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 […]
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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 […]
Artist in focus | Edward Burne-Jones: Sleeping Beauties
Edward Burne-Jones (1833 – 98) was one of the most significant British artists of 19th century and a leading figure in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Myths […]
Blogging, beauty & Brum | University of Birmingham’s literary festival is back 19 & 20 October
Book to the Future is back! The University of Birmingham’s literary festival will return to campus on Friday 19th & Saturday 20th October, featuring top talent from […]
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 […]
Cocktail Culture | 9 of the Artiest Bars in Birmingham
I’ve been wanting to write about Birmingham’s best cocktails bars for a while now. The city is brimming with independent bars, and many of them […]
Artist in focus | Tom Hicks: Black Country Type
Black Country Type is an ongoing photographic project by Tom Hicks. I first came across him on Instagram: like many artists Tom uses social media […]
Restaurant review | New York-style Negronis, Seafood & Steaks at Jailbird
I’ve been to Birmingham’s Jailbird twice in two weeks: it must be a good sign. Opened just a few weeks ago, it presents itself as […]