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Exhibitions at World Museum Liverpool
Threads of Life - quilts and arpilleras that speak out17 October 2009 - 1 November 2009To celebrate the Guinness Liverpool Irish Festival, we will be hosting this beautiful exhibition of textiles, brought together by curator Roberta Bacic. The pieces were created by a variety of community groups and individuals, who have used their craft to express their thoughts and feelings. The exhibition comprises a number of traditionally crafted quilts from Ireland and England, covering topics such as community, daily life and family. Some of these pieces were created by women directly affected during the ‘Troubles’ in Northern Ireland and demonstrate both their feelings of loss and their hope for peace within their community. The Guinness Liverpool Irish Festival runs from 16 October – 1 November 2009. For more information about events throughout the city visit the Liverpool Irish Festival website. Photos by Colin Peck and Martin Melaugh |
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Darwin Today13 June 2009 - 26 July 2009A science exhibition showing how Darwin’s ideas are relevant today and how they have influenced learning and research, including Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. Exhibition created by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council on behalf of the Research Councils UK. |
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Only A Game?11 October 2008 - 26 April 2009This spectacular UEFA football exhibition was on at World Museum Liverpool. From the classic era of the 1950s to the modern age of global superstars, Europe’s love affair with the beautiful game was explored. European culture was examined from a footballing perspective. Topics such as solidarity, success, participation, celebration, racism and integration were all tackled. Visitors saw player memorabilia from the National Football Museum - the shirts, medals and trophies of great European players such as Phil Neal, George Best, Ferenc Puskas, Franz Beckenbauer, Bobby Moore, Stanley Matthews and Petr Cech. They discovered the city’s own part in this European tale and saw key items from the Everton Collection and from the Liverpool FC Museum, plus glorious UEFA trophies - the Champions League trophy and UEFA Cup. Visitors had a ball with our interactive displays, and mixed their own football highlights into a video clip and set it to a soundtrack, or rose to the challenge with our multimedia quiz. Players and managers, legends and fans, friends and foes - we’re all part of the extended European family of football which was celebrated at World Museum Liverpool. Only a Game? Only a Game? was a collaborative project between UEFA, The National Football Museum, The North West Development Agency and National Museums Liverpool and was UEFA’s contribution to Liverpool 08. |
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Maybe in the Sky20 September 2008 - 10 November 2008'Maybe in the sky' took a fresh look at time and space through the work of visual artists Lily Markiewicz and Anne Robinson. These two exciting video works were installed in the planetarium creating shifting orbits, bringing the far-away near, questioning vision and perception. |
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The Beat Goes On12 July 2008 - 1 November 2009Inspired by Liverpool’s significant contribution to popular music, The Beat Goes On showcases Merseyside’s vibrant music scenes that have played a major part in the city’s life over the past 60 years. The first exhibition of its kind, it draws together material from record companies, institutions and private collectors. |
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Bridges not walls3 July 2008 - 30 September 2008This thought provoking community exhibition, displayed in the World Cultures gallery, tells the stories of displaced womn and those living in conflict around the world. |
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Face to Face3 July 2008 - 30 September 2008This community exhibition is a collection of striking self-portraits created by the Young Learners Group at EMTAS, using a variety of collage and textile techniques. |
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BIG BANG!27 June 2008 - 22 September 2008A ground-breaking experiment‚ which could unlock some of the biggest mysteries of the universe‚ is explored in 'BIG BANG! Celebrating the World’s Largest Physics Experiment'. This exhibition enables visitors to see the different stages of this unique experiment through a wide range of objects‚ video footage‚ images and interactives. |
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Edgy Cities, Take a Look on the Westside31 May 2008 - 27 June 2008Steve Higginson and Tony Wailey, authors of Edgy Cities, working with local photographer John Lafferty have created a series of ‘edgy’ visuals which try to represent Liverpool as a unique place and space. Find out more about: 'Edgy Cities, Take a Look on the Westside' |
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RESPECTacles14 May 2008 - 17 August 2008RESPECTacles is Liverpool's artistic response to the events of the Holocaust and other Nazi atrocities, in particular to the images of the mounds of spectacles discovered in Auschwitz Birkenau concentration camp on its liberation. |
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Eye for Colour1 October 2007 - 24 February 2008Feeling blue? Then immerse yourself in the amazing world of colour through this hands-on interactive exhibition. Experience the Mood Room and Colour Food Cafe. Create your own virtual masterpiece with The Art Machine or create a Flashy Fish using your own colour scheme. From science to art, from the natural world to human culture and language, Eye for Colour demonstrates how colour brings our planet to life. Revel in the rainbow from sombre shades to psychedelic spectrums. This fascinating exhibition is a real eye-opener for all the family! Eye for Colour has been produced by National Museums Liverpool for eTEC (the ecsite-uk travelling Exhibitions Consortium). eTEC is a consortium of At-Bristol, ecsite-uk, National Museums Liverpool, Magna and W5 together producing three interactive, travelling exhibitions funded by the Millenium Commission through a ReDiscover grant. www.ecsite-uk.net. Eye for Colour opens at Le Vaisseau in Strasbourg on 22 Sept 09 to 29 August 2010. |
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Community, Faith and Fair Trade in Liverpool 200726 February 2007 - 11 March 2007A wonderfully colourful display of statement flags created by local school children around the theme of fair trade and what it means in Liverpool in 2007. Tibetan prayer flags provided the inspiration for this glorious display on the third floor. This display, which was created in partnership with Liverpool World Centre and Liverpool John Moores University, runs for the duration of Fair Trade Fortnight. It is part of a larger project working with faiths from across the city. |
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Animated Adventures12 February 2007 - 28 August 2007Animated Adventures captures the full animation process from storyboards to set design. Find out how the world’s top animators, including Wallace & Gromit creators, Aardman Animations, create their on screen characters and discover the art of cel painting, stop frame and CGI technology. All the industry’s secrets are revealed through a fun and engaging mix of hands-on exhibits and multi-media pods that guarantee to get everyone animated! |
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LoveSport7 October 2006 - 29 April 2007LoveSport is an exciting new exhibition that celebrates the benefits of sport and encourages everyone to get active! Find out about the sporting body and mind, the latest sport technologies and its impact on performance. From learning about the science of sport to actively engaging in new and unusual activities, this exhibition will provide a fun challenge for all the family, regardless of fitness level. |
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Romuald Hazoumé: ARTicle 1419 May 2006 - 3 September 2006Romuald Hazoumé explores signs, symbols and mythologies of West African culture. His works carry traditional and coded information, but they are also accessible to a wider public as aesthetic vehicles of a powerful history. Hazoumé's art is steeped in cultural and personal experience. His themes are derived from the 'oracle' of life, which is to be found in ancient rock engravings between Nigeria, Benin and Ghana. |
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Celebrity Silks7 April 2006 - 30 April 2006Like the Grand National this display aims to capture the nation's imagination. Stars from the world of sport, fashion, entertainment and business have each designed an exclusive jockey silk, imprinting their own style on the design. The silks will eventually be auctioned for the IMAGINE Appeal at Alder Hey Children's Hospital. |
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Eye for Colour: the rainbow revealed18 February 2006 - 3 September 2006Feeling blue? Then immerse yourself in the amazing world of colour through this hands-on interactive exhibition. Experience the Mood Room and Colour Food Cafe. Create your own virtual masterpiece with The Art Machine or create a Flashy Fish using your own colour scheme. From science to art, from the natural world to human culture and language, Eye for Colour demonstrates how colour brings our planet to life. Revel in the rainbow from sombre shades to psychedelic spectrums. This fascinating exhibition is a real eye-opener for all the family! Eye for Colour has been produced by National Museums Liverpool for eTEC (the ecsite-uk travelling Exhibitions Consortium). eTEC is a consortium of At-Bristol, ecsite-uk, National Museums Liverpool, Magna and W5 together producing three interactive, travelling exhibitions funded by the Millenium Commission through a ReDiscover grant. www.ecsite-uk.net. |
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Face to Face3 December 2005 - 26 March 2006This stunning collection of 30 photographs by James Mollison brings the visitor face to face with man’s closest biological relative - the ape. Each face is as different and as unique as our own and has an intensity of expression that is startling. Viewing this magnificent display is a humbling experience and forces us to reflect on our relationship with our distant cousins. All the great apes are under threat in their natural environment due to poaching and the consequence of human activity on the land. This exhibition is sure to have a lasting impact on anyone who visits it, particularly those interested in wildlife preservation and photography. |
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Disability Now: Community Now Photographic Exhibition26 November 2005 - 4 December 2005Showcasing some of the best disabled photographers in the country. The meaning of community is explored in a wide array of beautiful, thought-provoking images. |
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100 Languages of Children17 October 2005 - 13 November 2005An exhibition demonstrating the ground-breaking techniques used in the pre-school educational centres of excellence in the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, Italy. The schools were established more than 40 years ago and central to their approach is the interests of the child, with teachers observing and supporting the 100 ways in which children communicate and express their ideas. This exhibition will fascinate teachers, learning professionals and parents with an active interest in education. 100 Languages of Children opens Monday 17 October to 13 November 2005 and features artwork produced by the Reggio children. World Museum Liverpool is the last place to house the exhibition in Britain. |
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Mongolian Buddhism6 August 2005 - 8 November 2005Fascinating images from Mongolia, taken by Liverpool-born photographer Barbara Hind at World Museum Liverpool until 2 October 2005. Barbara Hind, originally from Knotty Ash, visited Mongolia 16 times between 1994 and 2001. The result of her extensive travelling is a group of photographs, providing an intimate portrayal of everyday life for Mongolian Buddhists. The photographs, which are rich in colour and texture, include scenes of monk ordination, the call to morning worship and Tibetan language classes. This stunning collection gives a gripping insight into an intriguing culture. |
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Their Past Your Future26 July 2005 - 4 September 2005Developed from personal stories that reveal how wartime experiences changed people’s lives and how people remember those they lost, the Their Past Your Future touring exhibition includes diaries, letters, objects and poems, some of which are previously unpublished; unseen footage and photographs from the Imperial War Museum archives; an audio-visual display, and Luftwaffe bomb maps of the local area. Specifically it is designed to encourage visitors to explore what they can learn from the Second World War from their local landscape, veterans, family and friends, and to highlight the ongoing significance sixty years on. With an estimated reach of three million it is the largest programme of its kind, with nine different versions touring the UK. Around 50 venues across England have been awarded grants by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) to host the exhibition, with further grants awarded by partner organisations in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The exhibition will be hosted at World Museum Liverpool from 26 July to 4 September. |
