Turner: Always Contemporary - A Symposium

Join us for this very special symposium, where we will explore themes around our exhibition 'Turner: Always Contemporary'. This event is ideal for academics, educators, researchers, or adults interested in exploring themes around climate change and contemporary art.

The exhibition will mark 250 years since the birth of JMW Turner, exploring both the artist’s own work and his enduring impact on later generations of artists. Turner: Always Contemporary will include National Museums Liverpool's collection of Turner's oil paintings, works on paper, and prints, alongside modern and contemporary artworks that delve into themes of travel, landscape, and artistic experimentation. A number of important and influential loaned works will also feature.

It will offer fresh perspectives on Turner and his legacy, highlighting how he grappled with issues that remain relevant today: climate change, immigration, tourism, and the role of the artist. Alongside Turner's works, visitors will encounter pieces by Claude Monet, Ethel Walker, Bridget Riley, and many more, bringing together 250 years of art to examine Turner's timeless appeal.

Guest speakers will be announced in early Autumn 2025.

This event is suitable for ages 18+. 

Tickets are £35 per person, which includes refreshments and lunch. 

Tickets will go on sale in Autumn 2025 - we recommend booking early as we have a limited number of places available.