Updated 10:23pm 23 May 2013

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Arts & Business forms new link-up to keep operating

An organisation that seeks to link the worlds of culture and industry that was threatened by austerity cuts has been reprieved – and has launched a new initiative celebrating the most enthusiastic backers of the arts.Read

An audience with a Renaissance master

An exciting new exhibition has brought ten Leonardo Da Vinci drawings to Birmingham for the first time. Graham Young reports.Read

Leonardo da Vinci drawings in Birmingham: Exhibition opening times and information

THE Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is the opening venue for a national tour of ten drawings by Leonardo da Vinci to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.Read

Buying into the possibilities of art and antiques

Respected antiques expert Judith Miller gives her top tips on how to bag a quality bargain at a sale.Read

Thousands expected at Birmingham's Leonardo Da Vinci show

Thousands of art lovers are expected to flock to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery for the start of a special exhibition featuring drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci.Read

Birmingham's hidden paintings go on show in national online collection

Thousands of paintings which are held out of sight in storage are to go on public display thanks to a huge online project.Read

Can storytelling skills be taught?

Are writers born with talent, or can storytelling skills be taught?Read

Another decade, another land

A new exhibition captures the feel of the Black Country in the 1970s perfectly, says Lorne Jackson.Read

Photo exhibition captures the Black Country in the 70s.

The past is a foreign country,” wrote L.P. Hartley in his novel, The Go Between.Read

Review: Lost In Lace - New approaches, UK and international artists at the Gas Hall

When I first heard Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery were putting on a lace exhibition, my initial thought was: “Goody, goody! Supermodels slinking saucily in their undies!”Read

Photographic exhibitions capture the essence of the 1960s and 70s

Two new photographic exhibitions capture stars of stage and screen in different lights, writes Jon Perks.Read

How a TV dating show inspired Birmingham artist Chris Poolman

Artist Chris Poolman tells Lorne Jackson about the unorthodox inspiration behind his latest project.Read

Rolling Stones man Ronnie Wood in Birmingham to launch his latest paintings

Rock legend Ronnie Wood paid a low-profile visit to a Birmingham industrial estate – to publicise paintings of the Rolling Stones.Read

Goldie paints portraits of British Olympic hopefuls

Wolverhampton musician Goldie has put his own special spin on his paintings of 12 British athletes who are aiming for glory at London 2012.Read

Getting to the heart of the Big Issue in homeless photography exhibition

A new photographic exhibition challenges the public to see past the stereotype of homeless people and discover the reality beneath. Diane Parkes reports.Read

Ladybird Books art exhibition leaves a mystery

They were classic images loved by generations of children – but who did illustrate the classic Ladybird books? Alison Jones visits a new exhibition.Read

Billboard art project launched in Birmingham

Up to 100 advertising billboards across Birmingham are to be transformed into a unique urban art gallery.Read

Artist battles against the odds to attend comic convention in Birmingham

ARTIST Chris Sprouse showed all the stamina and determination of one of his all action superhero creations when he refused to be defeated by Hurricane Irene on his way to Birmingham.Read

Floating new ideas for Birmingham's young artists

Lorne Jackson gets a taste of the floating sensory environment helping to inspire the city’s young artists.Read

Moving pictures on Birmingham's No.11 bus route

Photographer Merlene Dunkley captured a snapshot of the city on one famous bus route, writes Alison Jones.Read