Ikon presents a major solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Htein Lin from Myanmar.
Evoking his lifelong commitment to documenting human experience in difficult times, it shows a comprehensive selection of the artist’s paintings made while he was a political prisoner from 1998 to 2004 on prison uniforms and found textile, alongside drawing, sculpture, video and new work. Htein Lin also makes new artworks with residents of HMP Grendon, Buckinghamshire, exploring prison art in Britain and Myanmar.
“Although I am currently unable to travel outside of Myanmar, knowing that my work is being shown in exhibitions overseas like Ikon keeps open a window for me to look out on the world. It also offers a chance for the world outside to see what is happening in Myanmar”. Htein Lin
This exhibition is supported by the British Council’s Connections Through Culture grants programme and ai. gallery.
Image – Htein Lin, Sitting at Iron Gate (2002) from the series 000235 (1998-2004). Acrylic and vinyl paint on textile. © Courtesy the artist.
| Htein Lin: Escape |
| 20 MARCH – 1 JUNE 2025 IKON GALLERY, BRINDLEYPLACE, B1 2HS OPEN TUESDAY-SUNDAY, 11AM-5PM |