Went to see the Photie Man (50 years of Tom Wood) exhibition at the Walker. Loved it, brought back so many memories of the Liverpool I loved and remember. The photographs of the Chelsea Reach in New Brighton were particularly poignant as this was one of my haunts in the 80’s. Well curated and spent the afternoon in memory lane.

Visited with my parents, we spent around 3 hours exploring the collection and all had our favourite paintings. I was pleased to see so many high quality paintings and artists in the collection and many new artists to discover. We joined the free tour at 11am and our guide was great, interesting and gave us loads of interesting info. The only drawback was the lighting which did make it tricky to see some of the paintings due to bad reflections- but the tour guide called it out as a known issue so at least they realise it’s an issue. We still enjoyed the visit very much.

Visited to see the Photie Man exhibition. Unfortunately it only succeeded in making me realise I know nothing about photograpy and what is considered important in that field. I have thrown so many photographs away (out of focus, double image, badly focused) but I saw photographs like that and even worse than those, as part of the exhibition. I appreciate it is probably ignorance on my part but I found nothing in this exhibition that was enjoyable or informative and I still have no idea why it is so important, despite trying very hard to understand. I think maybe photography is just not for me.

There may be little point in placing these comments here as the Photie Man exhibition will end in a few days time, but I think this is worth stating.... I wanted to visit Photie Man as although I am not from Liverpool, I visited as a child with my parents, then when at Salford University in the 1970's I had a boyfriend who came from Thorton and a best friend from Anfield (therefore a frequent visitor) and finally I lived in Liverpool from 1990 to 1996. Having seen Liverpool over the timespan represented in the exhibition, I was interested to see Tom Wood's photos, however none of the reviews, even by women, warned me for what was in store. I accept that the Male Gaze was vastly different in the last century and that we shouldn't re-write history, but I don't find it acceptable for an exhibition of photographs to contain so many photos of semi naked women or women in their underwear when there must have been so many other images available and when it was already quite a large exhibition. Maybe they could have been put in a separate area with a warning similar to the photos from Prescot Hospital. I wonder who curated this exhibition, maybe Mr Wood himself, and why those who run the Walker found it acceptable -even the Sun has removed page 3 girls. Having said all that the rest of the exhibition was very interesting and I thought the John Moores exhibition was amazing.

Took 60 primary school children aged between 7 and 9 here on Friday 26th January 2024, and had a fantastic time. The staff were great especially a guide called Jan Felix who spent half an hour telling us all about some of the paintings. The children really enjoyed themselves , thankyou so much, I'd definitely recommend it to other schools.

What an amazing place! John Moores painting prize was fantastic. Really strong selection of paintings this year. Would recommend. Visited as a family on a weekend away in Liverpool - greeted by an amazing team - all of the reception staff & especially Leo!

The Walker Gallery is one of the highlights of any visit to Liverpool if you love great art and love seeing amazing sculptures and paintings lovingly curated. Inside this amazing building you'll find a selection of galleries covering different eras and cultures, including some fantastic modern art. We particularly loved all the classic romantic era paintings that are part of the collection but also loved all the statues and sculpture work. Even though some galleries were closed when we visited, we still saw lots to inspire and enthral us. The gallery has a small cafe with a few lunch options and good coffee with a modest gift shop but we really enjoyed our time here.

I was very impressed by the civic centre of Liverpool and in particular I loved the Walker Art Gallery. It has a wide-ranging and high quality collection, that you could spend hours viewing. The staff were welcoming and very helpful. Thoroughly recommended.

Lovely building with a mix of exhibits including paintings across a range of periods and sculpture and pottery. I focussed on the paintings and went to see the special exhibition of Velaquez's Rokeby Venus which is on loan from the National Gallery. I was impressed with the spectrum of paintings though some were not as visible as they could have been because of teh lighting/reflections. Remember though that we are lucky to be able to access publicly owned galleries like this for free. They did Velaquez proud - recommended

沃克艺术馆位于利物浦市中心，是英国最重要的艺术馆之一，这里收藏了从13世纪到当代的大量绘画雕塑和装饰艺术作品，该美术馆常被称为北方的国家美术馆。 Key Highlights： 1. European Masters The gallery's collection includes masterpieces by renowned European artists such as Rembrandt, Rubens, and Poussin. The 17th-century Baroque paintings are particularly notable. 2. British Art Explore British art from the 18th and 19th centuries, featuring works by artists such as Gainsborough, Turner, and Constable. The gallery also holds significant Pre-Raphaelite works, including pieces by Dante Gabriel Rossetti and John Everett Millais. 3. Sculpture Collection The Walker Art Gallery has an impressive collection of sculptures, including classical works, Victorian pieces, and contemporary sculptures. The collection is displayed both inside the gallery and in the surrounding gardens. 4.Contemporary Art The gallery regularly hosts temporary exhibitions showcasing contemporary art and modern artists. These exhibits often include works by internationally recognized artists and emerging talent. 5. Decorative Arts The gallery's decorative arts collection includes ceramics, glass, textiles, and furniture from different periods and regions. This collection offers insights into the design and craftsmanship of various eras. Visitor Information Location: William Brown Street, Liverpool L3 8EL Transport：If you're coming from another city you can buy a railcard, I bought mine from trainpal, it's a bit of a hassle but a lot cheaper, enter RC777E on trainpal and you get a 20% discount.