Collaborations with Tate Liverpool

Academics from across the University of Liverpool have collaborated with Tate Liverpool on a variety of projects over recent years.

Take a closer look at just some of our past Tate Liverpool projects and residencies in this short video:

Past projects and case studies

Our partnership with the Tate has inspired researchers from across the University to find new ways to engage with audiences and to use their expertise in new and creative ways. Find out more below.

 

Artwork of trees and a field

Tearing Up The Past

Tearing Up the Past focuses on conflict and artistic resistance in Latin America. Collage and photo montage are ways to express a political dispute or to combat those who attempt to cover up traumatic events.
Someone holding a 'Room for Improvement' sign

Room For Improvement

Stretch yourself physically, mentally and creatively in our Room for Improvement, explore the world of wellbeing and enjoy the unique opportunity to exercise in the art gallery.
Two mature students chatting

Transits and Transformations

Reflections on higher education and the impact it has on transforming lives, especially for those who come to learning later in life.
Figures on a papyrus

Book of the Dead

The work of established artists interpreted by Egyptology experts, providing an insight into the beliefs of an ancient people.
Gallery walls covered in notes and documents

Visions of the Future

Imagining a vision of the future using materials from the University’s Special Collections and Archives.
A blue and white constellation map

Thinking is Seeing

Exploring the connections between different paintings in the same way as ancient astronomers looked at stars and found links and relationships between them.
Abstract pattern

Made From Light

A series of creative workshops and talks exploring the art, science and the history of renewable energy, which has been around longer than you may think.
Architectural drawing detail

Tate Architecture Studio

Using the early concept drawings for the design of the gallery, Liverpool School of Architecture’s students explored Tate Liverpool’s architecture.
Henrietta Lacks

Who Wants to Live Forever

Telling the incredible story of Henrietta Lacks through art, science, storytelling and documentation.
A building behind a wire fence

Refugee Journeys

This residency examined the lived experiences of refugees on the Balkan Migration Route.
A cartoon kapow

Illustrating Futures

Illustrating Futures is an ongoing collaboration between the University of Liverpool and Comics Youth.