Arts: Postcards From Japan 15.2-22.4.12

shigenobu_yoshidaWith 11th March fast approaching, marking the first anniversary of the Japanese tsunami, Ikon Gallery Birmingham is hosting an exclusive exhibition to mark the first anniversary of the devastating tsunami that hit Japan last year. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

Arts: Photography: John Myers

TV_3John 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 >

Arts: What to do in an Emergency

Screen shot 2011-11-09 at 15.01.05Painter 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 >

Arts: LUNA Talks

Resource007This 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 >

Music: Rites of Spring: Ikon Music Festival

MTOThe 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 >