I’m often asked by friends to recommend a film. Unsurprisingly, many of my favourites include stories about artwork and artists, some based on real life […]
Arts careers advice | How do I get a job in an art gallery?
Working in an art gallery was my dream job for many years. As an art history student I knew that I wanted to put my […]
Richard Battye: ‘PROJECT’ | Performers & projection art photography
Richard Battye is one of Birmingham’s best photographers. His new series, ‘PROJECT’, sees him casting original photographs of the everyday onto the naked human body […]
Artist in focus | Accessorise for Autumn with Abbie Gaiger’s acrylic jewellery
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 […]
Under The Hammer | Careers in the Auction House
Auction houses are at the very heart of the art market. In their sales rooms collecting trends are established, with buyers travelling across the world […]
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 […]