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Exhibitions at World Museum Liverpool
Threads of Life - quilts and arpilleras that speak out17 October 2009 - 1 November 2009To celebrate the Guinness Liverpool Irish Festival, we will be hosting this beautiful exhibition of textiles, brought together by curator Roberta Bacic. The pieces were created by a variety of community groups and individuals, who have used their craft to express their thoughts and feelings. The exhibition comprises a number of traditionally crafted quilts from Ireland and England, covering topics such as community, daily life and family. Some of these pieces were created by women directly affected during the ‘Troubles’ in Northern Ireland and demonstrate both their feelings of loss and their hope for peace within their community. The Guinness Liverpool Irish Festival runs from 16 October – 1 November 2009. For more information about events throughout the city visit the Liverpool Irish Festival website. Photos by Colin Peck and Martin Melaugh |
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Darwin Today13 June 2009 - 26 July 2009A science exhibition showing how Darwin’s ideas are relevant today and how they have influenced learning and research, including Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. Exhibition created by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council on behalf of the Research Councils UK. |
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Only A Game?11 October 2008 - 26 April 2009This spectacular UEFA football exhibition was on at World Museum Liverpool. From the classic era of the 1950s to the modern age of global superstars, Europe’s love affair with the beautiful game was explored. European culture was examined from a footballing perspective. Topics such as solidarity, success, participation, celebration, racism and integration were all tackled. Visitors saw player memorabilia from the National Football Museum - the shirts, medals and trophies of great European players such as Phil Neal, George Best, Ferenc Puskas, Franz Beckenbauer, Bobby Moore, Stanley Matthews and Petr Cech. They discovered the city’s own part in this European tale and saw key items from the Everton Collection and from the Liverpool FC Museum, plus glorious UEFA trophies - the Champions League trophy and UEFA Cup. Visitors had a ball with our interactive displays, and mixed their own football highlights into a video clip and set it to a soundtrack, or rose to the challenge with our multimedia quiz. Players and managers, legends and fans, friends and foes - we’re all part of the extended European family of football which was celebrated at World Museum Liverpool. Only a Game? Only a Game? was a collaborative project between UEFA, The National Football Museum, The North West Development Agency and National Museums Liverpool and was UEFA’s contribution to Liverpool 08. |
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Maybe in the Sky20 September 2008 - 10 November 2008'Maybe in the sky' took a fresh look at time and space through the work of visual artists Lily Markiewicz and Anne Robinson. These two exciting video works were installed in the planetarium creating shifting orbits, bringing the far-away near, questioning vision and perception. |
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The Beat Goes On12 July 2008 - 1 November 2009Inspired by Liverpool’s significant contribution to popular music, The Beat Goes On showcases Merseyside’s vibrant music scenes that have played a major part in the city’s life over the past 60 years. The first exhibition of its kind, it draws together material from record companies, institutions and private collectors. |
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Bridges not walls3 July 2008 - 30 September 2008This thought provoking community exhibition, displayed in the World Cultures gallery, tells the stories of displaced womn and those living in conflict around the world. |
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Face to Face3 July 2008 - 30 September 2008This community exhibition is a collection of striking self-portraits created by the Young Learners Group at EMTAS, using a variety of collage and textile techniques. |
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BIG BANG!27 June 2008 - 22 September 2008A ground-breaking experiment‚ which could unlock some of the biggest mysteries of the universe‚ is explored in 'BIG BANG! Celebrating the World’s Largest Physics Experiment'. This exhibition enables visitors to see the different stages of this unique experiment through a wide range of objects‚ video footage‚ images and interactives. |
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Edgy Cities, Take a Look on the Westside31 May 2008 - 27 June 2008Steve Higginson and Tony Wailey, authors of Edgy Cities, working with local photographer John Lafferty have created a series of ‘edgy’ visuals which try to represent Liverpool as a unique place and space. Find out more about: 'Edgy Cities, Take a Look on the Westside' |
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RESPECTacles14 May 2008 - 17 August 2008RESPECTacles is Liverpool's artistic response to the events of the Holocaust and other Nazi atrocities, in particular to the images of the mounds of spectacles discovered in Auschwitz Birkenau concentration camp on its liberation. |
