Tag Archives: Bristol

Bristol: Banksy new mural for Valentines

Posted on February 14, 2020 by butterfly

A new mural popped up in Banksy’s hometown yesterday baring all the hallmarks of the elusive artist. Located in Barton hill, precisely where he started painting graffiti in his early days, the new artwork depicts a little girl holding a … Continue reading →

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The Other Art Fair Bristol Highlight: Hisham Echafaki

Posted on September 2, 2017 by butterfly

London based multidisciplinary artist Hisham Echafaki is presenting his new solo exhibition at the Saatchi TOAF (The Other Art Fair) in Bristol.  His body of works focuses on the complex and ever changing relationship between humans and the animal world, exploring themes … Continue reading →

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Streets: Banksy at Bridge Farm Primary School (Bristol)

Posted on June 7, 2016 by butterfly

Banksy is back to his hometown in Bristol with a new piece that appeared overnight  on the wall of Bridge Farm Primary School. The work was done as a thank you gift to the children that named one of the … Continue reading →

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Studio Visit: Nick Walker

Posted on August 27, 2015 by butterfly

Ahead of his upcoming solo show ‘Entrophy’ at Above Second Gallery in Hong Kong, we popped by the studio of Bristol artist Nick Walker. For this new show, Nick Walker has been exploring new ideas and broadening the scope of … Continue reading →

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Bristol: Banksy Mobile Lovers

Posted on May 2, 2014 by butterfly

When Banksy recently updated his website with new pictures featuring a stencilled couple holding mobile phones, it generated a complete frenzy. Banksy website It was located and identified in Bristol on a wooden door outside a youth club. Within 24 … Continue reading →

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Bristol: Jessica Albarn – Resurrection

Posted on April 28, 2014 by butterfly

Located behind a small door in the old town wall where the See No Evil street art festival takes place (covered here) , the Crypt of St John the Baptist is hosting an exhibition by UK artist Jessica Albarn  with … Continue reading →

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Bristol: See No Evil Festival

Posted on September 9, 2012 by butterfly

As part of the second ever See No Evil event,  Street artists from around the world are in Bristol city centre to take part in the UK’s largest permanent street art project. Nelson Street is being transformed with graffiti during … Continue reading →

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Bristol: Unnatural Natural History at the Royal West of England Academy

Posted on July 23, 2012 by butterfly

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 … Continue reading →

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Bristol: Modern Fabulists

Posted on April 26, 2011 by butterfly

“Modern Fabulists” is a show curated by Richard Scarry, Director of Corey Helford Gallery, and Chippy Coates. European and American Artists bring their own interpretation to the theme of the show by revisiting folkloric fables and fairy tales. The show … Continue reading →

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Art from the New World – Opening Part I

Posted on May 17, 2010 by butterfly

Los Angeles Corey Helford Gallery has collaborated with Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery , the home of Banksy vs Bristol Museum, British street phenomenon Banksy’s largest and most-talked about world exhibition to date, Art from the New World.  This unprecedented exhibition presents a diverse … Continue reading →

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