Event type: Exhibition

Goodbye to Goodison

Goodison Park’s final season as home to Everton Football Club will be documented from a fan’s perspective, through a new photo display opening on 5 April at Museum of Liverpool.

Featuring nine photographers from the club’s fanbase, Goodbye to Goodison is a love letter to the home stadium of Everton Football Club in its final season. The display of photos taken during the final season looks at the relationship between this iconic ground and the loyal fans who congregate around the stadium.

Goodbye to Goodison brings together fan photographers that document the matchday experience at Goodison Park. The photos selected highlight matchdays away from the Premier League glamour – the chippies, pubs, meeting places and family moments shared during the final season.

As the club moves into the next chapter of its rich history, relocating to a state-of-the-art stadium, fans are savouring the final moments in one of the country’s last great football stadiums.

Chris Wardle, co-curator and contributor to Goodbye to Goodison, said: “While a lot of attention is focused on the pitch for Goodison Park’s final season, I wanted to shift our focus to the pre-game experiences and moments that, to me, make this old ground so special.

“The display celebrates the streets, landmarks and establishments that have become an extension of the ground over the years.

“We’re lucky, as a fanbase, to have a talented group of photographers who have taken it upon themselves to document Goodison’s legacy from their own perspective. I am excited to showcase the work of these photographers and pay tribute to one of the great stadiums in world football.”

To mark the final game, museum curators will select an image taken from the final game of the season, capturing the emotion and importance of the final game at The Grand Old Lady.

Karen O’Rourke, curator for sport, music and performance at Museum of Liverpool, said: “Leaving a space for an image from the final game at Goodison Park seems like an important thing to do. We are hoping the photographers involved can capture the emotion that will no doubt overflow before and after the last game. The display pays tribute to a landmark of the city, before the club moves to its new ground on the banks of the River Mersey.”

Goodbye to Goodison opens in Museum of Liverpool’s Skylight Gallery on Saturday 5 April and runs until Sunday 10 August.

On Thursdays throughout the run of the display, visitors will be able to see additional images from the photographers and share their own memories and experiences of going to the match.

Running alongside the display, the museum will release an episode of the NML Podcast talking with staff, ex-players, ex-managers and other important figures who know Goodison Park best. Online a wider selection of photos from around the ground will be available to view.

For more information on Goodbye to Goodison, the photographers and special events, please visit: Liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/Goodison-park.

 

No Iconic Images. Views of War

Open Eye Gallery proudly presents No Iconic Images. Views of War, a thought-provoking exhibition examining contemporary depictions of war.

This exhibition invites audiences to reconsider the power of war photography in shaping collective memory, political narratives, and public perception. As images circulate faster than ever in a digital world, the exhibition raises pressing questions: Do we still need iconic images? How do they influence our understanding of war? And what happens when a single image defines an entire conflict?
In collaboration with The Guardian and Magnum Photos, the exhibition showcases projects by a new generation of Magnum photographers, Peter van Agtmael and Newsha Tavakolian, who offer personal insights into the wars they witnessed in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria.

The exhibition also delves into the editorial choices behind war photography today, with The Guardian providing a unique perspective on global conflicts, from Haiti to Myanmar. As Fiona Shields, The Guardian’s Head of Photography stated:”The geo-political nature of a conflict will often determine the priority of our reporting”, these images drives us to think about how photography shapes and influences our understanding of global crisis.

Investigative works by Forensic Architecture and the Centre for Spatial Technologies reconstruct the 2022 attack on Kyiv’s TV Tower, while artists Yarema Malashchuk and Roman Khimei challenge traditional Western aesthetics in representations of war casualties.
“As the world burns and images circulate faster than ever, it examines recent wars and how they are portrayed and reflected upon through photography”. – Max Gorbatskyi and Viktoria Bavykina, exhibition curators.

Image: Raymond and his sons. Darien, Wisconsin, USA, 2007 © Peter van Agtmael / Magnum Photos

DDFI40: Rage, Riot and Revolution LAUN...

To celebrate DaDa’s 40th Birthday, they are launching their exhibition ‘Rage, Riot and Revolution’, on International Women’s Day.

While the exhibition will be open throughout the festival, join them for a celebration evening to launch Rage, Riot and Revolution and DaDaFEst Interntaional 40 at a special event featuring Amina Atiq reading her poem ‘Rage’ commissioned for the festival, some words from the DaDa team and to catch a glimpse of Dolly Sen’s new ‘Rage’ Sculpture which will also be on display, along with some light refreshments. They invite you to stay on to catch the ‘Hands Ships Sail’ Projection on the Cunard Buildings outside after the event finishes.

