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”
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Final articles for Midlands Art Papers 2 published
The final two articles from Midlands Art Papers, issue 2, have now been published online. In this blog, Undergraduate Research Scholar Jen Wilbur briefly summarises both of the articles. On Exhibit: Curating Madame Vuillard by curator Francesca Berry In her article ‘On Exhibit: Curating Madame Vuillard’, curator Dr Francesca Berry discusses the recent exhibition ‘Maman: Vuillard … Continue reading “Final articles for Midlands Art Papers 2 published”
‘Are You In This? Leamington Spa In The Great War’ at the Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum
Currently on display at the Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum is an exhibition marking the centenary end of the First World War. Titled ‘Are You In This? Leamington Spa In The Great War’, it tells the story of town of Leamington Spa and its people during the conflict of WW1. This exhibition will be … Continue reading “‘Are You In This? Leamington Spa In The Great War’ at the Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum”
‘Blue’ and ‘For The Fallen’ Exhibitions on display at The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, in Stoke on Trent, currently has several exciting exhibitions on display, open to the public. The ‘Blue’ exhibition, on until Sunday 28th October 2018, invites visitors to explore all aspects the colour blue, using artworks, objects and much more! The ‘For the Fallen’ exhibition, will display a WW1 banner … Continue reading “‘Blue’ and ‘For The Fallen’ Exhibitions on display at The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery”
Melanie Tomlinson at the Wolverhampton Museum and Art Gallery
The Wolverhampton Museum and Art Gallery are currently showing works by Birmingham based artist Melanie Tomlinson in an exhibition titled ‘Melanie Tomlinson: Ghost Horses and Guns’. The artist has also worked with the Hope Community Project who are based in the Heath Town area of Wolverhampton to create a second exhibition titled ‘Reflections of Hope: … Continue reading “Melanie Tomlinson at the Wolverhampton Museum and Art Gallery”
‘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”
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”
CAL Undergraduate Research Scholarship June Events
As Midlands Art Papers Research Scholar, I am keen to get involved with all aspects of this exciting scheme! The College of Arts and Law Undergraduate Research Scholarship Scheme have provided an enrichment programme of events and sessions aimed at supporting the scholars throughout their summer projects, as well as preparing them for further academic study. … Continue reading “CAL Undergraduate Research Scholarship June Events”