Biennial 2021: Curator’s theme “more important than ever”
Liverpool Biennial’s theme is more significant this year, says curator Manuela Moscoso, as the visual arts festival returned this weekend.
Figs in Wigs staying creative in lockdown
JMU Journalism caught up with Figs in Wigs to find out more about the dance group full of twists.
Art Collection Liverpool supporting arts sector
Art Collection Liverpool will give out their first grant to artists and arts sector workers this month.
Liverpool-born artist shortlisted for top award
A Liverpool-born art artist has been shortlisted for the UK’s biggest painting accolade, with a display at the Walker Art Gallery up for grabs.
Captain Sir Tom Moore celebrated in 24ft mural
Fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore has been immortalised by a three-story portrait in Southport town centre.
Virtual film festivals providing lockdown lifeline
Amateur filmmakers have welcomed the emergence of online film festivals in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
New installation adds colour to Bold Street
An installation has been created on Bold Street to represent an experiment in expanded drawing.
Wall of positivity lights up St Helens
A St Helens hip hop crew has launched an exciting and eye-catching new graffiti project.
St Helens puts spotlight on mental health
St Helens residents came together to talk about how mental health can be better addressed in the town.
Tate celebrates women in agriculture
Tate Liverpool follows the different lives and experiences of four female shepherds in its new exhibition.
Modern-day slavery put in spotlight
Colonial slavery and modern-day human trafficking form the focus of a new moving image installation.
Tate Liverpool opens show for women artists
A new exhibition on women mentors has been opened at Tate Liverpool.
Fashion celebrated at new Walker exhibition
The Walker Art Gallery will display more than 70 outfits in a new exhibition.
Liverpool Irish Festival kicks off again
The Liverpool Irish Festival has launched its 17th annual celebrations.
Global photography exhibition opens in city
International dialogue and global identity form part of a new photography exhibition in Liverpool.
Journey through the stars in Wirral light show
West Kirby’s Marine Lake was transformed into another universe at a dazzling light show.
Brexit provides pottery inspiration
The topical issue of Brexit has been given a new spin at the potter’s wheel which has produced a new exhibition.
Inspiration given to future Biennial artists
The director and curator of the Liverpool Biennial Festival 2020 gave a talk on the show’s inspiration.