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The Ikon Gallery looking like it should belong in the Magic Kingdom in Disney World.
Not my usual style but thought I'd post anyway. Let me know what you think :)
It's cherry blossom time again in Oozell's Square!
I took this photo on my cycle commute to work. Passing through this square most days helps me to know when the blossom is at its best, and fortunately for me the light is best when the square is least busy, early in the morning.
“Illusion is the first of all pleasures.” Oscar Wilde
David Tremlett - 3 Drawing Rooms (Ikon Gallery, Birmingham, 4 December 2013 — 21 April 2014)
British artist David Tremlett transforms the second floor of the Ikon Gallery with his colourful geometric wall drawings. An unexpected and deliciously tactile looking bonus are the vast engine grease panels on the walls of the room connecting the two seen here. A great symbiosis of art and architecture. Highly recommended if you have a chance to see it.
The blossom is out in Ozell's Square and so I made my way there this morning. It is a pleasant enough square but when the blossom comes out. it transcends to beautiful :)
The blossom is out and this is one of the places in Birmingham that is a favourite for photographers at this time of the year. So you have to do something a bit different.
My take on this year's blossom display in Oozell's Square. A place that transforms for a few weeks each year.
The Ikon Gallery a gallery of contemporary art, located in Brindleyplace, Birmingham, West Midlands.
It was founded by art collector Angus Skene and four artists from the Birmingham School of Art, David Prentice, Sylvani Merilion, Jesse Bruton and Robert Groves. The collection began after Skene bought Prentice's painting Kate and the Waterlilies in 1964, and the two started discussions about the lack of support for contemporary artists provided by Birmingham's existing artistic institutions
The name of the gallery was coined by Groves, who was interested in the icons of the Eastern Orthodox Church. The name was agreed by the other founders partly on the basis that it "divides beautifully geometrically and was splendid in all directions".
In the 1990s, property developers Argent bought a swathe of derelict land in central Birmingham with plans to transform it into a vibrant mixed-use quarter: Brindleyplace. Amongst the abandoned factories and warehouses, only one building of quality remained – the Grade ll listed former Oozells Street School.
At this time, the Ikon Gallery was occupying a small, found space in the city. With ambitions for expansion and a desire to bring contemporary art to the masses, they saw potential in the school to provide the cultural element of what was the largest mixed-use redevelopment project in the country.
Led by their inspirational director, Liz Ann MacGregor, the Ikon started fundraised raising to secure the former school as its new permanent home.
Levitt Bernstein Associates were commissioned by Argent to restore the building fabric. Stripping back the internal work while retaining as much of its Grade II listed charm as possible. The brief and design quickly developed, and soon after, Ikon Gallery received Lottery funding for the conversion project.
Artist Tania Kovats joined the team at an early stage to influence the design and feel of the building and ensure the spaces were suited to the needs of contemporary artists – crucial with the Ikon’s wish to attract the best in the world.
The most obvious manifestation of Tania’s involvement is the way the building sits on a slate plinth – making the gallery itself a work of art within the environment. Externally, all that remained was to restore the building to its former gothic glory, repairing and replacing damaged brickwork & stonework, and demolishing dilapidated extensions. The buildings damaged tower was rebuilt creating a recognisable landmark for Brindleyplace.
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The Ikon Gallery is an English gallery of contemporary art, located in Brindley Place, Birmingham. It is housed in the Grade II listed, neo-Gothic former Oozells Street Board School, designed by John Henry Chamberlain in 1877.
The above courtesy of Wikipedia.
Ikon Gallery, Birmingham, United Kingdom
The Ikon Gallery is a contemporary art gallery situated in Brindleyplace, Birmingham. It is located in the neo-gothic former Oozells Street Board School, a Grade II-listed building which was designed by John Henry Chamberlain in 1877.
This spot has held my interest for quite some time, especially when the cherry trees burst into bloom during the spring season.
I've waited almost a year to take this image. I have taken photographs here before, but never at night, and since that seems to be my favourite time for photography, it was inevitable I'd be back here in the dark.
Inspired by some of the wonderful images I see from Japan at this time of the year. I can't afford another trip to Tokyo yet, so Birmingham will do nicely for now.
A tricky shot as tripods are not permitted around here. So time to embrace high ISO settings
The Craven Arms, in the Westside district of Birmingham city centre in the West Midlands.
The area includes many new and planned buildings such as The Cube, Library of Birmingham, Ikon Gallery, Trident House and Regal Tower, the National Sealife Centre, International Convention Centre and Symphony Hall, the National Indoor Arena and the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
Broad Street in Westside is a popular nightlife destination in Birmingham and home to many posh European restaurants, canal-side bars and night clubs. Broad Street cuts through the area, as do numerous canals. The canal network in the area consists of features such as Old Turn Junction and Gas Street Basin.
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The atmosphere in Birmingham City Centre, England can be superb at night. As I walked around Brindley Place, I found small cafes and restaurants scattered in midst the office buildings, each with their own architectural style and ambience. A lot of them are situated nicely along the canalside...a wonderful setting for a meal.
The aroma of good food soon started filling my nostrils, so off I went to grab a bite to eat.
I took 3 handheld exposures for this image and then processed them with Photomatix.
Then in Photoshop;
- I first straightened and cropped the image
- Sharpened the image a little
- Slight curve adjustment layer was added
- Duplicated the layer and set the blend mode to overlay, reducing the opacity and fill to around 25%.
You can see it large here
My HDR tutorial is here
The Ikon Gallery, an art gallery of contemporary art, located in Brindleyplace, Birmingham, West Midlands.
It was founded by art collector Angus Skene and four artists from the Birmingham School of Art, David Prentice, Sylvani Merilion, Jesse Bruton and Robert Groves. The collection began after Skene bought Prentice's painting Kate and the Waterlilies in 1964, and the two started discussions about the lack of support for contemporary artists provided by Birmingham's existing artistic institutions
The name of the gallery was coined by Groves, who was interested in the icons of the Eastern Orthodox Church. The name was agreed by the other founders partly on the basis that it "divides beautifully geometrically and was splendid in all directions".
In the 1990s, property developers Argent bought a swathe of derelict land in central Birmingham with plans to transform it into a vibrant mixed-use quarter: Brindleyplace. Amongst the abandoned factories and warehouses, only one building of quality remained – the Grade ll listed former Oozells Street School.
At this time, the Ikon Gallery was occupying a small, found space in the city. With ambitions for expansion and a desire to bring contemporary art to the masses, they saw potential in the school to provide the cultural element of what was the largest mixed-use redevelopment project in the country.
Led by their inspirational director, Liz Ann MacGregor, the Ikon started fundraised raising to secure the former school as its new permanent home.
Levitt Bernstein Associates were commissioned by Argent to restore the building fabric. Stripping back the internal work while retaining as much of its Grade II listed charm as possible. The brief and design quickly developed, and soon after, Ikon Gallery received Lottery funding for the conversion project.
Artist Tania Kovats joined the team at an early stage to influence the design and feel of the building and ensure the spaces were suited to the needs of contemporary artists – crucial with the Ikon’s wish to attract the best in the world.
The most obvious manifestation of Tania’s involvement is the way the building sits on a slate plinth – making the gallery itself a work of art within the environment. Externally, all that remained was to restore the building to its former gothic glory, repairing and replacing damaged brickwork & stonework, and demolishing dilapidated extensions. The buildings damaged tower was rebuilt creating a recognisable landmark for Brindleyplace.
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