I thought that as a reference book and an X-ray shot into a counter culture that generally is inclined to shun publicity, Subway Art could not be bettered. Sitting with the 30cm x 43cm 25th anniversary addition on my knees (the book – not me) I conclude that as a photograph album this new edition […]
Month: June 2009
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K-Guy – Brown Stuff
Street artist and biting political humourist K-Guy has passed verdict on UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s political career. A new installation in front of the Houses of Parliament shows Brown’s career going down the sewers. Public anger at the sight of politicians with their snout in the tough doesn’t abate while Brown faces decimated popular […]
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Royal Albert Hall – LOAD
The Wonderland CollectiveThe Royal Albert Hall, London22 June 2009 – only! The Royal Albert Hall has an almost un-paralleled status in the history of high-brow entertainment and in its’ 138 years has hosted some of the truely iconic performers. And my kids did a percussion workshop and this is the story of how a troupe […]
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C215 – Shoeshiners
Signal Gallery, London19 June – 11 July All photos: NoLionsInEngland except Romanywg and Artbleat where noted There are only a few people in any art niche who can be said to set benchmarks, who are the constellation in the heavens that every looks up and points at. In the world of street art stencilism, C215 […]
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Rowdy – Never Smile At A Crocodile
Sartorial GalleryLondon4 June – 27 June 2009 all photos: NoLionsInEngland except Romanywg where noted Burning Candy crew of Bristol and London has knack for pleasing both fans of graff and street art. A crew show in October 08 was followed in short order by a Sweet Toof solo show in Dec/January and now it’s Rowdy’s […]