Programme December 2013 February Free entry

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1 Programme December 2013 February Free entry

2 Tim Johnson The Luminescent Ground Exhibition 4 December February 2014 First Floor Galleries 1 2 Ikon presents the first European survey of work by Australian artist Tim Johnson (born 1947, Sydney). One of the most remarkable artists of our time, his curiosity and unpretentiousness are rare, and so too his smart knowingness with respect to artistic mannerisms. Early works in this exhibition include installation photography and text pieces made during a trip to England, France, Germany and the Netherlands during , photographic documentation of performances, and paintings and video inspired by Australian punk band Radio Birdman. The paintings with which Johnson came to prominence during the 1980s, arising out of collaborations with aboriginal artists such as Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, are key to our understanding of his artistic practice overall, and the spirit they embody continues to inform his new and recent work. Now Johnson s paintings are an extraordinary combination of influences and references. They are populated by Buddhist deities, Bodhisattvas, Native Americans as well as aboriginal figures, Tibetan monks, Vietnamese farmers, extra-terrestrials and Christian angels, floating in a pictorial space articulated by Papunya dots and circles, and fragments of landscape often oriental hills and cloudy skies that betray a world view that is at once conceptual and visionary. Johnson s work can be contextualised within a postmodern narrative, with an appropriation of motifs from diverse cultural sources demonstrating a release from aesthetic purism, and a generosity of spirit, whereby Johnson, in many recent paintings, invites others to join him in the creation of an artistic gesture. Buddhist images come courtesy of Nava Chapman, a self-styled artist, teacher, dreamer, seeker. Slave to Love and Beauty, while the ongoing UFO series orbits around space craft meticulously drawn by American artist Daniel Bogunovic, with Johnson providing cosmic backgrounds. Questions of artistic authorship, of art and exactly what it means are dwarfed by considerations of known unknowns, by illuminating leaps of faith. A fully illustrated catalogue accompanies the exhibition priced 15, special exhibition price 12, including an essay by Australian art historian Roger Benjamin. Visit Ikon s online shop at for the full range of Ikon s catalogues and editions. 1 Tim Johnson Light performances ( ) Gelatin silver photograph Courtesy the artist 2 Tim Johnson Linda Siddick (2013) Oil on board Courtesy the artist

3 3 3 David Tremlett Room (Grey and Grease) (Ikon) (2012) Pastel on paper 4 David Tremlett Drawing #1 (Japan Series) (Ikon) (2012) Pastel on paper 5 David Tremlett Pileup (drawing 2, Skolkovo) (Ikon) (2012) Pastel on paper 4 5 David Tremlett 3 Drawing Rooms Exhibition 4 December April 2014 Second Floor Galleries British artist David Tremlett, best known for his site-specific wall drawings, makes a vast new work for Ikon, transforming the second floor galleries with geometric shapes, applied directly to the walls using pastel pigment and engine grease. Each of the three rooms has a contrasting composition: horizontal and vertical rectangular blocks of vivid colour, and grey and black, playing off the volumes of architectural space in order to retune our perception of them. Like all of Tremlett s wall drawings, this work for Ikon has been conjured up in the artist s imagination, before becoming scale studio drawings. The creation of the final work takes place over several weeks, with the artist and his assistants applying the colour painstakingly by hand. Tremlett s artistic practice, developed after his formal training at Falmouth School of Art, Birmingham College of Art and the Royal College of Art, is characterised by a critical examination of what sculpture and indeed art could be; an interest in the creative process of making, rather than focusing on a final result. Tremlett refers to his work as objects, flat sculpture, rather than images which, for him, imply illusion. His compositions typically consist of geometric forms, abstract arrangements of arcs, circles, trapezoids, text and line formal constructs which emanate a pure joy of colour and hue, and relationships between geometry and curved line. A small publication accompanies the exhibition priced 1, including an interview with David Tremlett and Jonathan Watkins, Ikon Director. Visit Ikon s online shop at for the full range of Ikon s catalogues and limited editions.

