Comments for Created in Birmingham http://www.createdinbirmingham.com Linking up Birmingham's Artistic and Creative Communities Mon, 12 May 2008 00:32:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 Comment on Soweto Kinch by Podnosh Blog » Archive » Jazz is Gangster: Soweto Kinch as Active Citizen. http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2006/12/15/soweto-kinch/#comment-17039 Podnosh Blog » Archive » Jazz is Gangster: Soweto Kinch as Active Citizen. Sun, 11 May 2008 11:32:58 +0000 http://birmingham.nu/?p=8#comment-17039 [...] Created in Brum from a while back. [...] […] Created in Brum from a while back. […]

]]> Comment on Birmingham Photographic Grid by Jackie Hodgson http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/05/09/birmingham-photographic-grid/#comment-16921 Jackie Hodgson Sat, 10 May 2008 10:38:02 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=1652#comment-16921 ps Just discovered Birmingham Flickr - some fabulous pics. Interestingly, there's another reflection of Digbeth police station...oh well! ps Just discovered Birmingham Flickr - some fabulous pics. Interestingly, there’s another reflection of Digbeth police station…oh well!

]]> Comment on Birmingham Photographic Grid by Jackie Hodgson http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/05/09/birmingham-photographic-grid/#comment-16919 Jackie Hodgson Sat, 10 May 2008 10:23:45 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=1652#comment-16919 Maybe the problem is the word "really" - what does Birmingham "really" look like - which might suggest to some people that this project claims to reveal a single truth or reality. We all know that doesn't exist - whichever way you point the camera. What this does do, is capture a set of images that present a representation (or a set of representations) of Birmingham. If you asked us all to do the same grid points again, it would doubtless produce a different set of images and tell a slightly different story. I found the process of collecting the images quite interesting (that's my pic of Digbeth police station) - I got my children to help me select where to point the camera for some and friends from another city came exploring on another. Maybe the problem is the word “really” - what does Birmingham “really” look like - which might suggest to some people that this project claims to reveal a single truth or reality. We all know that doesn’t exist - whichever way you point the camera. What this does do, is capture a set of images that present a representation (or a set of representations) of Birmingham. If you asked us all to do the same grid points again, it would doubtless produce a different set of images and tell a slightly different story. I found the process of collecting the images quite interesting (that’s my pic of Digbeth police station) - I got my children to help me select where to point the camera for some and friends from another city came exploring on another.

]]> Comment on Birmingham Photographic Grid by Stuart Whipps http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/05/09/birmingham-photographic-grid/#comment-16856 Stuart Whipps Fri, 09 May 2008 21:07:37 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=1652#comment-16856 Jon I don't think it would be more interesting and would make the whole exercise of using a team of individuals pretty pointless. I like the idea of having rigid geographical constraints and then asking people to work intuitively and subjectively within those constraints. I often do this in my own work. My issue is more to do with the claim that by imposing this rigid structure, some kind of truthful representation of what Birmingham looks and feels like can be revealed. Jon

I don’t think it would be more interesting and would make the whole exercise of using a team of individuals pretty pointless. I like the idea of having rigid geographical constraints and then asking people to work intuitively and subjectively within those constraints. I often do this in my own work.

My issue is more to do with the claim that by imposing this rigid structure, some kind of truthful representation of what Birmingham looks and feels like can be revealed.

]]> Comment on Birmingham Photographic Grid by Dave Allen http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/05/09/birmingham-photographic-grid/#comment-16846 Dave Allen Fri, 09 May 2008 18:57:33 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=1652#comment-16846 We talked about the objective/subjective balance quite a lot when deciding how to approach this grid. We did want, though, to include each individual's own feelings about the place they found themselves in. So we asked them to use their own judgement about where to point the camera. We talked about the objective/subjective balance quite a lot when deciding how to approach this grid. We did want, though, to include each individual’s own feelings about the place they found themselves in. So we asked them to use their own judgement about where to point the camera.

