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Reference Number (Click this to reveal full catalogue structure)LB
TitleLiverpool Biennial
Datec.1974-2024
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Extent9 bays
DescriptionThis collection houses the papers of the Liverpool Biennial festival, founded in 1998. It contains: promotional material; press cuttings; correspondence; artists' biographies and records; photographs and other records of exhibitions; proposals for artwork; and other records relating to the Liverpool Biennial, predominantly from 1999 onwards but including some earlier material predating the festival. The collection also includes a significant amount of digital material which is not yet accessible and has not been listed.

Please note that this collection is currently uncatalogued, but you can still browse a provisional box list of physical items attached within the Multimedia field.
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AdminHistoryLiverpool Biennial is a visual arts organisation and a platform for commissioning and presenting contemporary art, founded in 1998. As the UK’s largest free festival of contemporary art, it has been transforming the city of Liverpool through public art commissions, community projects, and a legacy of Biennial exhibitions for over two decades. Events and exhibitions are held over a 14 week period across a range of venues, from museums and galleries to empty buildings. Since its foundation, Liverpool Biennial have commissioned 392 artworks, presented work by over 560 leading artists, delivered 34 collaborative neighbourhood projects, and received over 50 million visits.
Visit https://www.biennial.com/who-we-are/ to learn more.
CustodialHistoryThe collection was generously provided to LJMU SCA by Liverpool Biennial. It is an active and growing collection with more deposits expected in the future.
Related MaterialSee reference VF for the papers of the Liverpool Biennial's forerunner Visionfest, and reference AIL for Art in Liverpool's collection of records from cultural organisations based across Liverpool, also linked to the Liverpool Biennial through its management by Vale.
See KH for Keith Hackett's papers, which also document Liverpool's cultural sector from 1982-2005, and includes his time as Joint-Chair for Visionfest.
AccessStatusOpen
AccessConditionsPlease note that this collection is currently uncatalogued, but you can still browse a provisional box list of physical items attached within the Multimedia field. The digital assets from this collection are accessible via enquiry only, and we cannot guarantee access to this part of the collection as it has mostly not yet been appraised.
Be aware that access to some of these records may be closed or restricted because they contain personal data which identifies people who may be alive, in accordance with data protection legislation. Please contact archives@ljmu.ac.uk for all appointments and enquiries.
LocationSC 23-24
CreatorChristopher Olive, Assistant Archivist 2024
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