Tag Archives: Art

www.filter.me.uk

A fantastic new resource for young people in Birmingham has recently been launched at www.filter.me.uk Filter is an online portal aimed at young people (up to the age of 24) and their families to find out whats happening across Birmingham’s … Continue reading

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Where The Art Is Only Skin Deep.

If you squint, try to ignore the incessant buzzing of the needle gun , and the smell of stencil spray (it were Speed Stick back in my day) you could (just) mistake the walls of a Tattoo studio for a … Continue reading

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Artwork at Eastside Cafe

Whilst eating a delicious bubble and squeak breakfast at Eastside Cafe last week I noticed these rather unusual artworks on display.  I was told they’re by a former electrician who’s now studying art at college, but I don’t know any … Continue reading

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FizzPop vs. Lombard

Another great Digbeth collaboration ahead when the Fizzpop hackery collective get a two week residency at the newly founded  Lombard Method. “…What would happen if it was really easy to collaborate with someone with a different speciality? What would happen … Continue reading

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Street Art Gallery at 22, Green St

I’ve always had a slightly romantic view of Digbeth, the part of the Birmingham forgotten by the developers, avoided by the corporations and not invaded by another Starbucks. But at the same time embraced and loved by artists, music lovers … Continue reading

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Link: The Phd Show

The Phd Show. Was drinking away in the Anchor, as you do (or should do) the other evening when a friend spotted a rather cleverly designed leaflet for this upcoming event at The Edge, Cheapside. Peter Harry and Diane (PhD) … Continue reading

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