A bronze statue of Liverpool FC’s most successful manager was unveiled at Anfield today (30 January) to celebrate the life and legacy of Bob Paisley OBE. The sculpture itself has been commissioned and donated by main sponsor of LFC, Standard Chartered, in celebration of its 10-year relationship with the Reds, and ... Read More...
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Merseyside mental health charity, the Open Door Centre, is aiming to raise a few laughs by unveiling a new art exhibition, designed specifically to make people smile. The Laughin’ exhibition - a joint collaboration with Liverpool creative agency Black & Ginger - is set to launch with a preview evening on ... Read More...
Artworks by influential etchers James McNeill Whistler and Joseph Pennell are going on display at Sudley House this month. The exhibition at the Mossley Hill Road-based museum is expected to be the last time the prints will be displayed collectively for the next 10 years, due to their light-sensitive and fragile ... Read More...
'Gaia' at Liverpool Cathedral: interview with artist behind giant Earth installation Visitors to Liverpool Cathedral can currently witness the world under one roof, following the launch of a month-long display of ‘Gaia’. Internationally renowned artist Luke Jerram is behind the 23ft replica of our planet, and also created the popular ‘Museum of ... Read More...
Get Ready for the Weekend in Liverpool New arts and music festival gets underway, LFC legends take on Milan masters at Anfield & more 22-24 February | Curated by Lawrence Saunders Music, theatre, dance and more at Angel Field Festival Organised by Liverpool Hope University, Angel Field Festival is a new international, combined arts ... Read More...
Organisers of Liverpool’s LightNight have revealed details of seven specially commissioned artworks for the 10th annual event. This year’s free, late night cultural programme for all ages will follow the theme ‘Ritual’ as it takes place across 50 venues around the city. Open Culture, which is behind the festivities, has yet to ... Read More...
Get Ready for the Weekend in Liverpool Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibition, St Patrick’s Day & more 16-17 February | Curated by Natasha Young Pinks, 1923, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Photo: © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Major Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibition arrives National Museums Liverpool’s latest landmark showcase has opened today (15 March), exploring the life and ... Read More...
Plans to try and bring the global 2026 Gay Games to the Liverpool City Region have been revealed. LCR Pride Foundation intends to bid to host the worldwide sport and cultural event in the area, and is being backed by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram. The competition takes place every four years with ... Read More...
Get Ready for the Weekend in Liverpool John Yeoman & Quentin Blake, Dramshop cocktails & more 2-3 March | Curated by Natasha Young Final chance to see Quentin Blake and John Yeoman exhibition Head to Wirral’s Lady Lever Art Gallery for the ‘Quentin Blake and John Yeoman: 50 Years of Children’s Books’ display, which ... Read More...
City of Light, City of Sanctuary - photo gallery Words by Natasha Young | Images courtesy of The Lantern Company The Lantern Company illuminated Sefton Park’s boating lake with its latest installation, ‘City of Light, City of Sanctuary’. Crowds descended on the greenspace at night to see hundreds of glowing buildings, made in ... Read More...