]]> Comment on Birmingham Photographic Grid by Jon Bounds http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/05/09/birmingham-photographic-grid/#comment-16840 Jon Bounds Fri, 09 May 2008 17:56:47 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=1652#comment-16840 That's interesting Stuart — if, say, they'd decided to make every photo level horizoned at 5ft and pointing due north would it be more interesting to you for being less subjective? That’s interesting Stuart — if, say, they’d decided to make every photo level horizoned at 5ft and pointing due north would it be more interesting to you for being less subjective?

]]> Comment on Birmingham Photographic Grid by Stuart Whipps http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/05/09/birmingham-photographic-grid/#comment-16819 Stuart Whipps Fri, 09 May 2008 14:46:57 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=1652#comment-16819 "A photographic grid aims to make a meaningful visual statement about an environment by adopting a systematic approach. What does this place really look like? What does this place feel like? These are the questions being answered by a grid photograph." I'm never to sure what to think about these kinds of projects. While the intentions are laudable, the notion that this project tells us what Birmingham looks and feels like is fundamentally flawed, and despite the grid structure the photographs present just as subjective a viewpoint as typing the word Birmingham into a Flickr search. If school kids are being encouraged to explore their environments photographically then this can only be a good thing, but the organizers need to be careful of how this is dressed up. It's a great way of formulating and presenting a photographic project, but no more than that. “A photographic grid aims to make a meaningful visual statement about an environment by adopting a systematic approach. What does this place really look like? What does this place feel like? These are the questions being answered by a grid photograph.”

I’m never to sure what to think about these kinds of projects. While the intentions are laudable, the notion that this project tells us what Birmingham looks and feels like is fundamentally flawed, and despite the grid structure the photographs present just as subjective a viewpoint as typing the word Birmingham into a Flickr search. If school kids are being encouraged to explore their environments photographically then this can only be a good thing, but the organizers need to be careful of how this is dressed up. It’s a great way of formulating and presenting a photographic project, but no more than that.

]]> Comment on Climate Change Festival 2008 by Kat http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/05/07/climate-change-festival-2008/#comment-16802 Kat Fri, 09 May 2008 11:12:28 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=1646#comment-16802 Hi Chris Great to see people talking about the festival! Just to let your readers know, the website, including all the event listings, will go live on Monday 12 May. Kat (CABE) Hi Chris
Great to see people talking about the festival!
Just to let your readers know, the website, including all the event listings, will go live on Monday 12 May.
Kat
(CABE)

]]> Comment on Links for May 9th by wechtie http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/05/09/links-for-may-9th/#comment-16792 wechtie Fri, 09 May 2008 09:37:03 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=1651#comment-16792 Thanks for the mention ;) Just on Ikon Eastside - for a sneak preview of the new space you could check out Saburo Teshigawara and KARAS's performance and installation there as part of International Dance Festival Birmingham...they dance on broken glass dontcha know. www.idfb.co.uk for the details... Thanks for the mention ;)

Just on Ikon Eastside - for a sneak preview of the new space you could check out Saburo Teshigawara and KARAS’s performance and installation there as part of International Dance Festival Birmingham…they dance on broken glass dontcha know. http://www.idfb.co.uk for the details…

]]> Comment on Mullaney on Graffiti by Gurcay http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2007/08/29/mullaney-on-graffiti/#comment-16791 Gurcay Fri, 09 May 2008 09:32:26 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=587#comment-16791 i like graffiti :) http://www.illegal-crew.org Have a look. :) i like graffiti :)
http://www.illegal-crew.org Have a look. :)

