Gallery Workshop | Let’s Explore: Dying Matters
The Barber Institute of Fine Art University of Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomAbout this event Artists have always explored death and dying through their art, producing both literal and metaphorical depictions of this universal human theme. Through guided looking, group discussion and creative activities this workshop will use selected works from the Barber’s art collection to encourage reflection, questioning and conversation around death and dying. This discussion-based […]
Life and Death in Birmingham Walking Tour
St Philip's Square Colmore Row, BirminghamEager to find out about Birmingham's history? Both its dark and light sides? This Birmingham Heritage Walking Tour will take you on a stroll through the city's weird and wonderful happenings. Your host Kevin Thomas, a Birmingham-based photographer and enthusiast will lead the way. Together, you'll explore the city's last public hanging, as well as […]
Meet the Authors – Anna Lyons and Louise Winter from Life. Death. Whatever.
The Heath Bookshop (Kings Court (opposite Asda), R/O94 High Street, Kings Heath,, BirminghamAs an end of life doula, Anna supports people who are dying, their family and friends and sometimes, people experiencing bereavement. Her aim is to help people live as good a life as possible right up until the very end. As a funeral director, Louise has an unconventional approach. She created Poetic Endings, the kind […]
Campo Santo
Warstone Lane Cemetry Vyse Street, Birmingham,Discover more about death in the Jewellery Quarter with two special tours, a picnic and a ‘Death over Drinks’ discussion! Campo Santo starts with an interactive audio tour of Warstone Lane Cemetery led by ITZATNA Arts, which compares and contrasts Victorian and 20th century customs around death, burials and memorials, and looks at ideas shared […]
Death Cafe with The Heath Bookshop
The Heath Bookshop (Kings Court (opposite Asda), R/O94 High Street, Kings Heath,, BirminghamDeath Cafes are an informal space for people to come together to chat about life and death. There is no agenda and no agreed discussion topics - it's whatever people in the room feel comfortable discussing. Facilitated by BrumYODO and held at The Heath Bookshop, this 90-minute event includes drinks and cake. Death Cafe is […]
