The Big Picture - West Midlands

Pogus Caesar has documented major events and personalities throughout the Midlands, and is well known for his photographic records of Birmingham’s black history, the Handsworth riots and of prominent figures.

Internationally, Caesar has photographed diverse subjects world-wide and this exhibition shows some of his exploration of the darker side of life in places such as Spain, Tunisia and South Africa.

That Beautiful Thing brings together images captured in the UK and abroad, offering a fascinating view of this artist’s varied photographic career of more than 20 years, and demonstrating Caesar’s talent for depicting the world at large with acute and touching observations of events and humanity.

Established Birmingham based photographer and film-maker Pogus Caesar has exhibited widely and his work is held in various private and public collections, including that of Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

There will also be an event at the Lighthouse Media Centre on 3 July 6 - 8pm. Join Pogus Caesar as he discusses his award winning career in film and television.

Be first to see this high profile international exhibition, with speeches, drinks served and students of the Heijoshin Dojo performing Japanese swordsmanship arts Seitei Iaido and Hyōhō Niten Ichi Ryu Kenjutsu.On the night, have your photos taken and become part of The Big Picture.

Speeches: 7.15pm
Performance: 7.30pm
Be in the Big Picture: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Drinks served until 8.30pm

Open to all, free, just drop-in.

Images courtesy of The Japan Foundation

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Join us for the exclusive launch of new exhibition ‘Pop Art: Now and Then’, with live music from some of 2008’s best up and coming Wolverhampton bands. Bands include The Traits, Crimson Joy, Kommoncense and Paper Thoughts.

There’s also free badge making, Valentine’s card making, refreshments and a best-dressed competition for all those ‘retro’ clothes lovers out there, with prizes for the winner.

Get your photograph taken to be part of The Big Picture and be part of our world record attempt to make the biggest photomontage in the world… ever!

This will be a Valentine’s Day to remember!

For young people aged 14-25. This event is FREE and drop-in, so there is no need to book.

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

See your world on the plasma screen in the new atrium, with all the photos and work from the Big Picture project on display for all to see.

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Workshops, talks and the grand unveiling of all your photos.

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Exclusive chance for young people to get behind the camera and learn some fun practical photography skills. Make some fantastic art in this three-day workshop and see the final product on show in the gallery! Booking essential, for ages 16 - 24, call 01902 552 055.

At Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Andy Warhol said in the future, everyone would be famous for 15 minutes. Visit the Pop Art gallery, slip into some cool 60’s fashions and step into the viewfinder to claim your 15 minutes in the limelight every Saturday in March. Just drop-in.

Wolverhampton Art Gallery