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Free Family Events at VGM during October 2008The Big Draw, A Halloween event and Stuart Sutcliffe-related workshops. The Big DrawSaturday 11th and 18th October, 1.00 – 4.00pmFree drop-in workshops for children of all ages and adults too! No booking required. [...]
26 June – 27 October 2012 ‘The Paintings come about in a circular sequence like pieces in a jig-saw and exist as families or pairs. The impasto is a result of reworking and a desire to give substance to light [...]
13 May – 26 June 2011 at University of Liverpool VG&M. All that it was all that it is – Images by Andrew Jackson “Cape Town is a city that remains at war with itself. It is a war that [...]
Chaos and Fractals: The Art of Mathematics24 February – 25 April 2009This exhibition features images created by mathematical scientists worldwide during the course of their research. They use computers to produce images to illustrate mathematical theories, problems, processes and [...]
Liverpool Through The Lens – Edward Chambré Hardman. 1 November 2008 – ENDS SATURDAY 31 January 2009 In association with the University, the National Trust is exhibiting 56 original Hardman prints – the first major showing of the photographer’s work [...]
Stuart Sutcliffe Retrospective: 21 August 2008 – ENDS SATURDAY 31 January 2009This exhibition draws on the collection of the Stuart Sutcliffe Estate and charts the development of his style. Early works from his days at Prescot Grammar School will be [...]
Events At University of Liverpool Gallery for December 2008 Including Carols and Crafts Christmas Carols in the Waterhouse Cafe Wednesday 10th December, 1.00 – 2.00pm Join the University Singers for a selection of seasonal songs! Mulled wine and mince pies [...]
Exhibitions, Music Recitals, Workshops and Lectures all at the Victoria Gallery & Museum during Nov/Dec 2008Liverpool Through the Lens – the Photographs of Edward Chambré Hardman In association with the National Trust, the VGM presents an exhibition of 56 photographs [...]
22 June – 3 September 2011 at Liverpool University VGM. ‘Desert Impressions: Journeys of a Victorian Lady’ An exhibition of oil paintings and watercolours by Lady Caroline Gray-Hill of the Near East in the late 1800s. Lady Caroline Emily Gray-Hill [...]
The Victoria Gallery & Museum of University of LiverpoolOpens on Tuesday 1 July 2008Collection includes Early English watercolours, ceramics, fine art and silver. Paintings by Joseph Wright of Derby and JMW Turner, the largest collection outside the US of oil [...]
A Break with Tradition: 100 years of the Contemporary Art Society28 May – 14 August 2010Numerous contemporary artists’ work feature in this exhibition including Bridget Riley‘s wallpaper designs for the Royal Liverpool Hospital, Philip King‘s Heart sculpture and Dennis Creffield‘s [...]
Astrid Kirchherr – A retrospective25 August – 29 January 2011Astrid Kirchherr is best known for her photographs of the Beatles during the early Hamburg days and for her association with the Beatles’ original bass player, Stuart Sutcliffe. Astrid was the [...]
What’s On at the VG & M December 2010 Have you ever seen ‘Night at the Museum’? Now it’s your chance to find out what the museum and galleries really look like at night, with its late night opening this month. [...]
25 March – 28 May 2011 at VG&M ‘Dormitorium’ – an exhibition of sets and films by the Quay Brothers A rare opportunity to see some of the stage sets used by the Quay Brothers to make their stop-motion animations. [...]
Gilded Masterpieces New display starts from 12 March 2011 An exhibition of Arundel Socity Prints 1848 – 1897. The Arundel Society wanted to make European art available to people who could not afford to travel to see it. Much of [...]
VG&M – Looking Back: Facing Forward – Mistakes and Metaphors 2 October 2009 – 23 January 2010An exhibition of Paintings, Prints and Drawings by Pete Clarke. The retrospective will be a critical overview and selection of significant works by Pete [...]
Nick Jones8 June – 14 August 2010An exhibition by Nick Jones with a selection of his works, including several new works are on display ‘On the Red Wall’ – a balcony space above the main entrance / cafe area of [...]
As long as it takes – Sculptor Stephen Hitchin 4 November 2009 – 30 January 2010The exhibition, ‘as long as it takes’ features a selection of his sculpture from the last two years alongside some preliminary drawings and photographs of [...]
