“You never regret a run”, I tell myself at 8am. Not only am I gearing up for the morning’s exercise but training for 2024’s Great […]
Cultural events launched at Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens
Creatives have always taken inspiration from great gardens and, here in Birmingham, the green spaces of Edgbaston’s Botanical Gardens have sparked imaginations for almost 200 […]
10 male muses who inspired masterpieces
One of the greatest myths about art’s muses is that they have all been female, when this is far from the case. Today, the term […]
Laura Knight: Marginalised Muses and Gypsy Paintings
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 […]