Pete Carr

Photographer & Writer

National Museums Liverpool

Various commissions from 2008 onwards covering architectural, portrait, event, gallery installs and documentary photography.
Licensing of photographs for the Museum of Liverpool in 2011. These were printed between 2 and 5 metres wide.

Architecture Photography

The Martin Luther King Building in Liverpool features a prominent orange portico with tall columns, surrounded by red brick buildings and greenery, with people walking in the vicinity on a sunny day.
The front entrance of the Merseyside Maritime Museum, featuring a red brick facade with large windows. An anchor sculpture is positioned in front of the entrance. Two people are walking by, with the museum's name prominently displayed above the doors.
A modern architectural building with a distinct angular design, featuring large glass windows and a pronounced cantilevered roof. The words "Museum of Liverpool" are displayed prominently on the facade.
Sudley House through autumnal trees.
The Lady Lever Art Gallery, a classical building with a domed roof and columns, is situated in Port Sunlight, surrounded by a landscaped garden and park area featuring benches and flower beds, under a clear blue sky.
The Walker Art Gallery on a sunny day with 3 big pink branded banners outside.

Event Photography

Three individuals, two men and one woman, are examining a dig site surrounded by a temporary fence. They are standing on grass near several black buckets and tools. In the background, various buildings and structures can be seen, including prominent historical architecture and modern designs.
Two men seated on a stone bench playing drums, wearing traditional clothing. In the background, several people are standing, some holding drinks, near red-brick buildings and a large woven sculpture. The scene is set in a cobblestone area during twilight.
A group of people gathered in a museum or exhibition space. In the foreground, a man in a blue shirt is speaking to several attendees, while others are listening attentively. The background features a display with an old-fashioned suit and a black-and-white photograph of a street scene. There are also vintage cars and colorful sculptures visible in the background.
A performer with dramatic makeup and a black outfit is singing on stage. A diverse crowd is gathered in front of them, watching and engaging. In the background, people are standing on a staircase, and there are decorations and statues visible in the venue.
A large group of people gathered in an atrium, with many participants wearing purple shirts. They are performing or singing while an audience watches from below and above. A piano is visible in the center, and a spiral design is on the floor.

Portrait Photography

Three individuals standing in an art gallery. They are dressed in black shirts with logos and are positioned in front of several paintings hanging on the walls. The background shows a glimpse of an ornate gallery space with wooden flooring and decorative walls.
A woman with glasses and a patterned sweater stands in front of a brick building with large columns. The background features green trees and people walking in a plaza.
Two adults (one is Johnny Vegas) standing next to a bronze sculpture of an angel with wings, in an art gallery filled with framed paintings on red walls.
Two women standing in front of a large sign that reads "SLAVES OF FASHION NEW WORKS BY THE SINGH TWINS". The background features decorative patterns and images including a historical figure and floral designs.
A woman with long, light-colored hair smiling in front of a gallery wall that features various framed paintings.
A man with a bald head and a slight smile is standing in an exhibit hall with faint images of pyramids in the background. He is wearing a navy blazer over a black shirt.

Gallery Installs

Interior view of the Lady Lever Art Gallery featuring high arched ceilings, large artworks displayed on the walls, and visitors walking among various sculptures and glass display cases on wooden pedestals.
A large white statue of a muscular male figure stands on a circular pedestal within an exhibition space. Above the statue, an illuminated purple circular feature enhances the ambiance. In the background, colourful displays and posters provide context about the exhibition, while artifacts are showcased in glass cases to the left.
Interior view of the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool, featuring a spacious room with a striking purple wall displaying a prominent framed painting titled 'Allegory of Painting and Music', surrounded by other gold-framed artworks, and highlighting the gallery's elegant architectural details and wooden flooring.
An art gallery featuring a large audio speaker installation at the center. Surrounding the installation are paintings, one depicting swirling patterns and two others with large, expressive text. The wall behind the installation contains a mural with words "Abolition as the founding of a new society, transformative justice" and adjacent to that, another wall with the phrase "who stole modern art from the ones who stole it away as modern art."
A person wearing a striped shirt and gloves is placing items on a display. In the display unit, there is a jacket adorned with metallic fringe on a mannequin, and a variety of red items scattered at the bottom. Behind the display, a large black and white photograph of a person performing is visible.

Object Photography

A close-up image of a bee displaying iridescent wings and distinct striping on its body. The bee is shown from a top-down perspective against a blue background.
An antique prosthetic arm featuring a leather hand and forearm, combined with metal components. The hand is clenched in a fist position, and there are straps attached for securing it to the user.
A collection of mounted butterflies with iridescent blue wings, displaying different sizes and shapes, arranged in a display case.
A sculpted peacock stands on a pedestal in an art gallery, surrounded by various framed paintings hanging on a red wall.
The brightly painted Edmund Gardner ship moored at night in Liverpool, surrounded by modern buildings illuminated with various lights, showcasing a multi-coloured hull and a dry dock with tiered steps.