“Silence = Death”: The Political Art of Keith Haring

Keith Haring was a street artist at the heart of the urban art movement in 1980s New York. He was also a gay man diagnosed with AIDS. Partly as a result of living with these stigmas, his work often bears a strong element of political and social critique. He was one third of a trio … Continue reading “Silence = Death”: The Political Art of Keith Haring

“Anthropology” a new show by Mark Powell at Hang Up gallery

Master of the biro drawing Mark Powell returns to Hang-Up Gallery in March with his new solo show Anthropology. The exhibition will feature an exclusive collection of original pen and ink drawings, as well as a selection of limited edition print releases in collaboration with London’s prestigious publisher Jealous Gallery. Known internationally for his beautifully intricate … Continue reading “Anthropology” a new show by Mark Powell at Hang Up gallery

9 Artists Predicted to Make Waves in 2016

If you are into art, you will have heard of the famous names doing the rounds. However, there are many artists currently under the radar who are looking for the chance to break out and make it big. Here are 9 artists who are predicted to make waves in 2016: 1. David Choe He is … Continue reading 9 Artists Predicted to Make Waves in 2016

London Art Fair – artists we enjoyed, Guy Allen

We strolled through the London Art Fair for the fourth consecutive year and as always stumbled upon remarkable artworks from ever so talented artists. In this series, we will tell you why we liked a particular piece from these artists as well as posting more works. We hope you will also enjoy it as we did. … Continue reading London Art Fair – artists we enjoyed, Guy Allen