Moseley School of Art will welcome film fans this summer. It is hosting a 2-day ‘Hidden Cinema’ event on 23 and 24 August. Viewers will […]
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On the Tolkien Trail in Birmingham
The recent film ‘Tolkien’ (2019) tells the story of J.R.R. Tolkien’s life. I really enjoyed it – mainly because it shows much of the inspiration […]
Claire Douglass | Artist’s remarkable reworking of ‘The Garden of Earthly Delights’ at RA Summer Show
Huge congratulations to Birmingham artist, Claire Douglass, who has had a painting selected to hang in the RA Summer Exhibition! Run without interruption since 1769, the Summer […]
Sarehole Mill | Wine tasting with Tolkien’s wizards
I may be writing this with a slight hangover, from the comfort of my hobbit hole (bed). Last night was spent wine tasting at Sarehole […]
Interactive Exhibition | ‘Make Believe’ at BOM
BOM’s summer exhibition, ‘Make Believe’ will invite you into a world of machines, imagination and AI. This interactive exhibition features 4 international artists – Gene […]
Art collectors | Where can I buy art in Birmingham?
Where can I buy art in Birmingham? If you’re interested in collecting art as an investment, or are just looking for a new picture to […]
Art History | Birmingham had Surrealists?
Surrealism is synonymous with Paris. The term conjures up the dream-like paintings of Magritte, Miró and Dali, created in the French capital during the 1920s. […]
Art History | Why are they called the Pre-Raphaelites?
In my second year at university I took a course called ‘Introduction to Modern Art’. Naively expecting to see some Jackson Pollock, Pablo Picasso or […]
Exhibition | ‘Hidden in Stores’ at Stourbridge Lace Guild
Rare lace, some dating back to the 1600s and never seen in public, is to go on show in Stourbridge from April 6th to June […]
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. […]