At Birmingham’s RBSA Gallery, the region’s manufacturing history is being celebrated in a new exhibition of classic motor vehicle drawings, which have been reimagined as […]
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Birmingham half marathon: a historic route
“You never regret a run”, I tell myself while pulling on my pair of muddy trainers. But what about 13 miles? I am feeling somewhat […]
Surreal Solihull: Bringing Surrealism’s Bird Woman Back to Life
Surrealism has arrived on the streets of Solihull. A new public realm exhibition, which I have curated, is celebrating the borough’s links to this strangest […]
‘Mothership’: Stryx Gallery exhibition celebrates artist-mothers’ creativity
For too long, women artists have been told they must choose between a successful career and motherhood. But a new exhibition at Birmingham’s Stryx Gallery […]
Curating art in the suburbs: ‘Surreal Solihull’
Surrealism is most associated with Salvador Dalí, who painted melting clocks and suspended a lobster on a telephone, calling it art. In 1936, a pioneering […]
From Street Art to Studio: How Urban Aesthetics Influence Contemporary Art
Urban aesthetics have long been an undercurrent in the art world, shaping everything from color palettes to composition techniques. What was once considered rebellious—graffiti, murals, […]
The Importance of Birmingham’s Being Human Festival
From painting at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery to decorating biscuits at the Library and learning about Stuart Hall’s legacy on a walking tour, this […]
15 Inspirational Quotes from Vincent van Gogh
When Vincent van Gogh tragically ended his life at the age of 37, he left behind around 2000 artworks which, thanks to his sister-in-law, finally […]
10 of the best – and most beautiful – fairy tale books for adults
Famous fairy tales never go out of fashion. Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Snow White are among the most beloved stories retold, […]
Famous art in Rome and where to go
Rome is one of the world’s greatest cultural capitals with an incredible mix of history and art. Whether you’re a seasoned art lover or a […]