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In 1957 John Moores (1896 - 1993) sponsored a competition for contemporary artists at Liverpool's Walker Art Gallery, with the intention of showcasing the best of new British painting.
The John Moores, as it is always known, has since been held approximately every two years. It has become one of the most familiar events in the British art world and now forms one of the four main strands of the Liverpool Biennial.
Following the links in the navigation to learn more about the John Moores competition, the exhibitions and the winners.
The John Moores 25 exhibition closed on 4 January 2009 and the top prizewinner was Peter McDonald, for his painting 'Fontana'. You can read more about the John Moores 25 exhibition here, including details of all the featured works and audio commentary podcasts.
The next competition will take place in 2010 during the Liverpool Biennial.