The Likeness of Things: Baum, Cockrill, Henri, Walsh
On until Saturday 16 July, The Likeness of Things: Baum, Cockrill, Henri, Walsh explores the work of four major artists who lived and worked in Liverpool from the 1960s.
These four influential figures of the Merseyside art scene are Adrian Henri (1932 -2000), Sam Walsh (1934 – 1989), Maurice Cockrill (1936 -2013) and John Baum (1942 - ).
The exhibition celebrates the work and friendship of this group who put Merseyside on the cultural map and continue to inspire artists today.
Kirkby Gallery is open Monday to Friday: 10am – 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm), Saturdays 10am – 1pm (last entry at 12.30pm). You will find it on the first floor of The Kirkby Centre, Norwich Way, Kirkby, Knowsley, L32 8XY.
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School visits
Pupils from across Knowsley have already visited the exhibition - with plenty on display to spark their imaginations and creativity. If you’re a teacher and would like to organise a self-led visit please email tina.ball@knowsley.gov.uk

- Adrian Henri and Sam Wash, Hope Hall (later the Everyman), 1961. Adrian Henri Estate archive
- Adrian Henri at the Portal Gallery, London, 1962. Adrian Henri Estate archive
- Adrian Henri Nocturne, Spring (diptych) 1973. Collection: Atkinson Art Gallery, Southport.
- Adrian Henri Painting I 1972. Private Collection
- (L to R) Sam Walsh, Arthur Ballard, Jim Weston, Peter Mousdale, John Baum, Maurice Cockrill. Taken in Colomendy, Wales. (Thanks to Colin Simpson.)
- Maurice Cockrill Scillonian Pumps 1974. Collection: Atkinson Art Gallery, Southport
- Sam Walsh Ivon Hitchens 1974. Collection: Jackson Lees Group
- John Baum Greenbank House 1972. Collection: Victoria Art Gallery and Museum, University of Liverpool
- John Baum Five Girls on the Steps on the Art College 1973 Collection of the artist