The Body in the Work of Nicola L. and Christina Ramberg
Posted on 1 October 2014 by Liverpool Biennial
Christina Ramberg, Untitled (torso with pants), 1982, detail
Holly Rimmer-Tagoe looks at works by Nicola L. and Christina Ramberg and their presentation of the body as a cultural construction in which to interrogate ideas of femininity, performance and transformation – Read more
The Fantastical World of Oskar Schlemmer
Posted on 18 September 2014 by Liverpool Biennial
Digital image, 2009 J. Paul Getty Trust
We delve into the exciting world of artist, choreographer and stage designer Osker Schlemmer and offer a preview of what audiences can expect this Sunday at The Black-E as part of The Companion performance weekend. – Read more
John Moores Painting Prize: Vote Now
Posted on 6 September 2014 by Liverpool Biennial
Jo Berry, Untitled, 2013. Courtesy of the artist.
The Visitor's Choice poll is now open! We share some of our highlights from the exhibition and invite you to vote for your favourite. – Read more
In Focus: Jef Cornelis
Posted on 2 September 2014 by Liverpool Biennial
Entrance to the Jef Cornelis exhibition, St. Andrews Gardens, Liverpool, 2014
As part of A Needle Walks into a Haystack, Liverpool Biennial have curated an exhibition of works from Belgian TV director Jef Cornelis at St. Andrews Gardens. The exhibition space contains a library of his films from which the visitor can select what they would like to watch. We asked Deborah Laing, part of our Mediation Team for her thoughts on the exhibition. – Read more
In Focus: Nicola L.'s Atmosphere in White
Posted on 28 August 2014 by Liverpool Biennial
Installation view of Nicola L. Atmosphere in White, 2014. Photograph by Mark McNulty
Nicola L.'s Atmosphere in White has transformed the shabby room on the first floor of The Old Blind School into a heavenly, dream-like environment. Deborah Laing, part of our Mediation Team explores the work in more detail, providing a context for which to view this installation. – Read more
In Pictures: Art & Architecture at The Old Blind School
Posted on 24 August 2014 by Liverpool Biennial
Inside The Old Blind School. Photo by Rob Battersby.
For this unusual photographic project, we asked Liverpool photographer Rob Battersby to explore the curious interplay between art and architecture. The setting is The Old Blind School, the 1930’s Grade II Listed building near Liverpool City Centre which houses the work of 18 contemporary artists for the 8th Biennial Exhibition. – Read more
Film Round-Up: Liverpool Biennial 2014
Posted on 21 August 2014 by Liverpool Biennial
Peter Wächtler, Untitled, 2013 video, 14’ 14” on view at The Old Blind School
In contemporary art exhibitions, film installation and video art play as big a role as any other medium, which is echoed in the exciting array of video work being shown for A Needle Walks into a Haystack. To celebrate these artists, we take a look at a selection of the films in this year's Biennial Exhibition, and uncover where you can see more film around the city this summer. – Read more
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