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 first part here. New Art Gallery, Walsall New Art Gallery are releasing weekly Wednesday Workshops that are perfect for keeping the kids entertained while staying … Continue reading “Experience Art in the Midlands at Home (Part 2)”
Tag: University of Birmingham
Launch of Pre-Raphaelites Online
Today is the official launch of Pre-Raphaelites Online, a project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council to unite UK and US collections of Pre-Raphaelite work. They aim to collaborate with museums and academic institutions in order to create an online platform which will enable more research into and promote public engagement with the … Continue reading “Launch of Pre-Raphaelites Online”
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”
‘Maman: Vuillard and Madame Vuillard’ at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts
The newest exhibition from the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Maman: Vuillard and Madame Vuillard, presents Édouard Vuillard through the lens of his extremely close relationship with his mother, Madame Vuillard. As Vuillard is often quoted as saying, ‘Ma Maman, c’est ma muse’ (my mother is my muse). While exploring the relationship between the artist and … Continue reading “‘Maman: Vuillard and Madame Vuillard’ at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts”
‘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”
‘Artist In Focus: Frank Brangwyn’ Exhibition At The Dudley Museum
The Dudley Museum is currently showcasing a selection of works by Anglo-Welsh artist, Sir Frank-Brangwyn (1867-1956), focusing on his drawings and sketches. The exhibition was curated by University of Birmingham student Tess Madden, who was on a placement at the Dudley Museum during her MA studies in International Heritage. It will be on display until … Continue reading “‘Artist In Focus: Frank Brangwyn’ Exhibition At The Dudley Museum”
‘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”
On Display At The RBSA: Gabrielle Roberts-Dalton
Currently on show at the RBSA Gallery is an exhibition by artist Gabrielle Roberts-Dalton titled Menopause: A Change In Life. Gabby, as the artist likes to be known, explores the emotional and physical challenges of the menopause through self-portraits in oil, Indian ink and prints. Her work will be on display until the 4th August … Continue reading “On Display At The RBSA: Gabrielle Roberts-Dalton”
Sculpture at University of Birmingham’s Campus!
University of Birmingham has a great collection of public sculptures which are dotted around campus. A sculpture trail is available on the UoB website and gives further detail about the sculptures, as well as where they can be found. Follow this link to find out more: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/culture/Sculpture-Trail-2012.pdf Here’s a few sculptures which can be spotted … Continue reading “Sculpture at University of Birmingham’s Campus!”