Open Eye Gallery is an art gallery with a focus on photography. It has a collection of work from 100 photographers plus an exhibition space that hosts a programme of temporary exhibitions.
The gallery was founded in 1977 and moved into its current purpose-built space in 2011.
What to see at Open Eye Gallery
Open Eye Gallery has a collection of 1600 prints from 100 photographers with an emphasis on portraiture and documentary photography.
The gallery also hosts a programme of temporary exhibitions. Temporary exhibitions include:
Saturday Town
Saturday Town (until 18 May 2024) is a photography series delving into the fashion, identity and self-expression of youth across the UK. Casey Orr’s pop-up portrait studio has travelled around the country since 2013, capturing the vibrant essence of Saturday afternoons. This retrospective encapsulates over a decade of youth culture, navigating societal shifts and individual expression amidst a changing landscape. Orr’s lens serves as a testament to the significance of fashion and personal identity, inviting viewers to explore the evolving narratives of youth subculture.
Visiting Open Eye Gallery
The gallery is on Mann Island near RIBA North, the Museum of Liverpool, the British Music Experience and Tate Liverpool, which are all less than a five-minute walk away. It is very close (only a two-minute walk) to James Street station and Liverpool One bus station is around a seven-minute walk from the gallery.
Open Eye Gallery is wheelchair-accessible. It is open every day except Mondays and entry is free of charge.
Although it is a small gallery, it is not difficult to spend an hour or longer here.
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