Ikon

Contemporary art gallery in Birmingham. Exhibitions, events, off-site projects. Open Tues - Sun 11am-5pm. Free, donations welcome.

Registered charity no.528892

[Ikon @ikongallery]

If you are visiting Ikon Gallery on Saturday 20 June, please be aware there may be increased activity in parts of Birmingham city centre.

We recommend allowing extra time for your journey.

Ikon Gallery is open as usual and we look forward to welcoming you.

[Ikon @ikongallery]

Ikon Gallery is back open as usual today.

Come and explore our current exhibition - Donald Locke, Resistant Forms.

https://t.co/MifWwGLw01

[Ikon @ikongallery]

Ikon Gallery is currently closed due to the snowy weather conditions. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide further updates soon

[Ikon @ikongallery]

We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of @NickElonex CEO of @ElonexOutdoor and a valued Board member.
Nick’s integrity and leadership left a lasting impact. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues. He will be greatly missed.

[Ikon @ikongallery]

Ikon announces its exhibition and education programmes for 2026.

Established as an artists-led alternative space in the Bullring in 1964, Ikon remains free to all and committed to showcasing the very best of British and international art.⁠

Learn more: https://t.co/0SB0fME3pz

[Arts Connect @ArtsConnectWM]

As we move deeper into autumn we are thinking back to our very special Summer School. 🌞

Ten local art teachers joined us for a fabulous few days run in collaboration with @ikongallery and Wolverhampton School of Art @wlv_uni

Find out more here: https://t.co/mRS7lTTrM4

[Culture Bab @culturebab]

Donald Locke: Resistant Forms
1 OCTOBER 2025 – 22 FEBRUARY 2026
@ikongallery
OPEN TUESDAY-SUNDAY, 11AM-5PM
FREE ENTRY, DONATIONS WELCOME
Ikon presents the first major survey exhibition of Guyanese-British artist Donald Locke (1930– 2010).
Find out more: https://t.co/U7DOqfSuKq

[Visit Birmingham & West Midlands @visit_bham]

.@ikongallery is more than an art space 🎨

Artistic Director Melanie reflects on how the gallery showcases global talent while staying deeply connected to its creative local community.

Discover Melanie’s full story here 👉 https://t.co/LB0e7NLyqa

[Ikon @ikongallery]

Ikon's Galleries are closed while we install our new exhibition. Ikon Shop and @YorksCafe are open as usual.

Ikon reopens on Tuesday 30 September, 5-7pm: please join us for the launch of our new exhibition, Donald Locke – Resistant Forms.

https://t.co/We1V7kuQp1

[Culture Bab @culturebab]

It’s the final weeks to see @ikongallery's current exhibitions Thread the Loom and Seulgi Lee: SPAN.
Both exhibitions continue until Sunday 7 September. Open Tuesday – Sunday, 11am-5pm. Free entry, donations welcome.
Find out more: https://t.co/iu5XBf4ksV

[Stacey Barnfield @staceybarnfield]

What a wall! Wonderful to see The Birmingham Colour Palette among such great company @ikongallery Shop! 😍

[#BrumHour 🐝 Networking with #Birmingham @BrumHour]

FINAL WEEK: Seulgi Lee - SPAN @ikongallery

Until Sep 7 "Ikon presents the first UK solo exhibition by artist Seulgi Lee."
Details: https://t.co/KvzGaq6Afk
#Birmingham #BrumHour

[Ikon @ikongallery]

Artist 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.

Read our latest blog post online: https://t.co/PR6Di8aXV0

#ArtInPrisons #HMPSpringHill

[Ikon @ikongallery]

Ikon is recruiting for a Director of Development & Audience Insights.

Ikon is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
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Application deadline: Monday 15 September, 9am

https://t.co/lJ31jgeNY5
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#ArtJobs #WestMidlands

[Sinéad O'Connor @sineadei]

Seuigi Lee's 'Span' was an amazing site specific installation at Ikon Gallery. None of the photos do it justice but this short vid captures some of it

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Seulgi Lee - SPAN @ikongallery

Until Sep 7 "Ikon presents the first UK solo exhibition by artist Seulgi Lee."
Details: https://t.co/KvzGaq6Afk
#Birmingham #BrumHour

[Ikon @ikongallery]

Join us on Slow Boat in @Brindleyplace for a day of free family-friendly weaving activities with artist Alis Oldfield. Open to all ages.

Tuesday 12 August, 11am-3pm. Free entry, just drop in.

Learn more: https://t.co/ylhlQGSGVD

@CanalRiverTrust

#CreativeActivity #Weaving

[Jayne Francis @Harborne_Jayne]

Wonderful (as per) from @ikongallery - helping keep Birmingham on the global cultural map!

[Visit Birmingham & West Midlands @visit_bham]

Global creativity, Brummie warmth 🎨🌍

@ikongallery brings world-class art to Birmingham’s canalside while staying rooted in its creative community.

Hear Artistic Director Melanie’s story 👉 https://t.co/lrqoHlBmVk

[Culture Bab @culturebab]

@ikongallery Textile Fair, Mon 25 August, 11am - 4pm, celebrates the art of Textile & Textile process from across the West Midlands. An opp to meet local makers, find out more about their creative practices & find a special item or gift. https://t.co/JG1RsGlu0a