The Passage

There is a palpable sense of excitement in Birmingham about the growth and vitality of its art scene, and a … More

PIGDOGANDMONKEYFESTOS

‘Pigdogandmonkeyfestos’ is an exhibition that explores the format, content and concept of the contemporary artists’ manifesto. It does so quite … More

Images from my Lecture at the Barber Institute

These are a bit delayed, but here are some photographs taken by Jen Ridding of the Barber Institute of Fine … More

Forthcoming reviews

I’m looking forward to visiting some exciting looking exhibitions over the next few months and I’ll be reviewing some of … More

New Axis Membership Page

As part of my prize for the Axis MA Curated Selection 2014, I’ve been given free membership for a year. … More

David Rowan, The Secret River

Image copyright David Rowan 2014 Running from Waseley Hills in Worcestershire to Birmingham’s Spaghetti Junction, the River Rea is a … More

Axis Curated Selection Prize

I’m delighted to have been chosen as one of the prize winners for the 2014 Axis Curated Selection Prize. My online exhibition, … More

3am wonder, paranoia and the restless night

Some highlights from my exhibition reviews over the past few months … The Bluecoat’s new exhibition takes as its subject … More

David Tremlett: 3 Drawing Rooms

My review of: David Tremlett: 3 Drawing Rooms Ikon Gallery, Birmingham 4 December 2013 – 21 April 2014 The new … More

Reactor Halls E07: I am the Live Warrior

My review of: Reactor Halls E07: I am the Live Warrior Studio A2, Nottingham Saturday 25 January 2014 Photo: Julian … More