Beyond Punk
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
SPECTER
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
The Wapping Bankside Project
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
Hackney Wicked
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
Other events
- Six Shooters - Proud Camden 29/07/2010
- C215, Midnight Dreams 22/07/2010
- London Miles Gallery - The Next Generation 19/05/2010
- The Dictators at Selma Feriani Gallery 19/05/2010
- Marc Quinn: 'Allanah, Buck, Catman, Chelsea, Michael, Pamela and Thomas'. 06/05/2010
- Grace Jones at the Vinyl Factory 29/04/2010
- Shoot Bloomsbury 29/04/2010
- Cerith Wyn Evans 23/04/2010
- Bob Carlos Clarke: Full Throttle 16/04/2010
- All I Want For Christmas 18/12/2009