Please book your ticket via eventbrite.

About Rage Riot and Revolution

For over four decades, disabled women in Liverpool and the North West have been powerful agents of change locally, nationally and internationally, reshaping their communities and the way society views disabled people. This exhibition celebrates the achievements of female activists, artists, leaders and champions of disability activism and highlights their essential contributions to both local and global progress.

This exhibition celebrates their resilience, ingenuity, and impact. Through photography, we illuminate their stories as activists fighting for equal rights, as artists reshaping cultural narratives, and as leaders in our communities.

The North West has long been a place for grassroots movements, and disabled women have played a pivotal role in shaping this history. At the heart of this work lies disability culture: a celebration of identity, creativity, and community rooted in the lived experiences of disabled people. Through art, activism, and leadership, these women have amplified their voices, challenged societal norms, and reshaped policies that impact millions. They have rejected the narrative and representation of disability as being negative, and instead embraced it as a source of strength, innovation, and belonging.

“It is the systems that continue to disempower and disable us, not us.”

(Zoe Partington DaDa, CEO)

Many of these women have engaged in global networks, influencing policy, art, and activism worldwide.

As you explore these photographs and stories, consider the barriers they’ve dismantled and the futures they’ve created to ensure we embrace difference. Their passion, drive and work invites us to reimagine how we perceive ‘disability’ and ‘difference’—not to be seen as pitying, medical or charitable, but as a source of unique perspectives, strength and innovation.

The photographs in this exhibition honour their stories, capturing the resilience, creativity, and vision that have driven profound social and cultural change. They invite you to reflect on how these leaders have not only shaped policy and culture but also built a legacy of empowerment that continues to transform lives. Their influence extends far beyond Liverpool—fuelling international movements for disability justice and inclusion, inspiring a global audience to see disability not as a barrier, but as a powerful perspective.

This is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action. By embracing the values of disability culture, we can all contribute to a more equitable, inclusive future where diverse voices lead the way.

Included in this exhibition are portraits of artists and activists: Ruth Fabby, Kaite O’Reilley, Cheryl Martin, Liz Carr, Mandy Redvers-Rowe, Amina Atiq, Pam Thomas and more.

About DDFI40:

DaDaFest International returns 8th-31st March 2025 to celebrate DaDa’s 40th Anniversary and this time they are coming with ‘RAGE: A Quiet Riot’.

Event

DDFI40 will showcase work by disabled artists that captures all shapes and sides of rage. From the internal quiet frustrations and righteous rage, to overt injustice and activism, DDFI40 will explore disability rights, disability arts, access, ableism and ‘Rage’ in an explosion of creativity.

DDFI40: Please Rage Generously

DaDa has commissioned Dolly Sen to create a short film and sculpture to accompany her 2024 poem ‘I Want More Disabled Rage’. Dolly’s sculpture will be on display in the window of News from Nowhere Bookshop and her film will be screened at FACT on March 18. (See Films @ FACt event)

About DDFI40:

DaDaFest International returns 8th-31st March 2025 to celebrate DaDa’s 40th Anniversary and this time they are coming with ‘RAGE: A Quiet Riot’.

Event

DDFI40 will showcase work by disabled artists that captures all shapes and sides of rage. From the internal quiet frustrations and righteous rage, to overt injustice and activism, DDFI40 will explore disability rights, disability arts, access, ableism and ‘Rage’ in an explosion of creativity.

DDFI40: DaDA @ 40: A Dive into Our Arc...

DaDa are thrilled to be working in partnership with disabled curator Gill Crawshaw and the Young Everyman Playhouse (YEP) Producers group to develop and share this pilot exhibition.

Over 40 years, DaDa has amassed a huge archive of material and memorabilia. Working with the YEP Producers, Gill will be sharing her experience and expertise in curating as a disabled person. The YEP group will be delving into their archive to share a snapshot of DaDa’s history from their own perspective.

Access: For venue information visit everymanplayhouse.com

The launch event will be BSL-interpreted. There will be elements of pre-recorded Audio Description available and supporting audio information.

Booking info: No need to book. Come along to the launch event, or drop in during Everyman opening hours to enjoy the exhibition at your leisure from Wednesday 19th – Monday 31st March

Launch event: Wednesday 19 March 5.30pm, Everyman Theatre Bar, Hope Street. Join us FREE

NB: An online version of this exhibition will be linked here during the festival.