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Eye for Colour1 October 2007 - 24 February 2008Feeling blue? Then immerse yourself in the amazing world of colour through this hands-on interactive exhibition. Experience the Mood Room and Colour Food Cafe. Create your own virtual masterpiece with The Art Machine or create a Flashy Fish using your own colour scheme. From science to art, from the natural world to human culture and language, Eye for Colour demonstrates how colour brings our planet to life. Revel in the rainbow from sombre shades to psychedelic spectrums. This fascinating exhibition is a real eye-opener for all the family! Eye for Colour has been produced by National Museums Liverpool for eTEC (the ecsite-uk travelling Exhibitions Consortium). eTEC is a consortium of At-Bristol, ecsite-uk, National Museums Liverpool, Magna and W5 together producing three interactive, travelling exhibitions funded by the Millenium Commission through a ReDiscover grant. www.ecsite-uk.net. Eye for Colour opens at Le Vaisseau in Strasbourg on 22 Sept 09 to 29 August 2010. |
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Community, Faith and Fair Trade in Liverpool 200726 February 2007 - 11 March 2007A wonderfully colourful display of statement flags created by local school children around the theme of fair trade and what it means in Liverpool in 2007. Tibetan prayer flags provided the inspiration for this glorious display on the third floor. This display, which was created in partnership with Liverpool World Centre and Liverpool John Moores University, runs for the duration of Fair Trade Fortnight. It is part of a larger project working with faiths from across the city. |
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Animated Adventures12 February 2007 - 28 August 2007Animated Adventures captures the full animation process from storyboards to set design. Find out how the world’s top animators, including Wallace & Gromit creators, Aardman Animations, create their on screen characters and discover the art of cel painting, stop frame and CGI technology. All the industry’s secrets are revealed through a fun and engaging mix of hands-on exhibits and multi-media pods that guarantee to get everyone animated! |
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LoveSport7 October 2006 - 29 April 2007LoveSport is an exciting new exhibition that celebrates the benefits of sport and encourages everyone to get active! Find out about the sporting body and mind, the latest sport technologies and its impact on performance. From learning about the science of sport to actively engaging in new and unusual activities, this exhibition will provide a fun challenge for all the family, regardless of fitness level. |
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Romuald Hazoumé: ARTicle 1419 May 2006 - 3 September 2006Romuald Hazoumé explores signs, symbols and mythologies of West African culture. His works carry traditional and coded information, but they are also accessible to a wider public as aesthetic vehicles of a powerful history. Hazoumé's art is steeped in cultural and personal experience. His themes are derived from the 'oracle' of life, which is to be found in ancient rock engravings between Nigeria, Benin and Ghana. |
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Celebrity Silks7 April 2006 - 30 April 2006Like the Grand National this display aims to capture the nation's imagination. Stars from the world of sport, fashion, entertainment and business have each designed an exclusive jockey silk, imprinting their own style on the design. The silks will eventually be auctioned for the IMAGINE Appeal at Alder Hey Children's Hospital. |
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Eye for Colour: the rainbow revealed18 February 2006 - 3 September 2006Feeling blue? Then immerse yourself in the amazing world of colour through this hands-on interactive exhibition. Experience the Mood Room and Colour Food Cafe. Create your own virtual masterpiece with The Art Machine or create a Flashy Fish using your own colour scheme. From science to art, from the natural world to human culture and language, Eye for Colour demonstrates how colour brings our planet to life. Revel in the rainbow from sombre shades to psychedelic spectrums. This fascinating exhibition is a real eye-opener for all the family! Eye for Colour has been produced by National Museums Liverpool for eTEC (the ecsite-uk travelling Exhibitions Consortium). eTEC is a consortium of At-Bristol, ecsite-uk, National Museums Liverpool, Magna and W5 together producing three interactive, travelling exhibitions funded by the Millenium Commission through a ReDiscover grant. www.ecsite-uk.net. |
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Face to Face3 December 2005 - 26 March 2006This stunning collection of 30 photographs by James Mollison brings the visitor face to face with man’s closest biological relative - the ape. Each face is as different and as unique as our own and has an intensity of expression that is startling. Viewing this magnificent display is a humbling experience and forces us to reflect on our relationship with our distant cousins. All the great apes are under threat in their natural environment due to poaching and the consequence of human activity on the land. This exhibition is sure to have a lasting impact on anyone who visits it, particularly those interested in wildlife preservation and photography. |
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Disability Now: Community Now Photographic Exhibition26 November 2005 - 4 December 2005Showcasing some of the best disabled photographers in the country. The meaning of community is explored in a wide array of beautiful, thought-provoking images. |
