Category: Liverpool
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SV: Sex by Violence — A Sculptural Installation Exposing the Realities of Sexual Trauma
SV: Sex by Violence is a powerful sculptural installation by Alison Little that confronts the realities of sexual trauma through four visceral forms. Tracing a journey from violation to recovery, the work transforms the gallery into a space of reflection, activism, and collective witnessing—challenging audiences to engage with both the impact of violence and the…
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April Newsletter
April on alisonlittle.blog brings a rich mix of creativity, storytelling, and social reflection. From a month-long journey improving digital self-portraits to evocative flash fiction set on Crosby Beach and late-night city streets, this collection explores both artistic growth and human connection. There’s also a deep dive into surreal contemporary art in Liverpool, thoughtful reflections on…
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Fort Crosby Bunker: From Coastal Defence to Urban Art Space
Fort Crosby, a hidden coastal bunker between Crosby Beach and Hightown, has transformed from a First and Second World War defence site into an uncurated gallery of graffiti and street art. Inside its dim corridors, layers of tags, symbols and striking stencil portraits—featuring icons like Amy Winehouse and Marilyn Monroe—reflect themes of identity, memory and…
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Running the North West Coast Path: My 330-Mile Challenge
Taking on a 330-mile running challenge along England’s North-West coast, this journey begins in Liverpool and unfolds through scenic coastal routes, structured training runs, and weekend endurance efforts—all while balancing a full-time job.
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Let’s Share a Kebab
A chance date turns into something unexpectedly magical in this tender flash fiction by Alison Little. When two people with grown-up children ditch a failed dinner plan for a late-night kebab, they rediscover the giddy, spontaneous joy of youth. Set against the hum of a city night, this story captures the beauty of love later…
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Everton and Anfield Need a Library: A Community Campaign Growing in Strength
Outside the Kop at a Liverpool FC home game, local campaigners gathered to raise awareness about the ongoing fight to bring a library back to Everton and Anfield. Since the sudden closure of Breck Road Library in 2025, the community has been organising, leafleting, and demanding action to restore vital literacy, digital access, and social…
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Grand National 2026: The Controversy Behind the “Best Hat” Award
Are hats still a stylish essential—or an outdated, wasteful accessory? As the Grand National reintroduces a “Best Hat” category at Ladies’ Day, this article explores the environmental impact of occasion wear, the clash between tradition and sustainability, and smarter ways to dress stylishly without compromising the planet.
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Liverpool’s Rustiest Landmark: A Flash Fiction Journey Through Paddington Village
Liverpool’s Paddington Village has transformed into a modern hub of innovation and hospitality—but one building stands out for all the wrong (or right) reasons. The Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village, with its striking rust-coloured cladding, has sparked curiosity, confusion, and debate. Is it bold architectural design or an industrial illusion? This flash fiction-inspired piece explores the…
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Rachel Maclean’s They’ve Got Your Eyes at FACT Liverpool: A Surreal, Unmissable Fever‑Dream of an Exhibition
Rachel Maclean’s They’ve Got Your Eyes at FACT Liverpool is a surreal, multi‑screen video installation that pulls you into a vivid world of Victorian echoes, fairy‑tale creatures, and glitching digital fantasies. Moving through the darkened gallery, visitors encounter bold visuals, sharp satire, and a narrative that spirals from empire‑building ambition to chaotic, slime‑soaked spectacle. Overwhelming,…
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March Newsletter — Art, Activism & Spring Energy in Liverpool | alisonlittle.blog
March has been a month alive with movement, colour and community energy across Liverpool. From powerful protest marches to new artworks and cultural milestones, the city has felt charged with activism and early spring light. In the studio, Transitions emerged — a contemporary abstract painting exploring the fragile shift between winter’s harshness and spring’s quiet…