]]> Comment on links for 2008-05-02 by simon gray http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/05/02/links-for-2008-05-02/#comment-16679 simon gray Thu, 08 May 2008 13:48:03 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=1637#comment-16679 far be it for me to jump in with the plug-fest, but there's <a href="http://www.birmingham-alive.com/" title="birmingham alive!" rel="nofollow">www.birmingham-alive.com</a> for what's on listings, & the latest new contender shortly to appear is <a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/" title="LiveBrum" rel="nofollow">http://www.livebrum.co.uk/</a>. but then the regulars knew that anyway... far be it for me to jump in with the plug-fest, but there’s http://www.birmingham-alive.com for what’s on listings, & the latest new contender shortly to appear is http://www.livebrum.co.uk/. but then the regulars knew that anyway…

]]> Comment on Jug of Ale to close? by Jon Bounds http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2007/08/28/jug-of-ale-to-close/#comment-16558 Jon Bounds Wed, 07 May 2008 15:52:02 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=585#comment-16558 @Chris In this case, yes I think. The Jug's closure is nothing to do with daily profit and all to do with land prices, planning permissions and location. @Chris

In this case, yes I think. The Jug’s closure is nothing to do with daily profit and all to do with land prices, planning permissions and location.

]]> Comment on Jug of Ale to close? by Chris Unitt http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2007/08/28/jug-of-ale-to-close/#comment-16537 Chris Unitt Wed, 07 May 2008 11:12:49 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=585#comment-16537 It's that old thing - if everyone who says they loved the place went more often would it still be closing? It’s that old thing - if everyone who says they loved the place went more often would it still be closing?

]]> Comment on Jug of Ale to close? by Nick http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2007/08/28/jug-of-ale-to-close/#comment-16481 Nick Wed, 07 May 2008 00:36:16 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=585#comment-16481 Why? I just can't understand this. One of the most famous live music venues in the Midlands. How very sad. Why? I just can’t understand this. One of the most famous live music venues in the Midlands. How very sad.

]]> Comment on Reporting back from Shorts On Walls by natalie hinchley http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/05/01/reporting-back-from-shorts-on-walls/#comment-16454 natalie hinchley Tue, 06 May 2008 20:28:03 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=1635#comment-16454 thanks very much for the mention, although I can't take credit for second home productions, that is the company of the co-writer and co-director, Chris Randal. Wonderful place, nice to have a specialist stop frame studio in Birmingham! About time to! And yes, animated bunnies are indeed always a winner! thanks very much for the mention, although I can’t take credit for second home productions, that is the company of the co-writer and co-director, Chris Randal. Wonderful place, nice to have a specialist stop frame studio in Birmingham!

About time to!

And yes, animated bunnies are indeed always a winner!

]]> Comment on Jug of Ale to close? by Russ L http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2007/08/28/jug-of-ale-to-close/#comment-16374 Russ L Tue, 06 May 2008 14:42:35 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=585#comment-16374 If I had a handbag I'd handbag in the moooorning... If I had a handbag
I’d handbag in the moooorning…

]]> Comment on Jug of Ale to close? by Barnard http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2007/08/28/jug-of-ale-to-close/#comment-16366 Barnard Tue, 06 May 2008 13:33:33 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=585#comment-16366 Pete Aston said I made another note, this time in black marker, never to listen to Barnard again Well I could say the say back Barnard Pete Aston said I made another note, this time in black marker, never to listen to Barnard again

Well I could say the say back

Barnard

]]> Comment on links for 2008-05-02 by Ian http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/05/02/links-for-2008-05-02/#comment-16341 Ian Tue, 06 May 2008 09:20:45 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=1637#comment-16341 This has been a gaping hole in Birmingham's media for a while - how do visitors find out about interesting stuff going on here? Or indeed casually interested locals? Whats On is free but has a pretty broad remit, and we could really do with something which regularly goes off the beaten track a bit more - along the lines of Venue in Bristol or The List in Glasgow. We produce a regular 7inch listings mailout (archived <a HREF="http://7inch.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">here</A>) and places like CiB and woib are trying to fill the gap, but to really do the job I think it'll need to happen in print as well as online, and have a strong editorial stance like this place - not just dependent on blurb from promoters. Here's hoping... This has been a gaping hole in Birmingham’s media for a while - how do visitors find out about interesting stuff going on here? Or indeed casually interested locals? Whats On is free but has a pretty broad remit, and we could really do with something which regularly goes off the beaten track a bit more - along the lines of Venue in Bristol or The List in Glasgow. We produce a regular 7inch listings mailout (archived here) and places like CiB and woib are trying to fill the gap, but to really do the job I think it’ll need to happen in print as well as online, and have a strong editorial stance like this place - not just dependent on blurb from promoters. Here’s hoping…

