DJ David Guetta is partnering with Thierry Guetta aka Mr Brainwash for a massive party on 1 of August, in a secret location in London. More info on www.guettamrbrainwash.com
Bristol: Unnatural Natural History at the Royal West of England Academy
Curated by Coates and Scarry, the exhibition entitled Unnatural-Natural History recently launched at the Royal West of England Academy with many of the participating artists present at the opening. Featuring paintings, photography, drawings, sculptures and installations, 38 local and international artists are currently displaying their artistic interpretation of an alternative world. Following genetic mutations and environmental pressure, natural objects have been metamorphosed into unexpected forms in a place no longer ruled by humans.
At the entrance, guests are greeted by feathered installations by Kate McGuire. The viewer’s mind is then immediately transported into a different world, between captivating digital surrealist portraits by Natalie Shau, mutated animal paintings by Corine Perier, animated birds by Troy Abbott, or spherical taxidermy cows heads by Geza Szollosi. Graffiti and street artists ROA, Case, Xenz and Pure Evil added their own take on nature creating installations, paintings and neon sign artworks.
Portraits by Christian Rex Van Minnen are intringly beautiful and disturbing at the same time, while volcanic landscapes paintings by Fulvio di Piazza form spectacular animals, or the other way around.
Challenging the perception of what is considered as natural this exhibition certainly stimulates the mind and opens discussion.
Full set of pics from the opening here.
Full list of participating artists include Angela Singer, Geza Szollosi, Kate McGwire, Nick Bright, Meryl Donahue, Natalie Shau, Patrick Haines, Karen Akester, Beth Carter, Jessica Joslin, Troy Abbott, Chantal Powell, Dean Melbourne, Susie MacMurray, Christopher Russel, Angela Lizon, Rose Sanderson, Pitch Tangpun, Nicole Etienne, Erik Mark Sandberg, Marco Mazzoni, Deedee Cheriel, Heiko Muller, Corine Perier, Luis Sanchez, Christian rex Van Minnen, Scott G. Brooks, Fulvio di Piazza, Laura Ball, Lyndsey Carr, Xenz, Rupert Bathurst, Ryan McLennan, ROA, CASE and Pure Evil.
Unnatural – Natural History
14 July -23 September 2012
Royal West of England Academy
Queen’s Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1PX
London: Mr Brainwash returns – Part 2
Following our earlier coverage about Thierry Guetta aka Mr Brainwash announcing his first major European solo show in London, this week end MBW added a new massive mural. Continuing his series celebrating British icons, after HRH Queen Elizabeth II, he’s now paying tribute to the fashion queen Kate Moss.
The show is due to open on 5th of August at the Old Sorting Office on Museum Street / New Oxford Street.
Full set of pics here
London: Letters from America
American artists Risk, Saber, Ron English and TrustoCorp invaded London on the 4th of July for a show titled “Letters from America” curated by Corey Helford Gallery at Black Rat projects.
Ron English surreal paintings and TrustoCorp witty signs were a treat for the eyes. It was also a great opportunity to see paintings and sculptures by Risk and Saber’s customized flags highlighting issues with the National Healthcare System.
Many artists and graffiti writers joined in for the opening: Conor Harrington and Chloe Early, Pedro Matos, AROE / MSK, Alex Fakso, Remi Rough, David Schillinghlaw, Ronzo to name a few…
View the full set of pics from the opening here
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