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Open Eye Gallery Liverpool

Founded in 1977, Open Eye is a photography gallery based in Liverpool.

They are one of the UK’s leading photography spaces, and the only gallery dedicated to photography and related media in the North West of England.

Open Eye has consistently championed photography as an art form that is relevant to everyone. They promote the practice, enjoyment and understanding of photography by creating challenging and entertaining opportunities to experience and appreciate distinctive, innovative photographs.

As well as presenting a programme of international, high-quality exhibitions they also house a permanent Archive containing photographs from the 1930s to the present day.

Open Eye support established and emerging artists, developing practical, critical and professional skills among photography practitioners; they also offer training and development opportunities to people within the local community.

WATERFRONT GALLERY

In November 2011 Open Eye re-launched in a brand new purpose-built home in one of the city’s most prestigious and prominent new developments on the Liverpool Waterfront.

The gallery opens onto a large covered public square and is split over two floors. On the ground floor we present our international programme of cutting edge contemporary photography. We also commission Wall Works - large-scale graphic art installations for the external facade of the gallery.

Open Eye's position at the heart of the regenerated Waterfront – next to the Museum of Liverpool and a stone’s throw from Tate Liverpool and Albert Dock – cements their commitment to the city and its vibrant cultural life.