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Fashion V Sport

Explore the relationship between contemporary fashion and the global sportswear brands of the last 20 years. Discover how sports technology overlaps with innovation and design on the catwalk. See how stars like David Beckham and David James have made their mark in the fashion world. This exciting exhibition name-checks fashion giants such as Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney, Chanel and Prada, as well as featuring sports superbrands like Nike, Puma, Lacoste and Adidas.

From football shirts to customised trainers, around 50 outfits and 120 objects will be on display, including contemporary sportswear, streetwear, accessories and shoes. Organised by the V&A, London. At the Walker Art Gallery until 31 May 2009. Image: Fashion V Sport © V&A images, Victoria And Albert Museum

French Impressionists

The Impressionists’ ability to capture colour, light and movement is still greatly admired. This is a rare opportunity to see works usually only on display in Sweden’s capital, as well as pieces from the Walker’s collection. Renoir, Monet, Degas and Rodin are featured in this intimate exhibition of 13 treasured works, including Monet’s 'Break-up of the ice on the Seine' and Renoir’s 'Young Parisian Lady'. There are also bronze sculptures by Rodin and Degas. The exhibition is a collaboration between National Museums Liverpool and Nationalmuseum Stockholm. At Lady Lever Art Gallery from 20 February until 31 May 2009. Image: Renoir, Conversation © Nationalmuseum, Stockholm.  

Shoot Nations

‘Young People in a Changing Climate’ is the theme of this thought-provoking photography exhibition based on an international competition. Participants aged 11 – 24 were asked to submit images on how they are being affected by climate change. The striking results highlight issues of global inequality as witnessed by young people across the world. Shoot Nations is the result of a partnership between Plan, the international children’s charity, and Shoot Experience, a photographic events company. At the International Slavery Museum until 28 June 2009. Image: Be the change - make the right choice.

George Always: Portraits of George Melly by Maggi Hambling

George Always is a celebration of one of Liverpool’s most colourful characters, the late George Melly. This exhibition features more than 20 paintings and drawings by his good friend the acclaimed-artist Maggi Hambling. Best known as a jazz performer, his larger-than-life persona earned him the nickname 'Good Time George' and this vivacity comes through in the pictures. Many of the paintings deal with the subject of George’s death, but they are far from morbid. Tender, challenging, serious and funny, these are highly original and imaginative portraits. As a keen patron of the arts in Liverpool, we are sure George would be thrilled! At the Walker Art Gallery from 27 February until 31 May 2009. Image: George Always 1 © Maggi Hambling.

On the Edge of Passion

To celebrate the extension of the Only A Game? exhibition until 26 April, World Museum Liverpool has teamed up with Capital of Culture 'Cities on the Edge' programme to show the film, On the Edge of Passion, which follows football fans from Liverpool, Marseilles and Istanbul. The special free screenings will take place at 11.00am on 16, 17 and 19 February, with dates in March and April to be announced. Free tickets available from the information desk. Image: 1966 World Cup Final Match Ball © National Football Museum.

British Sign Language interpreted events

British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation is now available for several of our events and roleplayer performances in Merseyside Maritime Museum, the International Slavery Museum and Seized! Revenue and Customs Uncovered. This applies to certain performances only – for full information visit the website.