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Bridges not Walls is a community project, which focuses on the stories of displaced women and those living in areas of conflict. The project involved a group of women from a variety of different backgrounds coming together to share their thoughts and experiences.
The project aims to highlight some of the issues faced by women whose freedom and way of life are restricted by war, the asylum system, government agendas and very often physical barriers, such as borders, fences and walls.
15 September to 30 November 2008
Following on from a successful community exhibition on the World Cultures gallery at World Museum Liverpool, this second exhibition has been developed.
The pieces of work on display were created by individual artists in response to the stories of atrocity and injustice they have encountered. Together they hope to promote the idea of building bridges between communities and individuals.
Bridges not Walls was delivered through the Engaging refugees and asylum seekers project, which aims to develop activities and events for local refugees and asylum seekers throughout National Museums Liverpool venues.
The project was delivered in collaboration with the organisation Women to Women for Peace, a network of women who work to promote tolerance and understanding, both within and between communities.
For more information about this exhibition, please send Ann-marie McGaughey an email or phone her on 0151 478 4048.
Please note: The Community Base is not always open to the public, as the room is often booked out for community sessions. If you are planning to visit the exhibition and would like to check that the Community Base will be open, please contact World Museum Liverpool on 0151 478 4393.
2 May to 30 September 2008
From January to March 2008 a group of women came together to create these pieces of artwork in World Museum Liverpool. The group was made up of a variety of individuals of different backgrounds, each with her own skills and experiences.
During sessions participants contributed to discussions, shared thoughts and developed their artistic techniques. Each woman created her own unique text panel depicting her individual story or ideas and these panels have been displayed on the World Cultures gallery in World Museum Liverpool.