BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.5//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12305@artinliverpool.com DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T170000 DTSTAMP:20260903T124631Z URL:https://www.artinliverpool.com/events/close-to-home/ SUMMARY:Cunard Building: Close To Home DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nA contemplative\, collaborative installation exploring lived and living experiences of suicide.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA five -week installation and public programme at the historic Cunard Building\, bringing together eight years of work by artist Mark Storor made in collab oration with communities and individuals with lived and living experience of suicide across England\, Ireland and Wales. Part of The Suicide Chroni cles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOver five weeks\, The Suicide Chronicles will be in residence at the Cunard Building\, bringing together films\, photograph s\, sculptures\, poetry and music that have emerged from this long-term sh ared creative process.\nWe invite you into an evolving space of contemplat ion\, reflection and quiet assembly. A beautiful artistic space for what i s often difficult to express\, acknowledging and honouring the experiences of those we have lost.\nThe works reflect a wide range of experiences\, i ncluding women bereaved by the suicide of their partners\, farmers explori ng their relationship to the land and the impact of suicide within farming communities\, intergenerational perspectives\, and the experiences of fir st responders.\nClose to Home invites audiences to spend time with these w orks\, to bear witness to each person's story\, and to reflect on lives\, experiences and moments shaped by both individual circumstances and the ti mes in which they were lived.\nIn a world that demands constant action and reaction\, Close to Home asks what it means to contemplate\, to give ours elves over to time\, to listen\, and to make sense together.\nThis install ation is free to attend. No ticket required.\nFind out more about the acco mpanying free programme of performances and conversations with invited gue sts below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\nThe Cunard Arrivals Hall will be transformed into a beautiful theatrical environment that you can explor e at your own pace. Moving through the space\, you will encounter a series of installations\, film works\, spoken word pieces and photographic displ ays\, each offering a different perspective and experience.\nThe space has been thoughtfully designed with accessibility\, comfort and pacing in min d. On arrival you will be welcomed in by a member of the team\, alongside this we will have team members available throughout the space.\n\nYou are welcome to spend as much or as little time as you wish with each work. Sea ting and quieter areas are available\, and you are welcome to pause\, rest \, or step out of the space at any time before continuing your visit.\nWhe ther you choose to stay for a short visit or immerse yourself in the full experience\, Close to Home invites you to engage in a way that feels right for you.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates and Times\nSaturday 5th September - 10 Oc tober 2026\n\n\n \nTue-Wed and Fri: 11am to 5pm\n\n \nThu: closed (exc ept for scheduled events and pre booked visits)\n\n \nSat: 12 noon to 6p m\n\n \nSun and Mon: closed\n\n\nIn addition to these regular hours\, we will host early-morning and late-night openings at various points through out the installation period to allow increased flexibility.\n\n\nThese are :\nThursday 17 September: 9pm - 11pm\nThursday 24 September: 8am - 11pm\nT uesday 29 September: Extended opening to 8pm\nWednesday 7 October: Extende d opening to 8pm\n\nIf you are interested in visiting Close To Home outsi de of any advertised opening hours\, please get in touch\, and we will try our best to accommodate your request.\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic Programme\nThe Cl ose to Home public programme presents some of the wisdom that we have accr ued and the knowledge that has grown during the years long process of maki ng The Suicide Chronicles with many collaborators. It reflects the moments of sudden\, profound knowing that could still us\, and moments of revelat ion guiding us along a path we could not always see. Our learning continue s.\n\nIt’s Not Home ’Til You Hold Me\nTwo performances bringing togeth er the music\, song and poetry of The Suicide Chronicles on the stage of L iverpool Philharmonic’s Music Room.\n\n\n \nThursday 10 September\, 6pm and 8pm\, led by Jules Maxwell and an ensemble of performers.\n\n\nBoth t he 6pm and 8pm performances are fully booked. Please email emma.fry@heart ofglass.org.uk if you would like to be added to the waiting list.\nClose to Home Gatherings\nA series of intimate sharings and conversations held w ithin the Close to Home space at the Cunard Building.