This two-part blog will highlight how you can experience all thirteen of the MAP partner institutions in the safety and comfort of your own home. You can read the second part here. Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Birmingham Missing the Barber’s Tuesday talks? No worries – they’ve been releasing them as podcasts! So far, … Continue reading “Experience Art in the Midlands at Home (Part 1)”
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“Come into the space and the space changes” – Research/Curate’s new podcast about disability accessibility in the visual arts
Research/Curate, a University of Birmingham student-led network which explores cross-disciplinary practices in curation and research, has just released its first-ever podcast! The podcast is a conversation led by Research/Curate chair and editor Jen Turner with British artist Anna Berry and DASH director Mike Layward. They discuss current practices in the visual arts world and whether … Continue reading ““Come into the space and the space changes” – Research/Curate’s new podcast about disability accessibility in the visual arts”
Inclusive Arts exhibition opening at the RBSA in partnership with Sense
A new exhibition at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artist’s Gallery featuring work created by Sense artists with complex disabilities opens this coming Monday. As part of the ongoing project, ‘Making Together’, a new exhibition is opening on 9th September at the RBSA. The project is a partnership between the RBSA and Sense, a national … Continue reading “Inclusive Arts exhibition opening at the RBSA in partnership with Sense”
‘The Space Between Gender’: in conversation with the artist
As part of the University of Birmingham’s CAL PGT Research Placement Scheme 2018 , I have had the wonderful opportunity to get involved with the Midlands Art Papers and the various cultural institutions across the Midlands. Part of this research placement involves the publication of an article in the upcoming second volume of MAP. … Continue reading “‘The Space Between Gender’: in conversation with the artist”
The biennial ‘Print Prize’ exhibition at the RBSA
The biennial ‘Print Prize’ exhibition has returned this year to the RBSA, on display in Galleries 1 and 2 on the second floor until this Saturday, September 1st. RBSA ‘Print Prize’ 2018 Held every other year, the print prize exhibition attracted 240 printed works, of which only a quarter were selected for display in the exhibition. … Continue reading “The biennial ‘Print Prize’ exhibition at the RBSA”
Press Release: Creative Rage Exhibition at The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Creative Rage Saturday 28 April – Sunday 2 September Creative Rage is a group show of artists exploring themes of bravery, aggression and trailblazing combative non-conformity. The three generations of artists in this exhibition are proud, committed and uncompromising members of the progressive LGBTQ artistic community and create work … Continue reading “Press Release: Creative Rage Exhibition at The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery”
February’s Digbeth First Friday
This month’s Digbeth First Friday saw the opening of a range of exciting and thought-provoking works and exhibitions. Here are just a few which can be found in the galleries at Minerva Works and mustn’t be missed! Grand Union – Melanie Jackson, Deeper in the Pyramid This project is presented at Grand Union in … Continue reading “February’s Digbeth First Friday”
‘Coming Out’ Exhibition at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
‘Coming Out’ has recently opened at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, this exciting new exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of male homosexuality in England and Wales. It is thought to be the largest LGBTQ+ exhibition in the UK and brings together the work of various artists exploring themes of gender and … Continue reading “‘Coming Out’ Exhibition at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery”
‘Legacies: JMW Turner and Contemporary Art Practice’ at The New Art Gallery Walsall
Last night was the preview of Legacies: JMW Turner and Contemporary Art Practice at The New Art Gallery Walsall. Turner’s works are exhibited alongside contemporary art works which respond to the artist’s oeuvre. It displays how Turner’s influence has carried on into art practices today. Highlights include Cornelia Parker’s ghostly gallery of Turner’s canvas liners and … Continue reading “‘Legacies: JMW Turner and Contemporary Art Practice’ at The New Art Gallery Walsall”
Käthe Kollwitz and Sofia Hultén at Ikon Gallery this Autumn
Last night Ikon Gallery in Birmingham launched two new exhibitions – Portrait of the Artist: Käthe Kollwitz and Sofia Hultén: Here’s the Answer, What’s the Question?. The exhibition of Käthe Kollwitz’s etchings is haunting, displaying her preoccupation with themes of poverty, grief and death. Anguish and trauma are suggested in the violent scratches conveying the faces and … Continue reading “Käthe Kollwitz and Sofia Hultén at Ikon Gallery this Autumn”