Banksy Exhibition at Andipa Gallery, London

17th Apr 2009

BANKSY
Works from the Collection of Andipa Gallery

All of the works on display are from the gallery’s collection, built up over the last three years. Andipa was the first gallery to put on a major exhibition of Banksy’s work in the secondary market, showcasing one of the largest collections of the artist’s work.

Over 25,000 people visited the gallery during the exhibition in 2008 to view one of the most extensive private surveys of the artist’s work brought together in recent years; many visitors queuing up to an hour for entry.

This exhibition will show only original canvases, such as Are You Using That Chair (2005) which will take centre stage. Measuring over four meters in length, this is the largest canvas by Banksy to have come onto the market. The work is based on Edward Hopper’s well-known painting
Nighthawks (1942).

Another work to be included is an original oil on canvas depicting a traditional portrait of an English Lord struck by a custard pie. Also to be included is a delightful mini canvas portraying a monkey wearing a placard with the inscription ‘Keep it Real’ – a befitting
statement in today’s environment.

Acoris Andipa, Director, Andipa Gallery, “Banksy continues to defy the establishment with poignant commentary through his street work. He continues to evolve and adapt as an artist, as we saw with his response to the New Orleans anniversary and his New York Village Pet Store
creations last year. He’s always one step ahead of the game, reasserting freedom of speech through both his street works and his studio output.”

Exhibition Dates: Thursday 23 April – Saturday 16 May 2009

Exhibition Information
Andipa Gallery
162 Walton Street, Knightsbridge, London, SW3 2JL
+44 (0)20 7589 2371 / www.andipa.com / art@andipa.com
Opening Times: Monday to Friday 9:30am – 6pm, Saturday 11am – 6pm
Exhibition Catalogue Available £15.00