John Myers first major exhibition at Ikon Gallery unveils his extensive wealth of work spanning more than five decades. The showcase includes photographs from the late 1960’s early 1970’s along with portraits of individuals and families within Stourbridge and the Black Country. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

Painter Stephen Earl Rogers has taken his latest inspiration from a 1980’s Reader’s Digest self-help, family manual. Entitled ‘What to do in an Emergency’, the book contains information and illustrations ranging from first aid, to self-defence and survival tips. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

This month and next, Ikon Gallery, in partnership with the Lunar Society, will be hosting a series of talks debating and reflecting on life in contemporary Britain. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

The cuts are really starting to hit home; the imminent closure of Ikon Eastside, forced on them by slashed funding, has recently been announced. But they’ll be going out with a bang, not a whimper, hosting the Rites of Spring festival, three nights of live music taking place 7th-9th April. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

Today sees the start of an important weeekend of events in the Midland’s art scene. If you have an interest in contemporary art, want to know more about some of the best artists the West Midlands has to offer, art interested in collecting art or have a view on the scene then the Art of Ideas is for you. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >