John Myers first major exhibition at Ikon Gallery unveils his extensive wealth of work spanning more than five decades. The showcase includes photographs from the late 1960’s early 1970’s along with portraits of individuals and families within Stourbridge and the Black Country. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >
Arts: Photography: John Myers
Arts: Illustration: Leanne Jones
Leanne Jones is a Birmingham-based artist and illustrator whose latest work is on display at Urban Outfitters, Birmingham and is starring on our sister publication (Area Culture Guide) cover for December. Her beautifully delicate images are available to buy as fine art Giclee prints. We say buy them NOW!
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Arts: Rose Stallard’s Create My Tweet Fused Cover
Today we’ve been following the fabulous scribbling talents of illustrator Rose Stallard who, as part of Samsung’s ‘Create my Tweet‘, has produced an alternative cover for FUSED on her GALAXY Note. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >
Arts: Art and Eat
Wagamama Birmingham was pretty packed out on our visit on a Thursday night. With Christmas shopping starting ridiculously early the diners were getting their much-needed sustenance. Our neighbours on our bench had come in just to sample their favourite White Chocolate and Ginger Cheesecake as a queue was forming down the steps – such is the popularity of the chain of pan-asian inspired noodle restaurants. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >
Arts: What to do in an Emergency
Painter Stephen Earl Rogers has taken his latest inspiration from a 1980’s Reader’s Digest self-help, family manual. Entitled ‘What to do in an Emergency’, the book contains information and illustrations ranging from first aid, to self-defence and survival tips. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >
