Winter 2018
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
Wednesday – Friday, 11am–10pm (11am–5pm on Digbeth First Fridays), Saturday 11am–5pm.
artefactstirchley.co.uk
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Artist-run workspace based in Stirchley, South Birmingham. With a bar and café, Artefact offers a space for visual artists to experiment with new ideas, run workshops and hold talks within a busy, public environment.
See website for programme details.
The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TS
Open Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat & Sun 11am–5pm.
Tel. 0121-414-7333
barber.org.uk
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War and Peace
21 September 2018 – 13 January 2019
Depictions of conflict and its aftermath in works on paper from the 1600s to WW1.
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Maman
19 October 2018 – 20 January 2019
Paintings, prints and photos explore Édouard Vuillard’s fascinating and beautiful depictions of his mother – his muse.
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Looking at Animals
19 October 2018 – 10 February 2019
Exploring the relationship between animals and us, through four centuries of art.
Chamberlain Square, B3 3DH
Open Mon–Thu 10am–5pm, Fri 10.30am–5pm, Sat & Sun 10am–5pm
bmag.org.uk
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WOMEN POWER PROTEST
10 November 2018 – 31 March 2019
An all-female show exploring protest, social commentary, and identity. A century on since the first women won the right to vote; just how much has changed for women today? Featuring Barbara Walker, Louise Bourgeois, Barbara Hepworth, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Sonia Boyce, Turner Prize winner Lubaina Himid, and more.
Unit 312 Jubilee Centre, 130 Pershore Street, B5 6ND
Opening times vary, see website for details.
birminghamprintmakers.org
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Birmingham Printmakers is an open access print studio, a non-profit-making organisation run by artists and printmakers with facilities for a range of different printmaking techniques. See website for programme details
1 Dudley Street, Birmingham, B5 4EG
Gallery: Tues–Sat 12-5pm. Café: Mon–Fri, 8.30am–5pm, Sat 10.30am–4.30pm (10% Artist Discount).
Tel. 0121-643-2617
www.bom.org.uk
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Beholder
until 08 December
VR experience by UVA exploring beauty from autistic perspectives.
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The Kitty AI
until 08 December
Artwork imagining a future where an artificially intelligent cat runs the world.
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Art & Tech Summit
23 & 24 November
Day of workshops & talks inspired by AI & VR.
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We Run This
03 January onwards
Featuring digital art by black women & non-binary artists.
Unit 4, Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RT
Tues – Sat 11–6pm.
centrala-space.org.uk
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Debris on a Luminous Plain
7 December 2018 – 16 February 2019
Solo exhibition by Olga Grotova.
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02 November, 07 December & 04 January, 6pm–late.
Time to try something new! Spend an evening exploring extraordinary culture, art, food and music across Digbeth. With so many organisations, venues and independents involved, what’s on and where changes each time, so check our website for details.
86 Heath Mill Lane, B9 4AR
Open Weds–Sat 12–5pm
Tel. 0121-771-1778
www.eastsideprojects.org
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This is the Gallery and the Gallery is Many Things X
until 22 December
An evolving exhibition/space/performance/event.
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Launch Event 2
02 November, 6–11pm
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Launch Event 3
07 December, 6–9pm
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Mark Essen: Build a Wall
08–22 December & 25 January – 23 February
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Larry Achiampong: Relic Traveller – Sankofa
3 November – 1 December 2018
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Group Exhibition, curated by Rehana Zaman
25 January – 27 April 2019
For full events programme visit our website.
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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In The Pink Launch
02 November, 6pm–late
A reimagining of the queer periodical by artist Sean Burns. DJs until late
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Uriel Orlow performance
08 November, 6–8pm
A lecture performance considering plants and gardens as active agents in politics
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The Empire Remains Shop Book launch
17 November, 6–8pm
Cooking launch of their book speculating on legacies and exchanges between Britain and its former colonies.
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Huw Lemmey and Juliet Jacques in conversation
23 November, 10–11.30am
A conversation between the two writers, discussing queer self-organisation and conscious-raising.
