Friday 17 September 2010

'Industrial Responses' exhibition at RBSA Gallery

Industrial Responses
RBSA Gallery
11 October - 6 November 2010

Industry and manufacturing are central to Birmingham’s identity. Since the early 19th century, artists of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) have responded to our region’s evolving industrial landscape. Industrial Responses brings together a variety of examples taken from the RBSA’s Permanent Collection. Artists represented include Founder Member Samuel Lines, Harry Eccleston Hon. RBSA and Arthur Lockwood RBSA. By exploring themes such as art collecting, the picturesque, the sublime and seaside culture, the exhibition demonstrates the many ways in which art and industry interconnect.
Industrial Responses forms part of a three year community project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund: Exploring Birmingham’s Art History with the RBSA. Why not join the RBSA's Archive Team for an interesting morning of discussion and debate at our study morning on Sunday 17 October. Speakers will include Dr. Richard Clay and Dr. Malcolm Dick (University of Birmingham) and lunch will be provided. For more details, please contact the gallery on 0121 236 4353 or email connie@rbsa.org.uk.


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