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THE ART OF IDEAS
8 Mar 2008
Don't miss THE ART OF IDEAS events - two nights of lively debate on arts and culture in and around Birmingham chaired by Robert Yates, Assistant Editor of The Observer. It will follow with a special performance where art meets music – Future of Sound, Birmingham Showcase, curated by Martyn Ware (formerly of Human League and Heaven 17).
These events are being organised by Arts Co as part of a visual arts market development initiative led by Arts Council England, West Midlands, Birmingham City Council and Business Link West Midlands, exploring the role of art and creativity in defining the identity of the West Midlands.
Portrait of Ayling &Conroy by David Rowan, 2008 © David P Rowan. Courtesy of Arts Co
The events take place at the IMI Suite at The Birmingham Hippodrome. Tickets are free and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. To book please contact Arts Co on 020 7723 0285 / info@arts-co.com
"Culture & Identity - The Role of Place in Shaping the Arts"
Tuesday 8th April, 6.30pm-8pm
Chair: Robert Yates
Speakers: Catherine O'Flynn - Writer, Costa Award Winner 2007
James Yarker - Director, Stan's Cafe
Richard Billingham - Artist, Turner Prize nominee
"Why Should We Care About Creativity (In the West Midlands)?"
Wednesday 9th April, 6.30pm - 9pm
Chair: Robert Yates
Speakers: Gavin Wade - Artist, Founder Eastside Projects
Matt Price - Writer / Curator
Stuart Murphy - Creative Director, TwoFour / Former Controller BBC3
Soweto Kinch - Musician, MOBO Award winner & Mercury Award nominee
‘Future of Sound’ Birmingham Showcase
Thursday 10th April, 6.30pm-8pm
Including: Sykes, Director Cybersonica
Martyn Ware
Modified Toy Orchestra
Soweto Kinch
And local Birmingham artists – tbc
Portrait of David Thomas by Chris Keenan, 2008. © Chris Keenan. Courtesy of Arts Co
THE ART OF IDEAS FOLDER
Alongside the events, Arts Co have created a photo essay of Birmingham artists – Jane Anderson, Ayling & Conroy, Simon & Tom Bloor, Pogus Caesar, Fay Claridge, Mona Casey, Juneau Projects, Kate Pemberton, Liz Rowe and David Thomas photographed by Ravi Deepres, Chris Keenan and David Rowan.
These are being printed as a limited edition on art maps of Birmingham, which will be handed out each evening. The folder will also include an essay by Costa Prize Winning writer, Catherine O’Flynn and writer / curator, Matt Price.
