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Artist Louise Bourgeois remembered at the Walker Art Gallery

Artist Louise Bourgeois remembered at the Walker Art Gallery

LOUISE BOURGEOIS Ground-breaking artist remembered Work by the recently deceased French-born artist, Louise Bourgeois is included in the exhibition The Rise of Women Artists at the Walker Art Gallery. Bourgeois who died on 31 May 2010 was an endlessly inventive [...]

FACT launches video-sharing platform to showcase the arts

FACT launches video-sharing platform to showcase the arts

FACT launches video-sharing platform to showcase the arts ,featuring exclusive content from Turner Prize nominee Elizabeth Price, RayDavies and David Shrigley FACT is delighted to announce the launch of artplayer-  a new platform dedicated to supporting ,showcasing and promoting the [...]

Historic Wirral village commissions Titanic

Historic Wirral village commissions Titanic

Historic village commissions commemorative Titanic sculpture Port Sunlight Trust works with local artist to remember those lost as the 100th anniversary of the Titanic tragedy approaches Port Sunlight Village Trust, in partnership with Arts Council England, have commissioned local artist [...]

Liverpool Biennial 2012 – Weekend One the first weekend of workshops, talks and family fun

Liverpool Biennial 2012 – Weekend One the first weekend of workshops, talks and family fun

Join us for our first weekend of workshops, talks and family fun Following the opening of Liverpool Biennial 2012 last week, we invite you to join us for a dynamic weekend of free workshops, talks and events.To plan your visit, [...]

Rare maternity dress on display A new peek into a Liverpool lady’s wardrobe

Rare maternity dress on display A new peek into a Liverpool lady’s wardrobe

A rare example of early 20th century maternity wear features in Mrs Tinne’s Wardrobe, a new costume display at the Walker Art Galleryuntil summer 2013. Fourteen garments owned by a Liverpool doctor’s wife, Emily Tinne, give a personal insight into the life of the middle-class in post-Edwardian [...]

The Art of Pop Video Major exhibition opens March 2013 @ FACT

The Art of Pop Video Major exhibition opens March 2013 @ FACT

Join FACT in celebrating the The Art of Pop Video in a major exhibition due to open in March 2013. In the first exhibition of its kind in the UK, more than 70 video clips tell the story of the pop video, [...]

The hour is nearly upon us but there’s still time to bag your pass and get along to Designival!

The hour is nearly upon us but there’s still time to bag your pass and get along to Designival!

The hour is nearly upon us but there’s still time to bag your pass and get along to Designival! In fact you’ll even be able to purchase tickets on the day should you want to swing by, you lucky things. [...]

“An Evening Of Hope”, Charity Concert: Marti Pellow and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

“An Evening Of Hope”, Charity Concert: Marti Pellow and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

In a one-off Liverpool performance, Wet Wet Wet frontman and solo artist Marti Pellow will be joined by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra for ‘An Evening of Hope’ in memory of Hope Kenwright. Marti and a team of leading musicians have imaginatively re-orchestrated some of musical theatre’s [...]

“City of Tattered Dreams” – Response

#PlayBaltic at Liverpool LightNight in the Baltic Triangle, Liverpool’s Art Quarter

#PlayBaltic at Liverpool LightNight in the Baltic Triangle, Liverpool’s Art Quarter

On the 18th May lose yourself in the Baltic Triangle. Once the city’s well-worn workshop, now a cutting-edge destination where pioneering creatives work and play. Explore Liverpool’s Arts Quarter and join us as we #Play Baltic. For one night of [...]

’200 YEARS: Slavery Now’ at Bluecoat Display Centre

’200 YEARS: Slavery Now’ at Bluecoat Display Centre

’39 Art Day’ Friday – Update

’4th Liverpool Biennial a success’

’9/11 – The Truth?’ and Nerve 10 launch

‘A Curriculum’ and ‘The Economy of the Gift’ at A Foundation

News from Liverpool A Foundation… A Curriculum – PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED A Foundation Artist Residency In association with Saatchi Online and John Moores University A Foundation is pleased to announce the eight artists selected to participate in A Curriculum, 2010 are: [...]

‘A Proper Horrorshow’ Closing Party – Sat Sep 29 07

‘An Age of Confidence’ Historic Photographs at Lady Lever from 27 Jan 2012

‘An Age of Confidence’ Historic Photographs at Lady Lever from 27 Jan 2012

‘An Age of Confidence’ - Photographs by Bedford Lemere & Co – Lady Lever Art Gallery A century ago Britain led the world with booming industries, powerful commercial links and a supreme navy – all reflected in the remarkable photographs of [...]

‘B of the Bang’ sculpture to be taken down

‘B of the Bang’ sculpture to be taken down

BBC NEWS | England | Manchester | ‘Bang’ sculpture to be taken down. Following on from the item about Wallinger’s giant horse, its a shame to be losing this sculpture which is a much more interesting work but has always [...]

‘Being Lost’ at Rogue Project Space Features Liverpool Artists

‘Being Lost’ at Rogue Project Space Features Liverpool Artists

This exhibition ‘Being Lost’ includes Liverpool-based artists Brendan Lyons and Kevin Hunt at the excellent Rogue Studios Project Space in Manchester. 28 May – 4 June 2011. PV Friday 27 May 18-20.00. www.rogueartistsstudios.co.uk

‘Bound’ Event at Tate

‘Chinese Reflection’ – Seel St/Slater St.

‘Chinese Reflection’ – Seel St/Slater St.

