‘Beyond the Battlefields’ at University of Birmingham and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

University of Birmingham Research and Cultural Collections and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery are showing exhibitions focusing on the work of amateur photographer Käthe Buchler. The exhibitions have been organised by The Voices of War & Peace WW1 Engagement Centre and the photos are from the collection of the Museum of Photography in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony. … Continue reading “‘Beyond the Battlefields’ at University of Birmingham and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery”

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”

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”

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”