A beautiful mosaic mural has recently been uncovered in Birmingham, dating back to the days of the Kardomah Café and Birmingham Surrealists. But we don’t know much more than this, and are left with lots[…]
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PRESS PLUS | Free art & theatre tickets for 16 – 25 year olds in Birmingham
Aged 16 – 25? Want to see theatre, art exhibitions and other cultural events for free? There’s no catch: I want to encourage you to attend more of Birmingham’s art and theatre events, without cost[…]
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Theatre review | War Horse at Birmingham Hippodrome
They say you should never work with children or animals. Birmingham’s Hippodrome obviously didn’t listen to that trope, as the last two shows I’ve seen there have been Matilda and then, last night, War Horse.[…]
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Claire Douglass | Artist’s remarkable reworking of ‘The Garden of Earthly Delights’ at Centrala
Artist Claire Douglass has re-imagined ‘The Garden of Earthly Delights’ in an extraordinary new painting. Taking 7 years to complete, it’s a contemporary take on Hieronymus Bosch’s famous masterpiece, filled with references to modern day life.[…]
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Justin Wiggan’s Dreamboat | An overnight art & science experiment with Ikon Gallery
Lorna Darknell recently took part in a ground-breaking sleep laboratory with Ikon Gallery’s artist-in-residence, Justin Wiggan. Here, she reflects on her night aboard Boatel (Birmingham’s only floating hotel), where she was immersed in an art[…]
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Exhibition | Lucy Orta: Procession Banners at Medicine Gallery
From 23 October 2018 — 20 January 2019 Medicine Bakery + Gallery will be filled with procession banners. In collaboration with artist Lucy Orta and Ikon Gallery, the exhibition has been produced in memory of 1,000 suffragettes that[…]
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Top 12 | Best art & crafts classes in Birmingham
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[…]
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Abstract art | Jay Taylor: Dialogues of destruction
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[…]
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Top 13 | Best children’s art & craft classes in Birmingham
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[…]
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The Ultimate Affordable Guide to Arts in the West Midlands by Nati Creates
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[…]
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