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    Walker Art Gallery

    4.5 (18 reviews)
    InexpensiveArt Galleries, Museums
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Philip S.

    The Walker Art Gallery is ideal for those wishing to visit one of Liverpool's museums because if you're into art, then this is the place for you. Whether you're alone or with children, there are many departments within the gallery plus a ground floor café and gift shop where you can take a rest bite. The gallery is fully accessible via the entrance ramp and internal lift. Galleries also hold public events and special exhibitions on request, all of which are free entrance. It must be noted that photography is permitted within the permanent galleries for personal use. There is an interesting array of different paintings and other forms of art delved in history therefore there is a section to suit all lovers of art. No fireworks but this gallery would make at least half a grand day out!

    Helen T.

    This is my little haven of quiet in Liverpool. Strolling around a great span of history through each creaking swing door with the clip clop of shoes echoing around the rooms, there is something for all tastes from 'The Death of Nelson' which is just a phenomenal piece of work, to the modern art section boasting pieces from Hockney and Ben Johnson's 'The Liverpool Cityscape' which I remember him completing in Public Residency at the Walker in 2008; it's definitely worth a visit. With live Jazz Sundays on the first Sunday of every month 12.30pm 'til 3pm you can experience a whole new side to the Walker. At the moment there is an evocative exhibition of Toulouse-Lautrec prints and a section dedicated to 'The rise of women artists' which highlights the kind of collections which the gallery pride themselves on showing to the public. But if there is one piece in the entire gallery I would recommend searching out it is Louis Daguerre's 'The Ruins of Holyrood Chapel' which for me is one of the most beautiful works in the entire gallery, so take a seat on one of the polished wooden benches and reflect on what a good idea it was to take a Sunday afternoon out of your hectic schedule, and I won't say I told you so!

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    Jemma P.

    I'm so glad that this gallery is in Liverpool, it's a fantastic place with many paintings. There are collections of Early Renaissance paintings, Dutch Master paintings such as Rembrandt and Steen there is also a range of British Art such as Turner and Yeames). Admission is free,like most Liverpool museums.The museum shop has a limited selection of art books and postcards of paintings on display.

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    Ian M.

    Lots of contemporary modern art on the first floor to make your brain think a bit, from the John Moores prize winners throughout history. Not too faffed about the Victorian & classical works in the other rooms.

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    Tate Liverpool

    Tate Liverpool

    4.3(65 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    £

    I was so excited to see that Liverpool had a Tate branch because I'm very aware of the London…read morelocation. It was so convenient that most of the museums were directly across the street from our Hilton hotel. This location is perfect most of the tourist spots were dotted all along the dock area here! It was a rainy day too so we were so lucky to be so close. After London we were so weary of cabs even though the most of the cabs are those vintage large black ones where your luggage can go at your feet. Most of the museums have had a donation box near the entrance/exit areas. This is smart because I definitely gave more on some occasions when we were thrilled with the exhibits. I actually tend to give more at the end of a visit instead of upfront. Some places ask straight away and some have a collection box near the exits. I think people are more generous after enjoying the museum fully. There were many beautiful exhibits inside. Many works associated with a "color" theme throughout the museum. I was very surprised to find pieces by Paul Klee and Pablo Picasso inside. Actually I had never seen this piece by Pablo and I loved it! His work is so different with each decade his style changed and evolved. If you travel to Liverpool I would highly suggest staying at the Hilton, all the museums are just a few blocks ahead to the port. Loved this Tate!

    I was so excited to visit the Tate museum to see the Don McCullin exhibition that I had booked well…read morein advance. Don McCullin is a photographer that takes photos of war and famine and poverty, my type of photos of things that are real and hard hitting and it certainly didn't disappoint. The photos I saw were powerful and thought provoking and sometimes disturbing and I left in awe. The Tate museum and gallery in Liverpool is fantastic and well worth a visit put this on your itinerary.

