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Graffiti artist Temper showcased at London's Banqueting House

Temper’s zodiac art vies with Rubens Read

Art of Birmingham 1940-2008 exhibition

Terry Grimley views the Art of Birmingham 1940-2008 exhibition at the Water Hall gallery Read

Jewellery designer Sally Collins' Brilliantly Birmingham showcase

‘Make do and mend’ gets the Midas touch Read

Rediscovered 1970s school at Ikon Gallery

Unique archive footage of lessons being taught in Birmingham schools in the 1970s has been rediscovered during research for an exhibition opening at Ikon Gallery next week. Read

David and Dinah Prentice join the exhibitionists

Ros Dodd talks to David and Dinah Prentice who were instrumental in creating Birmingham's original Ikon Gallery, as they prepare for a joint exhibition of their own work. Read

New outing for David Cox paintings

Considering it’s the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham has produced disappointingly few artists of renown. Read

Print Prize Exhibition at RBSA Gallery, St Paul’s Square

Perhaps the establishment of photography as a mainstream medium of contemporary art has contributed to lowering the profile of traditional fine art printmaking. Read

Showing off the Wedgwood family jewels

The new £10.5 million Wedgwood Museum in Staffordshire is a gem, says Terry Grimley. Read

Tale of rebuilds and ringroads in Beijing

Birmingham hosts Beijing Map Games which explores that city's dramatic transformation, writes Terry Grimley. Read

Exhibition will cement reputation of Birmingham's greatest painter

The international reputation of Birmingham artist David Cox (1783-1859) is about to receive a boost with the opening of a major exhibition of his work at the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, tomorrow. Read

Andy Warhol films arrive at Birmingham gallery

Terry Grimley on films by Andy Warhol and other post-industrial attractions in Eastside Read

Blake country to animal kingdom in Walsall

David Almond’s play Skellig, currently playing at the Old Rep in a typically smart production by Birmingham Stage Company, contains numerous references to William Blake and his visions of angels. Read

Rare Freddie Mercury and Queen images on show in Birmingham

Photographs of rock legends Queen which have never been seen before will go on show in Birmingham this week. Read

A who's who of contemporary photography

Terry Grimley reviews a survey of contemporary photography from the V&A collection. Read

Karina is a material girl

Textile artist Karina Thompson, the fabric slasher of Selly Park, tells Richard McComb about her fascination with “controlled savagery” Read

Is Martin Creed, profound or puerile?

Terry Grimley finds only passing interest in the work of Turner Prizewinner Martin Creed. Read

Travel with Kokoschka and Yeats

Terry Grimley finds much to admire in a joint exhibition of two artist friends at Compton Verney. Read

Art and business at the heart of the community

Continuing the look at projects shortlisted for the Jaguar Land Rover Awards for Arts & Business. Read

Simon Davis delighted with second place in Portrait Awards

This is the second time that artist Simon Davis has entered the Portrait Awards, but admits that last year he did not even make the short-list. Read

Venice through the eyes of a Birmingham barrister

Ros Dodd meets the Birmingham barrister who has made his name as a painter. Read