Some other things of interest going on in Eastside during Flatpack, as part of the We Are Eastside open weekend…
Opening Thursday 25 March, 5-7pm at The Lombard Method
Then Friday to Sunday, 12-5pm
THE CINEMATIC
From March 15th, The Lombard Method will be holding a residency to coincide with Flatpack weekend. This will lead to an exhibition themed around The Cinematic. Beyond simply echoing the premise of the festival, it is hoped that the work produced will make evident some of the shared concerns in both cinema and art, and highlight the potential of ‘the cinematic’ beyond the movie screen.
www.thelombardmethod.wordpress.com
Friday 26 to Sunday 27 March, 12-4pm at Rea Garden
PROJECT PIGEON
Project Pigeon is an art, education and curatorial project run by Alexandra Lockett and Ian England which has led to them becoming pigeon-fancying artists. Drop in to meet their birds, discover what makes them such amazing postmen and pick up some info on the Project Pigeon betting syndicate and evening classes.
Friday 26 March, from 6pm at Grand Union Studios
GONGOOZLER
Opening show for a new studio space which backs onto the Grand Union canal, set up by a group of Birmingham artists and curators.
www.grand-union.co.uk
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 March, 12 and 3pm
EASTSTRIDE
Local historian Ben Waddington leads a 90-minute walking exploration of Eastside’s hidden gems, industrial heritage and recent creative developments. What is it? Where is it? Tours start from outside the Old Crown Public House on the corner of Digbeth High Street and Heath Mill Lane. Places are free but limited, so pre-book your ticket via admin@capsule.org.uk.
Saturday 27 March, 3-5pm at VIVID
MATT STOKES
VIVID presents recent moving image work by Becks Futures prize-winning artist Matt Stokes. Stokes’ films investigate underground movements and music scenes, particularly the way in which events contribute to a collective social experience. This preview includes a taster for new works commissioned from Stokes for a solo exhibition at VIVID in 2011.
**Please note** This screening will be 2 hours later than advertised in the Flatpack brochure.
www.vivid.org.uk
Saturday 27 March, 3pm at Eastside Projects
JEANNE VAN HEESWIJK: ARTIST TALK
Internationally renowned Dutch artist Jeanne van Heeswijk develops projects known for their strong social involvement, often with communities undergoing considerable change. Based on the idea of Irish folk songs being re-written over time across the Irish diaspora, van Heeswijk is directing a series of films from folk nights hosted by local Irish Public Houses. Also ongoing at Eastside Projects is Curtain Show, inspired by German designer Lily Reich’s Silk and Velvet Café at the 1927 Women’s Fashion Exhibition in Berlin. Includes work by Tacita Dean, Douglas Gordon, Grace Ndiritu and Ines Schaber. Open Thursday to Sunday, 12-5pm.
www.eastsideprojects.org
Friday 19th March through to Sunday 28th April at The Edge
THE NOMADIC ACADEMY OF FOOLS
The Nomadic Academy of Fools is a collection of creative professionals passionate about Fooling. Established in 2007 the Academy was set up to promote and develop a whole host of Fooling projects including the work of Jonathan Kay who presents opportunities for the public to engage and benefit from the world of the Fool as participants and audiences. Whilst in the city they will perform Comedie del Tragik scenarios, Richard II (A play about the folly of ambition and self-realisation) and the notorious Jonathan Kay will perform one man shows created out of airy nothing with the audience’s assistance.
www.frictionarts.com
