The City of a Thousand Trades, Birmingham is well known for its industrial past. Far less well known, however, is its history as a centre […]
Aston Hall: Is it haunted?
‘Do you believe in ghosts?’ a friend asked, when I told her I was joining one of Aston Hall’s night-time Ghost Tours. ‘No, not really’, […]
A Jar of Hope: Can Art Alleviate Anxiety?
There’s a storm in a teacup, at Midlands Arts Centre, as part of the group exhibition ‘Worlds Away: Art, Nature and Wellbeing’. Birmingham-based artist Paul […]
Tom Hicks: Photographing the Black Country’s beauty
Using the name ‘Black Country Type’, Tom Hicks documents the post-industrial landscape of Birmingham and the Black Country. Challenging negative views of the region, he […]
RBSA Gallery Prize proves drawing’s relevance
There are currently 128 drawings on display in the RBSA Gallery. An outstanding exhibition of talent, it features hyper-realist portraits, inviting landscapes, experimental digital drawings, […]
Oslo Unveiled: A Nordic Adventure in the Heart of Norway
Norway, a country steeped in legends, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes, beckons every traveller to embark on a journey of exploration and adventure. Situated at […]
Birmingham Open Studios 2023
Birmingham Open Studios is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever before! This year, 169 artists are opening the doors to their studios which […]
Searching for Street Art in Birmingham
For last week’s blog post, I downloaded the beautifully illustrated Colmore Art Trail, designed by local artist Tom Woolley, and set off on a walking adventure […]
Pogus Caesar: Reframing the Handsworth Riots
38 years ago, Handsworth was inflamed with anger: cars were upturned, shops were burnt and looted, 35 people were either injured or hospitalised, and two […]
On Birmingham’s Public Art Trail
Leaning over to one side with two feet in the ground, and located at the heart of Birmingham, is the iconic ‘Iron:Man’ sculpture by Anthony […]