Sitting on the steps of her painted wagon, the Roma woman in ‘Gypsy Encampment’ (c.1930s) extends her legs, lost in thought. To one side of […]
Inside the Portrait: Meet 4 of Pablo Picasso’s Greatest Muses
Every sitter has a story. We know their famous faces, but who are real-life women pictured in Pablo Picasso’s portraits? Let’s step inside the frame to meet […]
Stryx: New Birmingham Gallery Sells Contemporary Art
Birmingham has a new art gallery! On April 13 2024, Stryx Gallery will open its doors in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. The female-led space will sell […]
Danielle Orchard: A feminist view of the muse
American painter Danielle Orchard riffs on art history’s masters to offer an updated, feminist view of the muse. It was an honour to write the […]
Soul City Arts: Iftar for Birmingham
On a former industrial estate in Sparkbrook, and just a short walk from rows of terraced houses, grocery shops and cafes, is an inviting, bright […]
Easter: Creative activities for kids in Birmingham
Easter is the most chocolatey time of the year, especially here in Birmingham, thanks to Cadbury’s World. But if your children have already eaten or […]
5 female art stories for kids
Happy International Women’s Day! On this special day, can you name 5 women artists? It’s a question which the National Museum of Women in the […]
Teaching art history to kids: ‘This Book Will Make You An Artist’
What is the best way to teach art and its history to kids? Having worked in the arts for over 10 years, and started by […]
Art as therapy: Photo-walking with Jaskirt Dhaliwal-Boora
For many of us, walking is an activity that we do daily, without really thinking about it. However, a new ‘Green Spaces’ project in Birmingham […]
Culture Forward
‘Forward’ is the City of Birmingham’s dynamic motto. But, given current contexts, this is proving difficult: the City Council has just announced significant budget cuts […]