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This
original new exhibition "The People and the City - A Cultural Portrait
of Birmingham", has opened in London. It forms part of Birmingham's
bid to be named European Capital of Culture 2008.
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| Aerial
shot of Alpha Tower |
It’s
a provocative look at the city, the surrounding areas and the people,
as seen by two world-renowned photographers.
Once the exhibition has finished it’s run in London, it will then
be based at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery from 12th March until
the end of June.
If you can’t wait to see these incredible photographs, here’s a
taste of what’s in store:
| Picture
gallery one: |
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| Picture
gallery two: |
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| The
artists and their work |
Brian
Griffin and Tom Merilion, the photographers behind the exhibition
were both born in Birmingham.
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| Part
of 'The People and the City' exhibition |
Brian
has won numerous awards and has had his work shown around the world.
He said: "I left the city in 1969, so this is a very special home-coming
for me. I've not taken pictures in Birmingham for a long time and
I am amazed at the energy of the place, both in its physical development
and the aspirations of the people who live here.
Tom Merilion left Birmingham twelve years ago, to pursue his career
making film commercials and music video productions.
"The landscape around Birmingham has long interested me and I have
been photographing it for many years. Looking down on the city from
the air, you really get a sense of how Birmingham has progressed
and the impact regeneration is having on the physical environment,"
said Tom.
When commissioned to do the exhibition, Brian and Tom had to portray
the true image of Birmingham and the West Midlands - one of diversity,
innovation and vibrancy.
| What
do you think of the exhibition? |
If
you go and see the exhibition, let us know what you think. E-mail
the team:
birmingham@bbc.co.uk
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