Babak Ganjei: Thanks for Having Me

Fri 09 February - Sun 14 April 2024, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Ganjei reflects on vignettes from his life and career as an artist. He has re-staged the market stalls that he began selling his work from; a means of sharing his work that Ganjei has outgrown, and yet can’t let go of.

Joshua Clague: and it feels like I just got home

Fri 09 February - Mon 01 April 2024, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Clague’s and it feels like I just got home, echoes Madonna’s Ray of Light. Clague is interested in enduring memories of the female voice in his life. The exhibition often riffs on the pop-icons and divas that he once emulated. His work lays out how his sense of self changes at different times, in different places.

Tess Gilmartin: Horse Big

Sat 16 March - Sun 14 April 2024

We’re delighted to share two new outdoor billboard commissions by Tess Gilmartin and Ottman Said. Both artists use abstraction as a way to create beautifully complex landscapes.

Joshua Clague: At night, I lock the doors, where no one else can see

Sun 24 March 2024, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join artist Joshua Clague for a performance that transforms the gallery from a space of contemplation into a jubilant space filled with dance routines by Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Janet Jackson.

Print Workshops at the Bluecoat

Join us at the Bluecoat this spring for a fantastic series of print workshops. Whether you're a seasoned printmaker or a beginner looking to learn a new skill, we have something for everyone.

About Bluecoat

The Bluecoat is Liverpool’s contemporary arts centre, a working home for artists, and a place where audiences can experience art in new ways. With a city centre location and striking, Grade I-listed building, the Bluecoat has a dynamic programme of exhibitions and events, an award-winning programme for families and children, a bustling café and bistro serving delicious homemade meals. Our legendary garden and independent shops are open year-round.

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