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Beatrix Potter's Garden23 October 2004 - 9 January 2005Visitors of all ages from the youngest to the oldest enthusiasts will enjoy Beatrix Potter’s Garden. The exhibition provides a unique insight into the life and works of this enchanting author, artist and naturalist, emphasising her love of the natural world. Visitors will be able to explore Beatrix Potter’s Victorian childhood and her life in the Lake District, then see how this influenced the charming characters she created. Right: Image of Peter Rabbit, Copyright©Frederick Warne & Co., 2004. |
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Puppet Worlds9 April 2004 - 5 September 2004Puppets have been used to tell stories to audiences across the world for centuries. This exhibition has been designed by the Horniman Museum, using puppets collected over the last hundred years. Take a look at the wonderful variety of puppets from around the world. Most of the exhibits will be on open display, with special play areas for younger visitors. Puppets from National Museums Liverpool collections will also be included. |
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The Enchanted Forest29 November 2003 - 4 January 2004Step inside this magical Christmas wonderland and join in our great craft activities. Fun for families and younger visitors. |
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Grossology19 July 2003 - 29 February 2004Explore the impolite science of the human body! Grossology tells the story of the good, the bad and the downright ugly elements of human biology. Take a 'Tour du Nose' and discover how snot acts as a filter and a mucus producer. Play pinball 'Gas Attack' and score off bumpers dressed up as food that cause flatulence. Find out about indigestion with the 'Burp Machine' and climb the skin wall's zits, blisters and warts. Children will love this interactive - and rather disgusting - free exhibition. |
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BG Wildlife Photographer of the Year22 March 2003 - 15 June 2003This exhibition will showcase the winning entries from the annual BG Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition. Billed as the world's most respected forum for wildlife photographic art, it brings together an array of spectacular images from the natural world. The beautiful, the wondrous and the baffling will all be on display, taking visitors on an photographic safari across seven continents. The BG Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition organised by BBC Wildlife Magazine and The Natural History Magazine, sponsored by BG Group |
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Teddy Bear Story - 100 years of the teddy bear19 October 2002 - 23 February 2003A treat for bear lovers - an exhibition celebrating 100 years of the world's most enduring and appealing toy. From German Steiff bears to old favourites like Rupert, Paddington and Winnie the Pooh, this exhibition will capture the hearts of adults and children alike. Find out more about: 'Teddy Bear Story - 100 years of the teddy bear' |
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Vivienne Westwood: the collection of Romilly McAlpine25 May 2001 - 30 September 2001The striking and sensual clothing of one of London's most innovative post-war fashion designers will be on show in this major exhibition. Find out more about: 'Vivienne Westwood: the collection of Romilly McAlpine' |
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Exhibitions at Walker Art Gallery
The Art of Halima Cassell11 July 2009 - 9 August 2009Taking her inspiration from traditional forms of Islamic art and architecture, Cassell juxtaposes established styles with a more modernist approach, creating new and surprising forms. Her main material is heavily grogged clay that allows her to work on a large scale and utilise thick surfaces to carve patterns to the desired depth. This approach provides her with the tools to create the compelling drama and playful dynamism that characterises her work. Halima Cassell was born in Pakistan in 1975, brought up in Manchester and is now living in Blackburn, Lancashire. She exhibits internationally and has been selected to exhibit at Parcours Ceramique Carougeois 2009 Biennial in Switzerland later this year. This exhibition is part of the Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival - there are plenty of other great events and activities going on at our venues during the festival, so check out our events page for more details. |
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New Radicals: From Sickert to Freud10 July 2009 - 27 September 2009'New Radicals: From Sickert to Freud' focuses on the Walker Art Gallery’s impressive collection of early 20th century British masterpieces. The exhibition includes responses to Impressionism and works by members of groups such as the Camden Town and London Group, through to independent figures including Ceri Richards, L.S. Lowry, Cecil Collins and Stanley Spencer. The display will explore the development of art in Britain from the start of the 20th century to the period just after the Second World War exploring the stories behind these unique works of art. |
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Showcase9 July 2009 - 31 July 2009Showcase is an exhibition of A-level art students’ work, created as part of the Find Your Talent initiative. Young people from Sutton Sports College, All Saints Catholic High School and North Liverpool Academy have been given the once-in-a-lifetime chance to see their work exhibited at the Walker. Each school has created art work with different themes and in different mediums. Sutton Sports College explore the theme of sanctuary, All Saints Catholic High School has worked with artists in residence and North Liverpool Academy has produced a series of stunning digital images. The diversity in their artistic approaches and influences provides a broad range of art work on display, including drawings, paintings, photographs and sculpture. |
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Cecil Beaton: Portraits26 June 2009 - 31 August 2009This major restrospective exhibition brings together captivating images from Cecil Beaton, one of the most celebrated photographers of the twentieth century. Renowned for his images of elegance, glamour and style, Beaton's work has inspired many famous photographers including David Bailey and Mario Testino. The exhibition covers five decades of Beaton's career capturing 50 years of fashion, art and celebrity. Highlights include portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Jackie Onassis, Audrey Hepburn, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles. Exhibition organised by the National Portrait Gallery, London. |
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Liverpool street fashion1 April 2009 - 31 May 2009Inspired by Fashion V Sport, the striking images from Liverpool street fashion explored current fashion trends among young people today. It was made up of two exhibitions by students from Liverpool Community College. |
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George always - portraits of George Melly by Maggi Hambling27 February 2009 - 31 May 2009Liverpool's George Melly - jazz performer, surrealist, comic, raconteur, critic and author - was captured in this exhibition of portraits by his great friend, the distinguished contemporary artist Maggi Hambling. The exotic nature of her subject inspired a rich, compelling celebration in works that were shown together for the first time at the Walker Art Gallery, including ink drawings from life, oil paintings executed during his final days and a series of portraits painted after his death from memory and imagination. Find out more about: 'George always - portraits of George Melly by Maggi Hambling' |
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Fashion V Sport13 February 2009 - 31 May 2009This stylish exhibition on tour from London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, explored the relationship between contemporary fashion and global sportswear brands over the last 20 years. Divided into four sections, Dare, Display, Play and Desire, the exhibition guided visitors through a range of styles, outfits and objects to reveal the factors which interlink fashion and sport. Around 50 outfits and 120 objects were on display, including contemporary sportswear, streetwear, accessories and shoes. 'Fashion V Sport' showed how designers such as Dries van Noten and Vivienne Westwood reworked original sportswear staples such as the grey jersey tracksuit, redefining them as high-end must-have fashion items. |
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John Moores 25 Contemporary Painting Prize20 September 2008 - 4 January 20092008 marked the 50th year of this exhibition, which continues to be a major part of the Liverpool Biennial, a city-wide festival showcasing international contemporary art. The first prizewinner, Peter McDonald, was awarded a prize of £25,000 and visitors were able to vote for their favourite painting from the exhibition. The winner of this Visitors’ Choice Award was Julian Brain and he was awarded a prize of £2008. Find out more about: 'John Moores 25 Contemporary Painting Prize ' |
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The Botanic Garden20 September 2008 - 1 March 2009The Botanic Garden is a new installation created especially for the Walker. Artist Jyll Bradley constructs a 'virtual' Liverpool botanic garden using a series of large scale documentary style photographic images. Seen as a group they propose an idyllic garden, probably high on any tourist’s 'must-see' list in this Capital of Culture year. Yet in reality this garden does not exist. The work is a response to the artist’s year long exploration of Liverpool’s extraordinary botanic history. This 200 year history has always been strongly identified with William Roscoe, one of Liverpool’s best-loved figures who in 1803 founded the first Liverpool Botanic Garden. The garden was Roscoe’s version of ‘elysium’ in Liverpool and in time led to the creation of two more botanic gardens in the city, both of which played an important role in Liverpool’s identity. |
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Ben Johnson's Liverpool Cityscape 2008 and the World Panorama Series24 May 2008 - 2 November 2008For 2008, National Museums Liverpool commissioned celebrated artist Ben Johnson to create an iconic cityscape of Liverpool, the most ambitious of his distinguished panoramas to date. This painting is now part of the permanent collection in the Walker Art Gallery. Find out more about: 'Ben Johnson's Liverpool Cityscape 2008 and the World Panorama Series' |
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Standing Stones by Terry Duffy26 April 2008 - 8 June 2008'Standing Stones by Terry Duffy' was a vibrant and challenging start to a series of exhibitions by the Liverpool born international artist in 2008. It formed part of his 'MONUMENTS' project, that were held at various venues across Liverpool during European Capital of Culture year. |
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Art in the Age of Steam18 April 2008 - 10 August 2008This visually exciting international exhibition included some of the great names of European and North American art including Frith, Manet, Monet, Van Gogh and Hopper. With over one hundred works including paintings, drawings, prints and photographs covering a variety of themes, the exhibition celebrated the power and impact of the railway on artists - from its embryonic beginnings in the 19th century through the golden age of rail to the 20th century. At the time, it was the only European showing of the exhibition, which was organised in collaboration with The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City. |
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Joseph Wright of Derby in Liverpool17 November 2007 - 24 February 2008An exhibition of major works by Joseph Wright of Derby, one of the most significant British artists of the mid 18th century and the first major artist to make his career outside London. The exhibition will focus on the period 1768-1771 when Wright worked in Liverpool, a dynamic time in the city’s development as it aspired to be a centre of artistic excellence. |
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Changing Places20 October 2007 - 20 April 2008For their project ‘Changing Places’ the artists Phil Sayers and Rikke Lundgreen made artworks which reinterpreted selected paintings and sculptures in the collections of the Walker and Lady Lever Art Galleries. 19th century images that depict women as passive, submissive objects of male desire are of particular interest to them. Other themes, including gender, identity, myths, ageing and the architecture and ‘power’ of the galleries are also a focus for their work. The artists seek to connect our everyday experiences with precedents from art historical sources. |
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Menagerie - by Emily Stainer. Part of the Bound exhibition10 August 2007 - 20 October 2007Menagerie by Emily Stainer is part of Bound, a group exhibition between Open Eye Gallery, FACT, National Museums Liverpool and Tate Liverpool that explores slavery from historical manifestations to modern-day bondage. Menagerie can be read in contrasting and contradictory ways and uses cages that are copies of elaborate, ‘gilded’ birdcages belonging to the Victorian drawing room. But in their new configurations they have moved beyond the safe domain of the domestic environment. The caged items - stuffed birds and mechanised body pieces – suggest an atmosphere of brooding menace. The boxed theatres foreground the ‘doll’, trapped in a never-ending cycle of movement, forever impaled and captive. Menagerie is permeated by many historical allusions, but its major concern is with the hidden practices of human bondage that still exist today. Find out more about: 'Menagerie - by Emily Stainer. Part of the Bound exhibition ' |