]]> Comment on With your host… by Kevin Rapley http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/05/02/with-your-host/#comment-16214 Kevin Rapley Mon, 05 May 2008 10:08:39 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=1636#comment-16214 Congratulations on taking over CIB Chris, you've kept very quiet about this - I had no idea! Well as Bobbie said it will be exciting to see how you personally develop this site. I wish you all the best. Congratulations on taking over CIB Chris, you’ve kept very quiet about this - I had no idea! Well as Bobbie said it will be exciting to see how you personally develop this site. I wish you all the best.

]]> Comment on links for 2008-05-02 by What's On In Brum? http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/05/02/links-for-2008-05-02/#comment-16119 What's On In Brum? Sun, 04 May 2008 15:15:57 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=1637#comment-16119 Don't pay for a magazine! Go to What's On In Brum? for loads of Birmingham listings - www.woib.co.uk Don’t pay for a magazine! Go to What’s On In Brum? for loads of Birmingham listings - http://www.woib.co.uk

]]> Comment on All Change by The Web Log of Peter C Ashton » Telling stories http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/04/21/all-change/#comment-16065 The Web Log of Peter C Ashton » Telling stories Sun, 04 May 2008 04:59:44 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=1617#comment-16065 [...] don't know I'm setting myself up as a consultant at all. I don't think I even mentioned here that I quit Created in Birmingham last week. I'm not practicing what I preach, which is kinda [...] […] don’t know I’m setting myself up as a consultant at all. I don’t think I even mentioned here that I quit Created in Birmingham last week. I’m not practicing what I preach, which is kinda […]

]]> Comment on Jug not closing yet by Barnard http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2007/08/30/jug-not-closing-yet/#comment-15998 Barnard Sat, 03 May 2008 17:37:57 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=590#comment-15998 The Jug of Ale closes this month (May 2008) See http://tinyurl.com/6yga69 Barnard The Jug of Ale closes this month (May 2008)

See http://tinyurl.com/6yga69

Barnard

]]> Comment on Jug of Ale to close? by Barnard http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2007/08/28/jug-of-ale-to-close/#comment-15993 Barnard Sat, 03 May 2008 16:58:52 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=585#comment-15993 The Jug Of Ale closes this month (May 2208) see http://tinyurl.com/6yga69 The Jug Of Ale closes this month (May 2208)

see http://tinyurl.com/6yga69

]]> Comment on links for 2008-05-02 by Chris Unitt http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/05/02/links-for-2008-05-02/#comment-15992 Chris Unitt Sat, 03 May 2008 16:52:00 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=1637#comment-15992 Hi Amanda. There's loads that CiB doesn't cover. CiB isn't really a 'What's On' and isn't meant to be anything like comprehensive. We'll try and pick things out occasionally but for that sort of thing you'd be best picking up a copy of What's On and starting there. Or maybe a 'CiB recommends' before each weekend would be a good idea. Thoughts anyone? Hi Amanda. There’s loads that CiB doesn’t cover. CiB isn’t really a ‘What’s On’ and isn’t meant to be anything like comprehensive. We’ll try and pick things out occasionally but for that sort of thing you’d be best picking up a copy of What’s On and starting there.

Or maybe a ‘CiB recommends’ before each weekend would be a good idea. Thoughts anyone?

