Birmingham’s largest photography commission,
developed in response to the creation of the new iconic cultural institution

Reference Works is a major photography exhibition based on the commission in which four leading artists have made creative responses to the new Library of Birmingham, the ‘old’ Central Library building and the build, transition and relocation. Curated by Pete James the new work by Michael Collins, Brian Griffin, Andrew Lacon and Stuart Whipps will [...]

Over the last 12 months the internationally acclaimed photographer Brian Griffin has made a series of over 40 stunning portraits of people – from apprentices to architects involved in creating the new Library of Birmingham. In the last of the current series of photographers talks presented as part of REFERENCE WORKS: the Library of Birmingham Photography [...]

Throughout the Reference Works project we have developed an ambitious and innovative approach to partnership working and sponsorship.  Our early project partners were Arts Council England and Birmingham City University and we are incredibly grateful for their generous and ongoing support and expertise. Many of the Library of Birmingham build partners including Capita Symonds, Carillion, [...]