A comedian’s playful tribute to lost icons, memories and objects from the past
Known for his comedy, Joe Lycett takes a colourful new direction with his first major solo art exhibition, exploring nostalgia, grief and the things that have disappeared from everyday life. Inspired by objects from Birmingham’s collections, Lycett’s paintings celebrate subjects ranging from extinct animals and lost buildings to discontinued treats and familiar cultural figures.
Presented as a vibrant salon-style display, Everything Must Go combines humour, bold visuals and a distinctly local perspective to create a joyful reflection on memory, change and the stories attached to the things people leave behind.

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