http://www.biennial.com Latest News for the Liverpool Biennial 2008 Festival http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Download_Festival_Map/417/43.aspx Also available at the Biennial Visitor Centre - download a copy before you leave! http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/New_Competition_Launched/416/43.aspx Do you want to win a private tour with the curator of Touched in the Public Realm, Lorenzo Fusi? http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Professional_Accreditation_is_now_closed/410/43.aspx http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/The_Independent_newspaper_announced_as_National_Media_Partner_for_Liverpool_Biennial_2010/331/43.aspx Liverpool Biennial is delighted to announce that The Independent will once more be the National Media Partner for this year’s Biennial festival. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Novotel_Liverpool_announced_as_Official_Hotel_Partner_for_Liverpool_Biennial_2010_/330/43.aspx Liverpool Biennial is delighted to announce that Novotel Liverpool will be the Official Hotel Partner for this year’s Festival. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Liverpool_Biennial_2010_The_Temple_of_a_Thousand_Bells_Opens/329/43.aspx An evocative and poignant work featuring a thousand glass bells and polyphonic sound filling the Oratory in Liverpool. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Touched_Conference/315/43.aspx Saturday 18 September 2010 from 11.00 – 17.00 at LJMU Art & Design Academy http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/eConference_Between_the_Curators_of_the_Shanghai_Biennale_and_Liverpool_Biennial_/314/43.aspx 6 August from 11am-1pm in the Box at FACT as well as a live feed online http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Our_Next_Community_Roadshow_is_in_Alt_Valley/313/43.aspx Community Roadshow: Alt Valley - Walton Hall Park: 14 August 10:00-16:00 http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Registration_Open_for_Professional_Accreditation/312/43.aspx Visual Arts Professionals are invited to accredit for the preview and opening events for Liverpool Biennial 2010. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Touched_Community_Roadshow_Event_Fri_2_July/311/43.aspx Join us to hear more about what will be happening during Liverpool Biennial 2010 and how you can get involved. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Be_a_Volunteer_or_a_Participant/310/43.aspx Want to take part in the UK's largest festival of contemporary art?   http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Touched_Talk_Tony_Chakar_The_Eighth_Day_2_June_at_FACT/308/43.aspx Beirut-based archietect Tony Chakar's practice involves ways of thinking about the built environment that go beyond traditional architectural approaches, by incorporating literature, philosophy and theory. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Art_for_Places_Wirral__Events_31_May__5_June/309/43.aspx Art for Places: Wirral is holding a series of special public events between 31 May and 5 June. The events include walks, cycles, barbecues and cinema. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/An_EventPacked_Week/303/43.aspx The week of May 10-14 is packed full of Biennial events. See whats on! http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Bruce_Mau_Design_Visionary_to_Speak_as_Part_of_Everton_Park_Project_Consultation/228/43.aspx Visionary and world-leading innovator Bruce Mau is participating in the visioning process to re-imagine the future of Liverpool and will give a free lecture on 11 May, 6pm. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Liverpool_Biennial_Announces_Artists_for_Touched_the_International_Exhibition_for_2010_Festival/225/43.aspx Liverpool Biennial announces today the artists participating in Touched, the International exhibition for the 6th Liverpool Biennial International Festival of Contemporary Art, 18 September – 28 November 2010. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Postponed__Touched_Talk_with_Lynn_HershmanLeeson_21_April_2010/223/43.aspx Liverpool Biennial's Touched Talk on 21 April with Lynn Hershman-Leeson's screening of film in progress, Women Art Revolution and Q&A at LJMU has had to be postponed due to the grounding of all flights because of the volcanic ash cloud. We hope to reschedule this later in the year. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Simon_Faithfulls_Liverpool_to_Liverpool_Now_Viewable/222/43.aspx SImon Faithfull's 'Liverpool to Liverpool' can now be viewed at the new Lime Street Gateway. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Touched_Talk_with_Alphonso_Lingis_Liveblog/221/43.aspx Liveblog opens on 7 pm on 23/03/2010 http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Another_Award_for_Dream/220/43.aspx Dream is honoured by the Civic Trust Awards. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Thursday_4th_March_Wirralpedia_Event/216/43.aspx During February 2010, artist Jemma Egan spent time in Birkenhead, Seacombe and Rock Ferry libraries collecting facts, stories and myths about Wirral as the content for Wirralpedia, Wirral’s very own version of the online encyclopedia Wikipedia. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/More_Job_Opportunities_Announced/215/43.aspx Liverpool Biennial is currently offering three further opportunities: Visitor Services Leader; Public Art Co-ordinator; Production/Installation Co-ordinator in addition to the Curatorial Assistant (Host Venues). http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Canal_Programme_presentation_now_online/214/43.aspx You can now view and download a presentation illustrating Liverpool Biennial's activity along the Leeds-Liverpool canal throughout 2009. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/LiverpooltoLiverpool_Chronicles_of_an_aimless_journey__Simon_Faithful/213/43.aspx In 2008, traveling by container ship, train and bus, the artist Simon Faithfull made an epic journey from Liverpool (UK) to Liverpool (Nova Scotia). The purpose of this absurd endeavor was to create 181 digital drawings that record the daily details of a journey from the old world to the new. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Touched_Talks_Updates/212/43.aspx Liverpool Biennial's Touched Talks series continues on 23 March with Alphonso Lingis' lecture, Sacrifice at the Bluecoat, Lynn Hershman Leeson's screening of film in progress, Women Art Revolution and Q&A at LJMU on 21 April, Coco Fusco's lecture, The Demons of Unreason at the Bluecoat on 26 May and Tony Chakar on 2 June at FACT. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Touched_Talks_Series_Announced/210/43.aspx In the run up to its launch on 18 September, Liverpool Biennial has invited prominent artists and thinkers to explore TOUCHED, the theme of Liverpool Biennial’s International exhibition 2010. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/espace_lab_Art_in_the_Cities_2_February/209/43.aspx As Liverpool’s sister city of Shanghai gears up for World Expo 2010 and both cities prepare for their biennales later this year, this live video-linked discussion facilitated by e-space lab explores how art can transform public spaces. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/New_Opportunity_VAiL_Advocacy_Coordinator/208/43.aspx Visual Arts in Liverpool (VAiL) would like to appoint an Advocacy Coordinator to draw together key visual arts organisations from Liverpool, advocate to key influencers and to manage and administer the work of that group. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Tuesday_19_January_Artist_Talk__Daniel_Bozhkov/207/43.aspx Invited artist Daniel Bozhkov will be in Liverpool on his first research visit for the international exhibition. The talk will be an opportunity for Bozkhov to discuss his artistic practice in an informal setting, focusing on recent projects and sharing his initial thoughts on the theme of Touched. Click here to book your tickets. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Call_for_John_Moores_2010_Entries_Extended_to_22_Feb/206/43.aspx Monday 22 February 2010 is the last date to register for entries in to the John Moores 2010. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Seasonal_Break_for_Liverpool_Icon_Turning_the_Place_Over_after_Topping_1_million_Revolutions/204/43.aspx Richard Wilson’s Turning the Place Over will be switched off over the Christmas period for maintenance and a well-earned break. Since its launch it has turned more than a million times, a perfect milestone to give it a thorough inspection. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Seeking_Public_Space_Questions_for_Secularism__Debate_at_the_Istanbul_Biennial/195/43.aspx In debates on art and public space religion has been conspicuously absent as a perspective or subject for discussion. However in recent years –much as earlier debates on race, ethnicity, sexuality and gender claimed equal recognition and respect in society– religion has put complex questions to the assumption of secularity in public life. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Lewis_Biggs_On_Biennials_–_Triangulating_Validation/193/43.aspx New article at http://blogs.biennial.com. Lewis Biggs is the Director of Liverpool Biennial. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Duggan_Morris_Architects_Win_Waterworks_Commission/192/43.aspx London architects firm Duggan Morris have been chosen to build a spectacular moveable structure on the Leeds Liverpool canal in the Housing Market Renewal area of Sefton. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Two_New_Job_Opportunities_with_Liverpool_Biennial/191/43.aspx Liverpool Biennial is currently offering two exciting job opportunities within its programme and marketing teams. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Kerry_Morrison_performance__The_Golden_Plateau__Sat_19th_Sept/190/43.aspx Kerry Morrison invites passers by and audience to take part in a ‘dodge the dog poo’ challenge.  Successful participants win a sticker, a mug of tea and a jammy dodger!   http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Designing_Sustainable_Cities_book_stand_at_Urbanism/189/43.aspx Chris Boyko, co-editor of new book Designing Sustainable Cities, will be attending the Designing the Happy City conference on Friday 18th September as part of the book's official launch. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Urban_Food_Field_Day__Wednesday_16th_September/188/43.aspx As part of Urbanism, arts and health initiative Squash Nutrition are leading a special day focussing on growing and food production within the urban environment. Workshops are open to all Bootle residents and also to practitioners in the field of nutrition/food/teaching and community participation. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/If_you_liked_the_BBC_programme_‘Who_do_you_think_you_are’_then_this_is_the_day_for_you/187/43.aspx Canal Family History Drop-In with the Waterways Trust Museum, Ellesmere Port Tuesday 8th September 2009. 11am – 4pm, St Winnies School, Merton Road, Bootle http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Rick_Lowe_added_to_Urbanism_09_Programme/186/43.aspx Liverpool Biennial is delighted to announce that Rick Lowe, the inspirational Houston based artist who established Project Row Houses, will be speaking as part of Urbanism 2009.   