Birmingham’s district of Digbeth is full of contradiction. From the old manufacturers of the city to the creative spaces that have popped up wherever a landlord will allow. On the somewhat dark and dingy Floodgate Street a small sign above the corrugated roller doors tells us we’ve reached the destination for the evenings event. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >
To celebrate the year of the Tiger in the Chinese New Year, Tiger Beer have collaborated with artists around the UK to create art that explores the elements that compose the Chinese zodiac which include earth, wood, metal, fire and water. The artists will be pushed to the limits of their creativity, using a multitude of techniques such as engraving, interactive arts and installations to represent their given element. The daring Josef Valentino, who took the assignment on the premise that only artists who pushed the boundaries of art and imagination be involved, will curate all of the UK shows.
Crossing boundaries and breaking moulds is the mood for the Line Steppers exhibition Jibbering Art are preparing for this May, even providing a fitting space taking it beyond a normal gallery into a 10,000 square foot warehouse in the centre of Digbeth, Birmingham. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >
