This project celebrates the vibrant mosaics by artist Eduardo Paolozzi in Redditch Town Centre.
The Mosaics are a fantastic example of work by a brilliant and influential 20th century artist.
Our project shares information about the Mosaics and local community events to celebrate the artist and artwork. We aim to make the Mosaics more accessible and visible, with resources that explain their context and craftsmanship.
Midlands Mosaics Events
Our workshops and activities celebrate the mosaics with a mix of creative activities, information and sharing memories and reactions to the mosaics.
New! Download our Colouring Book
The first Paolozzi Mosaics Colouring Book is now available! You can download it here, request a paper copy, and let us know what you’d like to colour in next.
Visit the Mosaics
See for yourself: you can find the mosaics in Milward Square in the Kingfisher Centre, next to Coffee#1, The Range and Next.
Activity Packs
We’ve launched our free Mosaics activity packs, with information, quizzes and creative ideas for different ages and levels. Have a go!
Learn more about Paolozzi and the Mosaics
The articles below share information about Eduardo Paolozzi and the Redditch Mosaics: how they were made, the artist’s life and influences, and more.
Eduardo Paolozzi’s Faraday Sculpture Celebrates Arts and Industry
Just a short train ride away from the Redditch Mosaics, the Faraday sculpture by Eduardo Paolozzi explores a similar combination of art, science and industry
Parrots in the Redditch Mosaics and Other Artworks
Paolozzi’s decision to depict a bird might be an allusion to the Ravenna mosaics, which the artist claimed inspired the Redditch works (Artist's Statement attached to Kingfisher Report, 1982). The Ravenna mosaics are notorious for featuring a wide array of birds, all of which carry a religious symbolism. Throughout the history Western art, parrots have also held a similar significance.
Piecing Together Paolozzi’s Friendships
He didn’t quite paint a picture of his friendships, but Eduardo Paolozzi's artistic journey was undoubtedly shaped by the influential connections he forged throughout his life.
Chaos and Collage: The Craftsmanship of Eduardo Paolozzi’s Mosaics
We can learn a lot about Paolozzi's love of collage and craftsmanship by comparing the mosaics in Redditch with his artworks for Tottenham Court Road tube station.
Eduardo Paolozzi: The Child Who Made the Artist
Eduardo Paolozzi, one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, used pictures and knick-knacks saved from his childhood to inspire decades of art.
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