-News 2008
Emma Tooth ‘Concilium Plebis’ is at Novas CUC
The arts page of the October issue of liverpool.com magazine (p62) has incorrect information for Emma Tooth’s exhibition ‘Concilium Plebis‘. It is actually taking place now (and until 15.11.2008) at Novas CUC in the Aghafar gallery on the 3rd floor with the International Artists show. This was not the fault of liverpool.com as the venue
In The Dock – Opens Sat 27 Sep
Christine O’Reilly Wilson curates an exhibition of 5 local artists’ new work as part of Independents Biennial Liverpool 2008. Artists: Christine O’Reilly Wilson, Jane Hughes, Wendy Williams, Richard Ashworth, Barbara Harrison.Open daily from 27th September to 12th October inclusive. 12.30 – 4.pm. Albert Dock Unit C18. Wheelchair access
Independents Featured in Daily Post 09-09-08
The arts page in today’s Liverpool Daily Post features an article by reporter, Vicki Anderson highlighting some of the events and the fact that this will be the biggest Independents Biennial ever. Also reminding people that sponsors are always welcome. Look out for more items in the news over the coming weeks. You can read
Independents Liverpool Biennial 2008 Closed
The 2008 Independents Liverpool Biennial has now closed. It was the biggest ever with over 170 events at over 70 venues inolving more than 250 artists – local, national and international. Many thanks to all those involved – the artists, gallerists, curators, supporters, sponsors, media and, of course, the visiting public. We now look forward
Independents Website Now Live
The Independents Biennial Website is now ready for use. Register Now! You are welcome to register as a user which will then enable you to input your details if you are an artist or gallerist as well as being able to post items on the forum. Several more pages and functions will be added over
Jonathan Harris in conversation with Andreas Tschersich
Jonathan Harris in conversation with Andreas TschersichTuesday 30 September 2008 13.00-14.00Room G.27 School of Architecture Andreas Tschersich is currently exhibiting his photographic work in the Liverpool Biennial. His exhibition documents his investigation into how Modernity intersects with the public spaces of the urban landscape. Professor Harris, Director of CAVA in the School of Architecture is
K2 Kinkakuji Features in Local Media
The K2 Kinkakuji work by Yoshiaki Kaihatsu has been attracting a lot of attention. The temple inside the K2 phone box was damaged on the first day that it opened. The small buddha was taken but found nearby by Town Hall staff. There is a report and a short video on the Echo website The
Last Chance for Doing Strange Things to Toys
Join Sarah Nicholson for a final play time at the Kitchen Gallery. Doing Strange Things to toys features seventeen artists from across the country and is the final group exhibition at the Kitchen Gallery. Doing Strange Things to Toys – 07.09.2008 –
Logos Available for Download
Registered users can now download the Independents Liverpool Biennial 08 logo for use on websites and publicity material. Login to your account and you will see a Downloads option in the User Menu
Make at The Green Street
Make New work by Caroline Black9 October – 9 NovemberThe Green Street (formerly STOKED)357 Smithdown Road10 – 17.00 Mon – Sat Private view Sat 11th Oct 18-20.00 ‘If clothing could speak, what would be revealed’ We all have a significant memory that involves a special item or outfit, through the work the artist is investigating and challenging our
Map and Venue Listing Available
The Event Listings and City Centre Map is now available to download.Several thousand are being printed for distribution around the area and the venues.There is also a 36 page guide being distributed which gives more details of the events. Look out for that. Click here to download the map (pdf file 1.mb)
Mothman Comic Available to Download
Out Today – Mothman Comic Book Preview Issue ZeroBy Tony Knox, Anna McDade, Katie Hanratty A free preview issue zero downloadable comic book inspired by character The Mothman. For issue one Artists will be invited to contribute to the comic book. The finished hardcopy comic book to be realised in Köln and Liverpool at the
Point of Contact – Video
Here’s a short video of the ‘Point of Contact‘ installation by Satoru Tamura in the Huskisson Memorial in St James Gardens below Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. The flickering lights can be seen as you walk along Hope Street and its on from 10.00 – 22.00 each day until 30 October
Quiescence at 11 Wolstenholme
Quiescence by McCoy Wynne. 7 – 12 October 2008Viewing Tuesday 7 October 17.30 – 20.30Photographic exhibition of quiescent places awaiting their planned regeneration.The exhibition is a collaboration of photographers Steve McCoy and Stephanie Wynne Over the past 5 years they have responded to buildings and environments that are about to undergo a change of use.
