Cosmic Birds

Shun Ito

Municipal Bank, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2DR
Open 11am–6pm, free entry

Gravity, movement and light are explored in an exhibition of kinetic sculptures by Japanese artist Shun Ito. Central to the work is a new installation, Cells (2016), a large-scale mobile comprising 200 rotating steel rings and 30 electric light bulbs, made by the artist in Birmingham. A programme of events includes a live performance In A Landscape (12–14 May) by Kei Miyata, combining sculpture, movement and hypnotic sounds played live by Ex Easter Island Head. Presented by Ikon in collaboration with International Dance Festival Birmingham, Judy Owen Ltd and Kei Miyata.

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1. Shun Ito, Cosmic Birds (2016). Courtesy of the artist. 2. Shun Ito, Cells scale model (2016) Courtesy of the artist. 3. Shun Ito, Cosmic Birds (2016). Courtesy of the artist 4. Shun Ito, Orbit (2016) Courtesy of the artist. 5. Shun Ito, Spinning Stars (2016). Courtesy of the artist. 6. Shun Ito, Spinning World (2016). Courtesy of the artist. 7. Shun Ito, Spirit (2016) Courtesy of the artist. 8. Shun Ito, Tinker Bell (2016). Courtesy of the artist. 9. Shun Ito, Tinker Bell (2016). Courtesy of the artist.

Off-site/Events 17.06.2016 / 5.30pm–6.30pm

Untitled (a retrospective view of the pathway)

Roger Hiorns

St Philip’s CathedralColmore Row, Birmingham B3 2QBFree entry, suggested donation £2*

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