“Birmingham: The Magic City is a snapshot of overlapping perceptions, an exploration of the unknown underground sub-infrastructure of the city, a collage of 1980s Grindcore fanzines from the birthplace of heavy metal, a day in the life of walkers of Birmingham, an orgy of civic boosterism and a reconstruction of a ‘creepy’ wooden lath wall. Welcome to Birmingham.”
We Are Eastside have curated pieces of Birmingham’s history into an exhibition that’s part of the Liverpool Biennial, running between 15th September–25th November, taking place in Liverpool (of course). It’s been organised by Capsule, Eastside Projects, Fierce Festival, Flatpack Festival, Grand Union, Ikon Gallery, and is supported by Birmingham City University.
More about the Birmingham: The Magic City exhibition on the Liverpool Biennial website.
Wondering if we could take CiB on tour and head up there for a weekend visit…?
Just wondering why the exhibition organisers chose to use an image of Terminal Station and Subway in Birmingham Alabama to promote this show? Was it incompetence or maybe just driven by a freudian slip and subconscious desire?
Yes – confusing! Is it about our Brum, or not?!
Hello James and Jane,
Yes, it was intentional:
“‘The Magic City’ is borrowed from a proposed artwork by BAZ, inspired by the sign that originally welcomed visitors to Birmingham, Alabama, USA. BAZ want to build a new version of the sign next to the planned hi-speed rail station destined for Eastside, Birmingham, UK. BAZ believe everything Birmingham does is magic.”
…from the Liverpool Biennial website (link in the post)
Hope that clears it up!
Kerry