The Flip Animation Festival (6-8 November at Light House, Wolverhampton) has been assembling a rather tasty line-up over the past little while, as documented on their nicely informative blog. Highlights include: A retrospective of work from Osbert Parker, best know for his cut out animation style mixed with live action; BAFTA & Screen WM Presents: … [Read more…]
The most gothic-sounding CiB post title yet? Gallery Of Owls is a new artist-led space coming to 27 Woodbridge Road, Moseley and opening on Thursday 23 October. I’ve not found any more info about the place itself, but the opening show is Black Leviathan. There’s a preview of the show from 6-8pm on 23 October. … [Read more…]
Karen Strunks is a photographer in Birmingham. She is currently crafting her photojournalism skills with the Birmingham Post & Mail newspapers where she has had some of her work published. She also specialises in portrait and documentary photography. Karen’s work has recently been exhibited at Birmingham Museum Collection Centre, and at the International Convention Centre … [Read more…]
shameless self promotion (for a good cause) « graphiquillan Please go and vote for Shona’s beautiful design. It’s so quick to do and you’ll be supporting Birmingham’s creativeness. Please. Go on 4Talent Central Film Weekender As part of the Hello Digital festival the local 4Talent folk have put together some film events at the Electric … [Read more…]
An exhibition of work by Custard Factory residents, 23-30 October. Some info on this flyer: More info on the Custard Factory blog.
Although I’ve only dipped into have a look occasionally, Capsule’s Home of Metal project seems to be picking up pace nicely. This blog is going to be used to keep people going until the archive is launched at the end of the month and will then be used for info around related events, contributions from … [Read more…]
From the people that brought us The Outsider, we now have Max Fitness: After a failed career as Britain’s second-favourite celebrity fitness coach, Max Fitness turns to German morning television for a final shot at cellulite-busting stardom. Available on VHS, audio cassette and minidisc!
Brilliantly Birmingham is: showcases the work of local, national and international designer makers through a full programme of exhibitions, workshops and special events. All exhibitions are free of charge and the festival promises to be a fascinating insight into jewellery-making today will take place at a variety of venues across the city and region from … [Read more…]