This Grief Thing
To be announced Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomThis Grief Thing is a project that invites people to think, talk and learn about grief. It takes place in a series of pop-up shops where people can have conversations, and buy clothing and objects. It's for people who have experienced grief, and for people who haven’t. We’re living at a time when many people […]
Before I Die Board at Medicine Bakery Birmingham
Medicine Bakery and Kitchen 69a New Street, BirminghamIn our fast paced digital age it is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and forget what really matters. Before I Die is a global participatory public art project that invites people to reflect on their lives, contemplate death and share their personal aspirations in public. Originally created by artist Candy Chang on […]
Moments that Matter Children’s Art Exhibition
Oikos Cafe 58 High Street, Erdington, BirminghamBirmingham's John Taylor Hospice asked local children to draw, paint or make a collage of their favourite moments - and the results are amazing! The pictures by around 30 finalists are now included in the Moments that Matter exhibition at Oikos Cafe on Erdington's High Street. On display throughout May, the exhibition features pictures of […]
Funeral Study Day at The Coffin Works
The Coffin Works 13 - 15 Fleet Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomA day of talks aiming to bring academics, the funeral industry and the general public together to share knowledge about funerals. What better way for the Coffin Works to to kick off their contributions to Dying Matters Week and A Matter of Life and Death Festival! A diverse programme includes curious tales from Arnos Vale […]
Life of Brian Movie Taste-Along
The Electric Cinema 47-49 Station St, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomThis event is now Sold Out. Have a look at the rest of our programme, there's lots more to take part in. This year's A Matter of Life and Death Festival kicks off in style with a fabulous movie taste-along with Conjurer's Kitchen. Join us to rejoice in the fact that as Life of Brian […]