Tag archives for Exhibition
Exhibition showcasing Black Country history celebrates work of late news photographer
Staff Reporter
January 28, 2024
A new photographic exhibition capturing everyday moments of Black Country life from the 1970s and 1980s is set to go on display in Birmingham. Taken from the personal collection of late…
Birmingham City University bestows highest honour upon influential artist Sonia Boyce
Rangzeb Hussain
July 23, 2023
Respected British artist Sonia Boyce OBE, whose work has been a regular fixture at Birmingham art galleries, will receive an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University. Boyce, who has been…
Free Vaisakhi and Sikh history event to be held at The New Art Gallery Walsall
Rangzeb Hussain
April 11, 2023
A special cultural event, which is part of the annual Vaisakhi celebrations in the Black Country, will be held in Walsall which also explores Sikh history. The free community event…
INTERVIEW: Photographer Alan Harniess on his ‘One Family’ portrait exhibition
Althia Barnett
March 13, 2023
Whether amateur or professionals, the people who make up the photography community are our eyes to the world. They inspire and amaze us. They put the world in a broader…
Vanley Burke’s migrant photography exhibition comes to Handsworth Library
Rangzeb Hussain
December 20, 2022
Birmingham photographer Vanley Burke's exhibition celebrating working class and migrant communities is now open to the public at Handsworth Library. Ikon Gallery is touring the critically-acclaimed photography exhibition at a…
Muslim women to host Christmas Market for first time in Aston
Rangzeb Hussain
December 12, 2022
A group of Muslim women are hosting their first-ever Christmas Market in Aston to foster better relationships with the local community. The women have been working on arts and crafts…
Manchester Pride announces Superbia line-up 2022 showcase
Staff Reporter
July 19, 2022
Manchester Pride has announced the line-up for Superbia, a series of arts and culture events as part of the Manchester Pride Festival taking place from 24th – 28th August. Superbia…
Birmingham artist’s Hippodrome show to highlight spirituality, love and unity
Rangzeb Hussain
June 25, 2022
A Birmingham artist is putting together a spiritual show which will be unveiled at The Hippodrome as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival. Award-winning artist Mohammed Ali, who hails from…
Birmingham sports artist whose fans include Mo Salah set to launch his first public collection
Rangzeb Hussain
May 5, 2022
A Birmingham artist whose dynamic work is collected by the likes of legendary Liverpool footballer Mohamed Salah, is unveiling his first collection this month. David Roman, 30, will be showcasing his…
Photography exhibition featuring images of migrant communities to be launched in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
March 22, 2022
International renowned photographer Vanley Burke will be launching a brand new photography exhibition celebrating working class and migrant communities in Birmingham this week. The Ikon Gallery is showcasing a series…