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    Fact

    Fact

    5.0(2 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    FACT is easily one of the best things Liverpool has to offer, if not THE best thing…read more FACT is a combination of cinema, art gallery, exhibition space, bar, cafe and shop. Yes, all of that. The cinema is absolutely top notch, it is the best cinema I have ever visited. They show a good mix of both major releases and independent films. You'll find big blockbusters rubbings shoulders with arthouse movies, or Japanese animation. They even show classics from time to time. Perfect. The art exhibitions change on a regular basis so it's hard to specifically review those. My favourite in recent memory is the "History of Music Video" piece they had in, where you could go through the evolution of the medium. I spent ages in here and wrote down a good few obscure artists I hadn't heard of so I could check them out later. Anyway, the exhibitions are always fantastic and imaginative. The bar is also much-loved. It's a favourite hang-out spot of mine, even if I'm not in the building for anything else. It doesn't boast a HUGE range of drinks but the atmosphere is always nice, relaxed and friendly. The cafe downstairs is equally as good, especially lately as it's been re-done and now offers a bigger selection. I'm especially fond of the different green teas. Anyway, FACT is a must. It's essential. It is the heart of Liverpool.

    FACT is fabulous - its only flaw being that it is in Liverpool and not Belfast! I discovered FACT…read morewhile visiting friends in Liverpool and it is without a doubt the best cinema I've ever been in. It shows a full range of film, both commercial and more obscure or 'arty' movies. One of its 4 cinema's has the best luxury sofa seating ever - it's so comfy. Plus there is a cafe/ bar and you can take your wine into the cinema screens to enjoy while you watch your movie. FACT = Foundation for Art and Creative Technology, so it's not just a cinema, it also has 3 art galleries showing various art exhibitions. FACT is an amazing arts centre - I want one in Belfast :-(

    Liverpool Biennial - Yayoi Kusama

    Liverpool Biennial

    5.0(3 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    This is the 5th Liverpool Biennial, celebrating modern art on an International scale…read more Throughout the streets of Liverpool, artists' instillations can be seen in a myriad of situations ranging from abandoned factories, city parks, bombed out churches, down to the Tate Museum All media varieties from film, to paintings, to models, to light sculptures, etc... it's all fair game & it's all a spectacular sight to behold! Just some of the exhibits we enjoyed in the 2008 MADE UP included: * An enormous Spider's Web, made of lights, connecting a block of buildings in the downtown area * Boxed-in room that is lined w/ mirrors & lighted balls - the effect when the door is closed is just like Carl Sagan - you're standing among billions & billions of stars * Yoko Ono designed the instillation in a beautiful bombed out church - whose perfect outer structure was a facade in the literal sense due to its vast destruction on the inside * City Park where Evergreen Trees rotated tilty-turny * The BEST, most astonishing instillation we saw was this "normal" building in the Downtown area that had a huge hunk cut out & placed on hydraulics - the cut-out piece then *rotated* w/in the building - AMAZING Exhibits will have you walking around Liverpool so there's an added bonus of seeing the beautiful city itself, up close & personal. Nicely laid out maps from the Welcome Center will easily guide you through all the areas of interest & they also commission nighttime activities throughout the 2-month run..... so there's a lot to see & a lot to do! Every 2 years from September through November - most exhibits are FREE Mark your calendars for 2010!! Don't miss it!!

    The Liverpool Biennal happens, well, every two years unsurprisingly and over the last decade has…read morebeen a strong element of Liverpool's reinvention as a place of artistic energy and creativity. It's a festival which causes some division amongst Liverpool's artistic community as it is a showcase of international art with commisions going to artists from all over the world and works being shown from internationally renowned names with, some see, not enough attention given to the city's own artists - but then it would really only be a pointless exercise for Liverpool and not the internationally recognised event that it is! The 2 month long event takes place in all the cities galleries but also spills into many other spaces such as outdoor public places and cafes and bars which means that the city does come alive with unusual sights and sounds.

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