The Gallery, Library of Birmingham

The Library of Birmingham provides a showcase for Birmingham's internationally important collections of archives, photography and rare books. Facilities include a state-of-the-art gallery space, opening up public access to the collections.
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Library of Birmingham
Centenary Square
Broad Street
Birmingham
B1 2ND
Telephone: 0121 242 4242
Email: enquiries@libraryofbirmingham.com

Centenary Square, Broad Street

Birmingham B1 2ND

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Current Events and Exhibitions

A young boy laid on the sofa looking down and sad in an evening light

Maria Reaney presents: Little Faces Big Feelings at the Library of Birmingham

18 April 2024 to 29 June 2024

Birmingham

"Little Faces Big Feelings" is a poignant photographic collection documenting and highlighting the profound impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children and young people worldwide. The project, spearheaded by documentary photographer Maria Reaney, brings together 16 artists from internationally diverse backgrounds to shed light on the social and emotional challenges faced by children during lockdowns and thereafter. On at the Library of Birmingham 18 April - 29 June 2024.

Past Events and Exhibitions

Reference Works

3 September 2013 to 29 December 2013

It is the largest and most significant photography commission undertaken in Birmingham. There is also work in the public realm in Centenary Square, and work by for emerging artists at Birmingham City University. Please see the website for more details.

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Artist Talk - Andrew Lacon

28 September 2013, 14:00 to 15:00

Opportunity to have an informal conversation with artist Andrew Lacon about his creative response to the project and his conceptual and contextualizing approach to making the finished work. Andrew will discuss his engagement with the archive, sculptural installations, his interest in the physicality of the photograph and his reasons for making and selecting the works chosen for exhibition and associated publication.

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