‘Artists in Focus: Celebrating Museums and Wellbeing’ at The New Art Gallery, Walsall

Until the 2nd December 2018 The New Art Gallery, Walsall will be celebrating wellbeing in museums, through their ‘Artists in Focus’ display. Having opened in Museums and Wellbeing Week, the gallery’s annual rehang this year, focuses on placing individual contemporary artists in themed rooms. These are presented amongst highlights from the renowned Garman Ryan Collection. … Continue reading “‘Artists in Focus: Celebrating Museums and Wellbeing’ at The New Art Gallery, Walsall”

‘Drawn to Perfection’ on display at The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Currently on display at The Barber Institute of Fine Arts until 23rd September 2018 is a noteworthy exhibition, titled ‘Drawn To Perfection: Masterworks on Paper from the Royal Collection’. ‘Drawn to Perfection’ is the first exhibition of a new partnership between The Royal Collection Trust and the Barber Institute, which includes works from both collections. … Continue reading “‘Drawn to Perfection’ on display at The Barber Institute of Fine Arts”

‘Fevral – A Folklore’ Exhibition with the art of Stewart Francis Easton at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry

On display at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry is the ‘Fevral – A Folklore’ exhibition containing works by artist Stewart Francis Easton. This engaging and intriguing exhibition is open until 2nd September 2018. Fevral – A Folklore The Fevral – A Folklore exhibition is the artist’s exploration into the creation and development of … Continue reading “‘Fevral – A Folklore’ Exhibition with the art of Stewart Francis Easton at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry”

Upcoming Exhibition ‘Reframing The Wild’ To Wolverhampton Art Gallery In Summer 2019

My name is April-Lina and I am delighted to have been awarded the Midlands Art Papers research scholarship, for this summer. I am really looking forward to being involved with the amazing public art collections, across the Midlands. My New Role at MAP As well as writing the MAP blog and an article for the … Continue reading “Upcoming Exhibition ‘Reframing The Wild’ To Wolverhampton Art Gallery In Summer 2019”

Midlands Art Papers and ‘Wanting to Say: Finding a Place in the Past’ Exhibition Launch

Last Thursday The New Art Gallery Walsall hosted the official launch of Midlands Art Papers as well as the exhibition ‘Wanting to Say: Finding a Place in the Past’. The turnout was fantastic and we would like to thank everyone who came along to support – gallery staff, UoB staff, students and general public! The … Continue reading “Midlands Art Papers and ‘Wanting to Say: Finding a Place in the Past’ Exhibition Launch”

Researching Sikh Migration into the West Midlands

As MAP research scholar I have been looking at Sikh Migration into the West Midlands, as part of wider research for an article which will be published in MAP next year. The Midlands offers a variety of places to explore this topic. First I visited the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery exhibition My Story, Our … Continue reading “Researching Sikh Migration into the West Midlands”

Behind the scenes at BMAG and The New Art Gallery Walsall

Ahead of launching the first edition of Midlands Art Papers in October, we have had the opportunity to see some of the West Midlands galleries object files, as well as their storage collections, as part of our research. The first purpose of our trips was to view the object files of some of the research … Continue reading “Behind the scenes at BMAG and The New Art Gallery Walsall”

About Midlands Art Papers Blog

Midlands Art Papers is a collaborative online journal, working between the University of Birmingham and 11 partner institutions to showcase the world class art and design collections in public collections across the region. The first issue will be launched in October 2017, and will feature focused studies of individual objects, curatorial perspectives on exhibitions, and … Continue reading “About Midlands Art Papers Blog”

Birmingham Galleries Exhibitions Consider Technology And Art This Summer

The Barber Institute of Fine Arts and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery are both showing exhibitions about technology and its influence on art this summer. The Barber exhibition More than Real Life, curated by University of Birmingham MA Art History and Curating students, in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery, is on display 9th June-24th September … Continue reading “Birmingham Galleries Exhibitions Consider Technology And Art This Summer”