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Unnatural Selection: jewellery, objects and sculpture by Peter Chang15 June 2007 - 30 September 2007We are pleased to present the first major British exhibition of Liverpool artist Peter Chang which includes jewellery, sculpture, objects and prints. The extraordinary sculptural shapes of the objects made by Peter Chang are unique. He exploits the intrinsic qualities of plastic; its malleability and colour, adding depth and sensuality. This is the first time early and contemporary drawings, prints and sculptures are presented alongside his explorations into jewellery, objects and current sculptural activities showing a comprehensive overview of his work. His drive to continually develop new ideas and techniques has earned him an international reputation, and his work is collected by individuals and museums all over the world. He is also the recipient of numerous National and International Awards, including the Jerwood Prize for the Applied Arts in 1995 and has recently been awarded a 2005-2007 Wingate Scholarship. Find out more about: 'Unnatural Selection: jewellery, objects and sculpture by Peter Chang' |
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Out of this World: The art of Josh Kirby15 June 2007 - 30 September 2007This exhibition was the first retrospective of science fiction artist Josh Kirby. Born in Liverpool in 1928 and trained at Liverpool School of Art he began his career producing film posters, moving to book and cover art for magazines. Some of his more famous work includes the first cover of Ian Fleming’s Moonraker and the poster for Monty Python’s Life of Brian. He is best known for his cover illustrations of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. The exhibition comprised around 150 works spanning the whole of his career such as artwork for book covers, for magazines, personal studies, large-scale oils, film posters, preparatory sketches. Selections from the Discworld series were included, but the exhibition also reached far beyond that to show visitors the full range of his output. It was packed with visions of weird worlds, fantastic and magical creatures, monsters, maidens and much more. The incredible detail, imaginiation and skill behind Josh's art was fully revealed. Find out more about: 'Out of this World: The art of Josh Kirby' |
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Doves and Dreams: The Art of Frances Macdonald and J Herbert McNair27 January 2007 - 22 April 2007This is the first major exhibition devoted to the avant-garde art of Frances and J Herbert McNair, exploring their life and work in both Glasgow and Liverpool, featuring more than 80 pieces including watercolours, graphics, furniture, metalwork and decorative art. The exhibition will spotlight the achievements of these two remarkable artists: McNair, the innovator and inspirational teacher and his wife, Francis Macdonald, sister-in-law to Charles Rennie Mackintosh, who produced some of the most remarkable symbolist watercolours of the early 20th century. Exhibition organised by the Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow, in partnership with the Walker Art Gallery Find out more about: 'Doves and Dreams: The Art of Frances Macdonald and J Herbert McNair' |
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The cathedral that never was - Lutyens' design for Liverpool27 January 2007 - 22 April 2007The stunning architectural model of Lutyens' design for Liverpool's catholic cathedral brings to life the story of an ambitious building that was never built. The model was displayed in this exhibition for the first time since the completion of a major 13 year conservation project to restore it, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The exhibition helped to interpret the model and its construction, as well as the background to Lutyens' commission. Find out more about: 'The cathedral that never was - Lutyens' design for Liverpool' |
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Cape Farewell: The Art of Climate Change16 September 2006 - 26 November 2006National Museums Liverpool together with John Moores University is hosting the thought-provoking exhibition Cape Farewell: Art and Climate Change as part of the Liverpool Biennial. Cape Farewell came into being when artist David Buckland gathered together a group of artists to join climate scientists and educators onboard The Noorderlicht, a 46m schooner, bound for the High Arctic. To date there have been three expeditions enabling both the scientists and the artists to chart the effects of climate change in the region. The artists have created work inspired by their voyages, using a range of different media including sound, video, sculpture, photography and painting. At the Walker you can see: Hermaphrodite Polar Bear, Gary Hume – an enamel painting is inspired by the effects of pollution on the polar bear population. 80° 05’N 16°44’E; Ultima Thule; Fata Morgana, Nick Edwards – three video artworks inspired by Edwards’ watercolour sketches of the mysterious Arctic seascape displayed amongst the Walker’s Impressionist paintings. Find out more about: 'Cape Farewell: The Art of Climate Change' |
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John Moores 24 exhibition of contemporary painting16 September 2006 - 26 November 2006The John Moores competition produces Britain’s leading contemporary painting exhibition. John Moores 24 coincides with the Liverpool Biennial and runs from 16 September to 26 November 2006. It promises to be as exciting and inspiring as ever with artists Tracey Emin, Sir Peter Blake on the jury, as well as curator Ann Bukantas and Head of Visual Arts at the British Council, Andrea Rose . Find out more about: 'John Moores 24 exhibition of contemporary painting' |
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Insyde16 September 2006 - 25 February 2007Insyde is a unique interactive installation created by multi-disciplinary design collective, Airside. The artwork is specially commissioned for the fourth Liverpool Biennial. The piece is designed specifically for the upper hall in the Walker and envelops the exterior and interior of a large, cubed space built within four existing neo-classical columns. On entering the space, visitors are transported to a fantasy world– a mixture of actual and virtual objects where the distinction between reality and fantasy is blurred. The world comprises a mixture of real world objects, wall projections and music. Fred Deakin, who is one half of dance act Lemon Jelly, has specially composed the music. As the viewer immerses in the environment, they meet the animated inhabitants of the world. Creatures gradually emerge from the projections until they become clearly visible, reacting to motion detected by sensors built into the structure. But, the inhabitants are shy. Sudden movements can scare them away. They respond only to slow, gentle movement from individuals, encouraging viewer and inhabitant to come to an understanding, which in turn, allows for a scene to fully unfold. |
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A Passion for Fashion: A Liverpool Lady's Wardrobe29 April 2006 - 30 July 2006This exquisite costume exhibition gave an exclusive glimpse into what is probably the largest surviving collection of period clothing from one person's wardrobe in Britain. The exhibition told the story of Mrs Emily Tinne's passion for clothes and shopping. Among the 130 items on display were daywear, evening wear, coats, swimwear and accessories such as hats, shoes and jewellery, dating between 1910 and 1940, all formerly belonging to Mrs Tinne and her children. Together they provided an insight into a long-vanished part of Liverpool's past. Find out more about: 'A Passion for Fashion: A Liverpool Lady's Wardrobe' |
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George Stubbs: A Celebration7 April 2006 - 30 July 2006An exhibition celebrating the work of George Stubbs, Liverpool's greatest artist and the nation's best sporting artist. The display highlighted the Walker's own collection, with masterpieces such as 'Molly Longlegs' and 'The Lincolnshire Ox', as well as loans from Tate Britain and other private and public lenders. Featuring 26 pictures, the exhibition paid tribute to this magnificent painter, marking the bicentenary year of his death. This exhibition was organised by the Walker Art Gallery, National Museums Liverpool, the Tate Britain, London and the Frick Collection, New York. |
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Celebrity Silks7 April 2006 - 30 April 2006Like the Grand National this display aims to capture the nation's imagination. Stars from the world of sport, fashion, entertainment and business have each designed an exclusive jockey silk, imprinting their own style on the design. The silks will eventually be auctioned for the IMAGINE Appeal at Alder Hey Children's Hospital. |
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Partners in Art - Crime Scenes1 March 2006 - 31 May 2006Manchester Art Galleries and the Walker Art Gallery present two paintings on the theme of murder as part of their latest partnership project. Partners in Art aims to bring together significant works of art to people in the North West. Sickert's gloomy and mysterious interior entitled, 'Jack The Ripper's Bedroom' from Manchester's collection has been paired with 'The Murder', a bleak early painting by Cézanne from the Walker. The display is at Manchester Art Gallery until 5th February 2006, before coming to the Walker Art Gallery in March. |
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Conrad Shawcross: The Steady States26 November 2005 - 26 February 2006A major solo exhibition by artist Conrad Shawcross. The exhibition fuses science with art in three new sculptures that draw upon cosmology, quantum mechanics and musical theory to form a fascinating sensory experience. Space Trumpet, Loop System Quintet and Harmonic Tower have been specially commissioned in a collaborative project with The New Art Gallery Walsall. This project has been supported by the Arts Council England, The New Art Gallery Walsall, Henry Moore Foundation and the Arts Council National Touring Fund. Conrad Shawcross is represented by Victoria Miro Gallery, London. |
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Searching for Blaise: Vlaho Bukovac (1855-1922) and his northern patrons12 November 2005 - 3 January 2006A small exhibition marking 150 years since the birth of Croatian artist Vlaho Bukovac. This previously forgotten artist is now regarded as Croatia’s leading artist of the late 19th century. The exhibition also gives a rare glimpse into the lost world of art patronage in the Victorian business community. Amongst those who patronised Bukovac was Liverpool marine paint manufacturer Richard LeDoux. The display features six paintings by Blaise, as he was known in England, including one of LeDoux’s wife Laura from the Walker’s own collection. Find out more about: 'Searching for Blaise: Vlaho Bukovac (1855-1922) and his northern patrons' |
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The Death of Nelson spotlight display4 October 2005 - 11 December 2005You can see three sketches by Maclise and West for the Death of Nelson paintings, plus a miniature of the naval hero with an unusual claim to fame, in this small spotlight display at the Walker. Find out more and see another sketch that wont be on show in the gallery in our online feature. Find out more about: 'The Death of Nelson spotlight display' |
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Art Craziest Nation20 August 2005 - 29 January 2006The Little Artists (John Cake and Darren Neave) immortalize iconic artists and their artworks in un-manipulated Lego. In Art Craziest Nation they have curated and built their own 'mini-exhibition' of modern art. |
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Age of Jazz - British Art Deco Ceramics10 June 2005 - 30 October 2005The 20s and 30s were a time of glamour, elegance and high style. In this major exhibition Age of Jazz: British Art Deco Ceramics Walker Art Gallery showcases the beautiful, the brash and the Bizarre. Using ceramics from Walker Art Gallery’s decorative art collections and loans from all over the Britain, the exhibition is the first of its kind in the UK. It includes paintings, costume and other decorative objects to recreate the feeling of the period. Featuring some top art deco manufacturers and designers such as Clarice Cliff, Susie Cooper, Crown Devon and Shelley, Age of Jazz highlights some exceptionally rare objects, some of which are thought to be the only examples in existence. Pieces made by leading artists of the day will show next to some of the more cheaply-produced wares which brought a sense of fun to the tea table. Find out more about: 'Age of Jazz - British Art Deco Ceramics' |
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Terry O' Neill: Celebrity21 May 2005 - 11 September 2005A photographic exhibition celebrating the career of Terry O'Neill, whose pictures span 40 years. Witty, beautiful and strikingly original, the photographs celebrate the 'star' quality of celebrities such as Mick Jagger, Brigitte Bardot and The Beatles. |
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Past Modern - The Singh Twins22 January 2005 - 17 April 2005A large retrospective show of paintings by locally-based, international artists Amrit and Rabindra Singh. Representing a fusion of Asian and Western cultures that embraces a variety of contemporary themes presented in an Indian miniature style. |
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Bill Viola: Observance18 December 2004 - 17 April 2005Leading American video artist Bill Viola is the focus of this moving and thought-provoking exhibition that celebrates the acquisition by Walker Art Gallery of Viola’s major artwork, ‘Observance.&rsquo.
