Break the Mould Exhibitions

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Break the Mould transforms Ikon into a working laboratory for clay and ceramics,.

Centring ceramics as a space for experimentation, the exhibition turns the gallery into a live studio where visitors encounter artists working on site and take part in process led activities.

The exhibition features resident artists Jack Ky Tan, Halima Cassell and Roo Dhissou, alongside works by Kara Chin, Mark Essen and Laurie Ramsell, each pushing the boundaries of clay and material led practice. Two Birmingham ceramics organisations — Sundragon Community Pottery and Modern Clay — also take part, connecting local making communities with contemporary art.

Showcasing speculative rituals, medieval Birmingham references, “future fossil” objects and community built structures, Break the Mould celebrates clay as a transformative material linking past traditions with future possibilities.

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Date(s)25 Mar - 6 Sep 2026
WebsiteVisit website
VenueIkon Gallery
Address1 Oozells Square, Birmingham, West Midlands,
B12HS

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Event Details

Date25 Mar - 6 Sep 2026
Time(s)11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CostFree
VenueIkon Gallery
1 Oozells Square
Birmingham
West Midlands
B12HS
Phone+44 (0)121 248 0708
CategoryExhibitions


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