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Jimi Hendrix Legacy: Inspiring a New Generation of Musicians

Confessions Of A Pop Artist, Music and Pop Art

Jimi Hendrix Legacy: Inspiring a New Generation of Musicians Jimi Hendrix’s musical genius transcends time, leaving a lasting mark on the music industry. In this captivating blog post, I take a look into the lasting legacy of Hendrix and explore how his groundbreaking techniques, genre-defying approach and fearless creativity continue to inspire and shape contemporary …

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Iconic Album Covers: Pop Art’s Influence on Music

Confessions Of A Pop Artist, Music and Pop Art

Iconic Album Covers: Pop Art’s Influence on Music How has this vibrant art movement impacted on some of our favourite album covers? As a UK artist whose style and subject of paintings is brightly-coloured music and pop culture icons – painted in my Jackson Pollock-inspired action painting style – I am obsessed with how music …

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Kerwin Blackburn exhibiting his pop art, Jackson Pollock-inspired music paintings and prints at The Other Art Fair London, October 2021 | By Kerwin

Pop Art’s Impact on 20th Century Music

Confessions Of A Pop Artist, Music and Pop Art

Pop Art’s Impact on 20th Century Music Explore how pop art revolutionized the 20th-century music scene – shaping album covers, music videos, fashion and live performances Pop art, with its vibrant colours and bold imagery, left an indelible mark on the 20th-century art scene. But its influence extended far beyond the canvas. As a pop …

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Jimi Hendrix pop art painting | By Kerwin music prints

Jimi Hendrix’s Impact on Visual Art: Creative Collaborations

Confessions Of A Pop Artist, Music and Pop Art

Jimi Hendrix’s Impact on Visual Art: Creative Collaborations Exploring the creative journey and influences of an iconic music artist Jimi Hendrix, a true creative force, left an important mark not only on the music world but also on the visual arts. I have even colourfully captured him in my signature Jackson Pollock-inspired action painting pop …

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Jimi Hendrix’s Songwriting Evolution: Blues to Psychedelia

Confessions Of A Pop Artist, Music and Pop Art

Jimi Hendrix’s Songwriting Evolution: Blues to Psychedelia Discover how fusing multiple genres in his writing made Jimi Hendrix one of music’s biggest icons Jimi Hendrix’s songwriting prowess is as legendary as his guitar skills. In this blog post, I explore the evolution of his songwriting style, documenting the journey from his early blues roots to …

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UK artist Kerwin Blackburn at The Other Art Fair London with his pop art paintings | By Kerwin | Pop culture in a chaotic Jackson Pollock style

Pop Art Portraits: Music Icons Captured in Colour

Confessions Of A Pop Artist, Music and Pop Art

Pop Art Portraits: Music Icons Captured in Colour Exploring how music and pop art collide with these famous artists, paintings and prints In this article I explore the vibrant world of pop art portraits and how they typically use vivid colours to capture the spirit of the world’s biggest music icons. As a UK artist …

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Kerwin Blackburn with his Jimi Hendrix pop art portrait painting - inspired by the Axis: Bold as Love album cover and painted in a Jackson Pollock action painting style | By Kerwin

The Meaning of Jimi Hendrix’s Axis: Bold As Love Album Cover

Confessions Of A Pop Artist, Music and Pop Art

The Meaning of Jimi Hendrix’s Axis: Bold As Love Album Cover Exploring the inspiration behind this iconic – yet controversial – album artwork by The Jimi Hendrix Experience Jimi Hendrix is regarded as one of the best guitarists of all time, as well as one the coolest pop culture icons. Jimi Hendrix has also been …

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Jimi Hendrix pop art music painting prints | By Kerwin | Kerwin Blackburn | Purple Haze

May 2021 E-news: Exhibition News – Art Galleries are Back

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May 2021 E-news: Exhibition News – Art Galleries are Back Welcome to my latest newsletter, I hope you’re well. I’m pleased that with the UK roadmap on track, art galleries and exhibitions are back – and I have 2 displays coming up in the next couple of months in different cities which I’m very excited about. Visit www.bykerwin.com/exhibitions for my full …

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London Daily News Kerwin Blackburn interview | Barbican Centre photo

London Daily News: By Kerwin Top Home Art Trends Interview

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London Daily News: By Kerwin Top Home Art Trends Interview Shoppers Seek Artwork to Brighten Their Homes and Moods: Artist Reveals the 5 Top Trends for Home Accessories UK artist Kerwin Blackburn, who has painted for over two decades and sold artwork across the world, reveals how people are increasingly choosing to use artwork in their homes to …

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Norwich Evening News: Norwich School alumni returns to The Crypt Gallery with new show

Norwich Evening News: By Kerwin Show at The Crypt Gallery

Confessions Of A Pop Artist, Press Coverage

Norwich Evening News: By Kerwin Show at The Crypt Gallery Norwich School alumni returns to The Crypt Gallery with new show The Crypt Gallery at Norwich School is hosting the work of Norfolk-born Kerwin Blackburn, in a new exhibition. Jackson Pollock-inspired paintings will fill the space with colour in Lights, Canvas, Action: Homecoming III. An ex-student …

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UK artist Kerwin Blackburn exhibits his Jackson Pollock-inspired pop art music paintings and prints at the Oxo Tower, London, November 2021

By Kerwin at London’s Oxo Tower, Roy’s Art Fair Nov 2021

By Kerwin Exhibitions, Confessions Of A Pop Artist

By Kerwin at London’s Oxo Tower, Roy’s Art Fair Nov 2021 Roy’s Art Fair, Oxo Tower Wharf Bargehouse, London, 25-28 November 2021 I exhibited at another iconic London location – the Oxo Tower Wharf Bargehouse in November 2021, taking part in Roy’s Art Fair. I was one of a total of 80 artists for this …

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By Kerwin art at Boxpark Shoreditch London | Pop up art exhibition November 2021

By Kerwin Solo BOXPARK Shoreditch Pop-Up Exhibition, Nov ‘21

By Kerwin Exhibitions, Confessions Of A Pop Artist

By Kerwin Solo BOXPARK Shoreditch Pop-Up Exhibition, Nov ‘21 BOXPARK Shoreditch, London, 15 – 21 November 2021 I hosted my first solo London art exhibition at BOXPARK Shoreditch in November 2021, displaying my Jackson Pollock-inspired music paintings and artwork in a week-long pop-up shop. This was a fantastic milestone for myself and my art brand …

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By Kerwin pop art Jackson Pollock style painting exhibition at Anteros Arts Foundation, Norwich 2021

Exhibiting at Anteros Arts Foundation, Norwich, May-June ’21

By Kerwin Exhibitions, Confessions Of A Pop Artist

Exhibiting at Anteros Arts Foundation, Norwich, May-June ’21 ‘Lights, Canvas, Action II’ 25 May – 5 June 2021 My second solo art exhibition was at Anteros Arts Foundation Gallery, Norwich between 25th May to 5th June 2021. Titled ‘Lights, Canvas, Action II’, this followed my debut solo art exhibition a few months earlier, also in …

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