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Exhibitions at National Conservation Centre
Sound and Vision1 May 2009 - 31 August 2009Music and fashion photographed by Francesco Mellina, Liverpool, 1978-82 An exhibition of previously unseen pictures recording the many different fashion scenes in Liverpool clubland during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Individuality and self-expression, through dress and musical innovation, was the order of the day during this pivotal period in British popular culture. In the aftermath of punk and before multi-national brands took over the high street, local styles included New Wave, New Romantic and Rockabilly. Photographer Francesco Mellina trained at Liverpool Art School and was well known on the Liverpool club scene at the time. After managing Dead or Alive he developed a career as a rock photographer, capturing some of the most iconic bands of the period. |
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Recollections: photographs of Philip Jones Griffiths17 October 2008 - 13 April 2009This exhibition showcased the British work of Philip Jones Griffiths, one of the most celebrated war photographers of our time, who sadly died in 2008. Born in North Wales, Philip studied pharmacy in Liverpool, a time that proved influential both to him personally and as a photographer. He later moved to London and became a freelance photographer for the Observer. Perhaps best known for his photographs of Vietnam which helped crystalise public misgivings about the war, his images also captured social and political upheaval in Britain from the 1950s to the 1970s. One of the most respected photographers of his generation, Griffiths was made president of Magnum in 1980. His photographs have appeared in every major magazine in the world. Find out more about: 'Recollections: photographs of Philip Jones Griffiths' |
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Best of Merseyside22 August 2008 - 6 October 2008Works from the 2008 Merseyside borough open exhibitions We hosted this exhibition showcasing some of the best of Merseyside's contemporary artists ss part of the Capital of Culture celebrations. Fifty artists were represented from the open exhibitions held throughout the year in the Wirral, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens and Halton boroughs. This exhibition was developed by galleries outside Liverpool (a grouping of the arts development and gallery officers from the five boroughs) and was supported by the Arts Council. |
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Metropolis - capturing modern Liverpool21 March 2008 - 10 August 2008Stunning photographs from the collection of Stewart Bale Ltd, a local family run photographic practice specialising in commercial and industrial photography. Spanning a period of great change in the city from the 1920s to the 1970s, these photographs were taken to celebrate, promote and record great events, landmark buildings, cutting edge developments and city life. Monumental in scale and beautifully composed they reflect a Victorian city embracing modernity and the industrial 20th century. Read more about Stewart Bale Ltd and see a selection of themed online exhibitions from the collection on this website. Find out more about: 'Metropolis - capturing modern Liverpool' |
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Now these days are gone - The Beatles photographs of Michael Peto18 August 2007 - 2 March 2008Recently rediscovered photographs of The Beatles on show in Liverpool for the first time in this exhibition - a must-see for fans of the fab four. Michael Peto was one of the great photo journalists of the 1960s, with much of his work appearing in the Observer. These photographs of The Beatles, taken in 1965 around the time of Help! and Rubber Soul, demonstrate Peto’s unobtrusive approach, capturing his subjects in a relaxed, natural manner. The pictures show The Beatles off guard and behind the scenes at a time when most professional photographers only had access to them at carefully managed photo-calls. No-one knows how Peto secured such unfettered access to the most famous group in the world, but these photos provide a fascinating insight into The Beatles at work and off duty. This exhibition has been produced by the University of Dundee, the custodian of the Michael Peto photographic collection. Find out more about: 'Now these days are gone - The Beatles photographs of Michael Peto' |
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The Long Way Home - Bernard Fallon's Liverpool images3 March 2007 - 15 July 2007An exhibition of atmospheric, often humorous, images capturing the Liverpool streets and the characters that Bernard Fallon met on them during the 1960s and 70s. His photographs document the trip home that he frequently made at the time, from Liverpool Art School to Crosby, with diversions 'the long way' around the docks and derelict areas of Scotland Road. Find out more about: 'The Long Way Home - Bernard Fallon's Liverpool images' |
