attractions and days out
Ikon Gallery
From its beginnings in a small kiosk in Birmingham's Bullring, Ikon's reputation for innovation, internationalism and excellence has developed over 40 years. Now housed in the neo-gothic Oozells Street School, Ikon has an artistic programme consisting of three interdependent strands.
The Gallery features temporary exhibitions over two floors totalling 450 square metres. A variety of media are represented, including sound, film, mixed media, photography, painting, sculpture and installation.
Ikon's Off-site programme develops dynamic relationships between art, artists and audiences outside the Gallery. These projects and events vary enormously in scale, duration and type of location, challenging expectations of where art can be seen and by whom.
Education is at the heart of Ikon's activities, stimulating public interest in and understanding of contemporary visual art. Through a variety of talks, tours, workshops and seminars, the Education & Interpretation programme recognises that artistic expression can empower people, heightening individual and community experience.
