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Kaleidoscope: Colour and Sequence in 1960s British Art
Co-curator, Sam Cornish, tells us what to expect from our new exhibition Kaleidoscope: Colour and Sequence in 1960s British Art. Featuring sculptures by artists such as Eduardo Paolozzi and Anthony Caro, alongside paintings by Bridget...
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June Duncan's wartime life as a Wren
From chance encounters with royalty to treading the boards, Liverpool model June Duncan's wartime service was quite varied. Pauline Rushton, senior curator of decorative art, talks about how June joined the Women's Royal Naval Service...
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China's First Emperor and the Terracotta Warriors
Unlock the mystery of a vanished empire. China's First Emperor and the Terracotta Warriors opens at World Museum from 9 February - 28 October 2018. Book your tickets online now www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/terracottawarriors
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Grayson Perry: What do you look for in a dress?
Here Grayson Perry tells us about his outfit and what he looks for in a dress. A number of Grayson's dresses will be on display at the Walker Art Gallery from 5 November. Find out more http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/graysonsdresses
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The Power and the Glory?
This trailer is an excerpt from the 20 minute film 'The Power and the Glory?', which was specially made for the Museum of Liverpool's theatre. The PG-rated film, which is screened free nine times every day at the Museum of Liverpool, is...
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Gerry and the Pacemakers: hit makers and record breakers
Take a look at highlights from our Gerry and the Pacemakers exhibition, with more than 30 photographs capturing the wit, warmth and energy of Merseybeat group on their rapid rise to fame in the early 1960s....
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Extract from “Timalle”
Extract from “Timalle”. A film by Francois Piquet, 2017 www.reparations-art.org See "Timalle" in full in the exhibition 'Ink and blood: stories of abolition' at the International Slavery Museum, Liverpool...
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Black Salt: Britain's Black sailors
Discover the story of Britain's Black sailors, from Tudor times through the transatlantic slave trade, to the present day, in the exhibition Black Salt at Merseyside Maritime Museum in Liverpool. www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/blacksalt...
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Why do people cross dress?
Senior Curator of Decorative Arts Pauline Rushton tells us about Transformation, the UK-first exhibition at Sudley House that explores the theme of cross dressing. In this video Pauline tells us some of the reasons why people cross...
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Japanese prints - the Pop Art of the 19th century
Japanese wood block prints were the Pop Art of the 19th century - find out why with Frank Milner, whose collection is on display in the Edo Pop Japanese prints exhibition at the Lady Lever Art Gallery until 24 September....
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Japanese printing in the 19th century
Frank Milner examines the wood block techniques used to create Japanese prints in the 19th century, including the exquisitely detailed and colourful prints from his collection which are currently featured in the Edo Pop exhibition at the...
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Timelapse: Conserving our Murillo painting
This timelapse video documents a varnish removal technique. Our paintings conservator Olympia Diamond uses a cotton swab to apply solvent to the varnish layer. This begins to dissolve the oxidised varnish. The paint layer is unaffected....
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Getting dressed in the 18th century
A lady gets dressed in the fashion of 18th century. She puts on her clothes, with help in a particular order, including, a shift, stays, petticoats, pockets, roll, stockings and garters, gown and stomacher, apron and shoes. Read more...
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Study for 'The Sleeping Knights' by Edward Burne-Jones
Renowed art historian and curator Christopher Newall tells us about Study for 'The Sleeping Knights' by Edward Burne-Jones. Study for 'The Sleeping Knights' is part of the Walker Art Gallery's collection and is currently on show as part...
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What makes a good pilot?
Three retired Liverpool Pilots discuss the qualities that pilots need in order to do this highly skillful job, safely guiding ships in to the port of Liverpool. Watch more interviews with retired and current Liverpool Pilots and find out...
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The story behind the Malpas Hoard
The Malpas Hoard is a group of 35 coins which were struck between 134BC and around AD50. It was discovered during a metal detecting rally in 2014 and reported to archaeologists through the Portable Antiquities Scheme. While we don't know...
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Sibylla Palmifera by Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Renowed art historian and curator Christopher Newall tells us about the sensuous pre-raphaelite painting Sibylla Palmifera by Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Sybilla is part of the Lady Lever Art Gallery's collection and is currently on show at...
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Pre-Raphaelites: Beauty and Rebellion
This major exhibition on show from 12 February - 5 June 2016 highlights Liverpool’s significant role in the Pre-Raphaelite movement, reinforcing the city’s position as the Victorian art capital of the north. Find out more:...
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Only In England: Photographs by Tony Ray-Jones and Martin Parr
'Only in England' is an exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery that explores the lasting influence of the British photographer Tony Ray-Jones on the development of British photography from the 1970s to the present day. On display from 13...
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Zeng Fanzhi on Lucian Freud
Zeng Fanzhi, one of the world's top 10 contemporary artists by revenue. talks about his favourite painting from the Walker Art Gallery, 'Interior at Paddington' by Lucian Freud. Mr Zeng is a judge for the John Moores Painting Prize 2014:...
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'HMS Wren': A record of activities
This film, which you can see in the Battle of the Atlantic gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum, recounts the experiences of Doctor Gordon Canti, Surgeon Lieutenant RNVR Medical officer aboard 'HMS Wren' (U28), from May 1943 to...
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Court housing in the 1900s
Experience life in 26 Court, Burlington Street, North Liverpool in 1870. Find out more in The People's Republic gallery at the Museum of Liverpool. Read a transcript of this video on the website...
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Birth of the River Mersey
This video shows how the coastline has changed over thousands of years, eventually leading to the birth of the river Mersey. Find out more in The Great Port gallery at the Museum of Liverpool and on the website...
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Ancient Egyptian Shabtis
Shabtis are small figures that were thought to magically come to life to serve the ancient Egyptians in the afterlife. Hear from our curator Ashley about two shabtis that are now on display in our new Ancient Egypt: A journey through...