Collage is often perceived as child’s play, dismissed as craft with paper, scissors and glue, and associated with amateur, folk and women artists. Even in […]
Lucian Freud prints among major gift to The New Art Gallery Walsall
Lucian Freud is best known for his raw and expressive figurative paintings. Working from life, he made portraits of those closest to him – friends, […]
15 Inspirational Quotes from Vincent van Gogh
When Vincent van Gogh tragically ended his life at the age of 37, he left behind around 2000 artworks which, thanks to his sister-in-law, finally […]
The Silver Thread That Runs Through Art History: Metallic Threads, Embroidery, and Symbolism
“Silver thread” lives in two worlds. Spiritually, it’s the bright tether between body and soul. In the studio, it’s literal metal—heavy, malleable, quick to tarnish—drawn […]
Debbie Baird and Brian Wood Explore Ego, Identity And Power
Artists don’t have all the answers. Instead, the best ones pose questions. In the case of British figurative painters Debbie Baird and Brian Wood, who […]
Cristina Gardiner: ‘Transitory Landscapes’ at Birmingham’s RBSA Gallery
There’s beauty to be found in urban wastelands, post-industrial sites and weathered surfaces. This is what painter Cristina Gardiner ARBSA encourages viewers to see in […]
Seeking ‘Shelter’ at The New Art Gallery Walsall
Shelter can mean a home, where we feel safe and belong. But it can also signify a space where unsettling secrets linger, while the term […]
RBSA Young Artists Prize: celebrating art made by children
Bursting with colour, expression and individuality, more than 50 exhibited artworks at Birmingham’s RBSA Gallery prove a point made famous by Pablo Picasso: “Every child […]
10 Rising Birmingham Artists to Watch
Over the last year, I’ve witnessed momentum growing in the Midlands. As well as drawing, painting or printing solo in their studios, Birmingham artists are […]
Birmingham Botanical Gardens: A Brilliant Day Out
On another scorching heatwave morning, I walked one mile out of Birmingham city centre to spend time among beautiful plant life: palms and tree ferns, […]