\n\n\n \nIn Conversa tion: Tom Overton – 17 September – 6.30pm – 8.30pm\n\n \nFacing Do wn the Furies: Professor Edith Hall – 24 September – 6.30pm – 8.30p m\n\n \nWe Continue to Reflect With Rage and Exhaustion: Professor Amy C handler – 1 October - 6.30pm – 8.30pm\n\n \nFor The Record: Speaking For Ourselves – 8 October - 2pm - 9pm\n\n \nTo Lay to Rest That Which Needed to Rest and Allow Yourself to Let Them Rest a closing ceremony – 10 October - 4.00pm\n\n\nAll events are free entry.\nBooking is required for the gatherings on 17th September\, 24th September and 1st October. For further enquiries and to reserve a place\, please contact emma.fry@heart ofglass.org.uk\nThe gatherings on 8th and 10th October are drop-in and the refore booking is not required.\nFor full information on all of the progra mme\, follow the link here - Public Programme Details.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nC ontent Advisory\nClose to Home explores lived and living experiences of su icide and bereavement. It does not depict suicide\, but it does engage wit h themes that some people may find emotionally challenging. Recommended fo r adults. Young people under 18 are welcome when accompanied by a parent\, carer or responsible adult. We encourage accompanying adults to consider whether the exhibition is appropriate for the young person in their care.\ n\nYou’re welcome to engage in whatever way feels right for you\, and su pport information will be available throughout your visit.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAccess Information\nThe Cunard Building\, Pier Head\, Liverpool\, L3 1AH \nEntrance\nThe exhibition entrance is via the Strand Street entrance (ci ty side). Step-free wheelchair access is available via the Brunswick Stre et entrance. The exhibition space is all on one level and fully wheelchair accessible.\nGetting here\n\n\n \nTrain: Three-minute walk from James S treet Station or 15-minute walk from Liverpool Lime Street Station.\n\n \ nBus: Less than 10 minutes' walk from Liverpool ONE Bus Station.\n\n\nPar king and drop-off\n\n\n \nDrop-offs can be made outside the Brunswick Str eet entrance.\n\n \nBlue Badge parking is available on Brunswick Street a nd Water Street (subject to availability).\n\n \nNearby public parking: Q -Park Liverpool ONE and Capital Car Park.\n\n\nAccessibility\nWe want Clos e to Home to be as welcoming\, accessible and supportive as possible for e veryone.\n\nThe exhibition is all on one level and is fully wheelchair acc essible. Step-free access is available via the Brunswick Street entrance\, and accessible toilets are available within the building. Assistance dogs are welcome.\n\nVisitors will find:\n\n- Seating and quieter areas throug hout the exhibition.\n- A quiet space if you need time away from the work. \n- Hosts available throughout your visit.\n- British Sign Language (BSL) versions of introductory information.\n- Easy Read interpretation and an e xhibition orientation map.\n- Large print versions of interpretation avail able.\n- Descriptive subtitles on all film works and transcripts for audio -only works.\n- Information about support services available to take away. \n\nIf there's anything that would make your visit more comfortable\, plea se contact us in advance and we'll do our best to help. You can contact ou r team on 07421 455596.\n\nFull access information can be found here - Fu ll Accessibility notes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeed support?\nIf you or someone y ou know is struggling\, support is available.\n\nUrgent help\n\n Call 111 and select the mental health option for urgent mental health support.\n In an emergency\, or if someone is in immediate danger\, call 999.\n\nFind support\n\n Kind to Your Mind Liverpool – Local wellbeing\, mental he alth and suicide prevention support.\n Hub of Hope – Find local and na tional mental health support services.\n Samaritans – Call 116 123 (fr ee\, 24 hours a day) for someone to talk to.\n SOBS – Support for adul ts bereaved by suicide.\n Alfie's Squad – Support for children and you ng people bereaved by suicide or sudden loss.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCredits\nLe d by Heart of Glass and artist Mark Storor\, in partnership with Culture Liverpool and Public Health Liverpool. Supported by Arts Council England\, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and Paul Hamlyn Foundation.\n\nWith thanks to FPC and Brabners for sponsorship support and to the Community Foundations for Lancashire &\; Merseyside and Mark McQueen Memorial Fund for addit ional support\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artinliverpool.com/wp-content/upload s/2026/09/HOGTheSuicideChroniclesChronicleSevenClosetoHomeMarkStoror2026Ph otobyStephenKing.jpg CATEGORIES:Exhibitions LOCATION:Cunard Building\, Pier Head\, Liverpool\, L3 1DS\, Liverpool\, Uni ted Kingdom GEO:53.404397;-2.994874 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pier Head\, Liverpool\, L3 1DS\, Liverpool\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cunard Buildin g:geo:53.404397,-2.994874 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260329T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR