Author: Chris Unitt

Their Wonderlands

Harun Morrison (half of Fierce Festival) is also half of They Are Here and Their Wonderlands (which is at the MAC from 26 November) is an international group exhibition, curated by multi-disciplinary collective They Are Here. Contemporary artists have been drawn together to explore the space given to make-believe and folklore in post-industrial 21st century … [Read more…]

Questions about Birmingham’s library cuts

This is an open letter from John Dolan, former Head of Libraries at Birmingham City Council, to Cllr. Mike Whitby, Leader of Birmingham City Council and Cabinet Member, Culture, copied to Randal Brew Cabinet Member, Finance and Ian Ward, opposition member for Culture. Birmingham City Council’s library cuts: from world class city to mediocrity

EGO 2

At the same time The Event was on a few weeks back, there was another exhibition called EGO going on in Minerva Works. The next instalment, EGO 2, launches on 18 November. Curated by Robert E.V. Walsh, featuring work by Paul Newman, James Fowkes, Chris Clinton, Alexi K and Robert EV Walsh with guest artists … [Read more…]

Crocodile for hire

Hold on to your hats – this is big. The crocodile from Birmingham Rep’s 2007 production of Peter Pan can be hired by schools, youth theatres or amateur dramatic societies for as little as £30 per week. Apparently it can be operated by as few as three people. Three! That’s a tenner each for a … [Read more…]

GLI.TC/H 20111

GLI.TC/H is: a one day festival showcasing contemporary artists who misuse and abuse computer hardware and software to striking effect. The main GLI.TC/H website is here. Good luck getting anything useful out of that one. Best to head over to Vivid’s website to see the programme of screenings, performances, workshops and lectures. It’s all happening … [Read more…]