The new exhibition at Ikon opened last night and is Ron Terada’s first solo show in Europe, apparently. It’s called ‘Who I think I Am’ and: it involves a deadpan reproduction of texts drawn from a wide range of sources including street signage, popular music and advertising Which makes it sound like one of the … [Read more…]
Happening upon the 31st day of March in the year 2010. Holly Grange and Kate Pennington-Wilson are on curation duty: For one night only the catacombs of The Vaults will be flooded with sonic reverberations inspired by the lives, past and present, of this renovated Victorian building. The mute histories contained within the walls will … [Read more…]
Each month ARC invites regional guest curators to present an exhibition of works at The Vaults in the Jewellery Quarter. TROVE gallery are kicking off ARC’s 2010 programme with a free exhibition at The Vaults on 24th February, 6-8pm for one night only. The Vaults Bazaar brings together a selection of regional and national artists … [Read more…]
Facebook event here. Copy and pasted info here: The ‘SUR-FACE’ exhibition represents a visual response to the word ‘surface’. The theme captures the essence of the exhibition as the ambiguities of the word ‘surface’ allows for wider expression and interpretation of the concept. Saranjit Birdi: Explores social dynamics of territory and freedom through the surface … [Read more…]
I had a poke around the new exhibition at Ikon yesterday afternoon. Now showing: Clare Rojas – We They, We They João Maria Gusmão and Pedro Paiva – On the Movement of the Fried Egg and Other Astronomical Bodies I always think the chalkboard in the resource room is worth an exhibition of its own.
Friction Arts are holding a free talk on their recent three-month residency in South Africa on Thursday 18 February, which should give some interesting insights into international public arts programmes. As you can probably see on the flyer above, the talk will also be followed by a Q&A session with the artists that were involved.
Fierce are set to re-launch their Platinum artist development scheme for artists living in the West Midlands. The scheme is funded by Arts Council England West Midlands and seems like an ideal opportunity for artists looking for some feedback and guidance. Here’s an outline from Fierce: If you are an artist and want to have … [Read more…]
Swimming Without Water is a contemporary art exhibition in Moseley Road Baths, which I think it’s fair to say, is not your usual art venue. New works have been commissioned for the non-gallery space and they will be on show between 18th February and 15th March. Here’s some more info: The artists, Debbie Akam, Flora … [Read more…]