Pinhole camera workshop with Niki Gandy

Niki Gandy, Ikon Artist in Residence at HMP Birmingham (2025-26), reflects on her recent collaboration with prisoners, exploring exposure to light and its impact on vitamin D and circadian rhythms.

After the talk, Niki will lead an outdoor workshop where you can create your own image using a pinhole camera – a tiny, lens-free camera that captures images with natural light.

Waiting for the Fold is currently on display at the Library of Birmingham as part of What Are the Odds? a new exhibition based on Ikon Gallery’s collaborative research exploring how art can support health and care systems.

Facilities and accessibility

We’re committed to making The Exchange as welcoming and accessible as possible. There’s step-free access and accessible toilets on all floors, plus a Changing Places toilet on the basement level. Guide dogs and assistance animals are always welcome. If you have any questions about access, just drop us an email at engage@contacts.bham.ac.uk.