Following on from Alex’s post about Ikon Eastside closing, let me pile on the joy by presenting a few other things that aren’t going to be around so much. Birmingham City Council At least not as we know it. More Canals Than Venice Annabel has said that, needing to prioritise paying work, she’s changing her approach … [Read more…]
After settling at 183 Fazeley Street back in 2008, Ikon have confirmed that as of April 2011, Ikon Eastside will be closing up for the final time, due to public funding cuts. The large exhibition space at the heart of Digbeth, has provided the perfect setting for large-scale work, video and events over the past … [Read more…]
Stan’s Cafe present ‘The Cleansing of Constance Brown’, opening 1 March at their now permanent home, A E Harris. Conceived whilst performing It’s Your Film across Europe, its themes embody power and cleansing, and is performed in a 14m long corridor, without words to an extraordinary soundtrack. The corridor itself with its shifting configuration becomes … [Read more…]
Ikon are currently preparing for their latest round exhibitions, which open with a preview evening on 22 February, and will be on display until 25 April. Marjolijn Dijkman Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theatre of the World) The first UK solo exhibition of work by Dutch artist Marjolijn Dijkman, featuring archival works, video, animation, sculpture and an … [Read more…]
Excuse the preponderance of Digbeth, but: Goldie does Diggers « As One Arts ‘Diggers’? compliment sandwich From this bio on their Twitter account, compliment sandwich is the “Podcast by the people who brought you juneau projects (Ben Sadler & Phil Duckworth)” Digbeth is Good » For What? Nicky spots the link Digbeth is Good » … [Read more…]
Since we first introduced Project Pigeon, they’ve been busy working on their community pigeon loft, which looks to have had some interesting design suggestions. Tomorrow marks the first of their workshops providing a step by step guide to keeping pigeons. The workshops will take place from 2-4pm on the dates below, at Project Pigeon’s Loft, … [Read more…]
‘Home, Identity and Citizenship: Preserving, using and making a regional screen heritage’ is taking place on 5 March, at Margaret St Campus. Hosted by Birmingham Centre for Media and Cultural Research and sponsored by Screen West Midlands, the event promises a day of screenings, presentations and workshops. The event is part of the ongoing project to … [Read more…]
ISIS Waterside Regeneration are inviting arts, cultural and social enterprise agencies on a site tour of Warwick Bar, at the heart of Eastside cultural quarter on Thursday 24 February, at 12 – 2pm and 4 – 6pm (arriving at 12pm or 4pm). Visitors will be given the opportunity to express interest and early stage ideas … [Read more…]