, a [...]

2008 Events – May Listing

Date Event Venue 3rd & 4th May 20th Birthday Celebrations at Tate Liverpool When Tate Liverpool opened its doors on 24 May 1988 it became the first regional gallery to share the Tate Collection and to be dedicated to encouraging [...]

2008 Events – November Listing

Date Event Venue 3-9 November The Shipping Lines Literary Festival The University’s Shipping Lines Liverpool Literary Festival from 3 – 9 November will showcase a selection of high quality contemporary writing with events for readers and writers alike with lectures, [...]

2008 Events – October Listing

Date Event Venue 2nd October – 18th Jan Le Corbusier The life and work of the most famous and influential architect of the 20 th century, Le Corbusier, will feature in a major, new international exhibition premiering in Liverpool in [...]