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Cape Farewell: The Art of Climate Change16 September 2006 - 28 January 2007National Museums Liverpool together with John MooresUniversity is hosting the thought-provoking exhibition Cape Farewell: Art and Climate Change as part of the Liverpool Biennial. Cape Farewell came into being when artist David Buckland gathered together a group of artists to join climate scientists and educators onboard The Noorderlicht, a 46m schooner, bound for the High Arctic. To date there have been three expeditions enabling both the scientists and the artists to chart the effects of climate change in the region. The artists have created work inspired by their voyages, using a range of different media including sound, video, sculpture, photography and painting. At the National Conservation Centre you can see: Stranded, Heather Ackroyd and Dan Harvey. A minke whale found off the coast of Skegness, is used in Stranded, a collaborative piece by Ackroyd and Harvey. Using a process of crystallisation the artists have covered the 6m long skeleton in a dazzling diamond-like frosting, suggesting the need to conserve these threatened animals. A video shows the retrieval of the mammal and how the artists created the final piece. Nymark (Undiscovered Island). Alex Hartley was inspired by the discovery of a piece of Arctic land that was exposed for the first time as a direct result of climate change. The process of the discovery and Hartley’s attempt to claim and name the island are all documented in a stunning 8m long photographic montage. Ice Texts, David Buckland. Haunting photographs of warning messages projected onto Arctic glaciers from the Noorderlicht schooner. Gautier Deblonde’s photographs of Rachel Whiteread’s Embankment, her installation at Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall that was influenced by her experience of theArctic. Find out more about: 'Cape Farewell: The Art of Climate Change' |
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Street Life: Liverpool In Fashion16 June 2006 - 20 August 2006Street Life: Liverpool in Fashion, an unusual photography exhibition celebrating 'scouse' style, featured the work of North West photographers Mark McNulty and Victoria Spofforth. Their pictures documented the unique look of Liverpool fashion including subjects young and old. |
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 200525 June 2005 - 18 September 2005A touring exhibition from the Natural History Museum, London, that featured some of the best wildlife photography in the world. The display included photographs selected through junior and adult competitions. Organised in conjunction with BBC Wildlife Magazine, this exhibition celebrated the beauty of the natural world and the skill of amateur photographers. Find out more about: 'Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2005' |
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Making Sense12 March 2005 - 15 May 2005An art and community project based on a series of art workshops led by local artists working with people recovering from brain injury, supported by Mersey Care NHS Trust and Arts Council England North West. The aim of the artist workshops was to improve memory, motivation and attention, and aid rehabilitation. The display included a selection of paintings, photographs and prints. |
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Britain's 50 Best Dressed Men11 December 2004 - 20 February 2005A photographic exhibition celebrating the individual style of “the English Gentleman” organised by Getty Images Gallery in association with GQ Magazine. The display included images of men such as Jarvis Cocker, Michael Caine, Ewan McGregor and Jude Law. |
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Vanishing Point1 October 2004 - 21 November 2004This exhibition featured a number of site-specific works by Stephen Boyd in response to the Conservation Centre and work of our painting conservators. A mixed media exhibition that explored the effect of conservation and historical paintings through light, paintings, digital images and conservation equipment. |
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Everton's 80s Heroes28 May 2004 - 19 September 2004This photographic exhibition captured the heady days of Everton Football Club's most successful period. During the 1980s they won the FA Cup, the League, the Charity Shield and plenty more. This show included images from those glory days, featuring stars like Howard Kendall, Gary Lineker, Andy Gray, Peter Reid and Kevin Sheedy. All the photographs came from the archives of the Liverpool Daily Post & Echo. The exhibition was complimented by 'the Kop's Last Stand' at the Museum of Liverpool Life. |
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Strands14 February 2004 - 18 April 2004A varied and colourful display of hand-crafted textiles created by students on the fashion and textile course at John Moores University. |
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Come Dancing20 December 2003 - 1 February 2004A nostalgic photographic exhibition of thirty reproduction prints from the Stewart Bale collection. It featured views of Liverpool dance halls, orchestras and bands from the 1930s to 1960s. The exhibition captured the excitement and glamour of going out for a night's dancing from a bygone era. |
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The Rolling Stones and The Beatles1 November 2003 - 9 December 2003This touring exhibition, from the Proud Galleries, London and sponsored by HP, was a chance to see some great, rare photos of two the most influential bands of all time. The show included 22 copy prints of the Beatles in India by Paul Saltzman and 76 prints of the Rolling Stones by Gered Mankowitz. From Liverpool, the exhibition toured to Bristol, Brighton, Newcastle, Glasgow, Paris and Milan. |
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Shooting Stars: famous faces by Stephen Shakeshaft21 May 2003 - 28 September 2003Remember the galaxy of international stars that have visited Liverpool over the years, from Princess Diana to Joan Collins? Daily Post and Echo photographer Stephen Shakeshaft captured them all, including the city's favourite home-grown stars such as Paul McCartney and Ken Dodd. 100 of his best celebrity photographs went on show in this fascinating exhibition. Find out more about: 'Shooting Stars: famous faces by Stephen Shakeshaft' |
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being apart25 October 2001 - 6 January 2002An exhibition of more than 30 photographs produced by Michaela Zimmer, artist in residence at the Conservation Centre from 2000-2001, recording her work and performances during the course of her residency. |
