Birmingham Photo Gallery - Art Galleries
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The Ikon Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in a repurposed Victorian boarding school. During my visit, there were two exhibitions on offer."Break the Mould" focuses on ceramics and experimenting with clay that challenges the traditional boundaries. At the entrance is Jack Ky Tan's ceramic urns inspired by ceremonial bronzes from the Shang Dynasty.
Halima Cassell's hand-carved ceramic vessels were made with clay gifted by others from around the world, symbolizing nothing is created in isolation.
She also has 3 further works on display here showing the geometric forms, carving, and patterns that define her practice.
Upstairs, Angela de la Cruz collaborated with the Birmingham Royal Ballet to produce this exhibition about the human body, its vulnerability and survival.
South of the city centre, the Midland Arts Centre has put on a show with works from 37 local artists covering a wide range of materials and topics.
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