Richard PJ Lambert got in touch with us to show us the street photography of AJ Saker. I’ve never met the guy but I’m always expected him to jump out and flash-gun me in the face every time I’m in town. He captures the daily life of Birmingham with a kind of gritty glamour usually … [Read more…]
“Moseley Exchange is really proud to present the latest work of Birmingham photographer Harry Starling. Where he examines different parts of Birmingham’s cityscape, and presents some unexpected aspects of our familiar landmarks. Harry’s style incorporates elements of documentary, deadpan and fine art photography, and his preferred subjects are architecture, industry and urban landscapes.” Harry is … [Read more…]
Tonight (Thursday 7th Feb) is the exhibition preview and book launch of photographer Sonia Audhali‘s ‘Little Yemen’, a sensitive portrait of a West Midlands community in transition: “As a British Yemeni born and raised in England, Sonia Audhali‘s photographs exhibit not only an image of one nation and its culture integrating with another, but also a trace … [Read more…]
Whilst searching for all things Stirchley on tumblr (as you do) I came across the photography of Sarahnb. She’s an 18 year old photographer living and studying in the South Birmingham area. If you like architecture, the cadbury factory and cats; you’ll appreciate her eye for a great image as much as I do. May … [Read more…]
Possibly a bit late to the party with this one, but I’ve recently been introduced to Ballet in Birmingham. “To mark the start of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s 2011-12 season, the Company has joined forces with a Birmingham-based photographer to create Ballet in Birmingham. The campaign celebrates this world-class ballet company in Birmingham, the city it … [Read more…]
Type City UK launched last week, a website designed to archive photographs of found type. Type City is a community platform showcasing typography in the built environment from around the UK. Submit your typography pictures via #typecity www.typecity.co.uk The website is open for submissions across the UK, but if you’re specifically looking for found type in … [Read more…]
The Hockley Flyer and YBA Publications are holding a competition to find the best photograph for the front cover of the new magazine; Historic Jewellery Quarter. This is a brand new magazine which hopes to give an insight into the Jewellery Quarter’s past. They are looking for a photograph that captures the very essence of … [Read more…]
Crisis Skylight Birmingham Crisis Skylight is the education scheme of the homelessness charity Crisis. Working in hostels & community spaces it engages with the homeless using arts classes & creative courses. The results of some of this work is currently being exhibited at St. Martin’s Church. Running from the 4th to the 30th August the … [Read more…]