Robert Orchardson http://www.createdinbirmingham.com Fri, 17 Aug 2018 17:05:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-CiB-Google-copy-32x32.jpg Robert Orchardson http://www.createdinbirmingham.com 32 32 Ikon Feb – April http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2011/02/19/ikon-feb-april/ Sat, 19 Feb 2011 08:55:31 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=9057 [Read more...]]]> Ikon are currently preparing for their latest round exhibitions, which open with a preview evening on 22 February, and will be on display until 25 April.

Marjolijn Dijkman
Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theatre of the World)
The first UK solo exhibition of work by Dutch artist Marjolijn Dijkman, featuring archival works, video, animation, sculpture and an installation inspired by the dining table of Soho House, Birmingham, the 18th century meeting place of the Lunar Society.

Robert Orchardson
Endless façade
The first European museum exhibition of works by Robert Orchardson (born Glasgow 1976, based in London), an artist who makes sculptures inspired by science fiction and futuristic design.

Rabbya Nasser and Hurmat Ul Ain
White as Snow
Pakistani artists Rabbya Naseer and Hurmat Ul Ain present White as Snow (2008), a video short that challenges assumptions about women in the Islamic world.

On 23 February Robert Orchardson and Marjolijn Dijkman will also be in conversation with Francine Houben, the architect of Birmingham’s new library building. They’ll be discussing shared interest in notions of modernism, progress and utopian themes within the built environment.

The event is from 6.30 – 8pm and is free but should be booked by calling Ikon on 0121 248 0708.

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