Review: 5 Soldiers
Richard Lutz watches boot camp and squaddies under fire in a remarkable night of dance
Coventry art scheme unveiled
Artists invited to apply for residency programme. Coventry School of Art and Design is offering practising artists free access to its studio spaces and facilities as part of a national residency programme. Artists Access to Art Colleges (AA2A) is a nationwide scheme run in conjunction with art colleges across the country in which the participating…
DE. CON. STRUCT.
DE.CON.STRUCT is a group exhibition, which aims to challenge gender norms and ideals.
Ikon’s Slow Boat hosts Navinland for summer 2013
This summer, Ikon is calling for people called Navin to join Navinland, a global community of people sharing the same name.
Birmingham and Karachi artists unite for unique education project
Three artists from Birmingham will shortly travel to Karachi as part of a unique project led by Ikon Gallery linking artists and schools in the UK and Pakistan.
Art and Industry in perfect harmony
Swedish artist transforms Digbeth based art gallery into a maze of glittering metal.
School and Uni students come together for Arts Week
Longford Park Primary School and Coventry University Students’ Union volunteers are working together to deliver an exciting Arts Week for children
Toad not ratty with new book cover design
A student from Coventry School of Art and Design has won first place in a national art competition.
Coventry University academic claims second spot in prestigious portrait competition
An academic from Coventry School of Art and Design has finished runner-up in an international art competition.
Heritage and art at Electric Railway Museum
The worlds of heritage and art are coming together in Coventry this summer for a unique series of open days at the award-winning Electric Railway Museum.
Sandwell residents invited to exhibit alongside Turner Prize recognised artists
Artists from across Sandwell are invited to submit artwork to The Public’s summer exhibition and have a unique opportunity to have their work displayed in a gallery alongside Tracey Emin, Martin Creed, Jeremy Deller and David Shrigley.
Crystal artwork to be permanently installed at Ikon
An artwork made in the crystal-works of renowned French company Hermès is to be unveiled at Ikon Gallery on 1 May 2013.
Art Bus – Free Galleries Night, Thursday 16 May
This year sees the tenth anniversary of Birmingham’s free Galleries Night and Art Bus.
Uni academic’s artwork in running for major award
An academic from Coventry University’s School of Art and Design is up for an illustrious award after his painting was selected for a top exhibition in London’s National Portrait Gallery.
Antiques Roadshow star to host auction
An Antiques Roadshow expert is to host a live auction of items designed by University of Wolverhampton staff and students tomorrow
Coventry academic to curate international arts festival on Florida’s Space Coast
A member of Coventry University’s School of Art and Design is to act as curator for a new arts festival taking place in Florida later this year.
Giant flower sculptures light up arts centre
This February a spectacular collection of giant futuristic looking flowers light up the Black Country arts centre.
Ikon Gallery marks 15 years in Brindleyplace
Ikon Gallery hosts a number of events next month to mark the 15th anniversary of its move to the former Oozells Street School in Brindleyplace
How to Paint – at mac birmingham
Coventry University academics Craig Barber and Andrew Spackman, otherwise known as artistic duo The Habsburgs, present a new exhibition at mac birmingham.
Major new £1m art collection coming to Birmingham
A nationally-significant new collection of international contemporary art will open to the public this March at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
The art of the underpass
Alan Clawley shares some views of Birmingham’s semi-subterranean pedestrian history.
Artist pays homage to Spaghetti Junction in Birmingham art exhibition
Mike Nelson’s ‘M6’: Eastside Projects, a contemporary art gallery in Digbeth, will play host to his first major solo exhibition in his home region
Art gallery owner turns artist as photos of Birmingham go on show
As an art gallery owner, Lee Benson is well used to exhibiting the work of others. But now his own artwork has gone on display on the streets of Birmingham.
Orphaned and abducted art: Who owns, Who knows, Who cares?
The prestigious Ironbridge Lecture will this year be delivered by cultural object law specialist, Professor Norman Palmer QC on 5 December 2012.
Ikon Learning and Events Diary November 2012 – January 2013
Exhibition opening Wednesday 21 November, 6–8pm – FREE Join us for a glass of wine to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition of photography, New Street by Beat Streuli Afternoon Tea Thursday 29 November, 2.30–4.30pm – FREE* Contemporary art – is it your cup of tea? Join us for an exhibition tour, followed…
Why is the winner of the Australian Turner Prize exhibiting above a pub in Birmingham?
On the second floor of a pub in Birmingham, something very different is being attempted with an art exhibition.
On Now: A New Light on Black and White Birmingham
A new exhibition of black and white photos shows Birmingham in a new light.
Autumn Almanac: The Voice and the Lens
Autumn Almanac, Ikon’s annual weekend festival of music, returns this November with an exhibition and sequence of events exploring the treasures of the human voice.
Ikon Director prepares to open Guangzhou Triennial
Ikon Gallery Director Jonathan Watkins is to co-curate the Fourth Guangzhou Triennial alongside Jiang Jiehong, Director of the Centre for Chinese Visual Arts at Birmingham City University.
A different kind of exhibition at The Old Joint Stock
On the second floor of a pub in Birmingham, something very different is being attempted with an art exhibition.