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Liverpool's cultural facelift

By Nicholas Glass

Updated on 02 December 2007

Trouble on the Mersey? How ready is Liverpool for its imminent status as European Capital of Culture 2008?

Art history

The contemporary art world turns its spotlight on Liverpool tomorrow night.

Launching Liverpool's year as European Capital of Culture 2008 are Monday night's Turner Prize awards, the first time outside London.

It is the first time in the Prize's history that the event has been held outside London. It will take place at the Tate Liverpool and the prize will be presented by the Hollywood actor and art-collector Dennis Hopper.

Cultural launchpad

The ceremony effectively launches Liverpool's year as European capital of culture.

Investment has been pouring in and the city centre has been rebuilt.

So how has the attempted regeneration changed the face of the city? Watch the report.

Turner Prize: live on Channel 4 News: Our arts correspondent Nicholas Glass will be at Tate Liverpool on Monday night when the winner of this year's Turner Prize will be announced live on Channel 4 News.

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