Ikon Gallery, Birmingham, UK
2 October 2024 - 23 February 2025
Ikon and macLYON present works by over twenty artists exploring the theme of friendship as part of the British Council UK/France Spotlight on Culture 2024.
Based on mutual trust and affection, friendships are among our most valued relationships. Friends share life experiences, broaden horizons and build collective futures – yet the nature of friendship is difficult to define.
Taking place in the partner cities of Lyon and Birmingham, this exhibition brings together works by artists from the British Council Collection and macLYON to explore friendship in all its forms, and considers how regional capitals and cultural institutions can create new ways of living and working together in a post-Brexit climate.
The exhibition presents painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, film, sculpture and installation, featuring existing and new work by artists with longstanding connections to each city.
Admission is free, and the exhibition is presented as part of Ikon’s 60th anniversary year.
The exhibition ran at macLYON from 8 March – 7 July 2024 before transferring to Ikon.
Artists: Kenneth Armitage, Sonia Boyce, Tereza Bušková, Pogus Caesar, Patrick Caulfield, Jimmie Durham, Tracey Emin, Marie-Anita Gaube, Lola Gonzàlez, Emma Hart, Lubaina Himid, Géraldine Kosiak, Delaine Le Bas, Markéta Luskacová, Rachel Maclean, Goshka Macuga, Madame Yevonde, Gordon Matta-Clark, Hetain Patel, Paula Rego, Luke Routledge, Francis Upritchard, Niek van de Steeg, Lily van der Stokker, Fabien Verschaere, Gillian Wearing, Bedwyr Williams, Rose Wylie and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye.
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- Art Form: Visual Arts
- Region: Europe