Born in Birkenhead, Philip Wilson Steer was a pioneer of impressionism in Britain during the late nineteenth century. Studying in Paris in the 1880s, he was exposed to this radical way of painting after seeing works by the likes of Degas and Manet. With his...
March 2025 marked 80 years since the passing of Albert Richards, the youngest official war artist to be killed in action during WWII. The Williamson holds over two hundred of his works, spanning from his days at the Wallasey School of Art to the frontlines...
Digging into the land and lineage of historical sites for the past five years, collaborative artist duo, Angela Stringer and Nicky Perrin present their formative works in an exhibition which reveals the alchemical process of turning raw earth into vibrant expressions of story and place....
Subterranean Elevator has been conceived by artist Di Mainstone, and developed with a team of inter-disciplinary specialists. The installation invites intrepid visitors to explore the inner worlds of soil and the subconscious mind. On entering a dark, elevator-shaped environment, they will feel a soft earth-like...
Popular local jazz and blues singer Annie is back with her smooth velvety tones, accompanied by her talented and versatile musicians for an afternoon session in the Cafe. Annie Long-vocals Keith Singleton-guitar Michael Hughes- vibes
Book Now Join Angela and Nicky of Landlines Studio for a talk and Q&A about their current exhibition Un/Earthed. Discover more about their creative process, inspirations, and the themes that shape their work. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the artists, gain...
Join holistic wellbeing practitioner Siân Griffin for a guided session combining yoga, meditation, and a deeply restorative sound bath. Each class begins with pranayama—gentle breathwork to centre the mind and ground the body—followed by a movement practice tailored to the needs of the group. Whether...
Book Tickets Landlines Studio present a screening of the film ‘The Nettle Dress’, as part of the programme of events for their current retrospective “Un/Earthed”. Textile artist Allan Brown spends seven years making a dress by hand, using only the fibre of locally foraged stinging...
As part of a series of interventions in our Philip Wilson Steer ‘In Conversation’ exhibition, the Williamson has invited the Liverpool artist, Ben Youdan, to feature a work that contrasts and explores the themes found within Steer’s work. Youdan’s practice employs a wide variety of techniques...
NOW EXTENDED TO 1ST NOVEMBER An inspiring exhibition showcasing the work of the Happy Snappers, a Wirral-based photography group made up of both Deaf and BSL users. I'll Tell You Later explores the relationship between the Deaf experience and the hearing world. It sheds light...
WHO WANTS FLOWERS WHEN THEY ARE DEAD? is a new exhibition by Broken Grey Wires, exploring grief, loss, identity and community. ‘My dad died five years ago, which was a huge shock that I am still suffering with now. Grief is something that I am...
Join artist Ben Youdan in conversation to find out more about his process of creating art. Ben Youdan's work 'Mask' is currently on display at the Williamson as part of the Independents Biennial 2025. Youdan is a visual artist based in Liverpool, U.K. His mixed...
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