We’re really excited to hear that Birmingham Architecture Festival is making a return this spring, after its successful first festival which was scattered across Birmingham last May. Excerpts from their PR email to us: The festival ethos stems from the notion that no matter how long we have been inhabitants of a certain place, there is always … [Read more…]
At The Bench 504, owner Rob’s pursuit of quality graffiti, and the experience of travelling to paint, has led him to create a thriving business providing an exhibition space for a varied range of illustrators. It’s also enabled him to be involved in a range of projects, as well as protecting local graffiti spaces and introducing … [Read more…]
Get down to Digbeth this weekend for the sale and exhibition of thousands of vintage sneaks and fresh apparel brands all under one roof. The Sneaks and Peaks event runs from 12pm – 7pm at Boxxed – an amazing venue at the heart of Birmingham’s creative quarter. There will be street food from the best … [Read more…]
Moseley based Wild Ilk Design Studio have just launched a new self directed project in the form of a limited edition run of screen prints. From Birmingham design duo, Wild Ilk, comes a limited edition art print based on the idea of a labyrinth. Labyrinths are amazing and ancient structures with many uses. The obvious one … [Read more…]
On 19th April the Secret Walls Live Illustration Final Battle takes place, after first rounds and semi-finals mid month. Birmingham has gained itself a reputation over recent years, winning and hosting some impressive artist battles. The event takes place at Boxxed in Digbeth, and you can turn up and pay on the door, or buy tickets … [Read more…]
Madin: Some Remains, photographs by Dave. 10/04/14 – 31/05/14 PROVIDE is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs documenting the remains of John Madin’s work in Birmingham. ‘Do the very best you can at the time.’ Madin was a significant figure of post-war Birmingham architecture. His work has been much neglected and is not highly regarded … [Read more…]
What do you get when you mix a polemic topic, a misunderstood community, two of Britain’s best poetic voices and the artistic directors at Birmingham REP? The answer is Refugee Boy – a heartbreaking and hilarious production brimming with hope, humanity and love. This is an adaption of Benjamin Zepheniah’s novel of the same title. It … [Read more…]
To mark the centenary year of the Rest House on Bournville Green, Bournville Village Trust are looking for local residents to enter their craft competition to help celebrate the building’s history. The iconic building in Bournville was originally a gift to George and Elizabeth Cadbury by employees from Cadbury factories around the world to celebrate … [Read more…]