April 2022 E-news: Next Stop new York!

Next Stop New York 🇺🇸⭐ The Other Art Fair Brooklyn, June 2022

Stevie Wonder painting | The Other Art Fair By Kerwin

I’m excited to be heading to the States in the next few weeks to exhibit my paintings and artwork internationally for the first time in New York City. I’ll be taking part in The Other Art Fair, Brooklyn between 2 – 5 June 2022 at the Knockdown Center, presented by Saatchi Art – the New York version of the fair I took part in twice in London in 2021. There will be around 130 artists on display at this one – stay tuned for updates on this latest milestone.

Can’t Knock The Hustle: Brooklyn’s Finest – New Jay-Z Painting

Watch out for my new Jay-Z painting which I’m creating to mark this New York exhibition – coming soon (and any other new pieces that may be on the way 👀).

Jay-Z pop art painting - work in progress | By Kerwin

By Kerwin in Barbados

I was very fortunate to have been back in the Caribbean earlier this month – and took the opportunity to get some promo shots with my merchandise while I was there! Explore my range of accessories on my website and make some waves with my artwork this summer.. 🌊

UK artist Kerwin Blackburn wearing his pop art merchandise in Barbados | By Kerwin

By Kerwin pop art flip flops in Barbados

Closer + Heat Magazine Coverage 💥📲 Plus Other Press Features

Following my coverage in The Telegraph Magazine Lifestyle section last month (read here), it was great to be featured in both Closer Magazine and Heat Magazine recently, in their article on businesses to support on Black Pound Day 2022 – an initiative to support businesses from diverse and minority ethnic backgrounds.

As an artist with Nigerian heritage – which I think has influenced my flamboyant and vibrant use of colour in my paintings – this was a cool feature. My Diana Ross print was featured as one of their key products to buy. Take a look here!

By Kerwin Diana Ross pop art Jackson Pollock-style painting in Closer Magazine

By Kerwin Jackson Pollock-style pop art featured in Closer Magazine

By Kerwin Jackson Pollock-style pop art featured in Heat Magazine

I was pleased to also have a Q&A article published in Ecommerce Age, discussing the business journey behind my art, as well as having my comments featured in this Creative Review article on the topic of creatives selling out.

All of my news articles and coverage now appear in the new News & Press section that I’ve just added to my website, including Closer Magazine, The Telegraph, Creative Review and BBC Radio. Explore all this and my full range of paintings at www.bykerwin.com.

Crypt Gallery, Norwich Art Exhibition Throwback 💥🎬 Watch My cLOSING Interview

Me speaking from my exhibition, ‘Lights, Canvas, Action III: Homecoming’ in the Crypt Gallery at Norwich School, which was held between February and March 2022. This exhibition featured my entire range of Jackson Pollock-inspired pop art portrait paintings on display together for the first time.

Thanks again to those who were able to make it and those who I met there.