LATEST ART NEWS.....JAN 2023
BEYOND THE STREETS is at Saatchi Gallery, Chelsea, London.
From defiant train writers to powerful large-scale muralists, Saatchi Gallery is thrilled to announce over 100 international artists to be featured in BEYOND THE STREETS LONDON, opening this February. The exhibition, supported by adidas Originals, will be the most comprehensive graffiti & street art exhibition to open in the UK, and is set to take over all three floors of London’s iconic Saatchi Gallery.
Following successful exhibitions in Los Angeles & New York, BEYOND THE STREETS LONDON will feature new works, large-scale installations, original ephemera and extraordinary fashion that capture the powerful impact of graffiti & street art across the world.
Each of the exhibition’s chapters will explore exceptional moments in the history of this artistic movement; including the emergence of punk; the birth of hip-hop - marking its 50th anniversary in 2023; and street culture’s strong influence in fashion and film.
Over 100 graffiti and street artists artists exhibiting including...
10Foot, AIKO, Alicia McCarthy, André Saraiva, BÄST, Beastie Boys, Beezer, Bert Krak, BLADE, BLONDIE, Bob Gruen, Brassaï, Broken Fingaz, C. R. Stecyk III, CES, Charlie Ahearn, Chaz Bojórquez, Chris FREEDOM Pape, Christopher Stead, Conor Harrington, CORNBREAD, Craig Costello, CRASH, DABSMYLA, Dash Snow, DAZE, DELTA, DONDI, Duncan Weston, Dr. REVOLT, Eric HAZE, Escif, Estevan Oriol, Fab 5 Freddy, FAILE, Felipe Pantone, FUME, FUTURA2000, Glen E. Friedman, GOLDIE, Gordon Matta-Clark, Gregory Rick, Guerrilla Girls, Gus Coral, Henry Chalfant, HuskMitNavn, IMON BOY, Jaimie D’Cruz, Jamie Reid, Janette Beckman, Jason REVOK, Jenny Holzer, Joe Conzo, John Ahearn & Rigoberto Torres, José Parlá, KATSU, KAWS, KC ORTIZ, Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf, KING MOB, LADY PINK, Lawrence Watson, Lisa Kahane, Malcolm McLaren, Maripol, Martin Jones, Martha Cooper, Maya Hayuk, Michael Holman, Michael Lawrence, Mister CARTOON, MODE 2, Ozzie Juarez, Pablo Allison, Pat Phillips, Paul Insect, POSE, PRIDE, PRIEST, Richard Colman, RISK, Robert 3D Del Naja, Roger Perry, Shepard Fairey, SHOE, Sophie Bramly, STASH, Stephen ESPO Powers, Stickymonger, SWOON, TAKI 183, Toby Mott, TOX, Tim Conlon, Timothy Curtis, Tish Murtha, Todd James, VHILS , ZEPHYR and more to be announced.
About the Exhibition:
Upon entering Saatchi Gallery, visitors will explore the graffiti-filled installation The Vandal’s Bedroom by American artist Todd James, whose works have been exhibited twice at the Venice Biennale.
In the first chapter ‘Music & Art Converge’, visitors will explore the socio-political turmoil of the late 70s and 80s, where the decline of cities met artistic resistance, a shift which was felt in both the US and the UK. Youth culture responded by painting graffiti on walls and public transport, creating art that reflected and reimagined the times in an explosion of expression on the streets. It was about identity in the face of oppression, self-awareness, and self-discovery in a moment of a depleted economic outlook.
Through music and art, London meets New York, featuring works including FUTURA2000’s legendary 30 ft. painting, made on stage with The Clash at The Lyceum in 1981, displayed along with the unparalleled contributions from Malcolm McLaren, MODE2 and American photojournalist Martha Cooper. Visitors will also be encouraged to browse and enjoy music at Trash Records, an interactive installation within a fully recreated record shop.
Full details: Tickets £25; Concessions* £15; Children Under 5*, Free; Children Aged 6-16, £10; Family Ticket*, £55; Saatchi Gallery Members Go Free. *T&Cs Apply. Advanced booking is strongly advised.
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Industry figures warn of 'serious' problems facing UK live music scene
Experts warn Britain could lose its reputation for music if nothing is done to support the industry.
Famous artists and senior music industry figures have called for action to help the UK’s struggling live music scene.
Giving evidence to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, experts warned that live music venues need support to soften negative effects they are likely to face over the next decade.
The live music industry in Britain attracted more than 30m music fans in 2016, with live music tourism contributing £4bn to the UK economy that same year.
However, the number of grassroots music venues in the UK has declined drastically, causing concern over issues such as finding future festival headliners, boosting tourism, and furthering Britain’s cultural reputation around the world.
The UK's first live music census, which was published in February this year, showed how Britain’s small venues are struggling due to increased business rates and property development.
It was suggested that a third of small venues had issues with property development and complaints over noise pollution – which often arise when tenants move into new buildings next to established music venues.
