‘Start the Press!’ is Ikon’s new exhibition, which features a black and yellow gridded print, ‘Flamsteed’, 1967. This bold, eye-bending image has been signed in […]
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Science fiction art at Eastside Projects
Down in Digbeth, I find myself in an alien world – part Punjabi village, part spaceship. Wolverhampton-based artist Sahjan Kooner has filled Eastside Projects with […]
Coventry Biennial: Championing nature
The Coventry Biennial is back, and it’s more imaginative than ever. Titled ‘… like a short cut through the brambles’ and featuring 15 artists across […]
Essay | Shani Rhys James: ‘What Came of Picking Flowers’
Wild floral wallpapers, gigantic bouquets, dark chandeliers and decorated vases all belong in the paintings of acclaimed Welsh artist Shani Rhys James. And she now has […]
Exhibition | Roberto Pagliarulo: ‘An Amalfi Dream’
In his 3rd solo show at Highgate Contemporary Art in London, Roberto Pagliarulo will exhibit 20 Italian landscape oil paintings and ink drawings, inspired by […]
16 current British art critics worth listening to
In today’s image-driven world, the role of an art critic remains crucial in unpicking, questioning and making sense of visual culture. Traditionally, the art critic […]
8 must-see art exhibitions in Birmingham this Autumn 2019
Autumn is the best season for the arts. Museums and galleries – following their summer break – bring out new shows from September onwards. Here […]
Culture Lovers | 12 unusual date ideas in Birmingham
It’s date night in Birmingham. Where do you go? If you’re looking to impress a date, forget dinner or drinks. We’ve all had far too […]
Iron House | New Birmingham gallery launches with bold British art show
A new gallery has arrived in Birmingham. And it’s going to be brilliant for our city’s art scene. Called Iron House, the gallery is located […]
Contemporary art commission | Birmingham wall seeks artist
Colmore BID is looking for artists to submit proposals for a vibrant new artwork to enhance a large part of Livery Street in the Business […]