About DaDa

DaDa is an award winning and pioneering disability arts organisation based in Liverpool with international reach and impact. Founded in 1984, we were one of the first disability-led arts organisations in the UK and an integral part of the campaign for greater equality and access for disabled artists across the arts sector.

About DDFI40

DaDaFest International returns 8th-31st March 2025 to celebrate DaDa’s 40th Anniversary and this time they are coming with ‘RAGE: A Quiet Riot’.

Event

DDFI40 will showcase work by disabled artists that captures all shapes and sides of rage. From the internal quiet frustrations and righteous rage, to overt injustice and activism, DDFI40 will explore disability rights, disability arts, access, ableism and ‘Rage’ in an explosion of creativity.

Extra | Ordinary Exhibition at the LAK...

In a new exhibition at the LAKE Gallery, three artists focus their attention on the everyday.

From glimpses of domestic objects to impressions of seemingly unremarkable outdoor spaces, Anna Clark, Dennis Spicer and Shani Wray-Jenkins celebrate the ordinary in paint, transforming the familiar and finding beauty in the often overlooked.

The exhibition opens on Thursday 6th March and runs until Saturday 5th April. The gallery will be hosting a preview evening on Thursday 6th March between 6pm and 8pm and all are welcome to join us for a glass of wine and to meet the artists.

Anna Clark

The inspiration for Anna’s pieces in this exhibition has come from her immediate surroundings. The starting point is usually quick sketches and photographs which provide her with the information for an artistic makeover back in the studio. Anna’s work often combines a number of processes including print, collage, drawing and paint. She likes to build up translucent layers, adding an element of chance and sometimes resulting in the unexpected reframing of familiar views and objects. Anna graduated as a mature student in 2014 with a degree in Fine Art from Wirral Metropolitan College, followed by a year’s Fellowship.

Dennis Spicer

“It is possible to find the extraordinary everywhere. For me, it happens when disparate objects come together by chance in the studio or out walking, when the rhythms of twigs in a pile of leaves or the way the sun strikes a gate will compel me to record these fleeting moments.”
Dennis has been painting now for many years. He has regularly exhibited with the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in London as well as exhibiting in group and solo exhibitions both in the north west and around the country.

Shani Wray-Jenkins

Painting intuitively, Shani likes nothing more than to turn on her favourite music, close her eyes and make the first mark on a blank canvas, each stroke informing the next. A self-taught artist working largely in acrylic, Shani’s still life paintings are a joyful, colourful celebration of everyday life. An avid collector of old pots and vessels from her travels and trips to flea markets, she is surrounded by an abundance of inspiration to call upon.

Conversations and Connections: Final C...

Join the Walker Art Gallery for a joyous and reflective finale to our groundbreaking exhibition, which has showcased the work of 40 leading Black women and non-binary artists redefining contemporary British art.

This celebratory event offers a final chance to explore the narratives, perspectives, and dialogues woven throughout the exhibition. During the event you can:

• Visit the Conversations exhibition on its final weekend, and experience the resonance of these works.
• Enjoy a free drinks reception, including themed cocktails and mocktails inspired by the exhibition*
• Indulge in delicious Afro-fusion food provided by Yamm Tree*
• Enjoy music by DJ Renee Charles throughout the event
• Take part in a textile workshop led by Afrograph
• Use our prompts to connect and engage with others, have meaningful conversations, and celebrate the community built through art.

Whether you are an art enthusiast, a fellow creative, or simply curious, this gathering invites you to connect, share, and leave inspired by the vibrant voices that have shaped this remarkable journey. Don’t miss this last moment to be part of a collective celebration of creativity.

This event will take place from 6:30-8:30pm at Walker Art Gallery. This is a free, drop in event so add the date to your diary and join us for your last chance to see the exhibition.

*Please note that the themed cocktails / mocktails and food will be on a first come first serve basis, with limited availability. We recommend arriving early to avoid dissappointment. We will be serving alcohol with a strict challenge 25 policy.

Image Credit: Pete Carr

Transitions

Artist Steve Randall is about to unveil his largest ever solo exhibition and it will be the first ever audio visual event to be held at The Royal Liver Building. The collection of paintings includes 35 never seen before works and they will be accompanied by a purpose written soundtrack, composed by Scottish musician Kenny MacLennan, aka W E S T H E A R T.

