Robert Groves (artist)
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Robert Groves (born 1935[1]), sometimes known as Bob, was a British artist, and a co-founder of the Ikon Gallery in Birmingham, England,[2] whose name he coined, inspired by his interest in icons[3]
Robert Groves | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1935  (age 88) |
| Occupation | Painter |
He is an Associate of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists.[4]
His 2007 exhibition and book, First Light, were inspired by the gardens at Packwood House.[5]
His painting Abstract in Blue (1968) is in the permanent collection of the University of Birmingham.[1]
Recalling the creation of the Ikon Gallery, Groves said:[6]
There was a paucity of places for artists to exhibit in Birmingham. We thought there must be scope to do something in the second city. But we wanted to do something with a bit more spice and there was definitely a real need for something a bit more contemporary in Birmingham at the time.