MOTHERS show has successful run in Wirral

The Festival of Firsts art program got off to a glittering start on June 25th at the Holiday Inn, Hoylake with more than 70 attendees taking in the work of some star-studded names. Feted artists, the Singh twins (pictured above) were among the audience as the Preview of the Mothers Exhibition launched – one of the many attractions at this year’s Wirral Festival of Firsts. The Exhibition is now on show at Holiday Inn, Hoylake until the 8th July. Admission is free. Amrit and Rabindra Singh are British born twins of Indian origin, who have become world famous for depicting their home city of Liverpool and other scenes in the traditional Mughal miniature painting style but on a grand scale. Their work has featured in shows all over the world.

Closing party at V22 Summer Club tomorrow

The V22 Summer Club is a platform for an eclectic gathering of artists, arts organisations and community groups who have collaborated to produce a rich, interactive, public programme which includes exhibition, film, dance, live art, theatre, performance, music, sound, lectures, discussions, workshops, games, digital interactivity and other special community events Utilising V22's impressive 50,000 sq ft exhibition spaces in Bermondsey, the Club has also created a purpose-built cinema, an intimate live music venue, a pop-up cafe serving excellent food, a dance floor and an organic cider bar. New constructions and additions to the space continue to invigorate the whole site and offer a range of experiences, activities and artforms in a family-friendly environment.

Closing Party Sunday 29 July, 12 - 11pm Come along on our final day for a variety of events or simply to join us in a closing glass. Kids' day kicks off with Nico and Miila's choice of films, while Harry Pye & friends create a Wall of Smiles. Join the DiY punk and Sound/Space parties, bring along 7" records as Lucky 7's goes Warehouse, catch rare sneaker documentaries, style classics and the occasional Michael Jordan highlight reel, enjoy 1150 images of great and rare sneakers...! Should be fun

(Above: Harry Pye and Cuong Sam)

(Above: The wall of smiles with added artworks from Denise Morden's children's workshop)