Taro chiezo biography of albert
Taro Chiezo is a Japanese artist based in Manhattan.!
Chiezo, a Japanese artist who was based in the USA, had visited Liverpool and described his creation as a vision of the future of 90s Liverpool.
Liverpool has an abundance of memorials, statues, and sculptures scattered across the city. They speak of our history both as Scousers, and as a nation. Adding character to our already vibrant outdoor spaces, you may find yourself wondering sometimes – “Yeah, but… what is it?” – well that’s where we come in.
Take a look at these 5 sculptures from around our Liverpool home and discover each of their unique stories.
SuperLambBanana
Probably considered to be one of Liverpool’s iconic statues, the SuperLambBanana was commissioned in 1998 for Britain’s Art TransPennine exhibition, and is the work of the Japanese artist Taro Chiezo.
The SLB is currently stood outside LJMU on Tithebarn Street.
Have you ever wondered why these two are fused together? Well, the statue combines Liverpool’s heritage of exporting lambs and importing bananas, with a sense of humour, creating… you guessed it… a LambBanana.
Whilst opinions on artistic merit differ there’s no mista
