“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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Waste Age: What can design do?
We are living in an age of waste. The world produces two billion tonnes of rubbish each year, and only 15% of that is recycled. […]
Top 10 | Most Haunted Art In The World
Throughout history, artists have depicted the uncanny – from gothic mansions and unsettling figures to dark landscapes you wouldn’t want to be left alone in. […]