A dark pyramid-shaped structure rises sharply against a misty grey background; the horizon is covered, not in clouds, but black calligraphic marks. It’s unclear if […]
Birmingham Cathedral’s Stained-Glass Surprise
Earlier this month, I donned a hard hat and high-vis jacket, climbed several steep ladders, and peered through scaffolding – all in the name of […]
Coventry Biennial: Championing nature
The Coventry Biennial is back, and it’s more imaginative than ever. Titled ‘… like a short cut through the brambles’ and featuring 15 artists across […]
‘Makers and Machines’ at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
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 […]