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Pogus Caesar by Brian Homer, June 2011

INTERVIEW: Birmingham photographer Pogus Caesar turns his lens on history and life

Rangzeb Hussain01 mins

Birmingham artist and photographer Pogus Caesar reflects on a life behind the camera and the inspirations that compel him to produce material which continues to arouse debate decades after it was produced. Pogus Caesar took time out from his busy schedule to chat to I Am Birmingham as a second edition of his emotionally searing book ‘Handsworth…

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Birmingham refugee Mirfat at the International Day of the Child film screening at the Ikon Gallery

Birmingham’s young refugees and asylum seekers share their personal stories on International Day of the Child

Paul Stringer01 mins

A group of young refugees and asylum seekers in Birmingham have put together a film screening entitled ‘Our Story’ as part of British Red Cross’ Surviving to Thriving project, a unique partnership with Refugee Council that supports unaccompanied refugees and asylum seekers aged 11-25. ​ The film screening was hosted by the young refugees themselves,…

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