Schools23.10.2025
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BCU Tuesdays
Ikon is pleased to announce that BCU Tuesdays has been extended until September 2026. The partnership with Birmingham City University (BCU) enables the gallery to open on Tuesdays when visitors can enjoy an additional day of free entry to Ikon’s exhibitions.
Art in Prisons21.10.2025
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Interview with HMP Birmingham Artist In Residence
Niki Gandy is Ikon’s Artist in Residence at HMP Birmingham. James Latunji-Cockbill, Ikon’s Producer, Art in Prisons, interviews the artist about their residency at HMP Birmingham.
Art in Prisons17.10.2025
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Htein Lin at HMP Grendon
In May, Myanmar artist Htein Lin exhibited new work at HMP Grendon, Europe’s only wholly therapeutic prison, where Ikon has produced artist residencies since 2014.
Sustainability25.09.2025
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Sustainability at Ikon
Ikon is dedicated to minimising its impact on the environment and we strive to make our operations and exhibitions as sustainable as possible. This Recycling Week (22 – 28 September) we asked Tess Radcliffe, Technician at Ikon how Ikon recycles and reuses materials and waste.
Exhibitions18.09.2025
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Ikon announces Autumn/Winter Exhibition
Ikon presents Resistant Forms, the first major survey of Guyanese-British artist Donald Locke (1 October 2025 – 22 February 2026).
Exhibitions04.09.2025
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Thread the Loom Reflections
Thread the Loom is a group exhibition celebrating the art of weaving. An AVL Studio Dobby loom, on loan from Birmingham City University (BCU), was activated through a series of micro-residencies with West Midlands weavers. We caught up with Zoë Hillyard, Senior Lecturer, BA (Hons) Textile Design at BCU and Lara Gembarska, Student Weaving Support to ask them to reflect on their highlights.
Art in Prisons06.08.2025
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Interview with HMP Spring Hill Artist In Residence
Jessica Ostrowicz is Ikon’s Artist in Residence at HMP Spring Hill. James Latunji-Cockbill, Ikon’s Producer, Art in Prisons, interviews the artist about their creative practice.
Offsite24.07.2025
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Tom Hicks, You Are Here
Ikon and Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) present a new public sculpture for Halesowen by Black Country artist Tom Hicks.
Exhibitions17.07.2025
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Clare Langford
We caught up with Clare Langford, one of the West Midlands weavers activating an AVL Studio Dobby loom, on loan from Birmingham City University (BCU) as part of Ikon’s exhibition Thread the Loom.
Exhibitions10.07.2025
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Chantelle Folarin
We caught up with Chantelle Folarin, one of the West Midlands weavers activating an AVL Studio Dobby loom, on loan from Birmingham City University (BCU) as part of Ikon’s exhibition Thread the Loom.
Art in Prisons11.06.2025
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Building a Legacy
For over 10 years, Ikon has been working in partnership with Marie-Louise von Motesiczky Charitable Trust to deliver its work with artists and communities. A new publication, Building a Legacy (2025) gives an overview of the Marie-Louise von Motesiczky Charitable Trust between 1997–2025.
News29.05.2025
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Slow Boat concludes its journey to Stoke-on-Trent
As Ikon’s Slow Boat concluded its journey to Stoke-on-Trent, we caught up with Nicola Shipley, Director, GRAIN Projects and Rosie Abbey, Ikon Youth Programme Coordinator.
Artist Residency21.05.2025
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Robert Zhao Renhui, Artist Residency
The residency at Wigwell Lodge has offered me a rare kind of quiet – one that sharpens my attention to both visible and invisible movements in the landscape. It’s been a time of listening, walking and noticing subtle shifts in weather, wildlife and time.
Exhibitions22.04.2025
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Sunsets, Food and Friendship
Ikon presents Sunsets, Food and Friendship, an exhibition of young people’s photography focused on the importance of culture, heritage and identity in shaping a sense of self and belonging.
Artist Residency14.04.2025
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New artist residencies
Ikon announces two new off-site artist residencies with Robert Zhao Renhu and Jessica Ostrowicz.
Events27.03.2025
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Events at Ikon Gallery
Ikon recently launched new exhibitions by artists Mahtab Hussain and Htein Lin and celebrated the arrival of the Cherry Blossoms in Oozells Square.
Schools07.03.2025
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School Visits To Friends in Love and War exhibition
Ikon’s winter exhibition, Friends in Love and War – L’Éloge des meilleur·es ennemi·es, was visited by 15 Primary schools, 23 Secondary schools, 7 SEND schools and 19 University groups.
Slow Boat06.03.2025
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Ikon Slow Boat: Stoke-on-Trent, April - May 2025
Ikon is pleased to announce Slow Boat’s visit to Stoke-on-Trent in partnership with GRAIN Projects. Taking place throughout April and May 2025, Slow Boat’s programme of activity involves artists and photographers, education partners and arts organisations, with a focus on engaging young people in North Staffordshire.
Exhibitions05.03.2025
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Clipping the Ikon - Round Up
To celebrate the final weekend of Ikon’s exhibition Friends in Love and War – L’Éloge des meilleur·es ennemi·es, Birmingham-based Czech artist Tereza Bušková led the event Clipping the Ikon.
Exhibitions22.01.2025
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Htein Lin: Escape
Ikon presents a major solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Htein Lin from Myanmar (20 March – 1 June 2025).
News14.01.2025
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Clipping the Ikon
We are excited to announce Ikon is part of the Birmingham Light Festival! Join us on Friday 21 February as we light up Ikon – with free creative workshops and performances during the day (2-5pm) and a candle-lit, ceremonial ‘clipping’ of Ikon Gallery as the sun sets (5-7pm).
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