There are lots of brilliant art and crafts classes in Birmingham. From pottery courses for beginners (and babies!) to weekend workshops for adults, there’s something for everyone. I recently started an evening printmaking course at[…]
I’m often asked to recommend abstract art for sale. Online, there’s a lot out there, especially large contemporary paintings. Most of it isn’t worth investing in. However, I recently came across Jay Taylor, and this[…]
Art and craft classes are a brilliant way for children to explore their creative talents, take time away from screens, and get messy ― outside of your home! They also allow little ones to build[…]
Photo: Artwork in progress by MrASingh at Creative Heights launch, Rotunda. Image credit: Nati Creates. For this guest post, we welcome the lovely Nati to the blog. She has put together ‘The Ultimate Affordable Guide[…]
Where can I buy art in Birmingham? If you’re interested in collecting art as an investment, or are just looking for a new picture to hang at home, you’re in luck. Birmingham has a varied[…]
When I first saw ‘Wild Dining’ advertised I knew I had to book a place for this unique event presented by Ikon Gallery’s Slow Boat. Local art, four courses of food and drink, Birmingham’s canals,[…]
Richard Battye is one of Birmingham’s best photographers. His new series, ‘PROJECT’, sees him casting original photographs of the everyday onto the naked human body and then re-photographing them. Without the use of Photoshop, the[…]
This week I caught up with one of the best new jewellery designers and makers from Birmingham, Abbie Gaiger. Not long graduated from Birmingham’s School of Jewellery, her graduate collection was awarded runner-up at the[…]
A new concept of contemporary gallery has arrived in Birmingham: the art apartment. Foregoing traditional gallery exhibitions, the city’s artists and collectors are now showcasing their artwork in domestic interiors. Away from the intimidating white[…]
Birmingham-born Idris Khan OBE (b.1978) is internationally recognised for his signature style of layering images and text. In his work he explores the links between classical music, art history, literature, philosophy and religion. He blurs[…]
