Digbeth First Friday 4th July: Home for Waifs And Strays (Live Art Initiative)
Find their work here: http://hfwas.co.uk
Digbeth First Friday: Home for Waifs & Strays
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Digbeth First Friday: VIVID
Digbeth First Friday: 4th July.
Links:
Digbeth First Friday: http://digbethfirstfriday.com/
VIVID projects: http://www.vividprojects.org.uk/
A3 Projects Space: http://a3projectspace.org/
Record Player Orchestra Website: http://recordplayerorchestra.com/
Trevor Pitt at Pod Projects: http://www.podprojects.org/about
Ashok Mistry: http://ashokdmistry.com/
Highgate
Sunny Digbeth
Here are some photographs of Digbeth on a special sunny day. They were taken a couple of weeks ago, you could probably guess when.
If you’re ‘Mad about Mod’, go to Urban Village at the Custard Factory. If not, go anyway and meet some colourful and friendly folk. Their website is here: http://www.urban-village.co.uk/.
Art is Everywhere
Last week I attended a brilliant Art Walk arranged by the University of Birmingham Research and Cultural Collections department. Clare Mullett and her colleague Chloe Lund delivered a captivating tour of some of the art and sculpture around the University of Birmingham campus.
I have studied there for years and always thought that it was a special place. Now I know it is. Clare and Chloe led our group around the campus through wind and rain, shining a light on each piece and each neglected corner with enthusiasm. Their words and stories about works from Paolozzi, Hepworth and Lanyon brought the pieces to life. I can’t replicate that but can recommend their work. Some of this can be seen here: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/culture/index.aspx .
My Saint Patrick’s Day
Coventry Road
This is Coventry Road in Small Heath, Birmingham.
It’s a place alive with variety. Today, I captured a small sample of this thanks to the kind people who allowed me to photograph their property.
I challenge you to find better value elsewhere.
Shadows Collide With People
After weeks of compulsory thinking and compulsory writing, I am back. Thinking about slanting rays and meandering shadows let loose by the afternoon sun.
These pleasant chaps consented to a group shot. But their friend Jim didn’t want to be in it. I’d like to thank them for the beaming smiles and hope they like this photo.
Sunday in LDN
East End Adventuring
This post is about a trip to London on the day of rest, Sunday.
A hot tip from a savvy source led me to Columbia Road Flower Market and Shops. Despite getting there relatively early in the morning, the place was heaving with families, joggers, hipsters and floral entrepreneurs. “This is London” I was told, “there’s no such thing as a secret here, not even on a Sunday”.
It took me two circuits, but on the second I pulled out my camera and started snapping. I hope you get a hint of how lovely it is to be on Columbia Road.
I eventually decided to follow what looked like a vague procession and found myself on Brick Lane where there was even more colour and even more life.
Including watchful dolls…
Eldorado,
and a whole lot more.
In one corner I found a stall where the owner had created a mixed-media mosaic from plastic toys, crockery and decorations. His partner told me that she had no clue what it all meant. The artist/owner is a quiet man who kindly agreed to these photographs.
Conclusion: People Make Places
I hope you enjoyed this post. My smile was as big as the cat below (minus any hint of his grimace) thanks to my savvy guide, one DW.
