Arts
Fokawolf street art tribute to ‘Mad Malik’ in Digbeth suffers further vandalism
Rangzeb Hussain
December 25, 2021 | 11:57 pm
After last night's initial damage to Foka Wolf's street art tribute to Malik of Small Heath the rest of the celebratory giant poster has been torn down and destroyed by…
Digbeth street art tribute to Small Heath legend ‘Mad Malik’ vandalised and destroyed
Rangzeb Hussain
December 24, 2021 | 10:28 am
The recent street art tribute to Small Heath icon Malik by secretive artist Foka Wolf in Birmingham has been destroyed by an unidentified vandal on Christmas Eve. The much-loved pasteup…
Poignant street art tribute painted in Aston for Arthur Labinjo-Hughes
Rangzeb Hussain
December 5, 2021 | 03:25 pm
A poignant street art tribute has been painted overnight in the Aston area of Birmingham to Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, aged 6, who tragically lost his life at the hands of his…
Small Heath legend Malik is honoured by Brum street artist
Rangzeb Hussain
December 2, 2021 | 03:08 am
Enigmatic Birmingham street artist Foka Wolf has produced a giant poster tribute to a living legend of Small Heath who is recognisable to generations of Brummies. The new artwork, pasted…
‘Walls Between Us’ play exploring mental health struggles of South Asian family to be staged at REP
Staff Reporter
November 17, 2021 | 12:24 pm
A play exploring how Covid-19 impacts an intergenerational South Asian household is being performed this week as part of a Birmingham arts festival highlighting stories around mental health and wellbeing. Produced…
REVIEW: Bearing heart and ‘sole’, Bonnie and Clyde wows audience in intimate stage play
Staff Reporter
November 12, 2021 | 12:42 pm
After a successful run in Cambridge, the Town and Gown Theatre company brings its latest barefoot play Bonnie and Clyde to The Old Join Stock on Temple Row. Directed by…
International book championing South Asian women and girls launches in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
November 9, 2021 | 03:56 pm
A brand-new book featuring a collection of writings by women and girls in Bangladesh, Pakistan and the UK, has been launched in Birmingham. Unveiled at a special event at Midlands…
The Electric saved from closure after new owner buys oldest cinema in UK
Rangzeb Hussain
November 4, 2021 | 11:02 pm
One of the oldest cinemas in England - The Electric - is set to reopen in time for Christmas under a new owner after fears it might never reopen when…
10 stunning murals launched in Lozells as interactive Birmingham art trail goes live
Staff Reporter
October 29, 2021 | 01:29 pm
A series of stunning murals have been unveiled throughout Lozells in Birmingham as part of an interactive arts trail created to inspire local residents. The colourful artworks have been designed…
Artist unveils outdoor exhibition in Chamberlain Square to mark 50 years of Bangladesh freedom
Rangzeb Hussain
October 22, 2021 | 06:18 pm
A new outdoor exhibition has opened in Birmingham’s Chamberlain Square to mark the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence with works that explore the dark history of colonialism and oppression. 'Lost…