This intimate, emotionally stirring single-screen video piece has been purchased for the gallery with the assistance of the National Art Collections Fund. In ‘Observance’, a line of people queue in shared grief, mourning an unseen figure. ‘Mater’ and ‘Witness’, two works loaned from private collections, add further poignancy to the display. Organised with the assistance of Haunch of Venison and Bill Viola. Image: Observance, 2002 |
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Art DIY11 December 2004 - 16 January 2005Art DIY is an exhibition of work by people from Liverpool and Birkenhead. The work has been created by artist-led workshops run in association with WEA and Fivearts cities - a partnership between Channel Five and Arts Council England. The idea was to give Merseyside people the opportunity to explore their creativity and gain better access to the rich artistic life of the region. Hundreds of free workshops and courses in the community and workplaces catered for more than 200 people. Artwork on show includes a mural based on the Liverpool skyline, a book focusing on the five stages on women's lives, a textile portraying aspects of everyday life, puppets themed on children's books, Somali traditional glass painting, a wall hanging exploring self-identity and a life-sized figure of John Lennon made from recycled materials. It also features life-sized cardboard vessels created by learners at Walton Prison embellished with images of their thoughts and interests. |
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Ritual Bodies16 October 2004 - 28 November 2004A singing gallery guard, poems written on apples, an unravelled knitted artwork and plaster dresses feature in Ritual Bodies exhibition, part of the Liverpool Biennial. This series of four artists’ interventions highlights Walker Art Gallery’s collection in visual, cultural and political terms. The exhibition has been co-ordinated by Manchester artists Margaret Cahill and Jacqueline Wylie. |
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The Stuckists Punk Victorian18 September 2004 - 20 February 2005The first major exhibition to recognize the Stuckists, the group founded in 1999 by Charles Thomson and Billy Childish, which has subsequently become an international art movement. Stuckism marks the birth of 'Remodernism' - "a renewal of spirituality and meaning in art, culture and society". The Stuckists oppose 'Postmodernism' and conceptual art, famously campaign against the Turner Prize and declare painting as the radical medium of self-discovery: "The Stuckist paints pictures because painting pictures is what matters." This Walker & Lady Lever exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to make up their own mind about this provocative new figurative art and features over 250 paintings - eighteen of them at Lady Lever Art Gallery. The Lady Lever will also have the first major national display of photographs by The Stuckist Photographers, whose work carries the Stuckist ethos into another medium. They were founded in 2003 by Andy Bullock and Larry Dunstan, because Dunstan asked, “Is there a place for photography in Stuckism?” The four photographers featured are Andy Bullock, Larry Dunstan, Charles Thomson and Wolf Howard. Part of the Liverpool Biennial 2004. |
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John Moores 23 & Liverpool Biennial18 September 2004 - 28 November 2004Take the pulse of contemporary British painting. The John Moores is the leading open competition for today's painters. It was established in 1957 and is supported by the John Moores Liverpool Exhibition Trust. Former winners whose work has joined Walker Art Gallery's collection include David Hockney, Lisa Milroy, Peter Doig, Michael Raedecker and Peter Davies, the 2002 winner. The exhibition is part of Liverpool Biennial 2004. |
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Uncanny Valley, recent sculpture by Tim Lewis27 May 2004 - 22 August 2004Works by contemporary artist Tim Lewis, inspired by the traditions of kinetic art and the development of photography, defy easy categorisation. In this, his first solo exhibition at a public gallery, Lewis explores the relationship between mankind and the manufactured environment with a variety of machines, large scale stroboscopic animations and automated arrangements of everyday objects. Drawings and maquettes will provide an insight into this unusual creative process. Tim Lewis will be making new work for the show. Find out more about: 'Uncanny Valley, recent sculpture by Tim Lewis' |
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Heath Robinson27 May 2004 - 22 August 2004An exhibition of over 50 original illustrations and humorous drawings by 'The Gadget King' Heath Robinson. The show will include his graphic inventions as well as lesser-known book illustrations for Poe, Kipling and Hans Christian Andersen's 'Fairy Tales'. Pictures from Heath Robinson's own books including 'The Adventures of Uncle Lubin' and 'Bill the Minder' will also be on display. The works are on loan from The William Heath Robinson Trust and the exhibition is created by Dulwich Picture Gallery in partnership with the Trust. |
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Art in New Spaces6 March 2004 - 25 April 2004Since its inception, Walker Art Gallery has been committed to collecting and displaying contemporary art. This new display features some of the best examples of the gallery's contemporary acquisitions over the past 20 years. Some pieces are drawn from the John Moores painting competition held at the gallery. Others were gifts from the Contemporary Art Society. Featured artists include Anish Kapoor, Dhruva Mistry, Peter Doig and Fiona Rae. The local art scene is represented by a group of paintings by Maurice Cockrill. Also on display, for the first time, are examples of installation, performance and video art. Works by Turner Prize nominee Christine Borland and the collaborative partnership of Smith/Stewart show our growing commitment to these more recent art forms. |
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Art Behind Barbed Wire26 February 2004 - 3 May 2004'Art Behind Barbed Wire' is a rare chance to see art from a forgotten episode of British history. The exhibition features pictures created by refugees held in the Huyton internment camp, near Liverpool, during the Second World War. The artists used whatever materials they could find and many of the drawings and watercolours were done on newspaper. Don't miss this opportunity to discover one of the lesser-known stories from the war. |
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World AIDS Day - special display27 November 2003 - 7 December 2003World AIDS Day is 1 December. To mark this event Walker Art Gallery will be displaying a painting by Gary Sollars. The painting can be seen on the first floor of the gallery from 27 November to 7 December 2003. |
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Dante Gabriel Rossetti16 October 2003 - 18 January 2004The first major exhibition of works by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in the UK since 1973. Rossetti was a founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in the 1850s, and his haunting images of beautiful 'femmes fatales' are known around the world. The exhibition will consist of approximately 150 items, including oils, watercolours and drawings as well as decorative arts such as furniture, stained glass and jewellery. Paintings and drawings from his early career will be displayed as well as his visionary images from his Pre-Raphaelite period and beyond. The show is being rigorously selected to show Rossetti at his very best. |
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Horological Masterworks: English 17th century clocks from private collections14 July 2003 - 7 September 2003Explore the elegance of time through this dazzling collection of rare 17th century English clocks. Over 50 of these beautifully crafted timepieces are on display, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Antiquarian Horological Society. Find out more about: 'Horological Masterworks: English 17th century clocks from private collections' |
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Shirley Hughes - Alfie, Dogger & Friends17 May 2003 - 25 August 2003Shirley Hughes is best-loved for the children's book favourites, Alfie and Dogger. This wonderful illustrator and author was the daughter of Liverpool store owner TJ Hughes and was a regular visitor to Walker Art Gallery, where she found the paintings inspirational. Born and brought up in West Kirby, she studied at Liverpool School of Art and then at the Ruskin School, Oxford. This exhibition includes sketchbooks, drawings and paintings, and coincides with the release of her autobiography, 'A Life Drawing'. Find out more about: 'Shirley Hughes - Alfie, Dogger & Friends' |
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The Audsleys, Masters of Victorian Design17 May 2003 - 7 September 2003The Audsley brothers were designers that worked together in Liverpool during the 19th century. They produced a myriad of exotic designs for a diverse range of objects - from stained glass windows and pattern books to musical instruments. This intriguing exhibition revisits their influential designs and architectural achievements, including the celebrated interior of Princes Road synagogue. Find out more about: 'The Audsleys, Masters of Victorian Design' |
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A Maverick Eye - the photographs of John Deakin1 February 2003 - 27 April 2003John Deakin is one of the most neglected British photographers of the 20th century. He is best-remembered for his portrayals of the artistic, literary and bohemian inhabitants of London's Soho and for his work as staff photographer on Vogue. The exhibition comprises of over 150 of Deakin's striking photographs, which are marked by a clarity of vision and a brutal directness. As well as pictures of Hollywood stars and artist friends like Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud, the show includes a powerful selection of documentary photographs, shot on the streets of post-war London, Paris and Rome. Find out more about: 'A Maverick Eye - the photographs of John Deakin' |
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Henry VIII Revealed24 January 2003 - 30 March 2003A display of four of the finest full-length portraits of Henry VIII, based on the Whitehall mural by Holbein that was destroyed by fire. Walker Art Gallery's portrait has been investigated and conserved using state-of -the-art techniques, leading to a number of discoveries about the painting. Other items include King Henry's psalter, plus original Holbein designs for jewellery and dagger sheaths. A must for art and history lovers! |
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John Moores 2214 September 2002 - 8 December 2002This popular and prestigious competition and exhibition returns to Walker Art Gallery to coincide with the Liverpool Biennial. |
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The Earl & the Pussycat: The 13th Earl of Derby's Life and Legacy1 June 2002 - 8 September 2002A celebration of the 13th Earl of Derby, Edward Smith Stanley, whose groundbreaking zoological collections founded Liverpool Museum. The exhibition will illustrate his patronage of zoological collectors, wildlife artists (particularly the nonsense poet Edward Lear) and his outstanding collection of living animals at Knowsley Park. Find out more about: 'The Earl & the Pussycat: The 13th Earl of Derby's Life and Legacy' |
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Turner's Journeys of the Imagination24 May 2002 - 4 August 2002An exhibition of paintings, watercolours and prints by Turner, placing his work in the context of the cultural tourism of his day. |
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the art of Paul McCartney24 May 2002 - 4 August 2002Discover the paintings of this world-famous musician in the first comprehensive exhibition of his artwork in Britain. |
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Marc Quinn8 February 2002 - 28 April 2002In collaboration with Tate Liverpool, three marbles sculptures will be shown in Walker Art Gallery's sculpture gallery as part of the Tate's major exhibition of Quinn's work. |
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George Romney 1734-1802: British art's forgotten genius8 February 2002 - 21 April 2002In February, Walker Art Gallery celebrates the opening of its renovated exhibition galleries with George Romney 1734 - 1802. The show marks the bi-centenary of Romney's death and will be the first comprehensive survey of this key figure in eighteenth-century British art, including over sixty paintings and seventy works on paper. Find out more about: 'George Romney 1734-1802: British art's forgotten genius' |
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Exhibitions at Merseyside Maritime Museum
Hello Sailor! Gay life on the ocean wave16 May 2009 - 23 August 2009This small exhibition takes a light hearted, sensitive look at life on board passenger and merchant ships at a time when homosexuality was illegal, and for gay men there were few places to be safe. Personal stories and mementoes give a glimpse of what life was like for gay men at sea. Find out more about: 'Hello Sailor! Gay life on the ocean wave' |
