A number of well-known individuals undertake a series of talks inspired by Desert Island Discs. Asked to select their eight favourite works of art, speakers will reveal their personal inspirations, illustrated by a slide show.
We hope to record and publish each talk in the Media Gallery.
10 June
Stephen Newbould, Artistic Director, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
17 June
David Massingham Artistic Director, DanceXchange
24 June
Capsule, Lisa Mayer and Jenny Moore, curators of live music, events and exhibitions plus Birmingham’s annual Supersonic Festival
1 July
Clare Morrall, author of Astonishing Splashes of Colour, shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2003 and Tindal Street Press’ best selling title
8 July
Jim Crace, Birmingham-based author of novels including Quarantine and Being Dead
15 July
Jeffrey Skidmore, Artistic Director, Ex Cathedra
22 July
No late night due to exhibition installation
Forthcoming speakers to be confirmed - please visit Ikon's website nearer the time.