The Liverpool Biennial event is the largest in the UK, celebrating a range of modern art. It usually takes place at several events across Merseyside, usually across several weeks. Regular event attendees were disappointed when the 2020 event was cancelled. It was due to be the 11th event of its kind, however, like many major events, last year was cancelled due to Covid-19. However, both event-goers and organisers will be hoping that the 2021 event can go ahead, with details of the events already unfolding.
What Can We Expect From the 2021 Event?
The event is the 11th Liverpool Biennial event and following last year’s cancellation, it is clear to see they are putting serious effort into making sure this years more than makes up for it. Although they have yet to say where the visual art event is likely to take over a number of venues across the city. These are sometimes scheduled events however there is often pop up and flash mob type events too – it really is a good few weeks of amazing art! It starts on the 20th March and is due to run through to the 6th June.
This year’s theme is The Stomach and the Port – which looks at the body and how this is connected to the world. It is going to encourage people to view their body in a different way – and not just as a body but as something fluid, constantly changing due to environmental influences.
Stomach – this will be shown to be the primary organ and they will explore it engages with the world
Porosity – taking a look at the skin and how we can avoid the strict contours this places upon us.
Kin – looking at how we have social tissue and how this can prepare us for the future.
There are several ways that these will be explored throughout the event when is likely to be spread over 12 weeks:
What Art Can I Expect To See?
As you may image, lots of the programme is yet to be announced. However, lots of this is rescheduled from the previously cancelled 2020 event. There will be a range of venues to visit as part of the event including the National Museums, Open Eye Gallery, Tate Gallery, Cottage Exchange Building, Bluecoat and the Lewis Building.
There are over 50 artists already announced to be taking part in the event – the Liverpool Biennial website has a list of these so it is worth checking out if you would like to see exactly who you can expect to see there https://www.biennial.com/2021/exhibition/artists/a-z
You’ll be able to see art via free exhibitions, ticketed events, screenings and fringe events. You’ll be able to see shows that include light, sound, live performances, photography and much more. It looks set to explore gender, how we contact one another and how human interaction can shape how we are as possible. It looks set to be a really fun event so if you are in the local area in the weeks that it is taking place, I highly recommend checking it out.
