A project that has been taking shape for the past year is just coming to completion with a film, book and exhibition. The project records the personal life of Birmingham’s most iconic building, unveiling the many human stories that have influenced and shaped its existence. The exhibition can be seen at: the Central Library (6th … [Read more…]
Eryka Isaak makes “one-off sculptural lighting, inspired by carnivorous, Jurassic and extra-terrestrial plant life”. From her workshop in Kings Heath she has used various glass-forming techniques to create floor, wall and table lamps as well as huge chandeliers, while “exploring the relationships between glass, copper, concrete, light and stone”. You may have seen some of … [Read more…]
I was browsing the internet a couple of years ago and I came across a little character with a yellow t-shirt and a red cap. I thought he was pretty cool and used him as my avatar on Facebook and Twitter for a while. I didn’t think much more of it. Then the other day … [Read more…]
As from next week it’ll be possible to advertise on CiB. In order to guarantee the independence and sustainability of the site it’s necessary. Readers – rest assured that, in Pete’s words, we’re not going to NASCAR the baby. Interested in advertising? Here’s how it’ll work: A small number of adverts will run concurrently and … [Read more…]
Are you sitting comfortably? Well, it all started back in March with Danny’s post about Surface Unsigned. A couple of months later (on 15 May) Danny received a threatening email from Surface Unsigned which worried him. After a weekend of checking that CiB had done nothing wrong, the original post was amended and an addendum … [Read more…]
ArtsFest – Short Cuts submissions to be in by 30 May As blogged previously but I’ve just been told the submission date is 30 May. Contact Kate Sullivan (kate.sullivan[at]birmingham.gov.uk) at ArtsFest for details/submission forms. Rhubarb Rhubarb News of “what is now known as Europe’s premiere review of the image, bringing to Birmingham 60 of the … [Read more…]
You wouldn’t know it from their own website (or at least I can’t find mention) but on bank holiday Monday, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery are offering a rare opportunity to access the fascinating collections in store. This is no ordinary warehouse! It’s an Aladdin’s cave crammed to the rafters with every type of object … [Read more…]
Ikon Eastside opens on 27 May with a party entitled ‘Flip Flop Or Die’ hosted by Soi Project. The party starts at 8pm with DJs, a band and a (pay) bar. The dress code only specifies the footwear required, which I’ll leave you to work out. Soi Project’s installation ‘Island’ will be on show from … [Read more…]