Ringing Banners Activity Day
Ringing Banners Activity Day – Anglican Cathedral, LiverpoolSaturday 11th October 2008Opening Times: 10.00 – 16.00 Fancy having a go at bell ringing and weaving? Come along to the Activity Day that accompanies Ringing Banners, public artworks specially created for Liverpool’s Capital of Culture year by Edward Bruce. Just drop in – all ages welcome! Entry
Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities
The Independents Biennial is bigger than ever and as a result we are now looking to secure additional funding to help cover the additional costs and ensure the event remains free both to the artists and the public. Nic Corke, Marketing & PR Coordinator outlines the details… Independents Liverpool Biennial – 20th September to 30th
The Long Night of the Biennial
Here is a 3 page map and details of events produced by Nic Corke (1.2 MB) The Long Night of the Biennial. Thursday 30 October 2008Night-time Liverpool will be transformed as an unprecedented number of the city’s galleries will keep their doors open to the public, some until 23.00 ! A nocturnal feast of art,
Viewing at The Salon Tonight (Tuesday)
The Salon at Liverpool Biennial 2008A selection of contemporary painting, drawing and video artPrivate view: 14th October 2008 18.00 onwards In association with The Art Organisation at Liverpool Biennial Independents Tuesday 14th October – Sunday 19th October 2008. Wolstenholme Projects Space, 11-13 Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool L1 4JJ Featuring works by 30 contemporary artists Welcome to
Week Beginning 10 November 2008
Metafex – 09.11.2008 – 23.11.2008 Monday, 10 November Two Cathedrals – Artists in Residence – 10.11.2008 – 23.11.2008 Monday, 10 November The Greatest Hits of Liverpool. 12.11.2008 – 23.12.2008 Wednesday, 12 November The PAC – Sylvia, Emily and Catherine – 14.11.2008 20.00- Friday, 14 November Transition – 14.11.2008 – 18.11.2008
Week Beginning 13 October 2008
City, Light, Sky – 14.10.2008 – 15.11.2008 Tuesday, 14 October 2008 The Salon 14.10.2008 – 19.10.2008 Tuesday, 14 October 2008 Imagine. 14.10.2008 – 23.10.2008 Tuesday, 14 October 2008 Making The Invisible Visible – 16.10.2008 – 01.11.2008 Thursday, 16 October 2008 Serendipity Phase 2 – 16.10.2008 – 20.11.2008 Thursday, 16 October
Week Beginning 17 November 2008
Botanical, Bugs and Beetles – 17.11.2008 – 23.11.2008 Monday, 17 November David Weaver Paintings – 18.11.2008 – 23.12.2008 Tuesday, 18 November Rope The Blowing Wind – From Late November Saturday, 22 November Academy of Arts Christmas Open – 25.11.2008 – 18.12.2008 Tuesday, 25 November Rush Hour – 27.11.2008 – 11.01.2009
Week Beginning 20 October 2008
Interchange – 20.10.2008 – 20.11.2008 Monday, 20 October 2008 Pauline Hughes Ceramics – 20.10.2008 – 01.11.2008 Monday, 20 October 2008 Mike Absalom – “Me Dream’s Out!” (A Liverpool Irish Mirage) – 23.10.2008 – 27.11.2008 Thursday, 23 October 2008 Local Heroes – 23.10.2008 – 01.11.2008 Thursday, 23 October 2008 Garner-Medwin Lecture
Week Beginning 24 November 2008
Academy of Arts Christmas Open – 25.11.2008 – 18.12.2008 Tuesday, 25 November Rush Hour – 27.11.2008 – 11.01.2009 Thursday, 27 November Retold. 27.11.2008 – 03.12.2008 Thursday, 27 November Soup at Hope. 28.11.2008 – 18.02.2009 Friday, 28 November Wave If You’re Really There (4) – 29.11.2008 – 19:00-23:00 Saturday, 29 November
Week Beginning 27 October 2008
Jane Edden – Colony & An Oscillation of Caz Wellers – 30.10.2008 – 2.11.2008 Thursday, 30 October 2008 Greetings From Stavanger – 31.10.2008 – 28.11.2008 Friday, 31 October 2008 Move – 31.10.2008 – 09.11.2008 Friday, 31 October 2008 Jen Liu – 31.10.2007 – 30.11.2008 Friday, 31 October 2008 Chambre Hardman,
Week Beginning 3 November 2008
Birds in the Park – 03.11.2008 – 09.11.2008 Monday, 03 November John Sutherst – 04.11.2008 – 14.11.2008 Tuesday, 04 November From New York to Liverpool – 04.11.2008 – 14.11.2008 Tuesday, 04 November Crossing Place. 04.11.2008 – 28.11.2008 Tuesday, 04 November Liverpool Printmakers Make Good – 06.11.2008 – 06.12.2008 Thursday, 06 November 2 Below – 06.11.2008
Week Beginning 6 October
Space and Time – 6.10.2008 – 9.11.2008 Monday, 06 October 2008 Quiescence – 07.10.2008 – 12.10.2008 Tuesday, 07 October 2008 Tracy Lewis 8.10.2008 – 19.10.2008 Wednesday 08 October, 2008 make – 09.10.2008 – 08.11.2008 Thursday, 09 October 2008 GMF WORKS 02 Peter MaCaughey – 09.10.2008 – 24.10.2008 Thursday, 09 October
Welcome
Welcome to Independents Liverpool Biennial 08 The Independents 08 strand of the Liverpool Biennial of Contemporary Art is the art world equivalent of a festival fringe, an independent mix of exhibitions, live art, performances, interventions and happenings which occupy and emerge from galleries and spread across the city into every available space; the streets, markets,