Tony’s Gallery on Scalter Street is currently presenting the “Smiling Since 1999″ exhibition by Spanish street artist Pez, for his first solo UK exhibition.  Jose Sabate (Pez) which means fish in Spanish started painting his smiling fish logo in the streets of Barcelona in 1999.

Zosen & Pez. Sant Adria del Besos (Barcelona). 2011

He has since established a worldwide reputation with exhbitions in Europe, America and Asia. Pez now brings his ‘Happy Style’ to London for his exhbition at Tony’s which celebrates his work and brings some much needed vibrant colours to the capital. The exhibition features the instantly recognisable fish jumping out from canvasse within the gallery alongside some limited edition screen prints.

Look out for Pez popping up around all different places in Shoreditch

Pez “Smiling Since 1999″

Solo Exhibition 6th April – 6th May 2012

Tony’s Gallery, 68 Scalter Street, London, E1 6HR

020 3556 5201

info@tonysgallery.com

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Joseph Popper, Runway

“Widely Absurd”, is the first of a series of shows wanting to explore the concept of “absurdity” and people’s resulting struggle for happiness. We live in a time of irresolvable contradictions, where the urge of being happy -at all costs- profoundly differs from our system’s constant pressures for consumption, success and competition. As a result, depression, unhappiness, addictions, anxiety and violent behaviour are the alienating disorders that we have to put up with.

This exhibition looks into the work of seven London-based-artists: Joseph Popper, Mark Rathmell, Cat Roissetter, David Shillinglaw, Mark Stringer, Jazmin Velasco and Mark Woods, to explore their different approaches into the conscious/unconscious acceptance of the dominance of absurdity.  Although their artistic conceptions greatly differ from each other, they all join in the tragicomic idea of absurdity: amusing and entertaining initially but, if sustained, disturbing or even repulsive.

Mark Woods, Hope

The exhbition kicks off with a private view on the 3rd February 2012 at 6.30pm at The Hundred Years Gallery, 13 Pearson Street, London, E2 8JD.  For more infro visit hundredyearsgallery.com

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Find out what some of the World’s most original artists and creative personalities did with the authentic EASTPAK backpack, at an Exhibition designed and curated by JAGUARSHOES COLLECTIVE.

Ten of the bags will be on show from the 2nd February until the 24th February at two London locations – the JaguarShoes Gallery, Shoreditch and the Eastpak Store, Carnaby Street.

The bags on show have been taken from the UK artists collaborations – Johnny Marr from The Smiths; creative Julie Verhoeven; emerging artist Richie Culver; illustrator William Broome; artist Charlie Bowden; label Copson Street; comedian Tom Deacon; fashion blogger Audrey Rodgers; singer Marina Diamandis and nail artist Sophy Robson.

Taking inspiration from around the world, these bags feature nods to the upcoming Olympics, culture and trends from around the world and even nail art. Each of the bags is a one off and on the 19th March they will be available to buy online at eastpak.com.

All proceeds from the EASTPAK Artist Studio go to the worthy charity program, Designers Against AIDS. Founded in 2004 by the non-profit organization ‘Beauty Without Irony’, DAA’s mission is to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS and promote prevention as the only cure for the disease.

JAGUARSHOES COLLECTIVE create beautiful and unique products, interiors, exhibitions, publications and world renowned venues. The organisation was born of much celebrated Shoreditch bar and exhibition space: ‘DreamBagsJaguarShoes’ in London in 2002.The unusual name of this founding business is derived from the two 1980’s bag and shoe wholesaler signs that hang on the buildings original shop front.

We will be attending the private viewing on Wednesday 1st February, armed with our cameras we will be shooting a video for the downtheditch tv and conducting photo shoots so watch this space!  

DreamBagsJaguarShoes.
32-36 Kingsland Road
London
E2 8DA

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Nine recent Graduates from an MA in Graphic Design at the London College of Communication have come together to produce the Sincerely Yours exhibition.  Sincerely Yours showcases work from a diverse group of individuals who have taken a different approach to Graphic Design.   Using investigative and research based methods they deal with a range of issues in the social, political, cultural and personal spheres.   They are also trying to attempt to address rising unemployment as many emerging professionals in the Graphic Design field struggle for work.  With the exhibition they are aiming to challenge job-hunting approach design shows traditionally adopt and they invite viewers to get up close and intimate with their work in the space rather than view from a distance.

The exhibition has been taking place at 134 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8DY  and runs until today 17/12/2011 from 11.00am – 8.00pm

For more information go to www.sincerelyyoursshow.com

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Village Underground have set up an innovative new project aiming to raise £20,000 to install metal and glass screens at the site on Great Eastern Street.  Village Underground is a not-for-profit studio and warehouse which showcases artwork from some of the brightest emerging street artists.  Installation of the screens will enable canvases, prints and digital works to be exhibited along the street and keep it safe from vandalism  The idea behind the open air exhibition is that the artists will be able to keep their work and sell it at a later date after the exhibition has finished.

The Village Underground needs to raise £20,000 to complete this project are looking for donations from the public which can be made here

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