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Major new exhibition showcasing heritage photographs of commonwealth migrants launches in Birmingham
A major new photographic exhibition featuring thousands of images of Birmingham residents will open at the iconic Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square next month. ‘From City Of Empire To…
Birmingham photographer Maryam Wahid’s evocative new exhibition comes to the MAC
A major new exhibition by Birmingham-based photographer Maryam Wahid documenting a journey with her mother will open at the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) this Saturday (5 February). The show explores…
Artist unveils outdoor exhibition in Chamberlain Square to mark 50 years of Bangladesh freedom
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…
REVIEW: Punks & Goths – a beautiful zine about acceptance, freedom and individuality
A limited edition photography zine arrives fresh from the printers and it throws an exciting and positive spotlight on a section of society that is often viewed with suspicion and…
REVIEW: A Seat at the Fireside – heartwarming book of portraits of Brum’s poor and homeless
A new photography book showcasing poignant and compassionate studio portraits of people who have endured life under terrible social and economic conditions aims to raise money for Birmingham homeless charities.…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | INTERVIEW: Sam Jordanne
Birmingham-based photographer Sam Jordanne has a passion for capturing images with a cinematic quality. Her imaginative and creative style is unique and aims to compliment her work as a videographer. Having captured…
REVIEW: Handsworth Riots 1985 – Pogus Caesar’s photographs hold a tragic mirror to our age
Birmingham artist and photographer Pogus Caesar has released a new book, 'Handsworth Riots 1985', which revisits a notorious chapter in Birmingham's history. In the publication, Caesar's material showcases powerful and visceral…
New photographic exhibition celebrates Birmingham’s commonwealth heritage
An exciting new photographic exhibition, which will take place during the Commonwealth Games 2022, will be previewed this Black History Month during a panel discussion celebrating Birmingham's diversity through rarely seen photographs…
Birmingham Heritage Week makes a welcome return for 2020 but with lockdown changes
Birmingham Heritage Week returns for 2020 to celebrate the city and its fascinating history, people and places for eleven glorious days. Taking place from Thursday 10th - Sunday 20th September, this…
UK’s largest photography show cancelled in the wake of global Coronavirus threat
The UK's biggest photography and video show of the year, set to take place in Birmingham, has been postponed due to the escalation of the virus COVID-19 in Europe. The…