Join us at Birmingham Hippodrome for a tour of Balraj Khanna’s largest painting to date Astral Dance (2001) and a screening of Big Bang a short film produced by the artist’s daughter Rani Khanna.
This event offers a window into the journey Khanna undertook in painting the safety curtain, and marks the 25th anniversary of Khanna’s landmark commission as part of the redevelopment of Birmingham Hippodrome following their 100th anniversary.
This exhibition is generously supported by lead supporter Bagri Foundation, with additional support from ai. gallery, the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, Jhaveri Contemporary, and The Estate of Balraj Khanna.
£5
Booking essential
To help us make the best use of limited capacity and support the delivery of our public programme, tickets for this event are £5.
Tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and non-transferable.
Please note this event takes place at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Meeting Point: Via Thorp Street Reception. Just to the right of the main Hurst Street entrance as you face the front of the theatre.
For additional access enquiries, please contact education@ikon-gallery.org
Birmingham Hippodrome
Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TB.
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