Thursday 21 April 2011

Castle Galleries - Collectable Fine Art and Contemporary Sculpture - Birmingham

1)      I was really impressed with the hanging of the pieces in this gallery space. I couldn’t see any of the attachments and the main body of work was at eye level.
2)      I was on my way to the Ikon Gallery and was walking through the ICC in Birmingham and found it on the way.
3)      There was a board outside the gallery with information and with a web address which is: http://www.castlegalleries.com/
4)      The quality of the work was very good, and was quite upmarket. The pieces where being sold as well.
5)      There was quite a lot of work in there for a small space, but it didn’t look over crowded. The only problem I found was that it was quite dark in there.
6)      They did have plaques but only with names, title and materials. I do like to have a bit more information when I am looking through a gallery.
7)      There were no guides, but with this particular space it wasn’t needed. The workers were quite helpfully though.
8)      The gallery did flow quite nicely. Quite a small place but they have managed it very well.
9)      I think the space is well located as it is right next to the symphony hall, so when people are coming through it they will have a look inside.
10)   A few of the artists where:
·         Richard Rowan, ‘Land of Promise’, original oil on glass
·         Bob Barker
·         Bob Dylan
·         Bill Bate

In conclusion I really liked this space the staff were helpful and the flow of the gallery was very good. The location was just right aswell, and I think the fact it wasn't a white gallery space really worked.

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