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All upcoming · Exhibition in the West Midlands
ExhibitionUntil 27 Sept · Birmingham
Ozzy Osbourne (1948–2025): Working Class Hero
Ozzy's Grammys, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honours and gold discs, free at Birmingham's own museum — extended repeatedly, closing for good soon.
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DHFree entry, no booking required
ExhibitionUntil 21 Feb · Birmingham
Every Thing Must Go: Joe Lycett
Comedian Joe Lycett's tongue-in-cheek debut painting exhibition turns extinct chocolate bars and lost buildings into art.
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DHFree
ExhibitionUntil 21 Feb · Birmingham
Balraj Khanna: Lines of Flight
The first major UK survey of painter Balraj Khanna opens at Ikon, tracing six decades of colourful, playful abstraction — free entry.
Ikon Gallery, 1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HSFree
ExhibitionUntil 10 Jan · Coventry
British Art Show 10
The UK's biggest touring survey of contemporary art opens its landmark 10th edition in Coventry, spanning the Herbert Art Gallery, Mead Gallery and Coventry University.
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QPHerbert general admission £4.50 day pass (£3.00 Go CV+ cardholders), under-16s free
ExhibitionUntil 11 Apr · Walsall
Charmaine Watkiss: The Things We Hold Sacred
A major new solo exhibition of drawing and sculpture opens at the New Art Gallery Walsall, built around a newly commissioned installation.
The New Art Gallery Walsall, Gallery Square, Walsall WS2 8LGFree
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