The 23ft installation created by artist Luke Jerram uses detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface and includes a sound composition created by award-winning composer Dan Jones.
Assistant mayor and cabinet member for culture, tourism and events, Cllr Wendy Simon, said in a statement: “This bank holiday weekend we are bringing together the worlds of art, music, tall ships, great food and drink.
“Commissioned by Culture Liverpool and part-funded by Arts Council England, this exciting programme of international and local artworks, installations, music, dance and theatrical performances is celebrating ten years since Liverpool’s reign as European Capital of Culture.”
The Museum of the Moon artwork is part of the Changing Tides programme curated for the Three Festivals Tall Ships Regatta and Bordeaux Wine Festival.
The Very Rev Dr Sue Jones, Dean of Liverpool said the location will provide “an incredible sense of an intimacy”.
He added: “We feel blessed to be able to host this amazing installation at Liverpool Cathedral. While we are foremost a place of worship, we are also a focal point for people in Liverpool and visitors to the city.
“Around 500,000 visitors come to see us each year. And this artwork enables to us to continue in our mission to be a place of welcome and hospitality for both the spiritual and the…
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