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] 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.

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.