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Exhibition | Ikon Gallery transformed into giant garden
Two new exhibitions have transformed Ikon Gallery into a giant garden. Through paintings, film, sculpture and letters, Birmingham-born John Newling and Australian, Aboriginal artist Judy […]
Exhibition | Arthur Lockwood’s industrial watercolours at BMAG
A new exhibition of paintings by renowned Birmingham artist Arthur Lockwood (1934 – 2019) has opened at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery (BMAG). The artist […]
Lost Lowry painting sells for £2.6 million
A recently discovered painting by L. S. Lowry, The Mill, Pendlebury (1943), has sold for more than £2.6 million, after 70 years hidden away in America! […]
10 unmissable art exhibitions in Brum & the West Midlands in 2020
2020 is going to be a brilliant year for art in the West Midlands. Birmingham will host some blockbuster shows, from modern master Cézanne to […]
Exhibition & Book | Eric Tucker: The Unseen Artist
When Warrington artist Eric Tucker died in 2018, he became the unlikely art sensation of the year. This former labourer, and self-taught artist, had hidden […]
16 current British art critics worth listening to
In today’s image-driven world, the role of an art critic remains crucial in unpicking, questioning and making sense of visual culture. Traditionally, the art critic […]
Instagram Artists | Is social media ruining art?
Is social media ruining art? It’s definitely taking over the art world, and especially Instagram. I have a love-hate relationship with Instagram. I love the […]
Gallery Girls: Still living in a rich man’s art world?
Today, I want to talk about sexism in the art world. I’ve worked in this sector for 8 years, starting as a Gallery Girl in […]
Events | 12 Days of Christmas Culture in Brum
Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market is here. Yes, already. But Birmingham’s best Christmas events of 2019 are happening away from the Bratwurst stalls. You can find […]