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100 heads thinking as one22 September 2007 - 28 October 2007Merseyside Maritime Museum hosted ten of the 100 mixed-media portraits that Liverpool artist Anthony Brown has displayed across the city throughout 2007. Brown’s work is a tribute to the many talented people the city has produced from musicians to writers, lawyers to artists. Employing a collage technique, he uses personal information on the subject such as birth and school certificates, family photographs and related news articles to form each image. The display at the Maritime Museum included portraits of Sara Wilde, Joe Ankrah, Wai McWatt, Tom Simpson, Alan Bleasdale, Angela Heslop and Sue Wiliams as well as previously un-seen portraits of George Melly, Gareth Abbott and Bill Citrine. |
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La Bouche du Roi4 August 2007 - 2 September 2007A contemporary art installation by the Benin artist Romuald Hazoumé exploring issues of slavery. The artwork, made from jerry cans designed as masks, mirrors the plan of the slave ship the Brookes and is accompanied by sound effects and audio-visual commentary. The display of La Bouche du Roi coincides with the opening of the International Slavery Museum in August 2007 and a series of events planned around the city's annual Slavery Remembrance Festival. |
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Magical History Tour28 July 2007 - 27 September 2009This major exhibition took visitors on a journey of discovery through 800 years of Liverpool history. The displays told the story of the city's changing fortunes, from medieval 'Lyverpoole' to 21st century 'Livercool', the European Capital of Culture. |
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Slavery and Abolition archive display16 March 2007 - 30 April 200725 March 2007 marked the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire. To commemorates this bicentenary, the Maritime Archives and Library held a small display from their collections, including items relating to the trade, those who profited and suffered due to it, and its eventual abolition. Highlights included letters to and from leading figures in the campaign against the slave trade, including William Wilberforce and Thomas Clarkson, as well as pamphlets and engravings produced as part of the campaign. |
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Ghanian racing surf boat8 March 2007 - 17 August 2007This half size surf boat was built for use in the celebrations marking Ghana’s independence from colonial rule in 1957. Ghana was formed from the former colonies of the Gold Coast and Togoland and became the first African country south of the Sahara to achieve independence. The boat, which was raced by a crew representing Liverpool’s Elder Dempster Shipping Line in the 1957 celebrations, was on display in the entrance of the Maritime Museum to mark the 50th anniversary of Ghanaian independence. |
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Display of Freedom! sculpture26 February 2007 - 18 March 2007The Merseyside Maritime Museum was the first venue to display this original sculpture, representing the continuing struggle for freedom and human rights in Haiti. The Freedom! sculpture, made out of recycled objects found in the dangerous slums of the capital, Port-au-Prince, was created by young Haitians and sculptors Eugène, Céleur and Guyodo from Atis Rezistans in collaboration with internationally renowned Haitian artist Mario Benjamin. It was commissioned by international development charity Christian Aid and National Museums Liverpool to mark 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade. |
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Display of proposed developments at Mann Island22 November 2006 - 21 December 2006A small display, organised by Liverpool Vision, about proposed developments around the Mann Island area of Liverpool's waterfront, with information on the new Museum of Liverpool and the British Waterways canal project The display included a model of the new proposals and an audio visual presentaion with images of the new buildings together with a flythrough of the Museum of Liverpool. |
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Hello Sailor! Gay life on the ocean wave25 August 2006 - 25 March 2007This small exhibition took a light hearted, sensitive look at life on board passenger and merchant ships at a time when homosexuality was illegal, and for gay men there were few places to be safe. Personal stories and mementoes gave a glimpse of what life was like for gay men at sea. Originally shown at the Merseyside Maritime Museum, this exhibition has since been on tour around the country. Tour details are on the exhibition homepage. Find out more about: 'Hello Sailor! Gay life on the ocean wave' |
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Shipwrecked - can you escape the island?15 July 2006 - 20 May 2007Imagine you have been shipwrecked on a desert island! How would you survive and how would you escape? This imaginative interactive exhibition gave young visitors and their families the chance to find out for themselves the survival techniques, boat building and navigation skills needed to escape. There are still fun activities to try and a photo tour of the exhibition on the Shipwrecked website. Find out more about: 'Shipwrecked - can you escape the island? ' |
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Dancing Not Football1 June 2006 - 3 September 2006Liverpool’s famous dance halls are depicted in banners for this colourful community exhibition. The Grafton and The Liverpool Olympia have witnessed many eras of dance over the years. The flappers of the 1920s, the mop-tops of the 1960s and the punks of the late 1970s to early 1980s are some of the periods explored in the display. The banners – created by local youth and community groups - explore the cultural roots of families living around the Grafton and the Liverpool Olympia. They highlight a love of dancing as a link between four generations of residents, proving that present-day Grafton regulars are repeating history without realising it. Dancing Not Football is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The community groups involved in this project are Vernon Sangster Community Centre, L6 Community Centre Streets Project, Edge Hill Youth Club, Central Youth Centre. |
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Dare to Dream8 April 2006 - 21 May 2006This independent 'poem art' exhibition, organised by Liverpool Front House, features the work of 14 artists, all past and present staff of National Museums Liverpool. Each piece has been made in response to a poem, as part of Liverpool's prestigious 2006 Poetry in the City festival. Liverpool Front House is a community based arts project that promotes the creative talents of Liverpool city centre's working community. To millions of visitors these people are the 'face of a city'. Dare to Dream will be touring to cities twinned with Liverpool - Shanghai, Dublin and Cologne - before returning in 2008 with images and critique from the tour. |
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Age of Nelson30 September 2005 - 13 January 2006The Maritime Archives and Library at Merseyside Maritime Museum is commemorating the life and death of Admiral Lord Nelson with a display of archive material from his time, an important age for Liverpool's and Britain's maritime history. The display includes items that relate to Nelson himself and to his famous vessel HMS Victory, such as a paper and cloth cut out figure of the naval hero from c1800. |
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100% Cotton24 September 2005 - 4 June 2006From t-shirts to jeans, to fluffy towels and the sheets we sleep on, cotton is something we take for granted. But have you ever thought about where cotton comes from? That it's not just a plant but a commodity traded around the globe? Liverpool is a city built on cotton and the industry shaped the North West. This exhibition explores how cotton has been grown, used and traded and why a plant from the tropics has played such a significant role in local history. As part of exhibition we have linked with the Jeans for Genes Campaign and will be displaying denim jackets and T-shirts signed by Jeans for Genes’ celebrity supporters. Visit www.jeansforgenes.com for more information. |
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The sinking of MV Derbyshire9 September 2005 - 31 December 2007A display and online feature to mark the 25th anniversary of the sinking of MV Derbyshire, the biggest British registered merchant ship ever to have been lost at sea. |
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Archive photographs of CSS Alabama2 September 2005 - 29 September 2005A display of newly-acquired rare archive photographs taken on board the blockade-runner CSS Alabama in August 1863. |
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Time is running out for elephants22 June 2005 - 25 May 2006Merseyside Maritime Museum and IFAW, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, present a special display to highlight the effects of the illegal trade in ivory on the survival of the world's elephants. The centrepiece of the display is a large hourglass filled with crushed ivory; a symbolic reminder that time is running out for elephants. |
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Cruel Sea18 February 2005 - 1 May 2005Cruel Sea is a national touring exhibition from Age Exchange, based on 18-months of reminiscence interviews with veterans from around the country. It commemorates the experiences of Merchant Navy seamen and their comrades who were lost at sea through enemy action. It is illustrated by 3D time-slice portraits, film and sound from award-winning artist, Tim Macmillan. The exhibition is unusual in that its focus is first hand reminiscence of the war at sea and not historical fact. You can learn more here http://www.age-exchange.org.uk/cruelsea [opens new window] |
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Liverpool to New York: The Only Way to Cross28 January 2005 - 14 August 2005A major exhibition celebrating more than 100 years of transatlantic travel and exploring the experiences of passengers and crew. The exhibition that will take visitors away on a journey from Liverpool to New York, discovering life above and below deck on cruise liners that sailed from the 1900s to the present day. The vast scale of ships, the frenzied preparations before setting sail and the wide range of passengers are all brought to life through striking images, artefacts, personal stories and original film footage. Find out more about: 'Liverpool to New York: The Only Way to Cross' |
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Maritime Records for Family Historians1 October 2004 - 31 December 2004Seafaring ancestors can be difficult people to trace since they were often away at sea for long periods. This exhibition includes examples of some of the types of record that can be used when tracing ancestors who worked in the merchant navy. For more information please visit the Maritime Archives and Library searchroom or see our web site. This temporary display is located outside Maritime Archives and Library at the museum. It is part of the Archive Awareness Campaign 2004. More details can be found at http://www.aamsept2003.com/ [opens new window] Find out more about: 'Maritime Records for Family Historians' |
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The Triangle18 September 2004 - 28 November 2004The Maritime Museum hosts one third of this Albert Dock installation. A 50ft floating jigsaw puzzle comprised of 16 unattached pieces is heard plays sounds of random percussion. It is complemented by a sugar sculpture of a black Liverpool personality outside of the venue. |
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Liverpool: World Heritage City5 September 2004 - 30 November 2004A photographic spotlight on Liverpool’s world-famous waterfront. From the grandeur of the Liver Building to the ornate detail on a lamp, evidence of Liverpool's maritime and mercantile history is here to admire. All images are supplied by English Heritage. Right: Image of 'The Three Graces' © English Heritage. NMR. |
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Spirit of the Blitz10 July 2003 - 5 December 2004This major exhibition commemorated a powerful and important subject by recounting the experiences of those who lived and worked through the Second World War in Liverpool, in particular the Blitz bombing of May 1941. The profound effects that the war had on the community of Liverpool will be examined through the personal accounts of people who were there - a disappearing generation. To accompany the exhibition the nearby Museum of Liverpool Life featured a wartime garden and the Piermasters House will be converted into a 1940s house. There will also be a display of wartime vehicles in the Great Western Railway building. |
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Blue Funnel to China6 July 2003 - 31 July 2006The history of the Blue Funnel Line, the premier Liverpool shipping company trading to China for over a century, brought to life with posters, film, ship models and personalised items from the crew. |
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Piermaster's House - 1940s wartime theme24 May 2003 - 31 December 2004To complement the Spirit of the Blitz exhibition the Piermaster's House was transformed into a wartime house, with its taped-up windows and period furnishings. The waterfront house captured the atmosphere of the war years when Liverpool faced daily bombing. Everyday household items ranging from home-preserved food to make-do-and-mend clothes reflected the days of shortages and rationing. The house included original period furniture and evocative possessions like gas-masks, ration books and a radio playing 1940s dance music. The children's bedroom showed the overcrowded nature of many homes when relatives and friends came to stay after being bombed out. One bed was made up so that two children could sleep 'top to tail'. A tiny front garden was filled with freshly-planted vegetables to boost meagre rations. The house was brought to life by role players including an ARP warden, complete with bicycle! |
