Just popped another brilliant interview up on the website. This time Ikon Artistic Director for Education, Linzi Stauvers speaks to artist Dion Kitson about their recent double header of presentations in Birmingham. youngartistsinconversation.co.uk/Dion-Kitson #artistinterview #interview

Brum artist Dion Kitson — who has just finished showing at Ikon — will release a limited edition Greggs range of jewellery, September 13. The 'Baked in Gold' collection will see iconic menu items transformed into wearable, 22-carat gold-plated trinkets. There's classic

Ikon, in partnership with Transport for West Midlands, has commissioned Black Country artist Black Country Type to co-create a new public sculpture. We caught up with Tom Hicks for a fabrication update on the project. Read online: tinyurl.com/c4ffx2pb #TomHicks #Halesowen #PublicArt

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Join co-curators Melanie Pocock, Ikon, and Marilou Laneuville, Musée d’art contemporain de Lyon with three exhibiting artists, for a panel discussion in response to Ikon’s exhibition Friends in Love and War – L’Éloge des meilleur·es ennemi·es. Weds 2 Oct, 5.30-6.30pm. tinyurl.com/24t7ywfd

Our next exhibition features over 20 artists including Luke Routledge, Emma Hart, Delaine Le Bas, Bedwyr Williams and Francis Upritchard. Join us for the launch on Tuesday 1 October, 5-8pm. Learn more: tinyurl.com/ykafbm8h

Applications are now open for Ikon’s Winter Craft Market! This year the market takes place on Weds 4 Dec, 5.30-8.30pm. If you are a local independent maker, crafter or artist we encourage you to apply for a stall. Deadline: 12pm, Sun 6 Oct. Learn more: tinyurl.com/yc38wpf9

Do you remember how fantastic #OozellsSquare looks when the cherry blossoms bloom? We've already got the ball rolling on our #cherryblossom activities for 2025. Watch this space... 🌸 📸 @pretttylittleplaces

FRIENDSHIP: Ikon and Musée d’art contemporain de Lyon have teamed up for a new collaborative exhibition tied together by the overarching theme of friendship. Work on display spans both globally recognised names and exciting local talent... birminghamwire.co.uk/ikon-and-macly…

There's still time to apply for our Building and Facilities Manager role! Application deadline: Tuesday 24 September, 12pm. Ikon is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠Learn more: tinyurl.com/3at7pd4y

Had a brilliant time today with my 1st year CU Photography students converting Ikon #SlowBoat into a camera obscura #Coventry

Soon: Friends in Love and War – L’Éloge des meilleur·es ennemi·es Ikon Oct 2-Feb 23 with Musée d’art contemporain de Lyon "works by over twenty artists from the British Council Collection & macLYON that explore the theme of friendship." Details: ikon-gallery.org/exhibition/wor… #Birmingham #BrumHour

We’ve had a great day talking to students about Ikon BCU Students' Union’s Welcome Fair! Birmingham City University #Birmingham #ContemporaryArt #ArtEducation

My favourite part of my job Ikon … the big reveal!! Getting up close to artworks … a real privilege 🤩😍 what a great day working with marvellous & expert people 😊

Join artists Tereza Buskova, Delaine Le Bas and Fabien Verschaere alongside co-curators Melanie Pocock, Ikon, and Marilou Laneuville, Musée d’art contemporain de Lyon for a panel discussion on friendship. Weds 2 Oct, 5.30-6.30pm. Booking essential: tinyurl.com/24t7ywfd ⁠@britisharts British Council

Here are some of our top picks for September! Shop new books, notepads and sketchbooks here at Ikon Shop. Shop in-store or online: tinyurl.com/4ktfscne Independent Birmingham @brindleyplace #ShopLocal #IndependentShopping #Birmingham

Artist Fabien Verschaere invites families to make large-scale spontaneous drawings – responding to music, stories and other prompts. Sat 5 Oct, 11am-3pm. Free, just drop in. This event is presented as part of @the_big_draw Festival. Learn more: tinyurl.com/nhzrtrmw

One week to go until the launch of Ikon’s new exhibition Friends in Love and War – L’Éloge des meilleur·es ennemi·es. Organised in collaboration with Musée d’art contemporain de Lyon. Tuesday 1 October, 5-8pm. Free entry, just drop in. Learn more: tinyurl.com/ykafbm8h British Council @MYBCU

Here’s a sneak peek of work by Luke Routledge in our new exhibition Friends in Love and War – L’Éloge des meilleur·es ennemi·es. Join us for the launch on Tuesday 1 October, 5-8pm. Free entry, just drop in. tinyurl.com/ykafbm8h #ArtExhibition #FreeEntry #ExhibitionLaunch