http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Residents_set_to_choose_Wirrals_art_spot/185/43.aspx Residents living in Wirral’s Housing Market Renewal areas are set to consider where in their neighbourhood they might like to see a piece of public art. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Danilo_Capassos_Portoallegro_at_Bank_Hall_Marina_part_of_Heritage_Open_Day/184/43.aspx Portoallegro has been designed by Artist and Urbanist Danilo Capasso as the latest tourist destination in North Liverpool!. Located at Bank Hall Marina as part of Urbanism 09, it exists as a living installation, re-creating the former Industrial Wharf that stood in its place. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/David_Lloyd_interviews_artist_Kerry_Morrisson/183/43.aspx and writes about the opportunities and challenges of Urbanism 09. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/IT_Support_Manager_Post/179/43.aspx If you are skilled in the use of ICT and digital technologies, are passionate about applying your knowledge to arts and culture and can provide the highest level of practical and creative support for both Liverpool BIennial and the Bluecoat then we would love to hear from you. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Urbanism_09_Programme_Announced/178/43.aspx Liverpool Biennial presents Urbanism 09: five days of exhibition, exploration, discussion and celebration along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, stretching through South Sefton and North Liverpool; a vital green/blue lung in what many mistakenly perceive as an urban wasteland. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Art_for_Places_Makes_a_Splash_in_Sefton/177/43.aspx Whether it’s hitching a ride in the new water taxi, canoeing, water rolling or riding a swan pedalo, there will be plenty of messing about on the water in Sefton this summer! A number of community engagement activities are underway as part of the ‘Art for Places’ initiative which will take place on and around the Leeds & Liverpool canal in Bootle over the summer holidays. The launch of a Water Taxi took place last week. It is the brainchild of Dutch artist Lambert Kamps. An upside down hackney cab donated by local company Taxifix has been transformed into the vessel and his progress tracked by young people from the local area. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Far_Flung_Shortlist_for_Art_for_Places_Sefton_Waterworks_Project/176/43.aspx Five artists, architect practices and urban designers have been shortlisted in a competition to build a spectacular moveable structure based around the Leeds to Liverpool Canal in South Sefton. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Art_for_Places_Sefton__Walks__Talks_Programme_Update/175/43.aspx Two more events as part of the Art for Places: Sefton Walks & Talks programme. You can 'sketch and pedal' with artists Kerry Morrison on 11th July and enjoy an evening canal wildlife walk with Zoologist Tony Parker on 16th July. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/LJMU_PhD_Studentship/174/43.aspx Liverpool Biennial is working with Liverpool John Moores University to offer one of four PhD Studentships providing an opportunity to undertake doctoral research relating to Public Art, Urbanism or the Liverpool Biennial Archive. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Turning_the_Place_Over_Tours_Return/173/43.aspx If you'd like to see Turning the Place Over from the inside you can now book a behind the scenes tour. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Liverpool_Biennial_to_Be_Part_of_National_Inspire_MA_Curating_Contemporary_Art_Studentship_Opportunity/167/43.aspx From October 2009, the Royal College of Art’s Curating Contemporary Art Department will offer a new MA for aspiring curators from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. This development of Arts Council England’s Inspire initiative will offer a vocational and academic curriculum with a professional placement in a museum or gallery over two years. Inspire at the RCA will provide a unique course of postgraduate study for those aiming to train as curators of contemporary art. Liverpool Biennial will be hosting one of the Inspire Fellows. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Liverpool_Biennial_hosts_Visual_Arts_Board_Australia_Residency_2010_in_collaboration_with_Static_Trading/166/43.aspx Liverpool Biennial announces the selection of Liverpool as one of 10 cities worldwide to host the Australia Council for the Arts International Residency. Liverpool Biennial hosts the 3-months residencies from January 2010 in collaboration with Static Trading.  http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Kitchen_Monument_comes_to_Liverpool/30/43.aspx Between Sunday June 8th and Thursday June 12th, the Kitchen Monument will take root in various locations across Bootle and South Sefton. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Visible_Virals__Transport_and_Parks_launch/29/43.aspx As part of the ongoing Visible Virals commissions, you're invited to spend a summer evening exploring the curiosities of the Croxteth Hall estate. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Garston_Pavillion_launches_this_weekend/28/43.aspx On behalf of The People of Garston we are delighted to invite you to join the revolution and establishment of The Artistic Republic of Garston on Saturday 31 May 2008 at 2.30pm. http://www.biennial.com/articles/news/Making_it_Up__call_for_young_participants/23/43.aspx Making It Up is an opportunity for six young people to showcase their own film in the context of Liverpool Biennial 2008.