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Article: Preview Tom Hunter finds shrines from a disappearing world in Findings of BirminghamIn an exhibition of pinhole photographs at a central square in Birmingham, acclaimed photographer Tom Hunter takes a journey back into the country's industrial heritage and his own history.09 May 2013 -
Article: Preview Birmingham residents debut in drawing show along with European neighboursIkon Gallery hosts an exhibition by communities in Northfield, Berlin, Bologna and Castellón as part of the Post Marks project.14 March 2013 -
Article: Preview Birmingham to reveal new £1 million Metropolis: Reflections on the Modern CityUrban views from across the world, as well as Birmingham's own architecture, come to the city's Museum and Art Gallery in a major new collection of contemporary art.04 March 2013 -
Article: Preview We Made it – Nuts, Bolts, Gadgets and Gizmos gallery opens at Thinktank BirminghamCars, cows, aluminium and mobile phones feature among 1,200 objects and 20 interactive exhibits in a new gallery charting Birmingham's productive past.21 February 2013 -
Article: News National Glass Centre, Ikon Gallery and Mansfield Museum see bright futuresOrganisers at the National Glass Centre are hoping to draw thousands more visitors to Sunderland with a £2.25 million series of improvements.24 January 2013 -
Article: Preview Jochem Hendricks finds tax dodge and cynical sweetspot at New Art Gallery WalsallThe Midlands gallery stages the last stop of a touring show by the mischievous German artist with luxury goods, grains of sand and synthesised gems.08 January 2013 -
Article: Preview The Floating Forest to transport 100 living trees from Birmingham to WalsallArtist Beth Derbyshire plans a Black Country barge trip with a floating arboretum and soundscape reflecting on the displacement of those affected by war.21 August 2012 -
Article: Preview The Culture24/7: Top Picks for Heritage Open Days 2012Heritage Open Days returns this September with more than 4,500 sites offering free entry to visitors. Start planning your weekend by taking a look at some of our favourites.16 August 2012 -
Article: Feature Ikon Gallery's Slow Boat from Birmingham arrives in London for Chisenhale showIkon Youth Programme, together with Chisenhale's Propellor project, occupies the East End gallery with workshops, sound art and an engaging group show.07 August 2012 -
Article: Interview Artist's Statement: Bedwyr Williams on his Robert Louis-inspired Stevenson ScreenAs his largest show to date gets underway at Ikon in Birmingham, the Welsh artist talks about characteristic piece Stevenson Screen.24 May 2012 -
Article: Review Bedwyr Williams lays siege to Ikon on the occasion of largest solo show to dateThe Welsh artist and sometime stand-up comic brings ambiguous humour, surreal drawings and ambitious intervention to the Birmingham gallery.22 May 2012 -
Article: Preview Hamish Fulton to stage alternative walk in Birmingham on Easter weekendThe walking artist plans to lead a group around the regenerative landscape of Curzon Park in Eastside on Sunday.29 March 2012 -
Article: Preview Hamish Fulton walks into concurrent shows at Turner Contemporary and Ikon BirminghamThe Kent-based artist whose practice involves walking and sometimes mountaineering gets his first public shows since 2002.19 January 2012 -
Article: Trail Known Homosexuals - Lesbian History In The ArchivesA trail developed for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender History Month that looks at where to find and search for lesbian histories in archives in England and Wales.12 February 2007 -
Article: Trail Innovation And Diversity - A Trail Of Artist Run Galleries In EnglandArtists are increasingly running independent spaces - home to some of the most innovative, diverse and stimulating art exhibitions around today.19 October 2006 -
Article: Trail In An Anderson During An Air Raid On BirminghamBrian L Stevenson recalls the time his father had a close shave with a bomb during a WWII air raid on Birmingham, while he stayed safely in the family's Anderson shelter.31 August 2006 -
Article: Trail Hidden Treasure Trail 5 - The People's Museum In The MidlandsDiscover fascinating objects in the museums of the West Midlands. As featured in the BBC series People's Museum.15 May 2006 -
Article: Trail Reminiscences Of A Childhood In Wartime BrumDon Owen shares his memories of growing up in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, during World War II.01 December 2005
