Beyond Punk

13th - 21st August | Signal Gallery, 96a Curtain Road, London EC2A 3AA

Punk’s not dead, but having it large in the Signal Gallery. They present their nostalgic exhibition Beyond Punk curated by Gaye Advert (as in THE Gaye Advert, legendary bassist from punk band The Adverts!) His exhibition sees the hidden talents of punk musicians, as it turns out many of them began their creative lives with art. The show includes works from Jamie Reid (The Sex Pistols), Adam Ant (Adam & the Ants) ), Knox (Vibrators), Nick Taggart (Zkrr Zkretna), Philip Barker (Buzzcocks), Poly Styrene (X Ray Spex) and way too many more mention. Oi! Get ready for some anarchy. 

What to wear: Dr.Martins and a snarl
Go with: Anyone with bright coloured hair
Who’ll be there: The Balham Wild Katz and their rival gangs.
Website: www.signalgallery.com

 

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SPECTER

5th-24th August | Pure Evil Gallery, 108 Leonard Street, London, EC2A 4XS

Pure Evil Gallery presents NYC’s street artist SPECTER in a contemporary sculpture exhibition. His unique sculptures have been set into shopping trolleys and photographed in various locations.  The idea is meant to honour street workers and reveal the art in their work. Specter says: “Placing the sculptures in parks, squares and underpasses that are crossroads for the general public and street workers allows viewers to celebrate the worker’s elegance and determination”.

What to wear: High visibility jackets and steel toe boots.
Go with: Those who appreciate the street. Not Coronation, obviously.
Who’ll be there: Your local street sweeper along with contemporary art connoisseurs.
Website: www.pureevil.eu

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The Wapping Bankside Project

17 August – 4th September 2010 | Wapping Project Bankside 65a Hoptin Street, London, SE1 9LR

The Wapping Project Bankside, a new gallery dedicated to photography and film is showing an intimate review collection of each of the gallery’s artists’ works. The exhibition includes pieces from, Peter Marlow, Lillian Bassman, Deborah Turbeville, Annabel Elgar, Susan Meiselas, Stephen Morgan.

What to wear: It’s a jeans/converses combo kinda thing.
Go with: Your SLR.
Who’ll be there:  Affluent art admirers.
Website: thewappingprojectbankside.com

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Hackney Wicked

Friday 30th July - Sunday 1st Aug | Various locations around Hackney Wick, E9 and Fish Island

If you’ve been too busy to get to any festivals so far this year, never fear for Hackney Wicked Arts Festival is here! It is now in its third year and each one is bigger and better than the last. Get ready for three days of live music from four different stages, galleries, open studios, film screenings, flea markets, live art events and loads more. A crucial summer event for all culture vultures, plus plenty for their families too.

What to wear: Get your best baggy vests and shorts out.
Go with: A group of friends gagging for some festival action.
Who’ll be there: The city's trendsetters, art stars and  scenesters.
Website: www.hackneywicked.com


 

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