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Justin Wiggan’s Dreamboat | An overnight art & science experiment with Ikon Gallery
Lorna Darknell recently took part in a ground-breaking sleep laboratory with Ikon Gallery’s artist-in-residence, Justin Wiggan. Here, she reflects on her night aboard Boatel (Birmingham’s […]
Exhibition | Lucy Orta: Procession Banners at Medicine Gallery
From 23 October 2018 — 20 January 2019 Medicine Bakery + Gallery will be filled with procession banners. In collaboration with artist Lucy Orta and Ikon Gallery, the […]
Top 13 | Best art & crafts classes in Birmingham
There are lots of brilliant art and crafts classes in Birmingham. From pottery courses for beginners (and babies!) to weekend workshops for adults, there’s something […]
Abstract art | Jay Taylor: Dialogues of destruction
I’m often asked to recommend abstract art for sale. Online, there’s a lot out there, especially large contemporary paintings. Most of it isn’t worth investing […]
Top 13 | Best children’s art & craft classes in Birmingham
Art and craft classes are a brilliant way for children to explore their creative talents, take time away from screens, and get messy ― outside […]
The Ultimate Affordable Guide to Arts in the West Midlands by Nati Creates
Photo: Artwork in progress by MrASingh at Creative Heights launch, Rotunda. Image credit: Nati Creates. For this guest post, we welcome the lovely Nati to […]
Wild Dining | A floating feast & exhibition aboard Ikon’s Slow Boat
When I first saw ‘Wild Dining’ advertised I knew I had to book a place for this unique event presented by Ikon Gallery’s Slow Boat. […]
Richard Battye: ‘PROJECT’ | Performers & projection art photography
Richard Battye is one of Birmingham’s best photographers. His new series, ‘PROJECT’, sees him casting original photographs of the everyday onto the naked human body […]
Artist in focus | Accessorise for Autumn with Abbie Gaiger’s acrylic jewellery
This week I caught up with one of the best new jewellery designers and makers from Birmingham, Abbie Gaiger. Not long graduated from Birmingham’s School […]