Epstein: Stories in Stone
coventrysociety We reported on the plans for this exhibition at the Cathedral back in February. The exhibition is now open and we would encourage you to visit it. In addition to…
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Epstein: Stories in Stone: 19th March – 31st May
This article was first published in the Friends of Coventry Cathedral Chairman’s newsletter. Martin Williams, CovSoc member and Chairman of the Friends writes… This Jacob Epstein exhibition in the Cathedral,…
Tiles of Hope
Coventry University is organising an interesting City of Culture activity that most Coventry people can get involved in. They are creating a mural comprised of 1000 photographs which will be…
New Sculpture in Recognition of Ira Aldridge
A new public artwork has been revealed on the former Ikea building. CovSoc founder member Paul Maddocks writes: “Landmark” was a recent television series on Sky Arts. The series featured…
Lighting up the Canal
A spectacular one Kilometre trail of lights, projection, music and reflection is planned for the Coventry Canal in November. Random String is Ludic Rooms’ biennial festival of arts and technology.…
Huge NHS Art Installation coming to Coventry
Coventry citizens and visitors are invited to walk and move amongst 300 life-sized NHS inspired figures which will be on display from Monday 11 October until Friday 29 October 2021…
New Artwork at the Station
Coventry’s Grade II listed railway station is to get a makeover this month, courtesy of artist Christopher Tipping. Christopher has been commissioned to create artwork to decorate the huge windows…
The Naiad finds a new home
CovSoc Chair, Vince Hammersley, tells us the story of one of Coventry’s most famous sculptures. The Naiad sculpture by internationally famous Coventry artist George Wagstaffe stood in the Earl Street…
Starley Gardens unveiled in city centre
CovSoc member John Marshall reports Coventry’s history continues to evolve and today’s city centre is changing rapidly, with one of the most eye-popping changes being the construction of Starley Gardens…
My Carbon Family
As part of City of Culture, the City Council is commissioning new public artwork intended to address climate change issues. My Carbon Family is a ‘family’ of sculptures commissioned to…