]]> Comment on links for 2008-05-02 by Amanda http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/05/02/links-for-2008-05-02/#comment-15989 Amanda Sat, 03 May 2008 16:35:41 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=1637#comment-15989 Hi! I am an Australian artist visiting Birmingham for 4 days to see relatives. Just wanted to say that I found this blog when I searched for info on art to check out while I'm here, and it seems to be a good resource for visitors. This "links" post is a useful way to locate some shows to catch, but as Birmingham is a biggish city, I'm wondering if there is more around that isn't covered? Is there anyway you could make "what's on" easier for a visitor to find quickly? Hi! I am an Australian artist visiting Birmingham for 4 days to see relatives. Just wanted to say that I found this blog when I searched for info on art to check out while I’m here, and it seems to be a good resource for visitors. This “links” post is a useful way to locate some shows to catch, but as Birmingham is a biggish city, I’m wondering if there is more around that isn’t covered? Is there anyway you could make “what’s on” easier for a visitor to find quickly?

]]> Comment on With your host… by Bobbie G http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/05/02/with-your-host/#comment-15849 Bobbie G Fri, 02 May 2008 12:15:47 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=1636#comment-15849 Best of luck Chris! You may find that the CIB blog evolves as you immerse yourself in the Brum creative scene. I'm very much excited to see the developments and your personal stamp on things :) Bobbie Best of luck Chris!

You may find that the CIB blog evolves as you immerse yourself in the Brum creative scene.

I’m very much excited to see the developments and your personal stamp on things :)

Bobbie

]]> Comment on Reporting back from Shorts On Walls by Dave Allen http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/05/01/reporting-back-from-shorts-on-walls/#comment-15723 Dave Allen Thu, 01 May 2008 16:07:06 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=1635#comment-15723 Cheers Chris, glad you liked it! pics from the event can be found on our AFWM Facebook Group page round-about... here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4594019797 Cheers Chris, glad you liked it! pics from the event can be found on our AFWM Facebook Group page round-about… here:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4594019797

]]> Comment on Mullaney on Graffiti by ..*B3b.. http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2007/08/29/mullaney-on-graffiti/#comment-15713 ..*B3b.. Thu, 01 May 2008 15:15:28 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=587#comment-15713 dayum dats tight... make me wun..lol jux kiddin' but yea props tu who made dis dayum dats tight… make me wun..lol jux kiddin’ but yea props tu who made dis

]]> Comment on Art of Ideas roundup by Mini live reviews: Current 93, Billy Childish, Merzbow, Future of Sound « Post-industrial musings from the dark side… http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/04/09/art-of-ideas-roundup/#comment-15627 Mini live reviews: Current 93, Billy Childish, Merzbow, Future of Sound « Post-industrial musings from the dark side… Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:38:45 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/04/09/art-of-ideas-roundup/#comment-15627 [...] to celebrate all things art and Birmingham.  It’s been heavily blogged and collected over at Created in Birmingham - I just got a snatch of the talks night called “Future of Sound”.  The two things [...] […] to celebrate all things art and Birmingham.  It’s been heavily blogged and collected over at Created in Birmingham - I just got a snatch of the talks night called “Future of Sound”.  The two things […]

]]> Comment on Pogus Caesar show coming by Daks http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/02/06/pogus-caesar-show-coming/#comment-15581 Daks Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:59:48 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2008/02/06/pogus-caesar-show-coming/#comment-15581 Pogus Caesar show now open at Wolverhampton Art Gallery, some great images and he's displayed some of his cameras in a glass case.Heard him on BBC radio the other morning saying that the photos were taken from 43 moments in his life! Now that is a statement. Only one thing wrong with the exhibition, not enough photos..more please. Pogus Caesar show now open at Wolverhampton Art Gallery, some great images and he’s displayed some of his cameras in a glass case.Heard him on BBC radio the other morning saying that the photos were taken from 43 moments in his life! Now that is a statement. Only one thing wrong with the exhibition, not enough photos..more please.

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