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EVENT29.10.2025 / 11.00am3.00pm
FREE

Half Term Art Explorer

Join artist-educator Nastaran Tavakoli as she leads families on a fun creative trail through Ikon’s exhibition, Donald Locke, Resistant Forms.

This interactive experience encourages families and younger visitors to explore art and ideas together. Use your detective skills to discover new artworks and investigate details throughout the exhibition, while enjoying creative activities.

The sessions take place through the day and showcase how Ikon’s free resources, including Art Explorer guides, plus our friendly team, can help expand the gallery experience for visitors. No need to book, just drop in.

About the artist

Nastaran Tavakoli is an Iranian artist-educator leading art workshops and classes for all ages. For Nastaran Tavakoli, art is not just about creating objects, it’s about connecting with people, sharing stories, and inspiring the next generation. Nastaran Tavakoli is on a study placement with the Ikon Education Team, as part of her MA Arts Education Practice degree.

Donald Locke, Resistant Forms is organised by Ikon in collaboration with Spike Island, Bristol and Camden Art Centre, London with support from the Estate of Donald Locke. The exhibition is generously supported by The Ampersand Foundation, Henry Moore Foundation, the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art,  Alison Jacques and the Estate of Donald Locke.

FREE

Event Date

Wednesday 29 October 2025
11.00am3.00pm

Event Details

No need to book, just drop in

This event is open to all families and aimed at all ages. Children must be accompanied at all times.

Takes place throughout the gallery

Information on Ikon Gallery’s accessibility is available here.

For additional access enquiries please contact education@ikon-gallery.org

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Ikon Gallery

1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HS

Image Credits
1. Nastaran Tavakoli. Image courtesy the artist. 2. Creative Workshop at Ikon Gallery (2025). Image courtesy Ikon. 3. Creative Workshop at Ikon Gallery (2025). Image courtesy Ikon.
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