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Cars & Boats & Bikes & Things25 May 2002 - 8 September 2002Highlights from the land transport and boat collection in the Great Western Railway building, opposite Museum of Liverpool Life. |
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Muck and Brass17 November 2001 - 14 April 2002An exhibition of shipbreaking by Thomas Ward Ltd at Preston, Barrow and Morecambe from 1894, told in 24 panels of texts and photographs. Wards recognised that although shipbreaking was dirty and unglamorous, there was money to be made from it, confirming the old saying "Where's there's muck, there's brass". The exhibition has been produced through collaboration by museums in Lancaster, Barrow and Preston with grant-aid from North West Museum Service. |
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Meccano: Twentieth Century Toys2 June 2001 - 28 October 2001An exhibition in two parts: 1) Museum of Liverpool Life: Trains, cranes and beauty queens, the story of the Liverpool Binns Road factory that exported toys around the world. 2) Merseyside Maritime Museum: A display of kits, models and collectors' tales, including Hornby trains, tracks and accessories, Dinky Toys and Bayko sets, along with guilds, clubs and magazines. |
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Exhibitions at Sudley House
unfolding18 October 2008 - 23 February 2009Unfolding is an exhibition of art works created by artists Steve Rooney and Sue Williams in collaboration with designer, Damian Cruickshank. The ‘interventions’ on display will be a response to the work that Steve and Sue have undertaken over the past three years with former patients of the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre at Mossley Hill Hospital, part of the Merseycare NHS Trust All of the works are made from paper based material, which has been folded to form three dimensional shapes. Each of these sculptures use geometric design to investigate different facets of the conscious mind. The facets that they explore are: executive function, memory, creative self, social self and industrious self. The sculptures have been made for different rooms in Sudley House and each piece of work is inspired by the way that room was originally used. Included in the exhibition on the 1st floor will be a series of artworks created by participants at the Mossley Hill Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre following their visits to Sudley House during 2008, as part of the ‘Making More Sense’ project. |
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Merchant Palaces26 May 2007 - 21 September 2008Some of Liverpool and Wirral’s lost Victorian and Edwardian mansions are shown in this stunning photographic exhibition. Twenty-five photographs by Harry Bedford Lemere (1864-1944) give a rich insight into the houses of local merchants at the time, including the home of Lord Leverhulme, Thornton Manor. This exhibition (and its previous incarnation at Lady Lever Art Gallery) was organised in collaboration with English Heritage (National Monuments Record). |
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Exhibitions at National Conservation Centre
Sound and Vision1 May 2009 - 31 August 2009Music and fashion photographed by Francesco Mellina, Liverpool, 1978-82 An exhibition of previously unseen pictures recording the many different fashion scenes in Liverpool clubland during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Individuality and self-expression, through dress and musical innovation, was the order of the day during this pivotal period in British popular culture. In the aftermath of punk and before multi-national brands took over the high street, local styles included New Wave, New Romantic and Rockabilly. Photographer Francesco Mellina trained at Liverpool Art School and was well known on the Liverpool club scene at the time. After managing Dead or Alive he developed a career as a rock photographer, capturing some of the most iconic bands of the period. |
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Recollections: photographs of Philip Jones Griffiths17 October 2008 - 13 April 2009This exhibition showcased the British work of Philip Jones Griffiths, one of the most celebrated war photographers of our time, who sadly died in 2008. Born in North Wales, Philip studied pharmacy in Liverpool, a time that proved influential both to him personally and as a photographer. He later moved to London and became a freelance photographer for the Observer. Perhaps best known for his photographs of Vietnam which helped crystalise public misgivings about the war, his images also captured social and political upheaval in Britain from the 1950s to the 1970s. One of the most respected photographers of his generation, Griffiths was made president of Magnum in 1980. His photographs have appeared in every major magazine in the world. Find out more about: 'Recollections: photographs of Philip Jones Griffiths' |
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Best of Merseyside22 August 2008 - 6 October 2008Works from the 2008 Merseyside borough open exhibitions We hosted this exhibition showcasing some of the best of Merseyside's contemporary artists ss part of the Capital of Culture celebrations. Fifty artists were represented from the open exhibitions held throughout the year in the Wirral, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens and Halton boroughs. This exhibition was developed by galleries outside Liverpool (a grouping of the arts development and gallery officers from the five boroughs) and was supported by the Arts Council. |
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Metropolis - capturing modern Liverpool21 March 2008 - 10 August 2008Stunning photographs from the collection of Stewart Bale Ltd, a local family run photographic practice specialising in commercial and industrial photography. Spanning a period of great change in the city from the 1920s to the 1970s, these photographs were taken to celebrate, promote and record great events, landmark buildings, cutting edge developments and city life. Monumental in scale and beautifully composed they reflect a Victorian city embracing modernity and the industrial 20th century. Read more about Stewart Bale Ltd and see a selection of themed online exhibitions from the collection on this website. Find out more about: 'Metropolis - capturing modern Liverpool' |
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Now these days are gone - The Beatles photographs of Michael Peto18 August 2007 - 2 March 2008Recently rediscovered photographs of The Beatles on show in Liverpool for the first time in this exhibition - a must-see for fans of the fab four. Michael Peto was one of the great photo journalists of the 1960s, with much of his work appearing in the Observer. These photographs of The Beatles, taken in 1965 around the time of Help! and Rubber Soul, demonstrate Peto’s unobtrusive approach, capturing his subjects in a relaxed, natural manner. The pictures show The Beatles off guard and behind the scenes at a time when most professional photographers only had access to them at carefully managed photo-calls. No-one knows how Peto secured such unfettered access to the most famous group in the world, but these photos provide a fascinating insight into The Beatles at work and off duty. This exhibition has been produced by the University of Dundee, the custodian of the Michael Peto photographic collection. Find out more about: 'Now these days are gone - The Beatles photographs of Michael Peto' |
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The Long Way Home - Bernard Fallon's Liverpool images3 March 2007 - 15 July 2007An exhibition of atmospheric, often humorous, images capturing the Liverpool streets and the characters that Bernard Fallon met on them during the 1960s and 70s. His photographs document the trip home that he frequently made at the time, from Liverpool Art School to Crosby, with diversions 'the long way' around the docks and derelict areas of Scotland Road. Find out more about: 'The Long Way Home - Bernard Fallon's Liverpool images' |
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Cape Farewell: The Art of Climate Change16 September 2006 - 28 January 2007National Museums Liverpool together with John MooresUniversity is hosting the thought-provoking exhibition Cape Farewell: Art and Climate Change as part of the Liverpool Biennial. Cape Farewell came into being when artist David Buckland gathered together a group of artists to join climate scientists and educators onboard The Noorderlicht, a 46m schooner, bound for the High Arctic. To date there have been three expeditions enabling both the scientists and the artists to chart the effects of climate change in the region. The artists have created work inspired by their voyages, using a range of different media including sound, video, sculpture, photography and painting. At the National Conservation Centre you can see: Stranded, Heather Ackroyd and Dan Harvey. A minke whale found off the coast of Skegness, is used in Stranded, a collaborative piece by Ackroyd and Harvey. Using a process of crystallisation the artists have covered the 6m long skeleton in a dazzling diamond-like frosting, suggesting the need to conserve these threatened animals. A video shows the retrieval of the mammal and how the artists created the final piece. Nymark (Undiscovered Island). Alex Hartley was inspired by the discovery of a piece of Arctic land that was exposed for the first time as a direct result of climate change. The process of the discovery and Hartley’s attempt to claim and name the island are all documented in a stunning 8m long photographic montage. Ice Texts, David Buckland. Haunting photographs of warning messages projected onto Arctic glaciers from the Noorderlicht schooner. Gautier Deblonde’s photographs of Rachel Whiteread’s Embankment, her installation at Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall that was influenced by her experience of theArctic. Find out more about: 'Cape Farewell: The Art of Climate Change' |
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Street Life: Liverpool In Fashion16 June 2006 - 20 August 2006Street Life: Liverpool in Fashion, an unusual photography exhibition celebrating 'scouse' style, featured the work of North West photographers Mark McNulty and Victoria Spofforth. Their pictures documented the unique look of Liverpool fashion including subjects young and old. |
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 200525 June 2005 - 18 September 2005A touring exhibition from the Natural History Museum, London, that featured some of the best wildlife photography in the world. The display included photographs selected through junior and adult competitions. Organised in conjunction with BBC Wildlife Magazine, this exhibition celebrated the beauty of the natural world and the skill of amateur photographers. Find out more about: 'Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2005' |
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Making Sense12 March 2005 - 15 May 2005An art and community project based on a series of art workshops led by local artists working with people recovering from brain injury, supported by Mersey Care NHS Trust and Arts Council England North West. The aim of the artist workshops was to improve memory, motivation and attention, and aid rehabilitation. The display included a selection of paintings, photographs and prints. |
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Britain's 50 Best Dressed Men11 December 2004 - 20 February 2005A photographic exhibition celebrating the individual style of “the English Gentleman” organised by Getty Images Gallery in association with GQ Magazine. The display included images of men such as Jarvis Cocker, Michael Caine, Ewan McGregor and Jude Law. |
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Vanishing Point1 October 2004 - 21 November 2004This exhibition featured a number of site-specific works by Stephen Boyd in response to the Conservation Centre and work of our painting conservators. A mixed media exhibition that explored the effect of conservation and historical paintings through light, paintings, digital images and conservation equipment. |
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Everton's 80s Heroes28 May 2004 - 19 September 2004This photographic exhibition captured the heady days of Everton Football Club's most successful period. During the 1980s they won the FA Cup, the League, the Charity Shield and plenty more. This show included images from those glory days, featuring stars like Howard Kendall, Gary Lineker, Andy Gray, Peter Reid and Kevin Sheedy. All the photographs came from the archives of the Liverpool Daily Post & Echo. The exhibition was complimented by 'the Kop's Last Stand' at the Museum of Liverpool Life. |
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Strands14 February 2004 - 18 April 2004A varied and colourful display of hand-crafted textiles created by students on the fashion and textile course at John Moores University. |
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Come Dancing20 December 2003 - 1 February 2004A nostalgic photographic exhibition of thirty reproduction prints from the Stewart Bale collection. It featured views of Liverpool dance halls, orchestras and bands from the 1930s to 1960s. The exhibition captured the excitement and glamour of going out for a night's dancing from a bygone era. |
