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Walker Art Gallery

William Brown Street, Liverpool
Information desk 0151 478 4199
www.thewalker.org.uk
Open daily 10am to 5pm
Closed from 2pm on 24 December and all day on 25, 26 December and 1 January
Admission Free

The national gallery of the North, the Walker is one of the finest art galleries in Europe housing outstanding collections of British and European art from 1300 to the present day.  Following a major refurbishment in 2002, the Walker is hosting must-see exhibitions in the new temporary exhibition galleries.

Exhibitions

Conrad Shawcross: the Steady States

26 November 2005 to 26 February 2006

Conrad Shawcross is best known for large, complex structures that fuse science with art. His new work, commissioned by the Walker Art Gallery and The New Art Gallery Walsall, demonstrate the intellectual rigour, technical dexterity and intense sense of drama that we have come to associate with Conrad’s work. The enormous sculptures form a cohesive body of work that draws upon quantum mechanics and musical theory.

Partners in Art – LIV/MAN Part 2

25 June 2004 to (closing date tbc)

Contemporary artist Laurence Lane explores the complex relationship between Liverpool and Manchester in this new aural artwork. At the Walker LIV/MAN Part 2 features vox pop recordings in which people on the streets of Manchester talk about their impressions of the city of Liverpool . Meanwhile in Manchester Art Gallery visitors can hear what scousers think about their rival city in the complementary part of the sound work. Together the pieces give a revealing depiction of how the identity of each city is perceived by the other. Alongside the inevitable prejudice a more varied picture emerges of rivalry intermixed with affection and respect.

Partners in Art – Crime Scenes

1 March to 31 May 2006

Two paintings on the theme of murder form the latest partnership project between the Walker Art Gallery and Manchester Art Galleries , which aims to bring together significant works of art to people in the North West . Walter Richard Sickert’s gloomy and mysterious interior entitled Jack the Ripper’s Bedroom from Manchester Art Gallery has been paired with the Walker Art Gallery ’s bleak early painting by Cézanne depicting a violent crime scene.

Big Art: for little artists (permanent gallery)

Opens March 2006

A vibrant and exciting multi-sensory experience where children explore art through a wide variety of activities inspired by the Walker ’s world-class art collections. The gallery celebrates and encourages basic skills that can enhance a child’s experience of art, embracing drawing, reading, writing and talking.

Main Funders: JP Jacobs charitable Trust, DCMS Wolfson Museum & Galleries Improvement Fund

Stubbs – A Celebration

Celebrating the bicentenary of the death of Liverpool ’s greatest painter George Stubbs, this small exhibition of about 25 masterpieces looks at three themes - humans, horses and other animals.

Exhibits range from Stubbs’ remarkable pictures painted on Wedgwood earthenware plaques to stunning horse paintings. This exhibition also features two paintings of agricultural labourers from the Lady Lever Art Gallery . Molly Longlegs, from the Walker ’s collection, has been cleaned for this show which travels on to the Tate and later the Frick Collection, New York .

A Passion for Fashion: A Liverpool Lady's Wardrobe

29 April to 30 July 2006

Browse through the fabulous wardrobe of a true shopaholic! Mrs Tinne, bought extensively from many Liverpool shops and dressmakers during the 1920s and '30s. Visitors to this exhibition will be delighted by the array of wonderful daywear, eveningwear, coats, swimwear and accessories she collected and lovingly preserved.

The exhibition will be accompanied by a publication about the Mrs Tinne collection.

John Moores 24

16 September – 3 December 2006

A major exhibition of contemporary paintings selected through open competition and one of the UK ’s leading exhibitions. The exhibition, which was founded by the late Sir John Moores and continues to be supported by the Moores family, has a track record for spotting rising talent. The exhibition will play a major part in the Liverpool 2006 Biennial, the only biennial of contemporary art in the UK .

Supported by: John Moores Liverpool Exhibition Trust and the aFoundation.

Events & Activities

Artbase

Free activities for young children and families. Dress up as Henry VIII, Rembrandt or other characters from the gallery’s famous paintings. Relax and listen to a story or get busy with puppets, picture trails, colouring in, drawing, jigsaws and games.

Available in the exhibition foyer at weekends and daily, during the school holidays.

Families- drop in

10- 5pm

Conrad Shawcross: the Steady States exhibition tour

Art Historian Paul O’Keefe will give a guided tour of the fascinating exhibition.

Conrad Shawcross: the Steady States drop in day

Chat to students and staff from the Science Communication Unit at the University of Liverpool and discover the scientific theories explored in the exhibition.

For adults and families.

Saturday 14 & Wednesday 18, Wednesday 25 & Saturday 28 January 2006

11- 4pm

Conrad Shawcross: the Steady States exhibition talk

Staff and students from the Science Communication Unit at the University of Liverpool will give a talk, explaining some of the scientific theories explored by the artist Conrad Shawcross.

For adults

Saturday 14 & Wednesday 18, Wednesday 25 & Saturday 28 January 2006

2.30- 3pm

Conrad Shawcross in conversation

Join artist Conrad Shawcross and UCE Artist Fellow Gavin Wade as they discuss the meeting of art and science in Shawcross’ exhibition The Steady States.

For adults- booking essential free tickets from the Walker shop

Thursday 26 January 2006

1- 2pm

Conrad Shawcross: the Steady States family workshop

Join artist Mike Badger to create your own artwork inspired by the exhibition.

For families- tickets available on the day from the Walker shop

Saturday 11, Sunday 12, Monday 20, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22, Thursday 23 February 2006 HALF TERM

11, 12, 2 & 3pm.

January Picture of the Month at the Walker

Napoleon Crossing the Alps by Paul Delaroche

A free information sheet is available in the gallery every day during January, plus you can join in free lunchtime talks in front of the painting on the following dates.

Adult- drop in

Wednesday 4 & Thursday 19 January 2006

1- 1.30pm

February Object of the Month at the Walker

Toast rack and Kettle by Christopher Dresser

A free information sheet is available in the gallery every day during February, plus you can join in free lunchtime talks in front of the object on the following dates.

Adult- drop in

Wednesday 8 & Tuesday 28 February 2006

1- 1.30pm

March Object of the Month at the Walker

Astronomical Clock , Thomas Barry, Ormskirk 1787

A free information sheet is available in the gallery every day during March, plus you can join in free lunchtime talks in front of the object on the following dates.

Adult- drop in

Tuesday 7 & Thursday 30 March 2006

1- 1.30pm