Presenting exhibitions, competitions and other events based on art, the Liverpool Biennial is the only international festival of contemporary art in UK. It is held all over the city of Liverpool once in every two years and the 2008 festival will be the fifth edition of the event.
An Overview of Liverpool Biennial
Liverpool Biennial is an international festival of contemporary art that is held for ten weeks every two years at Liverpool, the cultural capital of UK. The event not only features exhibits of artworks of modern artists from across the world, but also holds competitions among the artists. The festival is organized by Liverpool Biennial Contemporary Art Ltd.
During Liverpool Biennial, the city of Liverpool becomes the hub of cultural enthusiasts coming from all over the world. Liverpool, it has been estimated, attracts about half a million tourists during the festival of Liverpool Biennial. With many English and international artists participating in the event, Liverpool Biennial creates a There are a large number of artists from various countries participating in Liverpool Biennial. The theme of the art festival varies with every event. Liverpool Biennial is held at no specific venue.
The events of Liverpool Biennial are held across a large number of venues including the renowned Tate Gallery of Liverpool, Open Eye, The Bluecoat and Foundation for Art & Creative Technology.
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2008 Event Highlights
Liverpool Biennial had begun in 1998 and 2008 will be the fifth edition of the art festival. The programs of Liverpool Biennial that are scheduled to be held at the festival in 2008 include art exhibitions and painting competitions. The theme of Liverpool Biennial 2008 is 'Made Up'. This theme explores the artistic skills and creative imagination of the artists. Delving deep into their minds, the artists will have to exhibit their power of imagination to create something unique. The theme concentrates on art and the role of imagination and emotion in art.
The highlights of Liverpool Biennial 2008 are as follows:
- John Moore's 25 Exhibition of Contemporary Painting (a painting competition that invites artists from various countries)
- Independents Biennial 9: a series of art exhibitions organized by independent organizations based on art
- Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2008 ( art exhibition by the students and graduates of Fine Art institutes of UK)
Featuring a variety of art exhibitions and competitions, Liverpool Biennial is for artists, art lovers and art enthusiasts.
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