Exhibition 10.05.2024–08.09.2024
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Dion Kitson
Rue Britannia
Ikon presents the first major solo exhibition and an ambitious off-site commission by British artist Dion Kitson in partnership with English Heritage.
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EVENT 03.08.2024 / 11.00am–3.00pm
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Family Saturday
with Madeleine Staples and Yam Yam Elvis
Families are invited to design and create a costume worthy of The King himself! Join us to use sequins, gems and glitter to recreate some of Elvis Presley’s greatest show-stopping outfits.
The elaborate jumpsuits, scarves and capes designed for Elvis are works of art themselves. Dion Kitson’s work Take Back Control (2024) is part of his Ikon exhibition, Rue Britannia, and is inspired by the sequins, tassels and gemstones of these outfits, reimagining them as a reclining ‘Lazy Boy’ armchair.
This workshop is led by artist Madeleine Staples, with a guest appearance from the West Midlands’ very own Yam Yam Elvis, who gives an exclusive performance at Ikon, during which families are encouraged to join in the fun, sing and dance along!
About Family Saturday
Family Saturday takes place on the first Saturday of every month – join us for a drop-in creative activity, led by a local artist. Open to all ages.
Please consider making a donation for this free activity.
About the artist
Madeleine Staples (b.1983) is an artist from Grimsby currently working in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Staples read Fine Art in London and Michigan, 2007 – 2010, before a career with Damien Hirst. Alongside her own art practice she runs Mad About Art! bringing fine art practice to communities far and wide.
Event Date
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Event Details
Free, suggested donation £5
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.
Events Room, First Floor
Information on Ikon Gallery’s accessibility is available here.
For additional access enquiries please contact education@ikon-gallery.org
VENUE
Ikon Gallery
1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HS
Image Credits
1. Photo by Steve Russell Studios. Image courtesy Ikon. 2. Madeleine Staples. Image courtesy of the artist. 3. Live Elvis Performance, Ikon Gallery (2024). Image courtesy Ikon. Photo by Tod Jones. 4. Dion Kitson, Take Back Control. Rue Britannia Installation (2024). Image courtesy Ikon. Photo by Tom Bird.
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Events/Workshop 01.08.2024 / 5.30pm–7.00pm
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Figurative Drawing Workshop
With Bag Lord and Yam Yam Elvis - Sold Out
Join artist Bag Lord for a free figurative drawing workshop, with the Dudley Elvis. Organised to coincide with Dion Kitson’s solo exhibition, Rue Britannia, Bag Lord responds to Kitson’s visual environment of sculpture, installation, film and found objects, and his fascination with pop culture figures such as Elvis.