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Visual Arts previews from around the region
Krištof Kintera Ikon Gallery, Birmingham, until Sun 22 November
“I am aware of our responsibility for drastic changes of climate, extinctions of species and all kinds of living organisms,” says Krištof Kintera, a Czech artist widely acclaimed for his sculptural, often kinetic works. “And therefore we’ll face, sooner or later, fatal problems. It is our shame; it is my shame.” This Ikon exhibition, installed across both galleries and also expanding into the public realm, is the most comprehensive presentation of Kintera’s work ever to be mounted in the UK. Featuring new, recent and archival pieces, the show focuses on present-day ‘apocalyptic environmental issues’, but manages to do so with an evident sense of humour, albeit a dark one.
30 whatsonlive.co.uk
