Light Night 2013: Our Picks
A host of Liverpool’s galleries open late Friday evening, which can mean only one thing: Light Night!
With an embarrassment of riches, this year’s after-hours arts and cultural festival could prove difficult to navigate; never fear though, we’ve picked a top ten…
Sander and Weegee @ the Bluecoat, 16.00–23.00, free
Introduce yourself to LOOK/13, Liverpool’s International Photography Festival, over the course of the Bluecoat’s documentation of August Sander and Arthur Fellig (better known as Weegee). A collaborative effort with Side photographic collection, Newcastle, the gallery will contain two prolific artists probing 1930s and ‘40s New York alongside 1920s and ‘30s Germany in a delicate, elusive manner.
Black Sun Horizon @ The Royal Standard, 16.00–00.00, free
Step out of the city centre chaos for an insight into one of Liverpool’s finest artist-led galleries, The Royal Standard on Vauxhall Road. Including Cory Arcangel, Dick Jewell, Bill Leslie and Samuel Williams, latest exhibition, Black Sun Horizon, is curated by Dave Evans in response to the theme of contemporary boredom.
Official Re-Opening of Central Library @ Central Library, 10.00–00.00, free
Watch as the Central Library brings their history to life through an animated display of the stories held in their fascinating archive, and be one of the first to uncover the beauty of the renovation that will once more become a staple part of Liverpool’s cultural repertoire.
The Art of Parties @ Tate Liverpool, 18.00–21.00, free
Tate Liverpool’s upcoming 25th birthday is commemorated by community group In The Frame, with a varied evening planned of make-up with So Coco Rouge, a DJ blasting songs from the last three decades, party games and special performances by Sense of Sound.
Liverpool, Unfinished @ Drop the Dumbells, 34 Slater Street, 16.00–22.00, free
Wolstenholme Creative Space revels in the unfinished work of Rob Bremner, whose colour portraits and landscapes span the ‘80s and ‘90s, and are shown here for the first time. Already basking in high acclaim, the outstanding series captures the quirks of the people of Merseyside and provides onlookers with colour, honesty and realism.
Candle-Lit Labyrinth @ the Anglican Cathedral, 18.00–23.00, free
Take a stroll through the stunning Anglican Cathedral’s surroundings whilst enjoying the beautiful Voices of the Labyrinth in the perfect acoustic setting. A great opportunity to explore the Gothic charm of one of Liverpool’s finest buildings.
Drape @ Open Eye Gallery, 18.00–22.00, free
Encompassing myriad openings, Light Night also sees LOOK/13 photography festival get underway across various venues. We should expect quality from the Open Eye Gallery, highlighting the importance of photography as an art form in response to the question ‘Who do you think you are?’. Although the gallery also plays host to French photographer Charles Fréger, it is Eva Stenram’s use of 1960’s pin ups in a clash of vintage with modernity that draws our attention. Recognised worldwide for her talent in representation, Stenram’s work at the Open Eye was shortlisted for this year’s Hyères International Photography Competition.
Of Time and Place – Futures Lost and Found @ Mello Mello, 16.00–00.00, free
Of real importance to the cultural fabric of the city, Mello Mello café and arts centre will be showcasing a vision of the past, present and future of their venue, utilising the building itself as a blank page to project a 3D collection of images relating the unique story of the venue. The evening includes an auction for art lovers, Burlesque sessions, African drumming, free live bands and a chance to investigate all four floors of the building. A great opportunity to show your support to so crucial a venue.
ALIVE: In the Face of Death @ Walker Art Gallery, 16.00–22.00, free
Amidst the collection of exhibitions on display at the Walker Art Gallery is ALIVE: In the Face of Death, a glimpse into the spectacle that is Rankin’s career. A fresh outlook on the hope and unity that embrace the last days of the life of everyday people, the exhibition rejoices in the pleasures of everyday life and contemplates the ways in which we all differ in our pursuit.
Recurring @ Camp and Furnace, 16.00–00.00, free
Not Just Collective present a diverse selection of artistic practices that will intermingle to create an exhibition, with additional emphasis on the broad range of live performances set to complete the experience for guests.
Recommended routes:
#1
Candle-lit Labyrinth @ Anglican Cathedral, 18.00 – 23.00, free
Of Time and Place @ Mello Mello, 16.00 – 00.00, free
ALIVE: In the Face of Death @ Walker Art Gallery, 16.00 – 22.00, free
Official Re-Opening @ Central Library, 22.00 – 00.00, free
#2
Black Sun Horizon @ The Royal Standard, 16.00 – 00.00, free
Drape @ Open Eye Gallery, 18.00 – 22.00, free
The Art of Parties @ Tate Liverpool, 18.00 – 21.00, free
#3
Liverpool, Unfinished @ Drop the Dumbells, 16.00 – 22.00 , free
Sander and Weegee @ The Bluecoat, 16.00 – 23.00, free
Recurring @ Camp and Furnace, 16.00 – 00.00, free
Kayleigh Davies
See the official Light Night 2013 website for more details!
