ESP are the latest group to be holding a residency at the new Library of Birmingham as part of Capsule’s Discovery Season. I picked up a nice flyer for it (as you can see above in my naff photo) at the weekend from Volume: Art, Book and Print fair. Here’s what it says on the … [Read more…]
On Wednesday 11th December, Art Bus will return to take gallery lovers around several fantastic art galleries in Birmingham; mac Barber Institute of Fine Arts Ikon RBSA Gallery Eastside Projects Hop aboard the bus as it travels around the city, all while enjoying a mince pie and glass of wine at selected galleries. Some of the … [Read more…]
Here are a few highlights of art exhibitions taking place across Birmingham, with several openings happening this week… Little Yemen at The Drum – a couple of weeks ago, we briefly mentioned that Sonia Audhali’s Little Yemen was to be exhibited at The Drum – “As a British Yemeni born and raised in England, Sonia Audhali’s photographs … [Read more…]
Birmingham Printmakers: Thirty Years of Printmaking 1983-2013, showcases work by members of the Birmingham Printmakers group. Documenting the history of printmaking in Birmingham and the printmaker’s workshop, the exhibition includes artists from Birmingham Museums’ collection such as John Howard and Jean Vaudeau, as well as new work by current members of Birmingham Printmakers, available to … [Read more…]
The Public* closes its doors very soon and if you intended on going before it shuts, you’d be sensible to visit during its last week (11th-16th November), because they have an array of different events lined up. Join us from 11 to 16 November as we celebrate all the fantastic activities which have taken place … [Read more…]
Millennium Point are putting a giant inflatable pig into their main atrium. It’s an artwork entitled House of Treasures by Chinese artist Cao Fei – it is the first time it’s been exhibited outside of China – and is the first piece in Millennium Point’s new arts strategy – which has its own launch party tonight … [Read more…]
Extra Special People are hosting a public art discussion tonight (29th October 6.30-9pm). We welcome everyone to join us for a lively public discussion at Eastside Projects on the future of public art in Birmingham. Since the Civic Society unveiled its desire to commission a new public art work at a debate in Birmingham’s … [Read more…]
MMOA (Making More of Outdoors Art): Making More of Outdoor Arts is a research, conversation and thinking project. It has been commissioned by Arts Council England West Midlands and led by Helga Henry (of Creative Shift), and Orit Azaz (independent artistic director and consultant ). We’d like you to get involved in the project and … [Read more…]