What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for Black Plaque: Maddox House. Its recorded inscription reads: MADDOX HOUSE IN MEMORY OF CONROY RONALD MADDOX SURREALIST ARTIST AND BIRMINGHAM INNOVATOR DECEMBER 1912 - JANUARY 2005. 'THE WORK OF SURREALISM CAN NEVER BE CONCLUSIVE, IT IS MORE OF AN EXPLORATION, A JOURNEY AND A STRUGGLE." HORTONS' ESTATE
Conroy Ronald Maddox was a surrealist artist and innovator based in Birmingham, known for his contributions to the surrealist movement in Britain. His work challenged conventional artistic boundaries and explored the depths of the subconscious mind, leaving a lasting impact on British art.
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