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Elle May Rice

Huge art installation Being Human launches at Liverpool Cathedral

A huge new art exhibition arrived at Liverpool Cathedral this morning.

Being Human, headed up by internationally renowned sculptor and artist Peter Walker, is made up of four installations. It will run until August 30.

The exhibition is part of a two-year programme of events, exhibitions and artworks leading up to the iconic building’s 100th anniversary, which falls in 2024. The latest collaboration between Liverpool Cathedral and Peter Walker explores what it means to be human.

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Being Human aims to encourage visitors to reflect on who they are as individuals, what makes us unique as human beings and how we connect with others in a changing world, as they journey through the four artworks: Connection, Reflection, Identity and Creativity. At the heart of the exhibition there is a sculpture titled Connection, which is inspired by Michelangelo’s 'Creation of Adam'.

The installation features two giant hands, a contemporary twist on the Renaissance masterpiece, which depicts God’s hand reaching out to meet Adam’s finger. Each hand stands at two metres tall and equivalent in height to the size of an average front door.

Liverpool Cathedral 'Being Human' exhibition by artist Peter Walker reflective memorial 'The Leaves of the Trees'. (Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)

Peter Walker said: “It’s a huge honour to be working with the team at Liverpool Cathedral once again. As the largest cathedral in the UK and one of the biggest in the world, the vast space within the iconic building provides the perfect setting for an exhibition that explores what it means to be human.

“Bringing together sculpture, created using traditional techniques, with interactive art installations, ‘Being Human’ will fascinate visitors of all ages across many different levels and I can’t wait to unveil the exhibition later this month.”

Being Human launched today, July 27, at 11am. Liverpool Cathedral is open to visitors from 10am – 6pm daily. For more information about ‘Being Human’ and the events programme at Liverpool Cathedral, visit liverpoolcathedral.org.uk.

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