Irina Mackie

• Freelance Brummie photographer & videographer • current / upcoming exhibitions: @rbsagallery, @mac_birmingham, @coretheatresol & Birmingham OPEN 25

[Irina Mackie @IrinaMackie]

…When you’re middle-aged and finally join X 😏

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[The Cube @thecubebham]

I spy with my little eye something beginning with C 🕵️

📸 @IrinaMackie 

#Birmingham #TheCube #BrumHour

[Birmingham Dispatch @brumdispatch]

Need something to read over lunch?

If you haven't already, sink your teeth into @ShaunHandAuthor weekend story on Sutton Coldfield at the link below:

https://t.co/zIVIDIWvjg

[Birmingham Dispatch @brumdispatch]

🚨Your Monday Briefing is here 🚨
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Is Birmingham a “cesspit”? That’s how Jane Jones, an independent councillor, described the city during a budget debate last week. Labour leader John Cotton, however, said the non-bankrupt authority is a "thriving powerhouse.”

📸: Irina Mackie

[Bloc Birmingham. @BlocHotelBham]

What a weekend! Thanks to everyone who stayed with us for @OzzyOsbourne's last ever show.

Birmingham was loud, proud, and unforgettable. Hope to see you back at Bloc soon! 🤘

📸 IG/irinamackie

[RBSA Gallery @rbsagallery]

Join us in the Gallery tomorrow from 2pm to hear from some of the artists exhibiting as part of the RBSA Photography Prize 2025. Speaking will be Chris Eckersley, Irina Mackie, and Olivia Swinscoe ARBSA.

[Birmingham Colmore @BhamColmore]

@BhamLightFest was hugely popular, with 99% of audiences wanting the festival to return in 2026!

✨ 97% felt it was a good new event
✨ Footfall up 71% (on average) vs same dates in 2024
✨ 85% felt more connected

Full story: https://t.co/kGN94NYLUS. @alex_ne

📷: Irina Mackie

[Irina Mackie @IrinaMackie]

Loved capturing this! 📸

[Birmingham Dispatch @brumdispatch]

In today's weekend read by @danielcave_, a century of racing comes to a close.
https://t.co/iDhmb2MaRS

[Irina Mackie @IrinaMackie]

Loved capturing the install of this fabulous exhibition- ‘Belongings’ is the first show by the Midlands International Artists Collective! Go check it out!

[Ruth Millington @ruth_millington]

Birmingham has a brand new art collective, MIAC, and I'm thrilled to have curated their first exhibition, which explores heritage, identity and the places we call home. Featuring 20 artists, 'Belongings' opens @coretheatresol today!

https://t.co/hDnJ5NOgoj

[Irina Mackie @IrinaMackie]

So proud to be exhibiting alongside some fabulous MIA collective artists!

In my series ‘Backstage’, I document the artistic transformation of drag performers as they get ready to shine on stage & explore the connection between one’s multiple identities, gender & senses of self.

[BirminghamWire @WireBirmingham]

EXHIBITION SPOTLIGHT: A newly-formed West Midlands arts collective kicks off its first group exhibition at @coretheatresol today...

https://t.co/Ds7eOXBfJC

[Irina Mackie @IrinaMackie]

What an amazing event it was!! 😍

[Alex Nicholson-Evans @alex_ne]

WE DID IT ✨

I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who came down to experience the festival - we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! To all of our fantastic artists, event partners, volunteers, suppliers & funders we couldn’t have done it without you.

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[Irina Mackie @IrinaMackie]

Loved it! 📸

[Birmingham Colmore @BhamColmore]

Here's what you can get up to at #BirminghamLightFestival this weekend (21 & 22 Feb)!

📍Alright Bab, Colmore Square: get a free Polaroid
📍Flux, Snow Hill Square: watch the lights dance
📍Eden Passage: illuminated phone boxes
📍@BM_AG: late opening (Sat 22)

📷 @IrinaMackie

[Irina Mackie @IrinaMackie]

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[Centrala @Centrala_space]

We loved collaborating with @fiercefestival this year!

On 16/10, we hosted ‘In Conversation with Nela Milic and Olga Drygas’.

On 18/10, following ‘Silenzio!’ at @TheCBSO, our Art Programme Manager @nana_katsia led a thought-provoking discussion with performers/co-creators.

[Irina Mackie @IrinaMackie]

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[Centrala @Centrala_space]

In our Intuitive Art Workshop we embarked on a journey of self-discovery, starting with calming guided meditation to help us centre ourselves. The focus of the session was on a simple, yet deep question: Who am I?

Book your free ticket on our web, next session: 19/10 12:30pm

[Irina Mackie @IrinaMackie]

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[Centrala @Centrala_space]

We had a wonderful Sat afternoon with folklore dance group Wieśniacy celebrating Polish culture & marking their 75th anniversary!

Thank you to everyone who joined us & immersed themselves in the rich and colourful world of Polish folk dancing 👏

📸: @IrinaMackie

#Polish

[Irina Mackie @IrinaMackie]

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[CEEus! find us on Threads centrala_space @Centrala_CEEus]

Pop in to Centrala & explore:
- Baan Noorg Collective’s immersive artwork is displayed in 1st floor gallery until 23/09!
- On the ground floor, we have artwork by @MaggieStick.art_ - ‘Moving to Island UK’.

We’re open Tue-Sat, 12pm-6pm!

#Centrala_Space

[Irina Mackie @IrinaMackie]

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[CEEus! find us on Threads centrala_space @Centrala_CEEus]

Pop in to @Centrala_space - grab yourself a coffee and cake, and explore the artwork! We’re open Tuesday to Saturday, between 12pm and 6pm!

This project is supported by the @britishcouncil Connections Through Culture Programme.

📸: @IrinaMackie

#Centrala_Space #LetsCreate

[Irina Mackie @IrinaMackie]

Excited for tomorrow!!

[Centrala @Centrala_space]

Join us tomorrow evening (7pm 12/09) for an evening of artwork showcase & music as we celebrate the launch of Baan Noorg (TH) residency & LIFE MUSE: On Adaptation Project Exhibition!

This project is supported by the @britishcouncil Connections Through Culture Programme.

[Irina Mackie @IrinaMackie]

Free ESOL classes in Birmingham!

[Centrala @Centrala_space]

As part of our Ukrainian Support Project, we’re restarting our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes! Meet our instructors - Darren & Anika!

Email us: [email protected]

🎥: @IrinaMackie
Funder: @BhamCityCouncil

#ESOL

[Irina Mackie @IrinaMackie]

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[Centrala @Centrala_space]

We’re still on a high after the last @digbethfirstfri! Thank you all for joining us for the premiere of We All Have Voices!

A collab between @EvaEcho, @IrinaMackie & @ThrillhausDesigns, We All Have Voices was a pop-up exhibition consisting of 18 stills, a documentary and a dress

[Irina Mackie @IrinaMackie]

What a great night it was!! 💥🫠

@Centrala_space

[Centrala @Centrala_space]

We had the best time for @digbethfirstfri ! Thank you all for coming!

We All Have Voices - Eva Echo, Nick Blackham, Irina Mackie.