In honour of Ringo Starr’s 85th birthday and his lifelong advocacy for peace, The Beatles Story has unveiled the UK’s first and only Ringo Starr Peace and Love Sculpture. The sculpture, created using an original casting of Ringo’s right hand, symbolising the ‘hand’ that Ringo has had in spreading peace. Each piece is handcrafted by seasoned artisans, blending artistic craftsmanship with heartfelt meaning to create a lasting emblem of positivity.
Each year on his birthday since 2008, Ringo Starr has invited people everywhere to pause at 12 noon local time to say, think, or post “Peace and Love” as a collective moment of global unity. This year, fans and visitors who took part filmed a special “Peace and Love” moment, which has been shared by Ringo himself on his official Facebook page as part of the international celebration, putting Liverpool’s message of peace in the spotlight alongside other messages from all around the globe.
This limited-edition sculpture is part of an exclusive initiative by the Ringo Starr organisation, with a select number made available to institutions and cultural spaces around the world. The Beatles Story is honoured to have one of these iconic works on display here in Liverpool.
The Beatles Story hopes that the inclusion of this statue in its exhibition will offer visitors a moment of reflection and a tangible connection to Ringo’s personal message of Peace and Love.
Mary Chadwick, General Manager of The Beatles Story, said, “It is an honour for us that The Beatles Story is trusted to carry the torch for Liverpool’s contribution to Ringo’s incredible Peace and Love initiative, and we’re so happy it is becoming a tradition for locals and fans. We were so warmed by the enthusiastic response from the pupils who joined us from Ringo’s primary school St Silas – proving that Beatlemania is still alive in our community. We hope that the statue in our exhibition gives visitors a moment to reflect and a real connection to Ringo’s personal message of Peace and Love, right here in the city where his story began. Peace and Love, and a happy 85th birthday to Ringo!”
The statue, which was on display outside The Beatles Story during the Peace and Love event, has been moved to its new home within the museum itself.
Visitors can book to see the sculpture now at beatlesstory.com.
