Summer 2022
The Art Map lists only some of the exhibitions and events on offer. For full programme details visit individual websites.
The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TS
Open Tues–Sun 10am–5pm
Tel. 0121-414-7333
barber.org.uk
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To Have and to Hold
27 May – 18 September 2022
Portrait miniature jewellery from the 16th to the 19th century
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Dürer: The Making of a Renaissance Master
17 June – 25 September 2022
Iconic paintings, drawings and prints from the Royal Collection
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Paying Respects
8 July 2022 – 25 June 2023
1 Dudley Street, Birmingham, B5 4EG
Gallery & Café Wed–Sat 11am-4pm
Tel. 0121-517-0421
bom.org.uk
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Joy Sticks
11 May – 27 August 2022
With work by Robin Price and We Throw Switches, inspired by sport and movement and the story of ‘Birmingham’s Baton’, Baton made for the Commonwealth Games 2022
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Seeing Air
20 June – 9 July 2022
Artist Robin Price in Residency at BOM
Unit 4, Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RT
Open Wed–Sat 12–6pm and open late for events.
centrala-space.org.uk
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Print Matters
1 – 22 July 2022
Supersonic Festival showcases the power of DIY publishing, ft. Black Lodge Press, Foka Wolf and others
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Re-Worlding
4 – 6 August 2022
Punch presents an immersive exhibition inspired by Birmingham’s history, exploring Environmentalism and well-being
Digbeth Art Space, Zellig Building, Gibb Street, B9 4AT
Mon–Sun 9am–5pm
digbethartspace.com
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FINDING MY TEEF
Date TBC
Tempo33 Exhibition
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In Flux
11 June – 11 July 2022
Imogen Morris Exhibition
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Soul Weekender
22 – 24 July 2022
Ray Richardson Exhibition
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Love
5 August – 3 September 2022
lKoo Arts Exhibition
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1 July, 8 August and 2 September, 6pm–late
Time to try something new as Digbeth comes alive on the First Friday of each month with late openings, special events in galleries, culture in unexpected spaces, live music and more.
Opening times vary, check our website for details
86 Heath Mill Lane, B9 4AR
Open Weds–Sat 12–5pm
Tel. 0121-771-1778
eastsideprojects.org
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Rajni Perera: Travellers
4 June – 6 August 2022
Exhibition of paintings and sculpture exploring the future of humanity, migration and climate crisis. For Birmingham 2022 Festival.
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Bijan Moosavi: Disco Islam – Future Phantasmagoria
4 June – 6 August 2022
Immersive film installation by London based Iranian artist.
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Looty Goes to Heaven: Amy Ching-Yan Lam
1 – 30 July 2022
Animation and publication. For Birmingham 2022 Festival.
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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Sweet Sugar Rage
1–2 July 2022 and 8–9 July 2022, 12–5pm
Sistren Theatre Collective
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Congregation (Creating Dangerously Remix) Film launch
1 September 2022, 5–7pm at Birmingham Cathedral
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Congregation (Creating Dangerously Remix)
6 May – 30 September 2022
Bothy at the Minerva Apothecary Garden for Birmingham 2022 Festival
1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, B1 2HS
Tues–Sun, 11am– 5pm
Tel. 0121-248-0708
ikon-gallery.org
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Arrivals
10 June – 29 July 2022
Work by five artists concerned with identity and migration: Haffendi Anuar, Abdulrazaq Awofeso, Yhonnie Scarce, Salote Tawale and Osman Yousefzada
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Abdulrazaq Awofeso: OUT OF FRAME
10 June – 29 July 2022
A solo Exhibition by Abdulrazaq Awofeso
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Cheap Cheap + The New Happiness
See Instagram for programme details
The Lombard Method is a studio complex. Housed inside are two artist-led spaces: Cheap Cheap and the new happiness
Cannon Hill Park, B12 9QH
First Floor Gallery Tue–Sun 11am–5pm Arena and Community Galleries Mon–Sun 9am–late
Tel. 0121-446-3232
macbirmingham.co.uk/
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Mixed Rage Collective: Unapologetically Other
15 April – 14 August 2022
Group exhibition
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Bristol Archives: Empire through the Lens
9 July – 11 September 2022
Objects from the British Empire and Commonwealth Collection at Bristol Archives
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Adeela Suleman: Allegory of War
16 July – 9 October 2022
Solo exhibition of Karachi-based artist Adeela Suleman
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RBSA Members & Associates Exhibition
21 June – 23 July 2022
The first Members and Associates exhibition in our refurbished Gallery
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RBSA Friends Exhibition
21 June – 23 July 2022
The annual RBSA Friends Exhibition
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Summer Workshops
26 July – 20 August 2022
Varied workshops
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RBSA Collection Women Artists 1884-2012
26 July – 27 August 2022
Celebrates the 70th anniversary of the first woman Member and Vice President of the RBSA, Teresa Clarke in 1952
13 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RS
Opening times vary, see website/facebook for details.
stryx.co.uk
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Fragments
1 July 2022, 5–9pm and 2 July 11am–4pm
Group exhibition exploring fragility and isolation
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Strength Strings
5 – 19 August 2022
Collaborative workshops between Stryx and Queen Alexandra College Community Hub, Magdalena Jasiak and Hira Butt, as part of Birmingham Festival 2022
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1 – 30 September 2022
See website for details
16 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RS
Opening times vary, see website for listings details.
vividprojects.org.uk
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Down The Cake Hole
1 July 2022, 6–8pm
Beverley Riviera & friends present a performative evening of cake
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(Algo | Afro) Futures
7 August 2022, 6–8pm
Live coding, visuals & music from new artists
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Dorothy Towers
23 – 24 September 2022
Sean Burns’ screening of a new film presented within an installation designed by Intervention Architects