Pato Bosich (b.1978) has an enchanting new exhibition of drawings created in dialogue with the British Museum’s collection of classical antiquity art. Working both on-site […]
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A beginner’s guide | How to start a contemporary art collection
How do I start a contemporary art collection? Is it a good idea to invest in contemporary art? Where should I buy art from? These […]
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 […]
Best art books | 15 novels about art & artists
As an art historian, I gravitate towards books, and especially novels, about art and artists. From romantic, comedic tales and historical fiction to psychological thrillers […]
Wild Dining | A floating feast & exhibition aboard Ikon’s Slow Boat
When I first saw ‘Wild Dining’ advertised I knew I had to book a place for this unique event presented by Ikon Gallery’s Slow Boat. […]
Top 10 films for art lovers
I’m often asked by friends to recommend a film. Unsurprisingly, many of my favourites include stories about artwork and artists, some based on real life […]
Richard Battye: ‘PROJECT’ | Performers & projection art photography
Richard Battye is one of Birmingham’s best photographers. His new series, ‘PROJECT’, sees him casting original photographs of the everyday onto the naked human body […]
Artist in focus | Gemma Stanley: concrete classism & council estates
Black Country artist, and recent graduate of Birmingham’s School of Jewellery, Gemma Stanley is producing some incredible, experimental jewellery. Inspired by her architectural surroundings, she […]
Summer art read | Arthur D. Hittner: ‘Artist, Soldier, Lover, Muse’
With the heatwave hitting Britain, I have been spending a lot of time in the garden with books, some of them good. One of these […]
Exhibition | The Singh Twins get political with ‘Slaves of fashion’ at Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Hit exhibition, ‘Slaves of Fashion’, by The Singh Twins is coming on tour to Wolverhampton Art Gallery from 21st July – 16th September 2018. Showcasing new […]