{"performances":[{"event":"Birmingham Architecture Festival Event","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/05/26/birmingham-architecture-festival-event","date_range":"26 May 2013","description":"The twinned forces of Still Walking and Birmingham Architecture Festival have created two parallel guided tours celebrating the work of architect John Henry Chamberlain. These tours feature Birmingham\u2019s art school in Margaret Street and Ikon\u2019s current home, the former Oozells Street School. Architecture Victoriana: Art is led by Still Walking\u2019s Ben Waddington and Architecture Victoriana: Brick is led by architect Joe Holyoak. Both tours culminate at Ikon Gallery, where participants can visit the current exhibitions and the new Caf\u00e9 Opus.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Family Workshop","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/05/31/family-workshop","date_range":"31 May 2013","description":"Join us during the school holidays and National Family Week for fun creative workshops as we explore the current exhibitions and make original artwork in response.","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Workshop","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/workshops"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Family Workshop","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/06/01/family-workshop","date_range":" 1 Jun 2013","description":"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.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Workshop","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/workshops"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Parent and Toddler Workshop","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/06/04/parent-and-toddler-workshop","date_range":" 4 Jun 2013","description":"This gallery-based session is for parents with toddlers aged 0\u20133 years. Places are limited and should be reserved by calling Ikon on 0121 248 0708.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Workshop","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/workshops"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Navinland on Screen ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/06/08/-/2013/06/09/navinland-on-screen","date_range":" 8 Jun 2013 -  9 Jun 2013","description":"**Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm**\r\n\r\nEvents Room, Ikon Gallery\r\n\r\nJoin us as we take part in Bollywood 100 in Birmingham (7\u201323 June), organised by Sampad and a consortium of creative partners. Celebrating a centenary of Indian cinema, this festival includes a lively programme of arts and cultural events that capture the glitz, glamour, music, dance, drama and style of one of the biggest film industries in the world. ","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Film","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/film"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Navinland on Screen ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/06/08/-/2013/06/09/navinland-on-screen","date_range":" 8 Jun 2013 -  9 Jun 2013","description":"**Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm**\r\n\r\nEvents Room, Ikon Gallery\r\n\r\nJoin us as we take part in Bollywood 100 in Birmingham (7\u201323 June), organised by Sampad and a consortium of creative partners. Celebrating a centenary of Indian cinema, this festival includes a lively programme of arts and cultural events that capture the glitz, glamour, music, dance, drama and style of one of the biggest film industries in the world. ","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Film","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/film"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Panel Discussion: Art & Object","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/06/12/panel-discussion-art-object","date_range":"12 Jun 2013","description":"Guest speakers discuss how artists have taken inspiration from traditional objects and the issues around display and status in an art gallery context, with reference to the current exhibitions of Tapa: Barkcloth paintings from the Pacific and the work of\r\nFran\u00e7ois Morellet. \r\n\r\nWith Samoan artist Rosanna Raymond, Professor Nicholas Thomas, Director of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge and Ikon Director, Jonathan Watkins. Places are free but should be reserved by calling Ikon on 0121 248 0708.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Art And Object \u2013 Poetry Workshop","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/06/13/art-and-object-poetry-workshop","date_range":"13 Jun 2013","description":"\r\n","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Workshop","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/workshops"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Tapa Masterclass","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/06/15/tapa-masterclass","date_range":"15 Jun 2013","description":"Drawing on her Samoan heritage, artist Rosanna Raymond provides inspiration for textile designs in this practical hands-on session exploring the unique artistic qualities of Pacific clothing and body adornment. This workshop provides an opportunity to produce patterned textiles and try techniques and ideas that result in wearable cloths. All materials are provided. \r\n\r\nPlaces are limited. Booking essential, please visit www.bookwhen.com/ikongallery or call Ikon Shop on 0121 248 0711. ","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Workshop","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/workshops"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Understanding Art Part II: Representation and Non-Representation ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/06/20/understanding-art-part-ii-representation-and-non-representation","date_range":"20 Jun 2013","description":"Following the success of Understanding Art Part I, we return in June to explore the ways in which artists use representation and non-representation in their work. \r\n\r\nConsider the changing nature of realistic representation in portraiture at the Barber Institute, including works by Rembrandt and C\u00e9zanne. Take an in-depth look at Ikon\u2019s Fran\u00e7ois Morellet exhibition, and discuss the artist\u2019s use of abstract geometric pattern. Explore work by Australian artist Patricia Piccinini who creates an imaginative world of charming but unsettling sculptures. \r\n\r\nAimed at adults with an interest in art and art history. We recommend that you view the exhibitions before the talks start at 2pm. Understanding Art Part III takes place in November. \r\n\r\nBooking essential, please visit www.bookwhen.com/ikongallery or call Ikon Shop on 0121 248 0711.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Music for Youth National Festival","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/07/03/-/2013/07/05/music-for-youth-national-festival","date_range":" 3 Jul 2013 -  5 Jul 2013","description":"Ikon is delighted to host a series of lunchtime performances featuring young people participating in Music for Youth\u2019s National festival.","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Classical","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/classical"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Music for Youth National Festival","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/07/03/-/2013/07/05/music-for-youth-national-festival","date_range":" 3 Jul 2013 -  5 Jul 2013","description":"Ikon is delighted to host a series of lunchtime performances featuring young people participating in Music for Youth\u2019s National festival.","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Classical","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/classical"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Practical Workshop for Adults ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/07/04/practical-workshop-for-adults","date_range":" 4 Jul 2013","description":"Join us for a gallery-based session aimed specifically at adults. These afternoons provide an informal and fun way to explore the current exhibitions. Places are limited. \r\n\r\nBooking essential, please visit www.bookwhen.com/ikongallery or call Ikon Shop on 0121 248 0711. ","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Workshop","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/workshops"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Music for Youth National Festival","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/07/03/-/2013/07/05/music-for-youth-national-festival","date_range":" 3 Jul 2013 -  5 Jul 2013","description":"Ikon is delighted to host a series of lunchtime performances featuring young people participating in Music for Youth\u2019s National festival.","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Classical","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/classical"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Family Workshop","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/07/06/family-workshop","date_range":" 6 Jul 2013","description":"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.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Workshop","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/workshops"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"JOIN \u2013 a Creative Alliance Event ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/07/10/join-a-creative-alliance-event","date_range":"10 Jul 2013","description":"As part of Ikon\u2019s continued work with young people we host the second JOIN event, working in collaboration with Birmingham\u2019s Creative Alliance. This event provides an insight into the Creative Apprenticeship programme for new employers, and anyone interested in finding out more, with presentations by current apprentices and employers and an opportunity for informal networking at a drinks reception. ","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."}]}