4 Amikam Toren Carrots Exhibition 4 December February 2014 Tower Room Please note the Tower Room is only accessible via a number of steps 7 Israeli/British artist Amikam Toren returns to Ikon with two film selections, Carrots (2008) and Refreshments (2009). Based on true stories, narratives of experience from the artist s life, they are strangely moving tales touched with humour and edged with the surreal. They are filmic equivalents of vignettes, verbalised accounts superimposed onto unedited footage of locations where remembered events actually happened. These places, after the storytelling, are transformed from being unremarkable into sites of loaded melancholy. Dean Kelland Associated Events Exhibition opening Wednesday 4 December, 6 8pm FREE Join us for a glass of wine to celebrate the opening of our new exhibitions. Tim Johnson and David Tremlett in conversation Thursday 5 December, pm 4/ 3 concessions: students, unwaged, 60 + A rare opportunity to hear artists Tim Johnson and David Tremlett discuss approaches to painting and the inspiration behind their work with Ikon s Director, Jonathan Watkins. This event includes a book signing. Booking essential, please visit to book online or call Ikon on All events take place at Ikon Gallery unless otherwise stated. Painting Masterclass Saturday 8 February 2014, 11am 5pm 45/ 35 concessions: students, unwaged, 60+ A one day intensive workshop exploring painting techniques with Beccy Roberts, the artist who decorated Ikon s Slow Boat in Taking inspiration from our current exhibitions by Tim Johnson and David Tremlett, participants explore a range of styles and approaches, developing their skills with expert tuition. All materials are provided. Booking essential, please visit to book online or call Ikon on Beccy Roberts painting Slow Boat, summer 2013 The Englishman s Panacea Exhibition 4 December February 2014 Fletcher s Walk, Birmingham B3 3HJ British artist Dean Kelland works with performance, photography, film and appropriation to explore portraiture, producing engaging observations of our collective cultural identities. Kelland s work is preoccupied with the British sitcom of the 1960s and borne out of an interest in the language of popular culture. For Ikon, Kelland returns to the iconic British comedy character Harold Steptoe in The Englishman s Panacea (2013). He stands before a mirror in what is seemingly his morning ritual. Referencing Samuel Beckett s plays Waiting for Godot and Film, the action is repeated with each new manifestation taking us closer to the identity of Steptoe while simultaneously examining the mechanics of performance. 8 7 Amikam Toren Still from Carrots (2008) Video installation for monitor 17 minutes, 38 seconds Courtesy the artist and Anthony Reynolds Gallery, London 8 Dean Kelland The Englishman s Panacea (2013) Performance film still Photograph courtesy the artist

5 Ikon Youth Programme Known as IYP, the Ikon Youth Programme is a group of young people who share an interest in visual art. Meeting regularly at Ikon Gallery since 2009, participants aged years old are encouraged to devise creative projects, establish networks with other youth groups and share their thoughts and opinions about a range of topics. Family Events Free drop-in activities For all ages No need to book, stay for as long as you like Family Saturdays Saturday 7 December, 1 4pm FREE Inspired by Ikon s David Tremlett exhibition Saturday 4 January 2014, 1 4pm FREE Inspired by Ikon s Tim Johnson exhibition Saturday 1 February 2014, 1 4pm FREE Inspired by Ikon s Tim Johnson exhibition Open to all ages (adults very welcome), these afternoons of creative activities engage, challenge and inspire. Join us as we explore the current exhibitions and make original artwork. Associated Events The Alternative Christmas Party Wednesday 4 December, 6 8pm FREE Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2ND Collaborating with Capsule and as part of the Library of Birmingham s Discovery Season, Ikon Youth Programme hosts an evening for young people engaged with Birmingham s arts scene. If you participate in or lead creative events for young people aged 15+ please join us. Expect music, activities and socialising. To book Amy Martin at amyrozelmartin@gmail.com or call IYP Presents Saturday 25 January 2014, 1 4pm FREE Aged and want to find out more about Ikon? Join us for a free afternoon of