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London: Banksy | War Boutique at Andipa Gallery

Andipa Gallery  is hosting a Banksy / War Boutique exhibition , presenting a collection of original  works by two mavericks of urban art – one just emerging onto the international stage, choosing to put on his first commercial exhibition at Andipa, and one already recognised as amongst the biggest names in contemporary art today.

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The show includes an unparalleled collection of sought after original paintings by Banksy, from the collection of Andipa Gallery, in the ground floor gallery.

Banksy | War Boutique 
Banksy | War Boutique 
Banksy | War Boutique

New works by War Boutique are on show in the lower ground floor gallery.
Using textiles, bullet proof ceramics, shells and bomb blankets as the conduit to express his ideas, the artist known as War Boutique “symbolically transforms instruments of war and destruction into constructive items embodying creativity, peace and critical social commentary.” Society for Contemporary Craft.

Banksy | War Boutique

Further pics from the opening here

The show opens on the 09th June and runs until the 09th July 2011

The Andipa Gallery | 162 WALTON STREET | KNIGHTSBRIDGE | LONDON SW3 2JL

Los Angeles: MOCA Coverage

Here are some of the highlights of “Art in the Streets” at the MOCA, Museum of Contemporary Art.

Deitch introducing the show to the press
Deitch intro speech

Legends like Keith Haring
Keith Haring

The reconstitution of Rammellzee’ Tribeca Loft
Rammellzee

Great focus on photographers who documented the movement, like Martha Cooper
Martha Cooper

Banksy
Banksy

Los Angeles corner
MOCA

The opening party:
Artists Natalia Fabia and Adam Wallacavage
Natalia Fabia and Adam Wallacavage
Pamela Anderson and Fab 5 Freddy
Pamela Anderson with Fab 5 Freddy

New Banksy in London

Many new Banksy stencils have appeared in London over the week end, as featured on his website (www.banksy.co.uk).

It’s always a great pleasure to see them in the flesh.
Here is a nod to Keith Haring.

Banksy Haring Dog 
Banksy London Calling

and an escape door from Hell…

Banksy Door 

Photos by Butterfly