Urban Masters Exhibition

Opera Gallery London & ANV presents 32 of the most influential urban and street artists of our time as they pay homage to those art masters, masterpieces and muses who have inspired them throughout history in the ground breaking exhibition Urban Masters’. 

Taking place Friday 9 November in a fittingly urban but inspirational setting, a former Victorian factory in Shoreditch: Factory 7, the exhibition, curated by Jean-David Malat showcases a delicious juxtaposition of styles and ideals as we witness the artists exploring the ‘Urban Master’ theme in dramatic fashion. “It is time we give this new generation a say and let them tell us their story, tell us who inspired them personally and what made them the artists they are."  

Expect your senses to be overwhelmed with works from the world’s best street artists of the moment including: Joe Black (UK), Rone (AUS), Risk (US), Shepard Fairey (US), ROA (BE), Mentalgassi (DE), Banksy (UK), Gris1 (FR), and Nick Gentry (UK). Surprises will come as standard with pieces spanning from large canvasses, 3-D installations, moving art, photography, pop-art, street art and much more! 

Expect big queues on the 9 November 11am - 7pm as visitors clamour to claim their free poster featuring artists from the show! The exhibition will also offer visitors the unique opportunity to meet some of the artists involved with a public book signing on the same day, which will feature many of the iconic works from the show.

Mr Brainwash Summer Show at the Opera Gallery London

The infamous Banksy's protege Mr Brainwash returned to Opera Gallery London for the hotly anticipated private view of the Mr Brainwash Summer Show, curated by Jean-David Malat. Influential street artisis such as Stik and art connoisseurs from all around flocked to the Mayfair gallery to catch a glimpse of this exciting new exhibition and to meet the man himself.

Every inch as charismatic as he appears in his documentary 'Exit Through The Gift Shop' Mr. Brainwash spoke of the excitement on creating both the recent Madonna and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers album covers and returning to London.

When asked what he is designing next, Mr. Brainwash revealed.

"I am working on many projects, one which is top secret and with Jay-Z at the moment..."

He went on to then tease guests with the prospect that he may have meetings with the elusive Banksy whilst in London.

Future collaborations are tipped to be none other than Justin Bieber! And with Kate Moss, The Beatles, and Queen Elizabeth amongst his loyal subjects, it seems that the UK has offered Mr Brainwash some of his greatest muses to date.

The amazing show opens to the public at Opera Gallery London, New Bond Street and will run from the 13th July-15th August. The first part of the show will see exclusive new pieces: canvases, stencils and for the first time ever, Mr Brainwash sculptures. Ever innovative and always surprising, Mr Brainwash is expected to create incredible installations within the gallery space for a truly inspiring experience.

For more information, please visit http://www.mrbrainwash.com/

Banksy's new work is protected

As seen in our latest issue, Banksy could perhaps be the most famous, or infamous artist in the world. 

The graffiti artist's new image, on the side of Poundland in Whymark Avenue, near Turnpike Lane, London, depicts a young boy crouched over a sewing machine making Jubilee street party bunting. A plastic cover has been put over this latest work to protect it from damage. The painting could be worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. In the past, graffiti by the elusive artist has caused house prices to dramatically rise. In 2008, a Portobello Road wall adorned with his name fetched £200,000 on eBay. No chances are being taken with the new work, which appeared on Monday.

On the 16th of May, in Melbourne, Australia, a worker destroyed a piece of Banksy artwork 'The Parachuting Rat' by drilling a hole right through it in order to install a pipe in a wall. Vandals have also damaged his work in the past and council workers, also in Melbourne, accidentally painted over another piece in 2010.