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GRAND UNION ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
07 December, 8pm–late!
1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, B1 2HS
Tues–Sun 11am–5pm and bank holidays.
Tel. 0121-248-0708
ikon-gallery.org
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reality is somehow what we expect it to be
30 October 2018 – 24 February 2019
Exhibition of moving imagery, electronic sound and sculptural installation by British artist Haroon Mirza.
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Waiting for the UFOs (a space set between a landscape and a bunch of flowers)
until 18 November.
Exhibition of colourful textile and ceramic works by New York-based artist Polly Apfelbaum.
Cannon Hill Park, B12 9QH
Opening times vary, see website/listing for details.
Tel. 0121-446-3232
www.macbirmimngham.co.uk
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Christmas Arts Market
01–02 December and 08–09 December
Buy quality handmade products from talented designer makers such as ceramics, jewellery, paintings, and crafts.
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Matthew Krishanu exhibition
12 January – 10 March 2019
A chance to see work from this exceptional Bradford-born contemporary artist.
See website for full programme details.
Birmingham School of Art, Margaret St, B3 3BX
Tues, 6pm–late
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On the last Tuesday of the month Birmingham School of Art opens its doors to the public. The building comes alive for; talks by artists, exhibitions, performances, bar & more…
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Artwork Karaoke
27 November, 6–9pm
Dress as an artwork, sing a song!
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Art Market
11 December, 6–9pm
Buy artwork from students and art organisations.
See website for programme details.
5 Mill Pool Way, B5 7EG (sat nav B5 7SA)
Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
bdhopenwide.com
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Dancing Bubbles
24 September 2018 – 11 January 2019
An exhibition about bubbles, vacuums and cavitation by Nina Vyas.
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RBSA Members & Associates
7 November – 24 December 2018
Our annual exhibition of original artworks by Members and Associates of the RBSA.
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StART
30 December 2018 – 9 February 2019
Original artwork by RBSA artists all priced at £300 and under!
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Studio Sale
26 January, opens 10.30am
Visitors can snap up original artworks from as little as £20! We recommend attending this event in the morning due to queues.
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Colours that no-one knows the name of
2 November – 1 December 2018
An exhibition by Richard Hughes and Bernadette Kerrigan.
See website for further programme details.
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TS
Mon – Fri, 9am–5pm
www.birmingham.ac.uk/rcc
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Eduardo Paolozzi, Moonstrips Empire News exhibition launch
31 January, 6–8pm
All welcome.
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Eduardo Paolozzi, Moonstrips Empire News
28 January – 17 May 2019
Presenting Paolozzi’s 1967 screen print series, Moonstrips Empire News; mass-media culture collides with high art icons in a myriad of day–glo electric tones from one of the leading proponents of British Pop Art.
13 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RS
Opening times vary, see website/listings for details.
stryx.co.uk
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WIP
02 November
Group exhibition showcasing current artwork in development, being produced by our studio holders.
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The Fold
07 December
Coventry University 2nd Year Fine Art Illustration including: visual artworks, collaborative interventions, Zine Festival and live Art Battles.
Open 6/11, 11am–4pm; 7/11, 11am–9pm; and 8/11, 11am–4pm.
498–500 Moseley Road, Balsall Health, B12 9AH
Opening times vary, see website for details.
www.thegapartsproject.co.uk
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Children in Movement
until 18 December
Exhibition presenting the stories & photographic portraits of local residents who migrated to Birmingham as a child or young person.
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Building for Belonging
15 January–late Feb
Exhibition of artwork by young people exploring the concepts of ‘Home’ and ‘Belonging’ in relation to space, place & the built environment.
16 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5RS
Opening times vary, see website/listings for details.
vividprojects.org.uk
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Vivid Live – Collaborasaurs
02 November, 6–8pm
Experimental live art collaborations.
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DRIFT
09 November, 7–10pm
Supersonic / Outlands event.
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BAAAAAAAAAAAAA Love
17 November
Screening & talk with archive resident artist Adam Lewis Jacob.
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Selected
22 November, 7–9pm
Videoclub present a collection of new film & video works.
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Black Hole Club
07 December, 6–8pm
End of year exhibition.