Written by Adam Foster Internationally acclaimed artist Ugo Rondinone unveiled a new public sculpture today (23 October) at Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock. ‘Liverpool Mountain’ is the first artwork of its kind in Europe and is part of the Liverpool 2018 programme. Ugo has collaborated with Liverpool Biennial and Tate Liverpool to bring his ... Read More...
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River of Light will return in November, lighting up both sides of the Mersey with a specially commissioned musical display. Entitled ‘The Elements’, the spectacle will act as the finale for the Liverpool 2018 programme’s ‘China Dream’ season as well as the area’s bonfire celebration. Taking place on 4 November, the display ... Read More...
Cardboard castles and a Viking church will be built and toppled across the Liverpool City Region this week. A full schedule of the towers’ spectacular rises and falls, along with a host of accompanying family entertainment, has been revealed ahead of the ‘Lost Castles’ festivities. With the cultural project led by renowned ... Read More...
A new public art sculpture by internationally acclaimed artist Ugo Rondinone is heading to the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool. Named ‘Liverpool Mountain’, the creation will stand at more than 10 metres tall and is to mark the 10th anniversary of Liverpool European Capital of Culture, Liverpool Biennial’s 20th anniversary and 30 ... Read More...
Six castle-like cardboard structures up to 20 metres high will be created in each of the Liverpool City Region's boroughs this summer. Locations have been revealed for the forthcoming ‘Lost Castles’ project by French artist Olivier Grossetȇte, which forms part of the Liverpool 2018 celebrations. Members of the public and community groups ... Read More...
Around 250 people could become part of this year’s spectacular Giants event as a search for volunteers gets underway. From Benevol stewards required to travel alongside each giant to media assistants and event ambassadors, organisers have a range of opportunities to join in ‘Liverpool’s Dream’. The team behind the Giants’ 4-7 October ... Read More...
6 family-friendly attractions in the Liverpool City Region As the end of the school term approaches, thoughts turn to how to keep the kids entertained during the six-week holidays. Let YM Liverpool be your guide with our top six family-friendly summer events and attractions across the Liverpool City Region. Words by Lawrence Saunders Clipper ... Read More...
The Giants are heading to New Brighton’s Perch Rock Lighthouse during their Liverpool City Region visit in October. The location has been revealed in new artwork (pictured) ahead of the spectacular event, and is one of two destinations confirmed to be featuring as part of the show. Organisers have also announced that ... Read More...
People across the city are being invited to join a colourful parade of banners tonight (14 June) representing all 32 World Cup nations. During the Terrace Tapestries event around 150 people will carry displays featuring the flag of a country on one side and then an artistic response to that nation ... Read More...
Best-selling author Philip Pullman will judge short stories by budding Liverpool writers in a new competition. Primary and secondary school pupils across the city as well as University of Liverpool and XJTLU (Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University) students are being invited to enter the 500-word China Stories contest. The competition, which has been launched ... Read More...