A new virtual exhibition, hosted by The Net Gallery, is showcasing portraits of our NHS heroes. Amidst the Covid-19 crisis, leading artists from across the […]
Brutiful Brum: Q & A with painter Elliott Packham
After studying architecture, Elliott Packham turned to painting. Today, he depicts the ‘concrete jungle’ that is Brutalism, celebrating and capturing the simple block-like geometry of […]
Photo essay: Black Lives Matter Birmingham protest
4,000 people joined Birmingham’s Black Lives Matter protest on Thursday 4th June, 2020. It was powerful and peaceful, demonstrating Birmingham’s solidarity with the wider movement, […]
11 fantastic film locations you can visit for free in the Midlands
Just because museums and galleries are currently closed, this doesn’t mean that you can’t get your culture fix. So, what can you do? Yes, you […]
Art History’s Heroes: from Hercules to hospital workers
This week my friend’s 5-year-old daughter drew him a picture. She was standing on a beach, and next to her was a nurse waving an […]
SUPA DIP! Art postcard lottery for Women’s Aid
Have you heard? SUPA Gallery is launching an exciting ‘SUPA dip’ art postcard lottery. Supporters will have the opportunity to own a mini-masterpiece by some […]
Say hello to SUPA Gallery!
When was the last time you bought art from a gallery? Chances are, never. But ART SHOULD BE FOR EVERYONE. I believe that everyone should […]
Exhibition | Ikon Gallery transformed into giant garden
Two new exhibitions have transformed Ikon Gallery into a giant garden. Through paintings, film, sculpture and letters, Birmingham-born John Newling and Australian, Aboriginal artist Judy […]
Flower power | 2 feminist portrait shows opening in Feb
2 of my favourite contemporary painters are having shows this February 2020: Shani Rhys James and Kehinde Wiley. Both artists position women in traditionally decorative […]
Gender in art history | 7 artists breaking gender stereotypes since 1600
Gender is in vogue in the contemporary art world. However, it’s not a new story. Since the beginnings of art history, gender has been an […]