Learning
Bridges not Walls was a community project which focused on the stories of displaced women and those living in areas of conflict. The project involved a group of women from a variety of different backgrounds coming together to share their thoughts and experiences.
The project aimed to highlight some of the issues faced by women whose freedom and way of life are restricted by war, the asylum system, government agendas and very often physical barriers, such as borders, fences and walls.
Two displays were produced as a result of the project in 2008, which were shown in the World Cultures gallery and Community Base at World Museum. Please note that both of these displays have now finished.
2 May to 30 September 2008
From January to March 2008 a group of women came together to create these pieces of artwork in World Museum Liverpool. The group was made up of a variety of individuals of different backgrounds, each with her own skills and experiences.
During sessions participants contributed to discussions, shared thoughts and developed their artistic techniques. Each woman created her own unique text panel depicting her individual story or ideas and these panels were displayed on the World Cultures gallery in World Museum Liverpool.
15 September to 30 November 2008
Following on from a successful community exhibition on the World Cultures gallery at World Museum Liverpool, this second exhibition has been developed.
The pieces of work on display were created by individual artists in response to the stories of atrocity and injustice they have encountered. Together they hope to promote the idea of building bridges between communities and individuals.
Bridges not Walls was delivered through the Engaging refugees and asylum seekers project, which aims to develop activities and events for local refugees and asylum seekers throughout National Museums Liverpool venues.
The project was delivered in collaboration with the organisation Women to Women for Peace, a network of women who work to promote tolerance and understanding, both within and between communities.