Twenty-nine per cent of small venues, and 27 per cent of all venues, reported experiencing problems with property development around their premises, which can provoke complaints from nearby residents.
Award-winning rapper ShaoDow was among the figures to speak about their experience at the committee meeting, where he explained how live music venues are essential for emerging artists.
“You hone your craft, you get good at what you’re doing and move up to bigger venues, but it also gives a massive community feel that allows you to connect with your fans,” he said.
“Some of my favourite performances have been in small music venues. Having booked a tour this year I struggled to find venues of a certain capacity to meet my needs.”
Ben Lovett of the band Mumford & Sons, who founded the London venue Omeara and also runs the music company Communion, told the committee it was important to “get ahead of the issue”.
“It might not seem to prevalent now but when we strip out the roots of our culture, it’s 10 years, 20 years from now that we’ll feel the downside of that,” he said.
Mark Davyd, chief executive of the Music Venue Trust, added: “It is a problem everywhere. When a music venue on the touring circuit closes down, it’s extremely unlikely it’s coming back under the current economic circumstances.”
Among the UK venues highlighted in the evidence was the iconic 100 Club in London, which is the longest-running live music venue in the world.
Owner Jeff Horton, whose family has run the venue for decades, explained one of the reasons behind the 100 Club’s longevity was history itself, which attracted potential sponsors. He pointed out that other, younger venues would not be given the same opportunities.
“One of the things I came across in the report is that in 2014, something like 70 per cent of headline acts at British festivals had played the 100 Club at some point in their careers,” he said.
“I think there’s an impact here on everybody. It’s going to be very difficult if the current closures continue, to say who will be a headliner at the next Glastonbury, if there’s nowhere for these bands to play.
“There could also be a huge impact on tourism. Music is what we do, and we’re still brilliant at it. [But] if this continues, I think the impact will be for everyone, not just for small or even large music venues.”
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22nd May to 30th Oct 2021, THE WAR OF THE WORLDS EXPO
at 56 Leadenhall St. London EC1
This is no ordinary experience. You’re not watching the story. You’re IN the story - blasted through 24 jaw-dropping scenes, full of holograms, live actors and 5D effects combine to make every second intensely real.
Your 120 minute adventure takes you back to 1898 London to experience escaping a Martian Invasion with Jeff Wayne’s sensational Musical Version of The War of The Worlds as your soundtrack.
- Experience 9 tracks from the iconic double album brought to life, as if you were there.
- Martian themed cocktails in The Spirt of Man Bar and Red Weed interval Bar
- Meet your favourite characters (yes, Ogilvy will be there!)
- 5D Effects, Volumetric Holograms, VR
- Be IN the action - not just watching
- Multi Award-Winning including THEA award (Oscars of the Industry)
- Fans say “If you love the music, you'll love this”, “a MUST Do for TWOTW fans”, “You’ll kick yourself if you miss this”.
Reopens 22 May: World's First 5D Martian Invasion!
It's not theatre, or cinema. It's not an escape room, theme park ride or VR game. Yes, there are pyrotechnics, projections, holograms and special effects. But this is quite different to an arena show (there are only 8 tickets per performance). As London’s multi-award winning, top-rated “immersive night out,” this event combines them all.
Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience is a new, completely unique award-winning event where live actors, virtual reality and sensational 5D effects place you INSIDE the action – with Jeff Wayne’s multi-platinum Musical Version of The War of The Worlds as your soundtrack!
It's no secret… Within weeks this made Tripadvisor’s ‘THE BEST Nightlife in London’ shortlist, and is #16 of ALL nightlife in London.
★★★★★
“Mind blowing. All I can say is WOW. I can honestly say it’s the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen.” – Chris L, via TripadvisorOU DESERVE
MARTIANS! OVERHEAD!
Your 120 minute adventure begins under the green eyes of a giant Martian Fighting Machine on London’s Leadenhall Street.
With journalist George Herbert as your guide, you're transported back to 1898.
Like magic, a full kilometre of movie sets, live actors, virtual reality goggles and sensational 5D effects place you INSIDE the action.
It’s happening and you’re part of the story. You'll feel all senses fired as you crawl, slide and weave your way through 24 extraordinary scenes: from the sighting of the first capsule to the arrival of 300 foot Martian Fighting Machines and the evacuation of London.
You’ll visit the Royal Observatory, sneak into a deserted house, escape London by boat and even fly to Mars.
Along the way you’ll meet a cast of 17 characters featuring 12 live actors plus a mix of holograms, projections and VR of West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher (Heathers, Les Miserables, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Tom Brittney (Grantchester, Make Me Famous) and Anna-Marie Wayne (The War of The World’s Live).
Don’t miss it, this astonishing multi award-winning experience is only available for a limited time.
COME BACK SOON FOR THE LATEST NEWS & HAPPENINGS IN THE ARTS !!
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