In my recent article I talked about using art and craft to increase well-being and reduce stress. I always see an improvement in my mood […]
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Find the most famous art in Europe on these 12 city breaks
What’s the most important factor when choosing your next city break? Food is always high on my list. Last month I ate my way through […]
Social prescribing | Can the arts cure anxiety & depression?
I’ve suffered with anxiety and depression since I was 13. The two come hand in hand for me. During my 20s I was on and […]
Exhibition | ‘Hew Locke: Here’s the Thing’ at Ikon Gallery
‘Hew Locke: Here’s the Thing’ at Ikon Gallery in Birmingham will be the most comprehensive exhibition to date of work by British artist Hew Locke. […]
Bangladesh to Birmingham | An immersive dining experience at Birmingham REP
You’re invited to enjoy an immersive three-course dining experience, capturing the sights, sounds, smells and flavours of Bangladesh. A Birmingham chef has joined forces with […]
Exhibition | Artist Colin Wilson turns still lifes sinister: ‘Memory of Touch’ at Argentea Gallery
The traditional still life takes a sinister turn in a new exhibition, called ‘Memory of Touch’, at Argentea Gallery in Birmingham. British photographer and artist […]
Tate Campaign #5WomenArtists to challenge gender inequality in art
Can you name 5 women artists? Many people can’t. If you can, it probably takes you much longer to think of five female artists than […]
De-stress Sunday | Yoga in Birmingham city centre gallery
Namaste, fellow Brummies. Do you think yoga is a waste of time? I did. Until this Sunday. Slightly hungover, I forced myself out of bed […]
ODOX | New gallery & artist studios opens in Birmingham
Introducing Odox: a new gallery, artist studios provider and project space in Birmingham. Based in the Jewellery Quarter, Odox is an artist-run space, which will […]
Inside culture guide | 10 reasons to visit Birmingham Cathedral
Birmingham’s St Philip’s Cathedral is in the heart of the city. You may have lived in Brum for years but never paid a visit. Maybe […]