The Verve & Richard Ashcroft’s Album Art & Artistic Vision Exploring the artistic influences of this 1990s Wigan band For fans of The Verve and Richard Ashcroft, the artwork that accompanies their albums is a key part of the music itself. From the striking imagery of the “A Northern Soul” album cover to the minimalist …
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Pop Art Revolution: Its Meaning, Origins & Vibrant Traits Pop artist Kerwin Blackburn explores the history of the pop art movement Pop art was a powerful art movement that challenged conventions and reshaped global cultural perceptions. It left a lasting legacy on the world; bridging the gap between high and low culture and redefining the …
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The Ever-Evolving Artistic Image of Blondie and Debbie Harry From punk provocateurs to new wave icons: what made Blondie so iconic? With their infectious blend of punk, new wave and pop sensibilities, Blondie burst onto the music scene in the late 1970s, originating in New York City and led by the captivating presence of lead …
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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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Beyond Canvas: Comparing Colour Field and Action Painting What are these two major 20th century art movements and how do their styles differ? When it comes to the world of art, two major styles that emerged in the mid-20th century are Colour Field and Action Painting. Both of these styles are unique in their own …
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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 …
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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Purple Rain: Why is Prince Known for the Colour Purple? Exploring the colour purple and its significance in the life of a musical icon Prince Rogers Nelson, better known simply as Prince, was a musician and cultural icon whose influence transcended genres, generations, and borders. From his innovative blend of funk, rock, pop, and soul …
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Marvin Gaye & Motown: What Colour Were Tamla Records & Why? Exploring the colours of this iconic record label – and how they inspired my own Motown pop art painting The Tamla Motown label is an iconic record label that was founded in 1959 – initially just ‘Tamla Records’ before the Motown (‘motor town’) part …
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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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The Meaning of Elvis’ Taking Care of Business Lightning Bolt What are the origins of Elvis’ iconic logo, and why does a famous British rock-and-roll star have this tattooed on them? Elvis Presley remains one of the most recognisable faces of all time, as well as one of the most famous pop art icons. He …
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June 2022 E-news: New York City 🇺🇸⭐ That’s a Wrap! The Other Art Fair, Brooklyn, June 2 – 5 Last weekend I had the pleasure of exhibiting my artwork internationally for the first time, in New York City at Saatchi Art’s The Other Art Fair. My Jackson Pollock (who developed his signature style in New …
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E-news: New York – 1 Week To Go New York Debut 🇺🇸⭐ 1 Week To Go: The other Art Fair Brooklyn, June 2022 This time next week I’ll be making my international art exhibition debut, when Saatchi Art’s The Other Art Fair, New York opens its door on Thursday 2nd until Sunday 5th June. I’ll …
April 2022 E-news: Next Stop new York! Next Stop New York 🇺🇸⭐ The Other Art Fair Brooklyn, June 2022 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 …
March 2022 E-news: ‘Lights, Canvas, Action Exhibition’, Norwich My latest, biggest, longest and best exhibition yet ended on Friday 11th March at the Crypt Gallery, Norwich. Thanks to everyone who was able to visit or supported online over the 3 weeks it was open! It was really good to meet a whole new audience and …
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November 2021 E-news: The Other Art Fair London Highlights ⭐ I enjoyed being on display for another full on few days at the Autumn edition of The Other Art Fair London between 14-17 October on Brick Lane, Shoreditch. Following the July edition at Kings Cross where I made my first public fair appearance, this event was …
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