Liverpool Arts tour

In the lead-up to UK – India 2017, we are bringing you content from some of the most interesting and exciting companies and artists working in the UK today.

The second stop on our arts tour is Liverpool, a major city in the North West of England. Long associated with The Beatles and a lively music scene, it has enjoyed a recent period of cultural regeneration following its year as European Capital of Culture in 2008. It is home to the Liverpool Biennial, the biggest contemporary arts festival in the UK's cultural calendar.

Inside the Invisible Wind Factory

Explore behind the scenes at the Invisible Wind Factory, Liverpool's new multi-arts space – part venue, part gallery and installation space, part theme park.

Assemble – Granby Four Streets

Find out more about Assemble's Turner Prize winning Liverpool project Granby Four Streets

The Creative Process: A Liverpool Documentary

What is behind an artist's creativity? What inspires an artist to create the kind of work they do?

Liverpool on screen

Explore Liverpool's rich cinematic history in this article by Rhiannon Wain

Bido Lito!: From Liverpool with Love, with Johnny Echols

This piece from Liverpool-based music magazine Bido Lito! features American rock band Love’s guitarist Johnny Echols and looks at the 60s band's links to Liverpool.

Sahej Rahal at the Liverpool Biennial

We interviewed Indian artist Sahej Rahal to find out more about his creative process and the ideas for his Liverpool Biennial commission

Exploring Liverpool's music scene

In 1976, a new music scene was beginning to blossom in Liverpool, with bands such as Big In Japan, Echo and the Bunnymen and The Teardrop Explodes bringing new life to the city.

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