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The Rolling Stones and The Beatles1 November 2003 - 9 December 2003This touring exhibition, from the Proud Galleries, London and sponsored by HP, was a chance to see some great, rare photos of two the most influential bands of all time. The show included 22 copy prints of the Beatles in India by Paul Saltzman and 76 prints of the Rolling Stones by Gered Mankowitz. From Liverpool, the exhibition toured to Bristol, Brighton, Newcastle, Glasgow, Paris and Milan. |
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Shooting Stars: famous faces by Stephen Shakeshaft21 May 2003 - 28 September 2003Remember the galaxy of international stars that have visited Liverpool over the years, from Princess Diana to Joan Collins? Daily Post and Echo photographer Stephen Shakeshaft captured them all, including the city's favourite home-grown stars such as Paul McCartney and Ken Dodd. 100 of his best celebrity photographs went on show in this fascinating exhibition. Find out more about: 'Shooting Stars: famous faces by Stephen Shakeshaft' |
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being apart25 October 2001 - 6 January 2002An exhibition of more than 30 photographs produced by Michaela Zimmer, artist in residence at the Conservation Centre from 2000-2001, recording her work and performances during the course of her residency. |
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Exhibitions at Lady Lever Art Gallery
Whistler: The Gentle Art of Making Etchings3 July 2009 - 20 September 2009James McNeill Whistler was one of the great masters of etching. This fascinating exhibition, drawn from the University of Glasgow's world-famous Whistler collection, explores the artist's creative processes, from the unmarked copper plate to finished print. 'The Gentle Art of Making Etchings' provides an illuminating picture of Whistler and his distinctive technique. A loan exhibition from the Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery, University of Glasgow. Find out more about: 'Whistler: The Gentle Art of Making Etchings' |
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French Impressionists20 February 2009 - 31 May 2009French Impressionists gave a rare opportunity for visitors to see works usually only on display in Sweden’s capital. Works by Renoir, Monet, Degas and Rodin were amongst some of the artists featured in this exhibition of 13 treasured works. There were pieces from a selection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist pieces from the Walker Art Gallery collection and from Nationalmuseum Stockholm. The exhibition was a result of a collaboration between National Museums Liverpool and Nationalmuseum Stockholm. |
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Masterpiece watercolours and drawings28 June 2008 - 9 November 2008A rare opportunity to see some of the highlights of the incredible collection of British drawings and watercolours at the Lady Lever Art Gallery. The delightful works on display include pieces by JMW Turner, David Cox, Peter de Wint, Edward Lear, Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. These illustrate the flowering of the British watercolour school in the 18th century and follow its development through the 19th to the early 20th century. Through these works visitors can trace the development of William Hesketh Lever (1851-1925), the Bolton- born grocer’s son and wealthy soap manufacturer, as a notable collector of British drawings and watercolours. The exhibition also showcases the additions to the collection made by the Trustees of the Lady Lever Art Gallery after its founder’s death. Find out more about: 'Masterpiece watercolours and drawings' |
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Victorian Visions1 December 2007 - 16 March 2008An exhibition exploring the highly creative and experimental world of Victorian photography including images by some of the most famous names of the period: Julia Margaret Cameron, Lady Hawarden, Roger Fenton, Gustave Le Gray, Peter Emerson, Robert Howlett and BB Turner. The images record the people and places of a very different era; intense, haunting and romantic. Other images evoke the world of painting in their composition and style, with arresting landscapes. The exhibition is a collaboration with the V&A, London. |
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Changing Places20 October 2007 - 20 April 2008For their project ‘Changing Places’ the artists Phil Sayers and Rikke Lundgreen made artworks which reinterpreted selected paintings and sculptures in the collections of the Walker and Lady Lever Art Galleries. 19th century images that depict women as passive, submissive objects of male desire are of particular interest to them. Other themes, including gender, identity, myths, ageing and the architecture and ‘power’ of the galleries are also a focus for their work. The artists seek to connect our everyday experiences with precedents from art historical sources. |
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Masquerade: the work of James Ensor (1860-1949)30 June 2007 - 23 September 2007A special showing of the paintings, drawings and etchings of James Ensor (1860-1949) on loan from the Museum of Fine Arts, Ghent. Described as the most original Belgian artist of the 19th century, James Ensor painted around 1880-85 in a style fashionable amongst the modernists of the day. Find out more about: 'Masquerade: the work of James Ensor (1860-1949)' |
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Merchant Palaces16 February 2007 - 13 May 2007To celebrate Year of Heritage, some of Liverpool and Wirral’s lost Victorian and Edwardian mansions were shown in this stunning photographic exhibition. Twenty-five photographs by Harry Bedford Lemere (1864-1944) gave a rich insight into the houses of local merchants at the time, including the home of Lord Leverhulme himself, Thornton Manor. This exhibition was organised in collaboration with English Heritage (National Monuments Record). |
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Objects of Desire21 October 2006 - 7 January 2007Objects of Desire is an exhibition with a difference. Visitors can view an ever-changing selection of beautiful objects, which are available to purchase. This wonderful display showcases contemporary crafts by designers who work with ceramics, jewellery, glass, metal and textiles. It is the first collaborative exhibition between National Museums Liverpool and the Bluecoat Display Centre, Liverpool. It is also the first selling exhibition at the Lady Lever Art Gallery and a new venture for this venue which has a fascinating collection of historic decorative and fine art. All the exhibitors are from or are based in the north of England, most of them currently exhibit and sell at the Bluecoat, in addition to many other galleries both nationally and internationally. Between them they have collected many prizes and awards for their creations. |
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Norman Parkinson: Portraits in Fashion10 June 2006 - 24 September 2006Norman Parkinson was a dazzling fashion photographer who worked on the British edition of Harper's Bazaar, as well as contributing to many publications such as Vogue, Queen, and Town & Country. His work was famous for its liveliness, spontaneity and humour, and for his creative use of outdoor locations. Born in 1913, Parkinson became a photographer's apprentice and at the age of 21 opened his own studio. By the end of his life he had become a household name, the recipient of a CBE, a photographer to the Royal Family, and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society. This sparkling collection demonstrates Parkinson's ability to capture the essence of the periods in which he worked, in a career that spanned seven decades. Find out more about: 'Norman Parkinson: Portraits in Fashion' |
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Pre-Raphaelite Drawings10 February 2006 - 14 May 2006This exhibition was a rare chance to see 35 exquisite drawings from National Museums Liverpool's collections which are too delicate for permanent display, including works by the leading Pre-Raphaelite artists, Burne Jones, Madox Brown, Holman Hunt, Millais and Rossetti. A recently acquired drawing of Cymon and Iphigenia by Millais was on show for the first time. |
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Pulling The Lever: Sculpture By Pete Ellis1 October 2005 - 8 January 2006Intriguing contemporary sculpture displayed amongst gallery’s treasures. Pete Ellis works with materials from everyday life to produce sculptures that deal with very different ideas. Ordinary objects are used to to project emotive or humorous messages, encouraging us to look again at our own environment. Newly commissioned work created as a response to the Lady Lever Art Gallery is displayed in the recently refurbished temporary exhibition area. Taking inspiration from the gallery's tapestries, Pete has created The Odd Couple, a nine foot pair of socks on such an epic scale that they will never become separated or lost. Existing pieces are also scattered around the gallery - in unlikely locations. Bronze sausages mounted on an old wardrobe join the gallery’s decorative regency commodes and casts of veterinary gloves and root vegetables inhabit rooms also occupied by Pre-Raphaelite paintings and classical sculpture. Find out more about: 'Pulling The Lever: Sculpture By Pete Ellis' |
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Picasso at the Lady Lever Art Gallery - Woman Seated in an Armchair28 May 2005 - 4 September 2005A special display highlighting the loan of this important work from the National Gallery in Berlin. Find out more about: 'Picasso at the Lady Lever Art Gallery - Woman Seated in an Armchair' |
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Beside the Seaside: the British Impressionists14 May 2005 - 4 September 2005An exhibition of paintings illustrating fun and leisure by the Victorian and Edwardian seaside including works by Walter Sickert and Philip Wilson Steer. Find out more about: 'Beside the Seaside: the British Impressionists' |
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Portraits of Lady Hamilton and Lord Nelson12 February 2005 - 3 April 2005The year 2005 marks the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. This picture- in-focus event at the Lady Lever Art Gallery will celebrate the life and times of Lord Nelson, the hero of that great campaign, especilaly his love affair with the famous local beauty, Emma Hamilton. |
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The Big Draw display1 October 2004 - 7 November 2004A display of drawings from the gallery''s collections will be on show in the education room to coincide with the Big Draw event. |
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The Stuckists Punk Victorian18 September 2004 - 20 February 2005The first major exhibition to recognize the Stuckists, the group founded in 1999 by Charles Thomson and Billy Childish, which has subsequently become an international art movement. Stuckism marks the birth of 'Remodernism' - "a renewal of spirituality and meaning in art, culture and society". The Stuckists oppose 'Postmodernism' and conceptual art, famously campaign against the Turner Prize and declare painting as the radical medium of self-discovery: "The Stuckist paints pictures because painting pictures is what matters." This Walker & Lady Lever exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to make up their own mind about this provocative new figurative art and features over 250 paintings - eighteen of them at Lady Lever Art Gallery. The Lady Lever will also have the first major national display of photographs by The Stuckist Photographers, whose work carries the Stuckist ethos into another medium. They were founded in 2003 by Andy Bullock and Larry Dunstan, because Dunstan asked, “Is there a place for photography in Stuckism?” The four photographers featured are Andy Bullock, Larry Dunstan, Charles Thomson and Wolf Howard. Part of the Liverpool Biennial 2004. |
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In the Haze: watercolours by Turner and Williamson12 June 2004 - 30 August 2004This display of over 20 works highlights how local Liverpool artist, Daniel Alexander Williamson, was influenced by visionary painter JMW Turner. Find out more about: 'In the Haze: watercolours by Turner and Williamson' |
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Animal Magic1 February 2004 - 16 May 2004A small themed display of ceramics from National Museums Liverpool's decorative art collections: 'Monkey Business', 'Wild & Wonderful', 'On the Farm'. The show has been especially designed to appeal to the family audience. It is an ideal opportunity to introduce younger visitors to the wonderful collections looked after by National Museums Liverpool. |
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Victorian Life7 June 2003 - 4 January 2004Victorian Life is a small display of watercolours, prints, photographs and original Victorian dolls from National Museums Liverpool's collections. A newly acquired work, St John's Market by popular local artist Samuel Austin, is on show for the first time. Images of shopping, leisure and play during the nineteenth century reveal both the romanticized ideals and harsh realities of everyday Victorian living. |