creative activity responding to the current exhibitions. No need to book, just drop in. Creative workshops Activities aimed at specific age groups Parent and toddler morning Tuesday 21 January 2014, 10 11am 2 per child, payable in advance This gallery-based session is for parents with toddlers aged 0 3 years. Places are limited, please visit to book online or call Ikon on Children should be accompanied by an adult at all times. Schools Events Public Events Spotlight Tours Every Friday, 1pm and Sunday, 3pm FREE Join a member of our staff team for a 15 minute spotlight tour looking at a key work in the exhibition. No need to book, meet in Ikon foyer. Art Bus Wednesday 11 December, 5 9pm FREE Travel on the free Art Bus and visit five of Birmingham s art galleries Ikon, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, RBSA Gallery, mac birmingham and Eastside Projects. Each gallery stays open late for Christmas shopping, with free gallery tours and refreshments. Visit for a bus timetable. BSL Exhibition Tour Thursday 12 December, 1 3pm FREE Join a member of the Learning Team for an informal exhibition tour with British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation. Suitable for deaf visitors and their friends and family. A fitted induction loop is available. Places are free but should be booked by ing Erin Libetta at or calling Ikon on ARTiculation at Ikon Gallery: regional heat Monday 20 January 2014, pm FREE ARTiculation is a national art speaking competition which invites sixth form students to give a short presentation on a work of art or architecture of their choice. Nine regional heats take place with Ikon hosting the Midlands heat, adjudicated by Nicola Kalinsky, Director of The Barber Institute of Fine Arts. The successful student from each heat will participate in the final, held at Clare College, Cambridge on Saturday 1 March 2014 as part of the ARTiculation Conference, in partnership with the University of Cambridge. Organised in collaboration with The Roche Court Educational Trust. For more information contact Erin Libetta by at e.libetta@ikon-gallery.org or call Remote Viewer Graham Gussin in conversation Thursday 12 December, pm FREE Remote Viewer (2001) is an iconic video work by renowned British artist Graham Gussin, in which a journey is made by the artist through a far-off landscape, paralleled by the efforts of a remote viewer to locate him. Looking back more than ten years since the piece was first made, Gussin discusses its context and his wider practice, in conversation with Ikon Director, Jonathan Watkins. This event is organised in collaboration with Film and Video Umbrella, and is part of the 25 Frames programme. Places are free but should be booked, visit to book online or call Ikon on Afternoon Tea Thursday 16 January 2014, pm FREE* Join us for an exhibition tour, followed by tea, cake and chat in Café Opus at Ikon. Places are free but should be booked, visit to book online or call Ikon on *Suggested 4 donation for refreshments. Audio Described Introductory Tour Thursday 23 January 2014, 2 3pm FREE Join us for an informal audio described introduction to our current exhibitions with a focus on two key works. Suitable for blind and partially sighted visitors and their friends and family. Places are free but should be booked, please visit to book online or call Ikon on

6 Public Events Kontrast: Live Jazz at Ikon (bink!) Friday 24 January 2014, pm 10/ 5 concessions: students, unwaged, 60+ Once a month from January to April, Ikon presents performances by some of the UK s leading Jazz artists, organised by Birmingham-based musician David Austin Grey. (bink!) is a vibrant young band featuring an exciting combination of trombone and alto saxophone frontline. Each musician brings individual influences and a unique approach to improvisation, resulting in an eclectic and distinctive sound. To book visit or call Ikon on Tell Me On A Sunday Sunday 26 January 2014, 5 8pm FREE Theme: Once upon a time Sunday 23 February 2014, 5 8pm FREE Theme: Within these walls (Story Supper 5 6pm, performances 6 8pm) Tell Me On A Sunday is Ikon s true-life storytelling project, organised in collaboration with Writing West Midlands and storyteller Cat Weatherill. Eight storytellers each perform a seven minute story, based on a specially selected theme and all with truth at their heart. Pitch your story at These events are