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                               ART IN THE CITY EXHIBITION (Overview by Holly Gwenter) As you walk into the room you are greeted by a collective of creatives. Some are smiling, some having a conversation and others look deep in thought. Perhaps they're pondering on a new idea? To your right are sandy deserts with skulls and an already sold piece of Arabic calligraphy, from artist Aliyah Akram. Mental health are themes that runs out her Art. Going across the wall to the left are circle canvases with sunset acrylic tree designs. Just like the artists name, her work is Serene and involves flowers and nature. Carrying on to the left are illustration pieces in frames of 'imaginary windows' and quirky biro creatures by Alan Porter.  On the very end are black and white photographs of homeless people with their name and a bit about them, taken by Simone Chambers. 'I took photos of the homeless and rough sleepers of Birmingham because I wanted people to see the pr