An art exhibition commemorating iconic World War I poets using the latest technology is heading to Liverpool’s waterfront. Through augmented reality, The Danger Tree will weave poetry, animation and music into traditional art. The display will open in Mann Island’s gallery space from Friday 30 June until 10 September as part of ... Read More...
Exhibitions
Review: 'Portraying a Nation: Germany 1919 – 1933' and 'Aleksandra Mir: Space Tapestry Faraway Missions' Written by Matthew Smith Tate Liverpool is hosting two new exhibitions that chart the evolution of German society in the interwar period and explore the possibilities of space travel. Through the work of two artists who documented, detailed ... Read More...
The first public art exhibition by journalist and television presenter Andrew Marr will get underway in Liverpool next week. Works completed by the prominent broadcaster in the years following his major stroke in 2013 will go on display in an exhibition called ‘Strokes of Colour’. Held at South Liverpool’s Corke Gallery from ... Read More...
A new photographic exhibition capturing the rise to fame of Gerry and the Pacemakers will go on display in Liverpool this summer. The Museum of Liverpool will display 30 images of the Merseybeat group by local photographers Graham Spencer and Peter Kaye. Launching on 14 July until 7 January 2018, the exhibition ... Read More...
It’s just a matter of days before Britain’s only dedicated museum of popular music opens in Liverpool. The British Music Experience (BME), which arrives at its new permanent home on Liverpool’s waterfront after five years at London’s O2, charts the rise of popular music from 1945 up to the present day ... Read More...
Merseyside Maritime Museum has been awarded £200,000 to support the renovation of one of its oldest display areas. The funding will see the creation of a major new gallery space exploring the lives of Liverpool’s seafarers with over 250 objects set to go on show. The £200,000 from DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries ... Read More...
Members of The Jam will perform at a celebratory Liverpool concert as the city’s successful retrospective exhibition draws to a close. The grand finale of the ‘About the Young Idea’ display is being organised by Nicky Weller – exhibition curator and sister of frontman Paul Weller – and will see bassist ... Read More...
An in-depth exhibition about The Jam at Liverpool’s Cunard Building has been extended after proving a hit with fans from the city and far beyond. ‘About the Young Idea’, curated by frontman Paul Weller’s sister Nicky Weller (pictured) alongside Russell Reader and Den Davis, was initially due to run until 25 September but ... Read More...
What's on Liverpool: Event listings August 20 August The Footman Tours St George’s Hall For the first time in a century, the public can experience every nook and cranny of the Grade I-listed St George’s Hall, including the recently discovered lost tunnels below. 20 August Julian Marley District Grammy-nominated reggae star Julian 'Ju Ju' Marley will bring good vibrations ... Read More...
What's on: Event listings 5 & 7 August Women: Where do you find yourself in the arts? Constellations Taking place on two days, this event will showcase women’s art and creativity with a programme of exhibitions, workshops, discussions, food and music. 6 August Annual Freefall Cathedral Abseil Liverpool Cathedral Fundraisers will take on the 150-foot drop down the ... Read More...