‘City of Tattered Dreams’ – according to Guardian

‘Cultural Clearing’

‘Daydream’ Film short-listed for Award

‘Daydream’ Film short-listed for Award

‘Eat Art’ May event Postponed till June 20th 07

‘Enter’ Exhibition Extended

‘Everton v the City of Liverpool’- Christian Petersen

‘Everton v the City of Liverpool’- Christian Petersen

‘Everton v the City of Liverpool’- photography by Christian Petersen19 January – 31 January, 20091st Floor, 110 Bold Street (the Kind Charity shop, opposite Coffee Union Cafe) Its concerned with adressing the inequalities that mark Liverpools social/economic/cultural landscape and have [...]

‘Exchange’: Public Art in Liverpool with sculptor Rob Riley

‘Face of the City’ Project

‘Imagine’ Cathedral Bells rehearsals progress

Listen out for the bells on Saturday 16 May 2009 at Noon. ‘Imagine’ A live performance – 16th May @ High Noon, Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. Artist / Producer: Cleo Evans A Futuresonic Festival Commission: http://www.futuresonic.com/ Rehearsals for the world premiere [...]

‘In The City’ Social event at Tate – March 25

‘Inner Beauty’ by Julie Dodd at Arena Studios & Gallery

‘Inner Beauty’ by Julie Dodd at Arena Studios & Gallery

‘Inner Beauty’ by Julie Dodd at Arena Studios & Gallery. 1 – 10 Dec 2011. Viewing: Friday 2 Dec. 18-21.00 Arena Studios and Gallery are proud to present ‘Inner Beauty’ an exhibition of work created by our artist in residence [...]

‘Integrated City’ Launch Event at Static 22 July 09

If you’re into architecture, planning, urbanism, Liverpool etc you may want to be involved in this project which launches at Static on Wednesday 22 July 2009 from 18.00. You’ll need to RSVP (see below) Liverpool Architectural Society and the RIBA [...]

‘Is Liverpool a Global City’ – Free Public Debate

‘Libraries Love Families’ Day – Today

‘Liverpool – World Gateway’  at Maritime Museum

‘Liverpool – World Gateway’ at Maritime Museum

LIVERPOOL: WORLD GATEWAY Merseyside Maritime Museum A new display at Merseyside Maritime Museum features 12 stunning ship models representing some of the legendary shipping lines linked with Liverpool from Victorian times to the 1960s. Liverpool: World Gateway, which opened on [...]

‘Liverpool in a Pint’ – Help Needed

‘Liverpool in a Pint’ – Help Needed

‘Made In Liverpool 06′ – Call for Submissions

‘Made in Liverpool 06′ – Update

‘Made Up’ Photo Competition

‘Making Time’ Lancaster Performance Project

‘Making Time’ Lancaster Performance Project

This is in Lancaster but features Liverpool Art Prize, People’s Choice Winner, Elizabeth Willow alongside Jonathan Raisin who organises and performs in many Liverpool music events. Making Time Making Time is a performance project devised by the Nuffield Theatre to [...]

‘Midsummer Dreams’ Event Thursday June 21

‘Mongolian Invasion Day’ Assistance Needed

‘Move’ at Albert Dock

‘Move’ at Albert Dock

‘Move’ at Unit C18, Albert Dock. 31 Oct – 9 Nov 2008Viewing, Thursday 30 October 2008, 18.00-20.00 An exhibition of drawings, installation and photography considering the theme ‘Move’ by David Bixter, Daniel Scanlin, Claire Weetman Unit C18, Albert Dock, Liverpool [...]

‘On Target’ – urinal-based video games

‘On Target’ – urinal-based video games

‘Palaces’ by Gina Czarnecki at the Bluecoat from 9 Dec.

‘Palaces’ by Gina Czarnecki at the Bluecoat from 9 Dec.

‘Palaces’ by Gina Czarnecki at the Bluecoat Friday 9 December – Sunday 19 February daily 10am – 6pm. Free admission. Children from all over the UK have been donating their milk teeth to a resin sculpture, created by artist Gina [...]

‘Portrait of a Nation’ Launch

‘Portrait of a Nation’ Launch

‘Portrait of a Nation’ Project Launched. Teenagers launch national identity debateYoung people across the UK, working with the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Liverpool, European Capital of Culture 2008, today laid down a challenge for their generation to explore, debate [...]

‘Portrait of a Nation’ Launched Today

‘Portrait of a Nation’ Launched Today

Photo: Six members of the Liverpool, European Capital of Culture 2008 Youth Advisory Group Teenagers launch national identity debate Young people across the UK, working with the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Liverpool, European Capital of Culture 2008, today laid [...]

‘Pre-paid 2011′ Charity Postcard Exhibition and Auction

‘Pre-paid 2011′ Charity Postcard Exhibition and Auction

‘Pre-paid 2011′ Charity Postcard Exhibition and Auction WEDNESDAY 7 December 2011, 17.30 (Auction starts 18.30) (VIEWING: Wednesday 16 Nov 2011 17.30 – 19.30 at Hope Uni Cornerstone Gallery) After the success of ‘Pre-paid 2009’, made possible by the generosity of [...]

‘Richard & Famous’ at Open Eye, Jan – Mar 2012

‘Richard & Famous’ at Open Eye, Jan – Mar 2012

OPEN EYE GALLERY13 January to 18 March 2012 MAIN EXHIBITION – RICHARD & FAMOUS: RICHARD SIMPKIN AND SIMONE LUECK  Curated by Martin Parr ARCHIVE EXHIBITION – PAINTED PHOTOGRAPHS From the collection of Martin Parr Open Eye Gallery, one of the UK’s [...]