Winter 2021
The Art Map lists only some of the exhibitions and events on offer. For full programme details visit individual websites.
1464 Pershore Road, Stirchley, B30 2BL
Opening times vary, see website for details.
artefactstirchley.co.uk
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Artefact Winter Open
19 November 2021 – 22 January 2022
Our annual winter open show, open to all artists in the West Midlands. See website for details.
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Parallel Walking: Between Here and There, Between the Seen and the Unseen
5 – 19 February 2022
Art-walking collective Walkspace presents a collaboration with Indonesian walking group Jalan Gembira, showing simultaneously in Birmingham and Yogyakarta
The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TS
Open Tues–Sun 10am–5pm
Tel. 0121-414-7333
barber.org.uk
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Miss Clara and the Celebrity Beast in Art
12 November 2021 – 27 February 2022
Portraits in sculpture, paintings and prints of famous rhinos, elephants and hippos.
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Cats and other Creature Companions
12 November 2021 – 6 February 2022
Pets in prints and drawings.
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The First Dictators
9 December 2021 – 26 June 2022
Politics, propaganda and Roman coinage.
1 Dudley Street, Birmingham, B5 4EG
Gallery & Café Wed–Sat 11am-4pm
Tel. 0121-517-0421
bom.org.uk
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Baff Akoto: LEAVE THE EDGES
From 12 January 2022
Exhibition exploring the complex ancestries of African diasporic cultural expression, inspired by spirituality and artistic practices from West Africa to the Caribbean and Europe whilst interrogating historic legacies and societal politics.
Unit 4, Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RT
Open Wed–Sat 11–8pm and open late for events.
centrala-space.org.uk
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Simona Zemiatyte
Dates TBC
Exhibition
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Michaela Nagyidaiova
4 – 26 February 2022
Exhibition
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Centre for Migration and Forced Displacement
4 – 19 March 2022
Exhibition
See website for programme details
86 Heath Mill Lane, B9 4AR
Open Weds–Sat 12–5pm
Tel. 0121-771-1778
eastsideprojects.org
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Emii Alrai: The Courtship of Giants
5 February – 16 April 2022
Launch event 04/02, 6–8pm.
Large scale immersive installation by Leeds based artist.
19 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RS
Wed–Sat, 12–5pm.
Tel. 0121-643-9079
grand-union.org.uk
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Heads and Tails, a solo exhibition by Phyllis Christopher
12 January – 4 March 2022
Heads and Tails is an expansion and exploration of Phyllis Christopher’s photographic work, blurring the lines of her personal collection and commercial shooting, showcasing queer collectivity and joy.
1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, B1 2HS
Tues–Sun, 11am– 5pm
Tel. 0121-248-0708
ikon-gallery.org
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James T. Hong: Animal
3 December 2021 – 13 February 2022
Ikon presents the first solo exhibition in Europe by Taiwanese-American artist and filmmaker.
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Noor Abed: our songs were ready for all wars to come
3 December 2021 – 13 February 2022
Film based on documented folk tales from Palestine.
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Betsy Bradley
3 December 2021 – 13 February 2022
An exhibition exploring painting as “the dance between thought and action.” Free entry.
Cannon Hill Park, B12 9QH
MAC is open every day 9am–10pm, Gallery opening times vary, see website for details
Tel. 0121-446-3232
macbirmingham.co.uk/
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Launch Event
4 February 2022, 6–8pm. Free entry, all welcome.
Launch event for Maryam Wahid: Zaibunnisa exhibition.
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Maryam Wahid: Zaibunnisa
5 February – 18 April 2022
Through a new series of photographs taken in Pakistan and the UK, Zaibunnisa focuses on the physical and emotional journey
of her mother as she emigrated from Pakistan to Birmingham in the 1980s and explores Wahid’s own identity as a British Pakistani woman.
496 Moseley Road, Balsall Heath, B12 9AH
Wed–Thurs 10am– 2pm, Fri 12–5pm, Sat 12–4pm
ortgallery.co.uk
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ITS A POP WORLD
21 January – 5 March 2022
Pop Art exhibition by popular Birmingham Artist Tye Forde aka TFA exploring Pop Art and how the modern world is seen through Eyes of Pop Art during the Pandemic. Lots of Colour, Stormtroopers, Talking Points and some installations.
9 Priory Square, The Square Shopping Centre, Birmingham, B4 7LJ
Thurs–Fri 12-4pm or by appointment. See website for details of full events programme.
public-house.info/
See website for programme details
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Renewal
1 January – 12 February 2022
Exhibition of small works donated by Members and Associates priced at £500 or less – proceeds go to the RBSA building fund.
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Print Prize Exhibition
18 January – 26 February 2022
Group exhibition championing and celebrating printmakers selected by Jehane Boden Spiers, Tim Southall and Professor Andrew Kulman.
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Winter Workshops
14 – 26 February 2022
See website for more information.
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Short Course: Biomaterial Design
1 – 22 January 2022
Explore the potential of sustainable materials development in this four part online course.
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Pre-Application Workshop
11/01, 01/02, 08/03
Find out what’s on offer and how to apply for the STEAMhouse Create programme.
13 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RS
Opening times vary, see website/facebook for details.
stryx.co.uk
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Magda Jasiak Residency
3 – 28 January 2022
Visit by appointment.
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Magda Jasiak
29 January – 4 February 2022
Residency open.
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Magda Jasiak
4 February 2022
Closing exhibition.
1 Sheepcote Street, B16 8AE
Weds–Sun 9.30am–5.30pm
Tel. 0121-716-4077
roundhousebirmingham.org.uk
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Birmingham by Night: Winter Exhibition
6 November 2021 – 27 March 2022
Birmingham by Night focuses on the perception of Birmingham’s night shift workers in the late Victorian period and today.
16 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RS
Opening times vary, see website for listings details.
vividprojects.org.uk
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2022 Programme Launch
4 February 2022, 6–8pm. Free entry, all welcome.
See website for full programme details.