There are lots of brilliant art and crafts classes in Birmingham. From pottery courses for beginners (and babies!) to weekend workshops for adults, there’s something […]
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Abstract art | Jay Taylor: Dialogues of destruction
I’m often asked to recommend abstract art for sale. Online, there’s a lot out there, especially large contemporary paintings. Most of it isn’t worth investing […]
Top 13 | Best children’s art & craft classes in Birmingham
Art and craft classes are a brilliant way for children to explore their creative talents, take time away from screens, and get messy ― outside […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 | Accessorise for Autumn with Abbie Gaiger’s acrylic jewellery
This week I caught up with one of the best new jewellery designers and makers from Birmingham, Abbie Gaiger. Not long graduated from Birmingham’s School […]
Flat 8 | New concept of art apartment arrives in Birmingham
A new concept of contemporary gallery has arrived in Birmingham: the art apartment. Foregoing traditional gallery exhibitions, the city’s artists and collectors are now showcasing […]
Breaking news from Birmingham Museums | New cultural centre in Yardley
Birmingham Museums has announced some big news today. A site in Yardley has been agreed as the potential location for a new collection and cultural […]
Exhibition | ‘Within and Without: Body Image and the Self’ at BMAG
Following on from their fantastic ‘Coming Out’ exhibition, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery have opened another FREE show which raises questions about identity and body […]