96 gillespie presents philadelphia arts

96 Gillespie, one of London's premier contemporary arts spots, is hidden beneath the relic that is the old Arsenal Stadium. A small but significant gallery showcasing the finest in American art, 96 currently plays host to Blood In, Blood Out, a mixed-media installation by Philadelphia arts collective Space 1026. In their first UK show, 1026 don't compromise their trademark collaborative group spirit, occupying the gallery with their characteristically vivid aesthetic in an energetic and chaotic exploration of the ego, consumerism and crime.

From the web site:

96 gillespie presents philadelphia arts collective, space 1026, in their first UK showing

space 1026
blood in, blood out
a 25 + member group known for their fun and collaborative spirit, their installations embody the diverse personalities and disciplines within the group as well as coalesce them into a tight, over the top aesthetic that combines print-making, drawing, sculpture, design, and video in an infectious visual chaos.

for this exhibition, the group will be exploring the concepts of individualism and identity through art and fashion. running themes include crime and consumerism.

opens thursday . jun 7 . 2007 . 7-9 pm

show runs jun 8 - jul 1 . 2007
gallery hours tu - su . 2 - 6 pm

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