The Walker Art Gallery has announced the five shortlisted artworks for this year’s John Moores Painting Prize. The first prize winner of the 60th anniversary competition will be announced on 12 July. ‘Quilt’ by Billy Crosby; ‘King and Queen of Wands’ by Jacqui Hallum; ‘The Thunderous Silence of Your Presence’ by Tom ... Read More...
John Moores Painting Prize
Works by 60 artists will feature in Liverpool’s John Moores Painting Prize 2018 exhibition marking 60 years of the competition. The longlisted paintings have been selected from more than 2,700 entries by an esteemed panel of jurors including the 2017 Turner Prize winner Lubaina Himid MBE. The free display at the Walker ... Read More...
The artist behind the iconic cover design for The Beatles’ 'Sgt. Pepper' album has been made a Citizen of Honour in Liverpool. Sir Peter Blake was handed the award and hailed as an 'honorary Scouser' during a ceremony at the Royal Liver Building yesterday (23 April). Sir Peter says: “I'm delighted to be ... Read More...
More than 50 John Moores Painting Prize entries will go on display tomorrow (9 July) following the announcement of this year’s winner. Artist Michael Simpson was was awarded the prestigious accolade yesterday (7 July) during an announcement at Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery, and receives a £25,000 prize for his winning painting ... Read More...
The five artists and their works shortlisted for this year’s prestigious John Moores Painting Prize have been revealed. A first prize winner will be announced at Liverpool’s Walker Gallery on 7 July, with the painter achieving the overall title receiving a £25,000 prize. Other shortlisted prizewinners will each receive £2,500 when the ... Read More...
Liverpool will celebrate International Women’s Day today (8 March) with events covering history and culture to health and wellbeing. National Museums Liverpool, Liverpool City Council and Small Cinema are among the city’s organisations and attractions backing the annual campaign to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. An hour ... Read More...