intended for adult audiences. Places are free but should be booked. Please visit to book online or call Ikon on Book Launch Joanna Rajkowska: Where the Beast is Buried Wednesday 29 January 2014, pm 5/ 3 concessions: students, unwaged, 60+ Ikon and the Polish Expats Association (PEA) host the launch of a new book about Joanna Rajkowska, an internationally acclaimed Polish artist based in London. A collection of stories, essays, interviews and images, it covers her best-known projects including Greetings from Jerusalem Avenue (2002 ). Rajkowska is in conversation with Michaela Crimmin, an independent curator and producer, also teaching in the Curating Contemporary Art programme at the Royal College of Art. To book visit or call Ikon on Practical Workshop for Adults Thursday 6 February 2014, pm 4 per person* Join us for a gallery-based session devised especially for adults. This afternoon provides an informal and fun way to explore the current exhibitions. Places are limited. Booking essential, please visit to book online or call Ikon on *Cost includes refreshments and materials. BEAST Friday 14 February 2014, pm FREE BEAST (Birmingham ElectroAcoustic Sound Theatre), based at the University of Birmingham s Electroacoustic Music Studios, create performances of dramatic and immersive sonic experiences. For this performance BEAST install a unique and unusual sound system, exploiting the architectural and acoustic idiosyncrasies of Ikon s galleries. Featuring new works by Angela da Ponte, David Ibbett, Norah Lorway and Jonty Harrison, the event culminates in a performance by BEER (Birmingham Ensemble for Electroacoustic Research), involving live coding sonic interventions in the path of feedback signals. Places are free but should be booked, visit or call Ikon on Kontrast: Live Jazz at Ikon Lottie Hodgson Band Snapdragon (Holly Thomas/Andrew Woodhead) Friday 21 February 2014, pm 10/ 5 concessions: students, unwaged, 60+ The Lottie Hodgson Band, formed in 2012, consists of Birmingham Conservatoire graduates and students. Playing breathtakingly original material, the band focuses on new arrangements by Hodgson who explores the use of lyrics and poetry. Supported by Holly Thomas s Snapdragon, an inventive duo who draw upon poetry, modern music and the roots of jazz. To book visit or call Ikon on All events take place at Ikon Gallery unless otherwise stated. Christmas at Ikon Shop Ikon s independent shop stocks a range of products, ideal for Christmas gifts, from beautiful art books and children s presents to handmade stationary and jewellery. Ikon Shop is open Tuesday Sunday, 10.30am 6pm or you can shop online at Extended Shopping Hours in December Late nights: Thursday 5 December, Wednesday 11 December, Wednesday 18 December, 10.30am 8pm All day Mondays in December, 10.30am 6pm In the run up to Christmas, Ikon Shop is open extra hours and Ikon also offers creative workshops where you can make unique personalised gifts. Book Launch: 100 Works of Art That Will Define Our Age by Kelly Grovier Tuesday 10 December, pm FREE Ikon hosts the launch of this bold and engaging analysis of 100 works of art from the past two decades. Featured artists include Louise Bourgeois, Olafur Eliasson, Andreas Gursky, On Kawara, Gerhard Richter, Santiago Sierra, Gillian Wearing and Ai Weiwei. Kelly Grovier is a poet, historian and literary critic and contributes regularly on art to the Times Literary Supplement. Grovier is in conversation with Stuart Tulloch, Ikon Curator and the event includes a book signing. Places are free but should be booked, visit to book online or call Ikon on Icicle charm bracelet by Working Clasp Creative workshops Thursday 5 December, pm, 5* Card making: Join Ikon s Learning Team for an informal session making personalised Christmas cards and gift tags. Wednesday 11 December, pm, 15* Book making: Local book binder Helen Wilson demonstrates the art of the perfect zigzag by showing you how to create her zigzag pocket book. Wednesday 18 December, 6 8pm, 20* Jewellery making: spend an evening in Ikon s David Tremlett exhibition making geometric statement jewellery with a wintry theme, with local creatives Working Clasp and Checkmybox. * Cost includes all materials. Places are limited for all creative workshops, to book please visit or call Ikon on All profits from Ikon Shop support Ikon Gallery s charitable artistic and educational programme.

