A MUST SEE: For fans of Bansky and "street art" (London-centric)

[herecomesaregular]

I went to see the Richard Hambleton: Godfather of Street Art exhibition in London today.

I was totally in awe. His work is terrific, a massive influence on Banksy from back in the late 70s/80s. He has never had an exhibition before in the UK, it's free and the place was empty. It was INSANE, for thirty minutes i was the only person there (i felt totally privileged).

Anyone who has an interest in street art MUST see the work of this genius. All his contempories are dead and until recently he has been a recluse himself. Opportunites like this rarely come along. Do yourself a favour and go see.

Ignore advertised opening times, i spoke to the girl on the door and it is only open tomorrow (Saturday) and then Mon-Wed (inclusive) only and then it's gone. Central london (5 minutes walk from Russell Square tube) at The Dairy, Wakefield Street.

You'll thank me!

Check out this link:

[video]http://www.armani.com/hambleton/index.html[/video]

 

[desprateseagull]

i have often thought 'banksy' is a brand, rather than a person..

plenty of 'street art' around brighton, too.

outdoors, for everyone.

respeck.

 

[Ruggerk1]

Brighton march

Like this, put some, pics up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD0x4p7qFUo

 

[jimmypbha]

Looks good might pop up next week

 

[WATFORD zero]

I am no expert, but doesn't street art cease to become street art when it isn't on the street - or am i missing the point ?

 

[herecomesaregular]

I am no expert, but doesn't street art cease to become street art when it isn't on the street - or am i missing the point ?

just trying to make people aware of something which i found, quite frankly, to be awe-inspiring..... and that is badly publicised and ending soon.

 

[Meade's Ball]

I'll go see that Thursday. I am in that area for a weekly football game then.
Cool.

 

[Was not Was]

thanks for the tip - will try to pay a visit

 

[Stinky Pete]

Went along to this today based on your tip, and was really impressed. Also had the whole place to myself. So thanks for the heads up.

 

[Brighton Breezy]

Heard some good things about this from a mate into design and stuff.

Anyone in St Leonards, head to Norman Road (near Warrior Square). Ben Eine has a brilliant Prince Charles mural on the side of a building.

The town is also littered with his signs.

Nice bloke to boot.

 

[Woodchip]

I've always liked Bakesy. Top lad, even if I do say so myself.

Oh, you said Banksy, sorry.