Walker Art Gallery

Absolute proof that there's a lot more to Liverpool than the Fab Four. This gallery is a wonder. Amazing architecture filled with some truly inspirating artworks. The sculpture room is just mindblowing and so photogenic. Stop for a cake and a drink in between galleries and help support the building too. Definitely recommended!

The Walker Art Gallery - A stunning place where Art is brought to life What is the Walker Art Gallery? The Walker Art Gallery is an Art Gallery that is located in the heart of Liverpool. It is set in a beautiful historical building that holds numerous Exhibitions and displays that take place throughout the year. Exhibitions Photie Man: 50 Years of Tom Wood Who is Tom Wood? Tom Wood born in 1951 is a celebrated artist who has redefined the way that we think about photography in Britain. This Exhibition showcases work from his archive from the 1970s to the present day. There is a great variety of photographs on display from portraits to beautiful landscapes. Most of his work was made in Liverpool and Merseyside. He lived there from 1978 to 2003. The Exhibition This Exhibition was well presented in that each room within the Gallery represented a different decade of his work. You witnessed how he would take black and white photographs to which this then developed over time by using different cameras with colour. His photographs are spectacular in the level of detail. In addition, Tom created unique relationships with the people that he took photos with. It was also brilliantly executed with a range of issues that was exquisitely shown through his work. His work dealt with multiple issues from relationships, families, the night life, New Brighton, the markets, the ship yard, football and more. Over more the Exhibition was not just simply masses of photographs but it was also interesting and engaging with written information and video footage of his work. It truly brought his photography to life in awe-inspiring ways. Highlights The main highlights from the exhibition were as follows: Tom Wood’s Looking for Love series where he took intimate photos from the Chelsea Reach Nightclub in New Brighton. Through these photos you gained an insight of relationships between people that would meet at that nightclub. Another highlight was when he would take photos of people on bus journeys. This was done through his Bus Series ‘Zones All Of Peak’. In addition he conveyed the atmosphere of fans at football stadiums both at Goodison and Anfield grounds via his photos whilst attending matches. Entry and Pricing Entry to the Photie Man exhibition requires you to book a time slot ticket online which you will need to pay too. Attendance to the collections at the gallery is free of charge. The prices for Photie Man – 50 Years of Tom Wood are as follows: Adult £9.00 Concession £8.00 Disabled Adult £8.00 National Art Pass £4.50 Adult National Art Pass £4.00 Concession Child 6-17 years £2.00 Disabled Child £2.00 6-17 years Disabled Adult FREE Companion Disabled Child FREE Companion For further price details for the exhibition then visit the Walker Art Gallery website. Facilities The Art Gallery has a café that serves a good variety of sandwiches and cakes. They also offer a selection of hot and cold drinks. It is reasonably priced. Toilets are on site. Access Entry to the Art Gallery is either by going up a number of stairs or via a ramp which is helpful for people who have mobility problems like me. Access to all floors is by using the lifts. Parking The Walker Art Gallery does not have its own designated car park however there is pay and display parking nearby. This is free for those whom have a Blue Badge. If you love looking at art and learning about artists in a interesting and engaging way inside a lovely historical building then the Walker Art Gallery is the place for you.

Beautiful gallery. Cafe had a good atmosphere, with tasty food and drinks. Served fresh food and loose leaf tea. They were a little bit pricey but that's to be expected!

Really wonderful gallery - so many paintings - and some interesting features. If you love paintings it’s well worth a visit. I was very impressed and shocked by the slaves’ shackles in the classical sculpture gallery and appreciated the group who had made the intervention, and if they read this, I would have appreciated even more information and context.

Always an amazing couple of hours spent at the Walker Art Gallery. We sat and appreciated The Triumph of Fortitude Tapestry this time around, picking out a new detail each time and admiring the exquisite weaving and storytelling.