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Amazing Glazes21 December 2002 - 1 May 200322 pots from the decorative art collection, highlighting sumptuous glazes from the turn of the century. In shapes and colours complementing the home interiors developed by William Morris and other craftsmen of the period, these experimental glazes made a fashionable alternative to the mass-produced ceramic wares of the 19th century. Art directors, chemists and potters played an important role in developing this kind of pottery from 1870s to 1920s. |
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Love in a Mist1 June 2002 - 1 December 200214 watercolours by Robert Anning Bell and his contemporaries - artists closely associated with the Arts and Crafts movement of the early 20th century. The display features two recent Walker acquisitions and works by Edward Frampton, Cayley Robinson and Charles Ricketts, Herbert and Frances MacNair, one of which is entitled 'Love in a Mist'. |
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Ten Drawings by Leonardo da Vinci from the Royal Collection15 February 2002 - 21 April 2002An exceptional opportunity to see some of Leonardo da Vinci's masterpieces from the Royal Collection. The ten drawings show the range of Leonardo's interests and include anatomical, botanical and religious subjects as well as maps and studies for military innovations. Find out more about: 'Ten Drawings by Leonardo da Vinci from the Royal Collection' |
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Exhibitions at Museum of Liverpool
Finding a Safe Place30 September 2005 - 15 January 2006To celebrate Refugee Week 2005, the Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement Service (EMTAS), part of Liverpool Education Service, launched an art competition in Liverpool’s primary and secondary schools. The subject of the work revolved loosely around the Refugee Week theme of Persecution, including images depicting children’s interpretation of 'Finding A Safe Place'. The winning entries went on display as part of Black History Month 2005. |
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Collecting the Beatles25 August 2005 - 23 April 2006This display of recently acquired Beatles memorabilia spanned the fab four''s careers from the early days in Liverpool through to international acclaim. You could see original signed photographs, rare early promotional material and merchandise -including Christmas records and even Beatles nylon stockings! |
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Living with the Romans23 July 2005 - 4 June 2006This was the first ever exhibition revealing what life was like for people in Liverpool and the North West during the Roman period. The exhibition took visitors back in time, bringing them face to face with people who lived in the region nearly 2000 years ago. A full-size Romano-British farmhouse with realistic sounds and smells, plus artefacts, dioramas and models portrayed a vivid picture of daily life. North West England is well known for its Roman sites, from the great legionary fortress at Chester, forts at Manchester and Northwich, and civilian settlements such as Wilderspool, near Warrington. But until recently little was known of the native people who for generations farmed the land much as their ancestors had done. In this exhibition we showed how local people lived, worked and died in our region under Roman rule. It is only now that their story is beginning to emerge. Their homes and farms are difficult to find and it is only through the patient work of archaeologists, including the National Museums Liverpool Field Archaeology Unit, that we have been able to uncover traces of their lives. Some of the results of that work tell the story of the local native pople who were ‘Living with the Romans’. |
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Living It Up12 February 2005 - 14 June 2005An exhibition that explored social housing and high-rise living from the tenants’ perspective, creating a feel of what it was like to live “up in the air”, in collaboration with the Liverpool Housing Action Trust. |
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Chinese Memory Lines13 January 2005 - 7 February 2005A hundred model boats were created by members of Chinese communities for Year of the Sea. Over 500 people from Liverpool, Glasgow, Manchester and Leeds collaborated on the project, forming a striking wall display of model boats. The designs were based on memories about how individuals and families came to Britain, and explored community links to the sea. Many Chinese people settled here after working as crew members with British shipping companies such as the Blue Funnel Line. |
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In The Picture22 November 2004 - 4 January 2005Portraits of disabled people are featured in this positive exhibition created by North West Disability Arts Forum. Part of the DaDaFest 2004 |
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Yours Faithfully16 October 2004 - 9 January 2005Yours Faithfully was a celebration of different faith groups that are part of Liverpool's rich heritage including Anglican, Baha'i, Buddhist, Catholic, Free Church, Greek Orthodox, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh. The exhibition was based on the findings of young people who explored diverse religious traditions and practices to coincide with the city's Year of Faith. Personal items on display included a Hajj prayer mat, a Hindu hand-painted scroll, a Passover book, a photograph of Bethlehem, offering bowls, a heart-shaped cushion, an icon of the Virgin Mary, a steel bracelet (Kara) and a communion set. |
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Spotlight on 'Eric's Club'26 August 2004 - 21 November 2004This small but unique collection explored the impact of a club that had a major influence on the Liverpool music scene of the late 70s and early 80s. Objects and memorabilia captured a time when bands like Big In Japan, Teardrop Explodes and Echo and the Bunnymen were creating a new Merseybeat. |
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The Kop's Last Stand28 May 2004 - 19 September 2004Liverpool football club's legendary Kop was remembered ten years after its demolition in this exhibition at the Museum of Liverpool Life from 28 May to 19 September 2004. The original all-standing Kop, which stood from 1906 to 1994, played a key part in the history of the soccer team during its glory years when players captured top trophies. The Kop's Last Stand told the fascinating story of the stand where thousands of fans jostled and swayed as they sang, chanted, cheered and jeered. It focused on the highs and lows experienced on its hallowed terraces. The exhibition featured Liverpool Post & Echo archive photographs and items lent by Liverpool FC Museum, including banners, programmes and memorabilia. The show was complimented by 'Everton's 80s Heroes' on display at the Conservation Centre |
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David Jacques - 'As if in a dream dreamt by another'24 October 2003 - 3 May 2004An exhibition by Liverpool-born artist David Jacques. In it he explored the experiences of people from different communities who have settled in Liverpool over the last 100 years. The exhibition included large-scale banners, photographs, drawings a Find out more about: 'David Jacques - 'As if in a dream dreamt by another'' |
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Stuart Sutcliffe21 August 2003 - 24 November 2003A fascinating collection of personal effects that once belonged to Stuart Sutcliffe. One of the original Beatles, Sutcliffe was also a talented artist. His death at the age of 21 from a brain haemorrhage cut short a promising career. These items helped bring to life one of the most poignant chapters in The Beatles story. |
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Spirit of the Blitz10 July 2003 - 5 December 2004This major exhibition commemorated a powerful and important subject by recounting the experiences of those who lived and worked through the Second World War in Liverpool, in particular the Blitz bombing of May 1941. The profound effects that the war had on the community of Liverpool will be examined through the personal accounts of people who were there - a disappearing generation. To accompany the exhibition the nearby Museum of Liverpool Life featured a wartime garden and the Piermasters House will be converted into a 1940s house. There will also be a display of wartime vehicles in the Great Western Railway building. |
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Mike McCartney's Liverpool Life24 May 2003 - 28 September 2003During the swinging sixties Mike McCartney had access to the most happening and interesting people around. This exhibition was an entertaining mix of snapshots of stars and everyday Liverpool life, from pictures of his dad at home in Forthlin Road to Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard. In specially written picture captions, Mike shared some marvellous memories such as Paul McCartney's 21st birthday party and George Harrison's first Jaguar. A must for any McCartney, music or Mersey enthusiast! |
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Your History, Our History21 April 2003 - 27 April 2003Initiated by museums in Liverpool, Luxembourg, Helsinki and Bonn, this stimulating exhibition looked at the similarities and differences between these four different cities. The achievements and advantages of each city was celebrated, and social and cultural difficulties examined. Largely generated by research amongst the members from each city's communities, the show challenges opinions about urban life today. |
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Memory Blocks8 March 2003 - 27 April 2003The Historic Environment of Liverpool Project was devised by English Heritage to explore and record Liverpool's unique status as England's finest Victorian City. As part of the process, the exhibition 'Memory Blocks' will drew on the memories and experiences from members of the community. Clear perspex building bricks forming a 3-dimensional wall contained the participant's pictures, photographs and ideas about the city's heritage. |
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Indian Presence in Liverpool22 November 2002 - 23 February 2003Indian Presence examined the origin of the Indian community in Liverpool. Between 1920 and 1960, Bachan Singh and Ashok Burman interviewed more than 20 Indian settlers and recorded their experiences and memories. Photographs, personal items, costume, music and documentary help to tell their story. |
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Liverpool Memories12 July 2002 - 27 October 2002The photographs of Stewart Bale Ltd provide a unique record of life in Liverpool from the 1930s to the 1950s. The pictures showed the everyday places where people worked, shopped and enjoyed themselves. |
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Bottle Your Culture21 March 2002 - 28 July 2002'Bottle Your Culture' was one of the most imaginative cultural audit Liverpool has ever seen, celebrating the life of the city and its residents. School children, local businesses, celebrities and community groups all contributed by stuffing literally thousands of bottles with their unique interpretations of Liverpool's cultural heritage. This startling collection formed the heart of the city's bid to become European Capital of Culture in 2008. |
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Talking Traditions: Irish Music and Dance in Two British Cities15 March 2002 - 16 June 2002Exploring how the complimentary traditions of Irish music and dance are expressed in the cities of Liverpool and Coventry, this exhibition used photographs, music and video to describe how Irish traditions were maintained and developed by Irish people living in Britain. Find out more about: 'Talking Traditions: Irish Music and Dance in Two British Cities' |
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Soccer Shots23 November 2001 - 17 February 2002Soccer Shots: Stephen Shakeshaft's Football Photos, featured over 100 behind the scenes pictures at Everton and Liverpool. For four decades, the award-winning photographer followed the fortunes Merseyside's footballing giants, enjoying a unique insider's perspective. |
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Meccano: Twentieth Century Toys2 June 2001 - 28 October 2001An exhibition in two parts: At the Museum of Liverpool Life, trains, cranes and beauty queens, the story of the Liverpool Binns Road factory that exported toys around the world. At Merseyside Maritime Museum, a display of kits, models and collectors' tales, including Hornby trains, tracks and accessories, Dinky Toys and Bayko sets, along with guilds, clubs and magazines. |
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Exhibitions at International Slavery Museum
My life, my words2 February 2009 - 26 July 2009A small display of videos and images exploring the lives and experiences of individuals from the Black communities within Liverpool and their relationships with an ever-changing city. |
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Shoot Nations17 January 2009 - 2 August 2009An exhibition of photographs taken by young people as part of the Shoot Nations global photographic competition. The images capture the impact of our changing environment, particularly the effects of global warming and intensive farming. |
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We are one23 August 2008 - 31 January 2009This projected display celebrated the museum's first year with a look at how the many visitors who have passed through its doors have responded to the thought-provoking displays inside. |
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