31/05/2024
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S is for Science Fiction

“Genre boundaries are constantly shifting and being challenged.” Mike Pinnington asks: what is science fiction? What is Science Fiction? My response to this is that I know it when I see it (or,...

31/05/2024
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Introducing: Science Fiction Collections Curator Thomas Dillon

Thomas Dillon, Science Fiction Collections Curator at the University of Liverpool, talks us through the largest catalogued collection of science fiction materials in Europe… Hi Thomas. Tell us about the University of Liverpool’s Science Fiction Collections...

29/05/2024
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A Dreamlike Quality of Unreality – The Many Afterlives of Anna May Wong

How to parse affection for the classics of old Hollywood with the many micro-aggressions and bare-faced instances of racism committed against actors of colour? Mike Pinnington considers a pair of exhibitions that walk...

27/05/2024
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Culture Diary w/c 27-05-2024

Our pick of this week’s arts, design, film and music events from across Liverpool and beyond… Monday – Exhibition Continues (until 31 May): Life at Arena 12-4pm @ Bridewell Studios & Gallery, Liverpool – FREE Exhibition showcasing...

20/05/2024
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Culture Diary w/c 20-05-2024

Our pick of this week’s arts, design, film and music events from across Liverpool and beyond… Monday – Pit and the Pendulum 6.20pm @ FACT Liverpool – £8 A timely screening of Pit and the...

13/05/2024
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Culture Diary w/c 13-05-2024

Our pick of this week’s arts, design, film and music events from across Liverpool and beyond… Monday – Exhibition Continues: Infinite Encounters @ Liverpool Cathedral – FREE Group exhibition Infinite Encounters has been curated with the senses in...

13/05/2024
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Susan Leask: New Sculptures

“I’m probably unaware of how much of myself I’m giving away.” Jon Barraclough speaks with artist Susan Leask ahead of a new exhibition of her sculptural works at Liverpool’s Bridewell Studios & Gallery… It’s...

08/05/2024
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The Big Interview: Alice Christina-Corrigan

“I can’t wait to see what we can do.” Mike Pinnington spoke with actor, writer and creative access director, Alice Christina-Corrigan, about the Lowry’s Developed With programme, the strides being made for representation in...

07/05/2024
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Culture Diary w/c 06-05-2024

Our pick of this week’s arts, design, film and music events from across Liverpool and beyond… Monday – Exhibition Continues: Municipal @ 50 MV, Crosby, Liverpool – FREE  Today and by appointment for the rest of the week,...