7 10 Ikon Gallery, Bullring, Ikon has relaunched its website with a new design, increased functionality and content, working with Birmingham designers Substrakt to create a new online portal. Visitors to the renamed website (formerly can explore our extensive archive of exhibitions, off-site projects and events whilst also discovering resources including films with artists and downloadable exhibition guides; browse our new online shop which features a wide range of catalogues and art books alongside products from local artists and creatives; and book tickets for events or make a donation to support the gallery. The new website is also fully responsive for use on mobiles and tablets. Ikon celebrates its 50th anniversary during A series of special exhibitions and events, collectively known as Ikon 50, is planned to mark the milestone year. Ikon Icons sees a return to Ikon by five key British artists from an exhibition programme that has articulated five decades, each presenting work in the gallery s Tower Room corresponding to their earlier shows here. John Salt was the first artist to exhibit at Ikon, in April 1965, on the cusp of his embrace of photorealism, whilst Ian Emes 1973 film animation heralded the start of a brilliant career that visualised the music of Pink Floyd. In 1988 Cornelia Parker exhibited her seminal work Thirty Pieces of Silver and ten years later likewise Yinka Shonibare s combination of found objects and African fabric was a defining moment. The new millennium was ushered in by an ambitious programme that included a survey of work by Julian Opie, our Ikon icon of the 2000s. The gallery programme for Ikon 50 opens in February with the first solo exhibition by Iraqi-Kurdish artist Jamal Penjweny, coinciding with an installation of wall drawings by David Tremlett. Spring 2014 arrives with the work of Belgian artist Michel François in his most comprehensive UK exhibition to date, giving way in the summer to Ikon 1980s, a review of our programme from 1978 to In September we present the extraordinary sculptural work of Korean artist Lee Bul before the exhibition to celebrate Deutsche Bank s Artist of the Year 2013, Imran Qureshi. Ikon 50 culminates in early 2015 with an arresting video installation by Angolan artist Nástio Mosquito, foiled by the minimalist aesthetic of Norwegian artist A.K. Dolven, and a Tower Room tribute to Robert Groves, the artist who gave Ikon its name in Ikon 50 also includes an extensive public programme of talks, events, film screenings and off-site projects, commencing with Midwest to Midville on Monday 3 February Presented in collaboration with Turning Point West Midlands, this free symposium considers the future of visual arts in the Midlands whilst looking back at the last 50 years. For more information about Ikon 50 visit

8 About Ikon Find out More Thank You Ikon is an internationally acclaimed contemporary art venue situated in central Birmingham. Housed in the neo-gothic Oozells Street School, it is an educational charity and works to encourage public engagement with contemporary art through exhibiting new work in a context of debate and participation. The gallery programme features artists from around the world. A variety of media is 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. Projects vary enormously in scale, duration and 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 Learning Team aim to build a meaningful relationship with Ikon s audience that enables visitors to engage with, discuss and reflect on contemporary art. Visitor Resource Room on the second floor is a place for visitors to find out more about the artists showing at Ikon. A filmed interview, texts and books give background information to the exhibitions. The room is also a place for families to enjoy creative practical activities. Gallery Tours and creative workshops are available to a variety of groups to get the most out of each exhibition. Call the Learning Team for more information on Ikon Online at offers full details of our exhibitions and events plus downloadable gallery guides. Watch installation videos, listen to interviews with artists and browse the online shop for Ikon catalogues and limited edition prints. Access Ikon aims to be fully accessible for disabled visitors. A wheelchair is available, a lift operates throughout the building and guests with guide dogs are welcome. There is a fitted induction loop to enhance the sound for visitors with hearing impairment and disabled parking is located outside the gallery on Oozells Street. Large print versions of the Ikon bulletin and exhibition guides are available on request. Stay in Touch To join our free mailing list call or visit You can also follow Ikon on Facebook and Twitter. Facilities Ikon would like to thank the following for their invaluable support over the past 12 months The Baring Foundation; BBC; School of Art, Birmingham City University; Birmingham Library and Archive Services, Birmingham City University; Edward & Dorothy Cadbury Charitable Trust; W A Cadbury Charitable Trust; Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation; Canal & River Trust; CCE; The W E Dunn Trust; John Feeney Charitable Trust; The George Fentham Birmingham Charity; Grantham Yorke Trust; The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation; Grundtvig; Paul Hamlyn