Liverpool Biennial 2006
‘cohesion’, is presented on the third floor by both new and established Arena Members. This show allows the exhibitors to consider their current position as artists in Liverpool in the run up to 2008, and the dichotomy between their individual artistic practice and context within a studio group.
‘Near Distance’, RSP1 collaborate with Maze Studios; initially supported by a-n artists network. With emphasis placed on artists dialogue, this partnership encompasses work from 14 nationally recognised artists. Work includes digital work, film, object, performance, painting and sound.
‘Painted into a Corner’ on the first floor in September is presented by Deletia, a collective of artists representing Manchester exploring painting in the 21st century. Encompassing a wide range of different practices such as found objects, installation, performance, and, yes, even painting ‘Painted into a Corner explores the most famous/infamous of art mediums.
)BracketTHIS( III is presented by Mercy in November on the first floor, and is the third in a series of exhibitions and events in Liverpool to explore the manifold interactions within culturally diverse climates. The group will exhibit 15 artists and 6 live events to include poetry, music, visual and AV performance.
The solo artists selected by Arena exhibit a wide range of work, many of which are reactionary to the space they are given within Arena House and to the city of Liverpool itself.
