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 […]
Birmingham
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 […]
Interview | Meet Ed Isaacs, the Black Country’s urban sketcher
I first came across the work of Ed Isaacs on Instagram, and immediately fell in love with his unique and calligraphic sketching style. Paul Klee […]
Art event | Reclaim Photography Festival | 3 May – 26 June
The third international Reclaim Photography Festival, Reclaiming Our Future, is coming back to the West Midlands from Thursday 3 May to Tuesday 26 June 2018. […]
Meet 3 Birmingham artists challenging climate change
A growing number of artists have begun to explore issues relating to climate change and its effects, using their artwork to stimulate debate and create […]
BE Festival @ The REP | Volunteering & host opportunities
BE FESTIVAL is back! Once again the festival – which turns the notion of conventional theatre upside down – is looking for volunteers and hosts. […]