Artists for Ikon auction achieves £785,375
Funds raised will begin gallery’s anniversary endowment fund. Thursday saw the finale of Ikon Gallery’s 50th anniversary celebrations with a major art auction at Sotheby’s, London. Entitled Artists for...
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Birmingham Weekender programme released
Line-up for city arts fest. Birmingham Weekender, a weekend of world-leading free outdoor performance, art and entertainment, has announced details of its ambitious, family-friendly festival programme...
View ArticleMarketing campaign showcases more of Birmingham
Welcome to More aims to attract visitors and investors from the UK and overseas. With Birmingham and its surrounding areas gearing up for a host of landmark events throughout the summer and autumn,...
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London Midland makes time for Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Tardis link to Big Hoot. After weeks of secrecy, London Midland’s Big Hoot owl will be materialising in Birmingham on Monday. Dr Whoot will take up his perch at Birmingham Snow Hill station on 20yh...
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Rare album artwork available
Acclaimed graffiti artist’s work now on sale. A collection of rare artworks with custom-made frames from Birmingham-based graffiti artist Temper have been made available from Castle Fine Art, based at...
View ArticleLine-up confirmed for Birmingham International Fashion Week
Sponsors and exhibitors named for showpiece fashion event. Designers from around the world are gearing up to showcase their unforgettable Spring Summer 2016 collections. The exclusive fashion industry...
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Crazy about coffins
Art exhibition for Coffin Works. The Jewellery Quarter’s newest attraction, Newman Brothers at the Coffin Works, has launched its latest art exhibition in which Crazy Coffins take centre stage. The...
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International micro artist at Birmingham Airport
World-acclaimed sculptor exhibits in home town. For a limited time only, the smallest sculptures in the world by internationally renowned micro sculptor, Willard Wigan MBE, are being housed within the...
View ArticleBBC’s Make It Digital tour to visit Birmingham
Mailbox climax to nationwide exhibition. The BBC’s Make it Digital tour will make its final stop at the Mailbox in Birmingham on 26th and 27th September. Unveiled in March this year, Make it Digital is...
View ArticleDiaspora Britain comes to Birmingham
Renowned artists join together for spoken word performance at Millennium Point. Eastside’s Millennium Point is set to host a one-time event combining art, photography, and poetry as Diaspora Britain...
View ArticleWolverhampton vintage
Fair this weekend at Wulfrun Hall. Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair, the UK’s biggest and best vintage fair, is coming to Wolverhampton this Saturday. The spectacular Wulfrun Hall will for stall upon stall of...
View ArticleWillard’s coming home
Micro-sculpture exhibition set for Wolverhampton. Wolverhampton has been offered a tourism boost in the spring with the homecoming exhibition of micro-sculptures from internationally known artist,...
View ArticleLook out for Export Week
Region’s companies can learn how to go global. West Midlands companies with an eye to going global or that want to expand their international reach are invited to a series of events during Export Week...
View ArticleRolling Stone’s art exhibition to open in Birmingham
Ronnie Wood collection on display at ICC gallery. A newly curated exhibition showcasing a collection of artwork by rock legend Ronnie Wood will be unveiled at Castle Fine Art in Birmingham’s...
View ArticleBlack Country legend honoured in minature
Willard Wigan exhibition pays tribute to home town. The homecoming exhibition of micro-sculptures from Wednesfield’s Willard Wigan MBE will include a special tribute to a Black Country legend....
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War and Peace in Coventry
Imagineer presents two free outdoor performances. Coventry based Imagineer Productions will present two hard hitting outdoor, free performances as part of the City’s Peace Month event, Teatr Biuro...
View ArticleArtist’s remembrance tribute to support ex-services in need
Limited edition artwork available at Birmingham galleries. British artist Nic Joly has raised £45,400.00 for The Royal British Legion through sales of Never Forgotten – a signed limited edition...
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Decline of the invisible city
Part 4: Manchester, the BBC and beyond. In terms of population and various other statistical indicators, Birmingham is the UK’s second largest city. But it is no longer the second most important. Since...
View ArticleArtist gives vintage covers new sparkle in Birmingham
New collection celebrates iconic Playboy covers. Acclaimed British artist Simon Claridge has teamed up with iconic global brand Playboy to launch a new collection which pays homage to some of the...
View ArticleStriking a blow for new city talent
Millennium Point’s new Atrium Wall gives local artists chance to shine. Eastside’s Millennium Point is providing a platform for local artists to showcase their work, as its new Atrium Wall takes centre...
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