‘Sydney Jones watercolours’5 January – 17 April 2010Works on Paper GalleryThis exhibition brings together a selection of seventeen early English watercolour paintings from the University of Liverpool’s collection. It is a rare opportunity to see watercolours that for conservation reasons [...]
The Mersey Sound 8 May – 12 September 2009 The exhibition, called Mersey Sound, will chart the development and sources of inspiration of Liverpool poets, Roger McGough, Brian Patten and the late Adrian Henri – writers who were central to [...]
Tony Phillips Residency. Part II: 15 June – 4 July. Installation continues and work exhibited. From 2.00 – 4.30pm throughout both residency periods, visitors are free to drop in and see Tony and discuss his work and this project. ‘Man, [...]
What’s On at the VG&M – January Listings 2010 Sydney Jones Watercolours Exhibition5 January 17 AprilA chance to see a unique collection of watercolours by early English artists such as Thomas Gainsborough, Paul Sandby and J.M.W Turner.Visit the VG&M [...]
Culture Bites: a bite-sized look at VG&M’s collections at lunch time Wednesday 21 March, 12.30 – 12.45pm Student Gemma Malley dicusses an item of art on display in the Jo Taylor, Warhorse, exhibition. Free, no booking required. Special Culture [...]
22 September – 22 December 2012 LIVERPOOL, UK – 14 September 2012: An exhibition by moving image artist, Paul Rooney, will go on display at the University’s Victoria Gallery & Museum (VG&M) as part of the Liverpool Biennial 2012. [...]
VG&M: Warhorse by Jo Taylor 10 February – 12 May Tuesday – Saturday, 10 – 5pm An exhibition of paintings and sketches of horses and their environment by leading equestrian artist. VG&M Top of Brownlow Hill University of Liverpool L69 [...]
1 June – 30 August 2012 Viewing: 31 May 2012 Birds’ Ear View collective cordially invites you to the private view of The Spectacle of the Lost on 31st May at the Victoria Gallery & Museum in Liverpool.Featuring work by [...]
1 February – 27 April 2013 This exhibition shows a group of work by North West based artist Jagjit Chuhan. Her paintings explore areas including individual identity, gender and origin. They also demonstrate a strong interest in artistic materials and [...]
THE LOST WORLD OF THE HITTITE EMPIRE RECREATED AT THE VICTORIA GALLERY & MUSEUM, LIVERPOOL An exhibition that showcases the archaeological discoveries of the Hittite Empire more than 100 years ago by the Liverpool archaeologist, Professor John Garstang, will open [...]
4 January – 27 April 2013 Views in the Himalays: The Adventures of James Baillie Fraser. This collection of scenic prints records Baillie Fraser’s dangerous journey with his brother in 1815.
Strokes of the Brush – Contemporary Chinese Calligraphy 12 February – 15 May 2010This exhibition draws on the British Museum’s collection to illustrate the developments in Chinese calligraphy since World War II. See also What’s On at VG&M Venue details
What’s On at the VG&M this April 2010 Victoria Gallery & Museum, University of Liverpool An Evening with Martin BellWednesday, 14 April, 6.30pm, in the Leggate TheatreBlackwell and the VG&M are proud to present an evening with Martin Bell. Martin [...]
What’s On at the VG&M this February 2010 Victoria Gallery & Museum, University of Liverpool Now Open: Strokes of the Brush Contemporary Chinese Calligraphy12 February - 15 May 2010Specially selected works from the British Museums world class collection illustrate the [...]
Victoria Gallery & Museum: Polly Morgan, Live & Stuffing 18 May 19 – 20:30 The UK’s leading contemporary taxidermy artist, Polly Morgan, will give a live demonstration of her art process and discuss the inspiration behind her works. Hailed as [...]
What’s On at the University of Liverpool VG&M this May, 2011 Frank Carlyle lecture Liverpool’s Light Night – Friday, 13 May, 7pm – 9pm BBC Broadcaster and local historian, Frank Carlyle, will give a fascinating talk about the history of [...]
What’s On at the VG&M this Summer http://www.liv.ac.uk/vgm/events.htm Family Saturday – 30, July , drop-in 1-4pm Create your own landscape artwork Come and create your own landscape artwork by taking inspiration from the exhibition of oil paintings and watercolours by Lady Caroline [...]