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100 Languages of Children17 October 2005 - 13 November 2005An exhibition demonstrating the ground-breaking techniques used in the pre-school educational centres of excellence in the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, Italy. The schools were established more than 40 years ago and central to their approach is the interests of the child, with teachers observing and supporting the 100 ways in which children communicate and express their ideas. This exhibition will fascinate teachers, learning professionals and parents with an active interest in education. 100 Languages of Children opens Monday 17 October to 13 November 2005 and features artwork produced by the Reggio children. World Museum Liverpool is the last place to house the exhibition in Britain. |
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Mongolian Buddhism6 August 2005 - 8 November 2005Fascinating images from Mongolia, taken by Liverpool-born photographer Barbara Hind at World Museum Liverpool until 2 October 2005. Barbara Hind, originally from Knotty Ash, visited Mongolia 16 times between 1994 and 2001. The result of her extensive travelling is a group of photographs, providing an intimate portrayal of everyday life for Mongolian Buddhists. The photographs, which are rich in colour and texture, include scenes of monk ordination, the call to morning worship and Tibetan language classes. This stunning collection gives a gripping insight into an intriguing culture. |
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Their Past Your Future26 July 2005 - 4 September 2005Developed from personal stories that reveal how wartime experiences changed people’s lives and how people remember those they lost, the Their Past Your Future touring exhibition includes diaries, letters, objects and poems, some of which are previously unpublished; unseen footage and photographs from the Imperial War Museum archives; an audio-visual display, and Luftwaffe bomb maps of the local area. Specifically it is designed to encourage visitors to explore what they can learn from the Second World War from their local landscape, veterans, family and friends, and to highlight the ongoing significance sixty years on. With an estimated reach of three million it is the largest programme of its kind, with nine different versions touring the UK. Around 50 venues across England have been awarded grants by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) to host the exhibition, with further grants awarded by partner organisations in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The exhibition will be hosted at World Museum Liverpool from 26 July to 4 September. |
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Beatrix Potter's Garden23 October 2004 - 9 January 2005Visitors of all ages from the youngest to the oldest enthusiasts will enjoy Beatrix Potter’s Garden. The exhibition provides a unique insight into the life and works of this enchanting author, artist and naturalist, emphasising her love of the natural world. Visitors will be able to explore Beatrix Potter’s Victorian childhood and her life in the Lake District, then see how this influenced the charming characters she created. Right: Image of Peter Rabbit, Copyright©Frederick Warne & Co., 2004. |
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Puppet Worlds9 April 2004 - 5 September 2004Puppets have been used to tell stories to audiences across the world for centuries. This exhibition has been designed by the Horniman Museum, using puppets collected over the last hundred years. Take a look at the wonderful variety of puppets from around the world. Most of the exhibits will be on open display, with special play areas for younger visitors. Puppets from National Museums Liverpool collections will also be included. |
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The Enchanted Forest29 November 2003 - 4 January 2004Step inside this magical Christmas wonderland and join in our great craft activities. Fun for families and younger visitors. |
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Grossology19 July 2003 - 29 February 2004Explore the impolite science of the human body! Grossology tells the story of the good, the bad and the downright ugly elements of human biology. Take a 'Tour du Nose' and discover how snot acts as a filter and a mucus producer. Play pinball 'Gas Attack' and score off bumpers dressed up as food that cause flatulence. Find out about indigestion with the 'Burp Machine' and climb the skin wall's zits, blisters and warts. Children will love this interactive - and rather disgusting - free exhibition. |
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BG Wildlife Photographer of the Year22 March 2003 - 15 June 2003This exhibition will showcase the winning entries from the annual BG Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition. Billed as the world's most respected forum for wildlife photographic art, it brings together an array of spectacular images from the natural world. The beautiful, the wondrous and the baffling will all be on display, taking visitors on an photographic safari across seven continents. The BG Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition organised by BBC Wildlife Magazine and The Natural History Magazine, sponsored by BG Group |
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Teddy Bear Story - 100 years of the teddy bear19 October 2002 - 23 February 2003A treat for bear lovers - an exhibition celebrating 100 years of the world's most enduring and appealing toy. From German Steiff bears to old favourites like Rupert, Paddington and Winnie the Pooh, this exhibition will capture the hearts of adults and children alike. Find out more about: 'Teddy Bear Story - 100 years of the teddy bear' |
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Vivienne Westwood: the collection of Romilly McAlpine25 May 2001 - 30 September 2001The striking and sensual clothing of one of London's most innovative post-war fashion designers will be on show in this major exhibition. Find out more about: 'Vivienne Westwood: the collection of Romilly McAlpine' |