Foundation; The Henry Moore Foundation; Institut Français Royaume-Uni; Japan Foundation; Media Archive for Central England; Mirage Associates; The Owen Family Trust; Pro Helvetia; Programme de résidences / Fondation d entreprise Hermès; Russell Adams Golf Academy; The Saintbury Trust; Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; Thomas Dane Gallery, London; Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company; V.G.S. (Virtual Golf Systems: Solutions: Simulators); Michael Werner Gallery, New York and London. Ikon Gallery Limited trading as Ikon. Registered address: 1 Oozells Square, Birmingham b1 2hs. Ikon is supported using public funding by Arts Council England and Birmingham City Council. Registered Charity no Support Ikon As a charity, Ikon needs your support. We rely on donations from individuals and businesses to fund what we do. If you would like to support us, whether by making a donation, becoming a patron or leaving a legacy, visit or call Corporate Patrons Deutsche Bank; EY; Glenn Howells Architects; Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindleyplace; SACO Serviced Apartments; Wragge&Co. Individual Patrons Adrian Bland; Simon Chapman; Patzi Haslimann; Tom Jones; Stephen Pallister; Midge Skene; Mr & Mrs A E Taylor. Friends of the Family (In support of A Real Birmingham Family) Adrian Bland and family; Associated Architects; John Crabtree; Jean Denning; Antony and Vicken Gormley; Mark Hodgkins; Glenn Howells; David and Mary Lodge; Maverick TV; Paul Needham; Tim Oldham, David and Ethne Owen; Midge Skene; Richard Verdi; Jonathan Watkins. Ikon would also like to thank all those individuals who make a donation during their visit. Exhibition supporters Tim Johnson s exhibition The Luminescent Ground is supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. David Tremlett s exhibition 3 Drawing Rooms is supported by The Abbey Harris Mural Fund. Project supporters Slow Boat is supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Canal & River Trust and Sandwell Council. Ikon s core Learning programme is supported by Arts Connect West Midlands. The Lottie Hodgson Band/ Snapdragon (Holly Thomas/Andrew Woodhead) performance at Ikon is supported by Packt. The book launch for Where the Beast is Buried is supported by the Polish Cultural Institute in London. Remote Viewer was commissioned in 2001 by Film and Video Umbrella in association with Ikon and is supported by Arts Council England and The Henry Moore Foundation. Ikon Shop is Birmingham s only specialist art bookshop, stocking a range of books and magazines on contemporary art and culture. Students receive a 10% discount (conditions apply). Shop online at or call Open during exhibition installations. Café Opus at Ikon is a modern British café, featuring classic dishes sourced from high quality producers. Families welcome. Call to book.

9 Pedestrianised roads and squares Snow Hill Station Major roads Suggested walking route Brindleyplace Q-Park Oozells Mainline canal Ikon Library of Birmingham ICC + Symphony Hall REP Centenary Square Broad Street Hyatt Hotel Paradise Forum + Central Library Museum and Art Gallery Town Hall Victoria Square New Street Colmore Row Bus Stop 9, 10, 22, 23, 24, 29, 29A, 83, 89, 120, 127, 128, 129, 140, 141, 829 Rotunda Bull Street Corporation Street High Street Moor Street Station Gas Street Basin Bus Stop 1, 9, 10, 22, 23, 24, 29, 120, 126, 127, 128, 129, 140, 141 Mailbox New Street Station Bullring Selfridges + Bullring Ikon Gallery 1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham b1 2hs +44 (0) / Opening times Gallery Café Opus Ikon Shop Mon Closed Closed Closed Tues 11am 6pm 8.30am 9pm 10.30am 6pm Wed 11am 6pm 8.30am 9pm 10.30am 6pm Thur 11am 6pm 8.30am 9pm 10.30am 6pm Fri 11am 6pm 8.30am 9pm 10.30am 6pm Sat 11am 6pm 10am 9pm 10.30am 6pm Sun 11am 6pm 11am 5pm 10.30am 6pm Galleries closed 11 November 3 December 2013 and February 2014 for installation and building maintenance. Ikon is open Bank Holiday Mondays. Christmas closing dates Galleries and shop closed Monday 23 December 2013 to Wednesday 1 January 2014, re-opening on Thursday 2 January Café Opus at Ikon closed Monday 23 to Thursday 26 December and Wednesday 1 January Check for variable Christmas opening times. Cover image: Tim Johnson with Nava Chapman Walk Through (2008) Acrylic on linen, courtesy the artist and Milani Gallery, Brisbane Getting to Ikon Pedestrian route from New Street train station From New Street station walk to Chamberlain Square, then up the curved steps to the Central Library, through Paradise Forum and into Centenary Square. Bear left onto Broad Street, passing the Hyatt Hotel on the left, then turn right into Oozells Street. This walk takes approximately 15 minutes. By road Birmingham is accessible by the M5, M6, M40 and M42 motorways. Drivers should follow signs to Birmingham City Centre then look for the brown tourist signs to the International Convention Centre, National Indoor Arena, Canals and Brindleyplace. Car and bicycle parking The nearest car park is Q-Park Brindleyplace on Brunswick Street (pre-book and quote IKON for 10% discount at birmingham/q-park-brindleyplace). Orange and blue badge holders may park on the double yellow lines on Oozells Street in accordance with badge guidelines. There is a bicycle rack near Ikon. Local accommodation