Steve turned to art later in life after his wife was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour and since then through his arts initiative he has raised more than 43K for various charities across the Liverpool City Region. After first becoming known for nostalgic scenes depicting his home town of Kirkby, Steve credits his wife for his transition in pieces inspired by the nature of the Scottish highlands.

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The music created by W E S T H E A R T is influenced by the same scenery, so a collaboration between the two artists felt like a natural progression. The soundtrack to the exhibition will be played on speakers throughout the event but those wanting a more personal experience are invited to bring their own headphones so they can listen to the music via their phone. Entry to the fully accessible event is free and it will be open to the public daily from 10am to 4pm.

DDFI40: Rage, Riot and Revolution

To celebrate DaDa’s 40th Birthday, they are launching their exhibition ‘Rage, Riot and Revolution’, on International Women’s Day.

For over four decades, disabled women in Liverpool and the North West have been powerful agents of change locally, nationally and internationally, reshaping their communities and the way society views disabled people. This exhibition celebrates the achievements of female activists, artists, leaders and champions of disability activism and highlights their essential contributions to both local and global progress.

This exhibition celebrates their resilience, ingenuity, and impact. Through photography, they illuminate their stories as activists fighting for equal rights, as artists reshaping cultural narratives, and as leaders in our communities.

The North West has long been a place for grassroots movements, and disabled women have played a pivotal role in shaping this history. At the heart of this work lies disability culture: a celebration of identity, creativity, and community rooted in the lived experiences of disabled people. Through art, activism, and leadership, these women have amplified their voices, challenged societal norms, and reshaped policies that impact millions. They have rejected the narrative and representation of disability as being negative, and instead embraced it as a source of strength, innovation, and belonging.

“It is the systems that continue to disempower and disable us, not us.”

(Zoe Partington DaDa, CEO)

Many of these women have engaged in global networks, influencing policy, art, and activism worldwide.

As you explore these photographs and stories, consider the barriers they’ve dismantled and the futures they’ve created to ensure we embrace difference. Their passion, drive and work invites us to reimagine how we perceive ‘disability’ and ‘difference’—not to be seen as pitying, medical or charitable, but as a source of unique perspectives, strength and innovation.

The photographs in this exhibition honour their stories, capturing the resilience, creativity, and vision that have driven profound social and cultural change. They invite you to reflect on how these leaders have not only shaped policy and culture but also built a legacy of empowerment that continues to transform lives. Their influence extends far beyond Liverpool—fuelling international movements for disability justice and inclusion, inspiring a global audience to see disability not as a barrier, but as a powerful perspective.

This is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action. By embracing the values of disability culture, we can all contribute to a more equitable, inclusive future where diverse voices lead the way.

Included in this exhibition are portraits of artists and activists: Ruth Fabby, Kaite O’Reilley, Cheryl Martin, Liz Carr, Mandy Redvers-Rowe, Amina Atiq, Pam Thomas and more.

About DDFI40:

DaDaFest International returns 8th-31st March 2025 to celebrate DaDa’s 40th Anniversary and this time they are coming with ‘RAGE: A Quiet Riot’.

Event

DDFI40 will showcase work by disabled artists that captures all shapes and sides of rage. From the internal quiet frustrations and righteous rage, to overt injustice and activism, DDFI40 will explore disability rights, disability arts, access, ableism and ‘Rage’ in an explosion of creativity.

DDFI40: Painting in Light

Zoe Partington is an artist in her own right and created light sculptures featuring slogans which have relevance to disability activism and issues disabled people experience.

The work conveys stories, messages and insights into disabled people’s struggles in a world in where society still excludes us from the mainstream. Disabled people still exist ‘on the edges’ and have to fight for equity. These neon signs convey a snapshot of disability history in a simple format with a powerful message.

About DDFI40:

DaDaFest International returns 8th-31st March 2025 to celebrate DaDa’s 40th Anniversary and this time we are coming with ‘RAGE: A Quiet Riot’.

DDFI40 will showcase work by disabled artists that captures all shapes and sides of rage. From the internal quiet frustrations and righteous rage, to overt injustice and activism, DDFI40 will explore disability rights, disability arts, access, ableism and ‘Rage’ in an explosion of creativity.

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The exhibition is held across various venues, Bluecoat, Shakespeare North Playhouse and Williamson Art Gallery and Museum, Palm House, Sefton Park, Citizens Advice, Wavertree and more.