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Article: Trail VE Day 60 Years: Birmingham - Bombed But Not BeatenBirmingham and nearby Coventry were powerhouses of Britain's munitions production in the Second World War which made it a prime target for the Luftwaffe.06 June 2005 -
Article: Trail 1945-2005 Sixty Years On From World War TwoSixty years ago, bells rang around the world celebrating the end of WW2. Read more about UK commemorations and the museums whose collections mark the conflict.21 March 2005 -
Article: Trail A Rebellion Of Substance And Style: The Arts And Crafts TrailThe Arts and Crafts Movement was a rebellion of substance and style: a strong social and moral purpose marks its continuing relevance.01 November 2004 -
Article: Trail The Streets Of Norwich - 2000 Years Of European ImmigrationNorwich has a long and fascinating history as a destination for European immigrants. This tour of its streets reveals the city's hidden story...26 October 2004 -
Article: Trail Birmingham's Back To Backs Further ExploredRoslyn Tappenden takes a closer look at the National Trust's latest property - the city's last remaining back to back housing - and talks to some former residents.10 September 2004
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Article: Trail Children's Express: Whenever I Say I'm From BirminghamChildren's Express journalist Jon Hudson explains that no matter who you are or where you are from, you won't feel out of place in Birmingham.07 September 2004 -
Article: Trail Birmingham's Canal Network - In Brindley's FootstepsRoslyn Tappenden takes a walk round the canal networks in central Birmingham and looks at the history of Brindley, Telford and the building of the city's canal network.05 August 2004
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Article: Trail The Cadbury legacy - take a walk around historic BournvilleThere's so much more to Bournville than the chocolate factory - explore the highlights of the village created by Richard and George Cadbury in the 1890s.06 July 2004 -
Article: Trail All Aboard! Visit A Heritage Railway This SummerPrefer your history on the move? Why not try one of the many heritage railways around the UK? Whether you prefer to explore artefacts from the time of steam or experience the puffing and clanging of a working steam locomotive there are plenty of places to visit.27 May 2004
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Article: Trail Arts And Crafts Trail: Cheltenham, the Cotswolds, Midlands and Lake District 01 January 2004
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Article: Trail See Time Fly - The Centenary Of Aviation Museum TrailDecember 17, 2003 marks 100 years since the Wright Brothers made the first powered flight. Check out our trail for the best places to be on this historic occasion.15 December 2003 -
Article: Trail The Pre-Raphaelite Collections - Part OneBirmingham, Manchester, Oxford, Liverpool... take our tour of major Pre-Raphaelite collections outside the English capital.17 October 2003 -
Article: Trail The Pre-Raphaelite Collections - Part OneBirmingham, Manchester, Liverpool... take our tour of major Pre-Raphaelite collections outside the English capital.17 October 2003
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Article: Trail Good Connections - A Telecommunications Museum TrailThe history of electronic communications is a fascinating tale of innovation and enterprise - find out more on our telecommunications museum trail.15 September 2003 -
Article: Trail The Two Towers - A J. R. R. Tolkien Museum TrailThe film of JRR Tolkien's second Lord of the Rings book, The Two Towers, is now on release. Follow our museum trail of all things Middle Earth.03 December 2002 -
Article: Trail When Rain Stops Play - Why Not Visit A Cricket Museum?What should you do when the morning's play is washed away in a downpour? Find the answer in our cricket museum trail.04 May 2002 -
Article: Trail Fellowship Of The Ring/ J.R.R. Tolkien TrailOur Fellowship Of The Ring/ J.R.R. Tolkien trail features exhibitions, locations and websites.09 December 2001 -
Article: Trail Black History Month 2005 In Birmingham
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Article: Trail Discovering St Martins In the BullringMichelle Wright explores St. Martin’s Church, a historic landmark of the UK's second city wedged into the centre of modern Birmingham.
