Lennon's lyrics in airport touchdown

Sep 21 2006 By Sam Lister Daily Post Staff

JLA first worked with the Liverpool Biennial in 2004, exhibiting a commission by Yoko Ono, which was displayed on three giant 48-sheet poster sites throughout the terminal building.

The airport has since been keen to develop more displays of public art for airport passengers and visitors.

And, in the run-up to Capital of Culture in 2008, it is particularly keen to show work by local artists.

Neil Pakey, the airport's chief executive, said: "When we renamed the airport John Lennon Airport in 2002, we did so with a view to be working more closely with the arts world and communities across Merseyside. Subsequently, Liverpool City Council set out its stall to encourage more 'public arts' or for more art to be on display in public places.

"We are happy to be working with the Liverpool Biennial and we are ever-appreciative of Yoko for her ongoing support in helping us develop our John Lennon Airport experience.

As the location for John's statue and the Yellow Submarine, we aim to continue to honour John's memory and respect his values."

• FOR more information about the exhibits, you can visit www.biennial.com/

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