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More Liverpool statues receive an artistic transformation

Sky Arts’ unique summer long project following a collection of inspiring artists as they creatively reimagine some of…
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Liverpool’s New Campaign Is Very Public With Its Art

Some Liverpool locations are getting new artistic additions thanks to an inspiring cultural campaign. Very…
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St Helens community unveils two new murals created by internationally renowned street artists Nomad Clan celebrating its past, present and future.

Internationally-acclaimed street artist duo Nomad Clan and residents in Parr, St Helens have unveiled two…
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Turner Prize returns to Tate Liverpool as part of exciting 2022 programme

Tate Liverpool today announced that it will host the Turner Prize in 2022, marking a…
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#VeryPublicArt | We get by with a little help from

#VeryPublicArt | We get by with a little help from our friends...if you spot our friends out and about over the Summer, just like @stephenjonesmillinery working on statues around the city do stop and take a selfie, tag us in and we will share!

These visitors to @thebeatles statue enjoyed watching Stephen redressing these likely lads with music inspired headware as part of our latest commission with @skyarts called #StatuesRedressed.

They're not redressed for long, and various statues around the city are taking part so keep your eyes peeled! 👀 🎩 👒
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#VeryPublicArt | A bit of tea time trivia for you

#VeryPublicArt | A bit of tea time trivia for you - each of these beautiful Beatles was re-dressed this weekend by the magnificent @stephenjonesmillinery as part of our latest commission with @skyarts .

Each of the hats sported by Paul, Ringo, John and George were all inspired by famous Beatles lyrics...can you name them all? Hint - we've started you off in the stories...
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#News | Spot anything different over the weekend?

#News | Spot anything different over the weekend? If you're out and about this morning keep your eyes peeled for more of our iconic statues having taken on a unique look as part of our latest #VeryPublicArt commission with @skyarts this Summer - #StatuesRedressed

These four likely lads have some new head gear thanks to the celebrated milliner @stephenjonesmillinery who grew up right here in Liverpool. Stephen has created four spectacular hats for the famous statues of @thebeatles on the Pier Head, each one inspired by a different Beatles song - Yellow Submarine for Ringo, Penny Lane for Paul, Help for John and Here Comes The Sun for George 🎶 ☀️
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#ImagineBridge | Gravity-defying circus acrobatics

#ImagineBridge | Gravity-defying circus acrobatics, parkour, theatre, live music it's all happening this week here in #Liverpool as part of our #BRIDGE2021 event - have you got your tickets for the evening shows?

Here's a peek at what's in store with @imagineeruk - get full details on tickets (FREE) on our website, link in our bio 🤩 🤸
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#Art | Created by The Birdcage Stage CIC, did you

#Art | Created by The Birdcage Stage CIC, did you know, each brightly coloured birdbox in And These Birds Can Sing as part of our #VeryPublicArt commission is constructed from wood salvaged from @strawberryfieldliverpooluk and has a unique theme inspired by nature and wildlife.

The beautiful soundtrack has been supplied by @wewantwomenliverpool , @hopestreetharmonies and @singingmamaschoir and you can listen to it until 15 August at @liverpoolparish gardens.

Copy and paste to visit the link 👉 https://bit.ly/3iTY1Mh 🎶
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#VeryPublicArt | If you’ve been paying attention

#VeryPublicArt | If you’ve been paying attention to our stories, you will have spotted we announced our latest addition to our public art commissions today as part of our latest campaign here at Culture HQ - #VeryPublicArt

Popping up around the city, the first installation is And These Birds Can Sing with @katyannebellis located in @liverpoolparish

This magical sound, art and nature trail of bird houses is a celebration of women’s voices and encourages visitors to reflect, remember and be inspired - don’t miss this stunning installation funded by @aceagrams 🐦 🎶
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If you're on your travels around @seftonparkpalmho

If you're on your travels around @seftonparkpalmhouse , make sure to check in on Christopher Columbus, Henry the Navigator and Captain Cook who have all has a redressing by @tayameaca Taya Hughes.

For centuries, historical accounts have celebrated the Empire-building endeavours of European explorers, claiming they ‘discovered’ whole continents, while ignoring indigenous populations. It’s a version of history that’s now inspired this three-part installation by designer Taya Hughes, from fashion label Tayamika.

Three elaborate Elizabethan style ruffs made from traditional fabrics associated with the indigenous populations of Africa, New Zealand and Australia, speak to Taya's personal experience of growing up in Zimbabwe as well as a wider critique of colonial rule and the cruelty and exploitation inflicted across the globe on peoples whose stories and cultures were cut out of history for so long. 🌎 🗺️
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Have you spotted the redressed Disraeli statue @st

Have you spotted the redressed Disraeli statue @stgeorgeshall_liverpool?
It's been redressed by the iconic artist @daniellismore in a co-commission for ourselves and @skyarts and this vibrant, flamboyant costume reflects the Disraeli's life according to historians.

Renowned as a flamboyant dressed and with a history of intense relationships with men, there was perhaps a duality that under Disraeli's watch vicious anti-homosexuality laws were imposed by Britain across the Empire.

Building on the title which Disraeli established for Queen Victoria, 'Will the real Empress of India please stand up?'' asks us to consider the extreme impact and discrimination of these laws for the LGBTQ+ community throughout history and to the present day, while also questioning what historical social structures did to stop individuals living their own truths. 🌈
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