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BIRMINGHAM

Lesley and Julian from the Axisweb team recently had a flying visit to Birmingham. There they discovered a vibrant, multi-layered art scene which includes organisations as diverse as established galleries, artist-led studios and nomadic arts projects. Here we give you a by-no-means exhaustive overview of the most interesting contemporary art projects and spaces across the city.


 


Elly Clarke


FRAME_


We talk to Elly Clarke about moving beyond the confines of the white cube and her  attempt to stimulate Birmingham's commercial art scene with her new project  FRAME_.

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Stryx doorway

Stryx

Recent graduate Aly Grimes tells us about running one of Birmingham's newest artist-led spaces.


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Grand Union, Birmingham

Grand Union

What do you do if there aren't enough studios? Set up your own of course! Cheryl Jones talks to us about getting things done at Grand Union.


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Eastside Projects, Birmingham

Eastside Projects

Eastside Projects is the main hub for contemporary artists in Birmingham. We spoke to Associate Director Ruth Claxton about setting up and maintaining such an important artist-led project.

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Outside The Lombard Method, Birmingham

The Lombard Method

With the emergence of newer artist-led spaces in the city of Birmingham, The Lombard Method are coming of age and establishing themselves as an organisation dedicated to supporting younger artists through residencies and exhibitions.

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IKON gallery, Birmingham

IKON gallery

Founded in the 1960s and celebrating its 15th year in Brindleyplace, IKON gallery is the most established contemporary art space in Birmingham. Newly appointed curator Stuart Tulloch gave us the the low-down on the kind of artists and projects they work with.

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Inside A3 studios and Project space, Birmingham


A3

A3 Project Space will launch a programme of projects, exhibitions and events in May 2013, curated by Trevor Pitt and Cathy Wade.


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Eadible Eastside, Vinyl project

Vinyl

Working without a permanent venue, Vinyl is a project that moves between spaces, bringing artists and organisations together in ways that challenge their existing methodologies.

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Ruth Spaak, Making Moves, 2012-13. Installation View

Craftspace

Craftspace have been developing people, ideas and opportunities through contemporary craft for 26 years. They continue to showcase the most exciting craft practices through a programme of touring exhibitions and participatory projects.


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The University of Birminghams Artist in Residence programme

The University of Birmingham‘s Artist in Residence programme

Providing artists with a studio on campus and a unique chance to engage with the diverse range of cultural collections held there.

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Ladies and Gentlemen, How Long Will They Last? 22nd February 2013. Commissioned from Birmingham based artist Justin Wiggan and the  Rosie Kay Dance Company in collaboration with Guilherme Miotto.

Vivid Projects


Based in Minerva Works, Vivid Projects' main focus is the exploration of film, video and performance through their exciting interdisciplinary arts programme.



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Ort Gallery, Birmingham.

Ort Gallery

Keep an eye out for Ort Gallery, the new community engaged art space and cafe in Balsall Heath.


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