Tag: Liverpool Biennial

The Liverpool Biennial, founded in 1998, stands as the UK’s premier free contemporary visual arts festival and the nation’s inaugural Biennial. This biennial event unites international artists, arts professionals, communities, and audiences every two years, offering a diverse array of exhibitions throughout the city. Complemented by a hybrid program featuring talks, performances, and events, the festival fosters connections between Liverpool, the UK, and the global art scene, encapsulating innovative perspectives.

Beyond its cultural impact, Liverpool Biennial strives for enduring significance by contributing to the city’s economic growth. It supports the professional development of artists, peers, and young talents, conducts community and school programs, and plays a pivotal role in enhancing the city’s overall identity and the broader region’s sense of place.

Since its inception in 1998, Liverpool Biennial has commissioned 392 artworks, showcased pieces by over 560 leading artists, executed 34 collaborative neighborhood projects, and garnered over 50 million visits. Notable permanent public artworks commissioned by the Biennial include ‘Ngialibalibade – to the Lost Myth’ by Eleng Luluan (2023), ‘The Reckoning’ by Rudy Loewe (2023), ‘Liverpool Mountain’ by Ugo Rondinone (2018), ‘Evertro’ by Koo Jeong A x Wheelscape (2015), and ‘Everybody Razzle Dazzle’ by Sir Peter Blake (2015). Explore the vibrant and transformative world of the Liverpool Biennial, where art meets innovation.