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Ikon is an internationally acclaimed contemporary art venue located in Birmingham, UK. Free entry.
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IKON SHOP
Browse books, prints, stationery, jewellery, homeware and gifts.
All profits support Ikon’s charitable artistic and educational programme.
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HIRE IKON FOR YOUR EVENT
Housed in a beautiful Victorian building, Ikon Gallery has versatile spaces, accommodating 10 to 500 guests.
Get in touch today to discuss your event with a member of our team.
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ART AT HMP GRENDON
With a focus on the development of the prisoners’ artistic practice, Ikon has opened the Marie-Louise von Motesiczky Studio at HMP Grendon – a dedicated space for workshops, in printing and painting, and a changing programme of exhibitions, art historical and contemporary.
Funded by the Marie-Louise von Motesiczky Charitable Trust.
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IKON YOUTH PROGRAMME
Over three years (2021-24) Ikon Youth Programme (IYP) navigates the waterways on board Slow Boat, a converted narrow boat. IYP are collaborating with creative thinkers and makers to reimagine Slow Boat as a local art school.
Funded by Freelands Foundation.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Ikon is dedicated to minimising its impact on the environment and we strive to make our operations and exhibitions as sustainable as possible.
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FREE DIGITAL GUIDE
Explore Ikon with our free digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the arts and culture App.
Listen to audio guides, watch films and discover more.
Events
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Current Exhibitions
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Upcoming Exhibitions
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