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Based in the heart of Shoreditch we are advocates of popular culture - looking to schedule shows which draw upon the relationship between art, photography, design and all things made popular through culture and the media.
Our exhibitions:
Bearing Witness: 5 Years of Reporting in Iraq: A photographic exhibition in collaboration with Reuters.

Two Days in the Life: The Beatles with Tom Murray and Michael Ward

Root Ginger: an exploration of Ginger hair from photographer Jenny Wicks

Monsters Inked: a group show featuring Pete Fowler, the Central Illustration Agency and co.

Against Tyranny: A look at 60s counter-culture London through the lens of John ‘Hoppy’ Hopkins

Woodstock Experience: Marking of the 40th anniversary of the world’s most famous music festival.

The Big Draw: the Campaign for Drawing’s 10th anniversary exhibition and auction

The Hammer Festival: A celebration of the legacy of Britain’s most successful independent film company Hammer Films

Nat Finkelstein: From One Extreme to the Other: A rare look inside Andy Warhols’s Factory and its swinging inhabitants.

Gavin Bond:Music: The musical photography of editorial favourite Gavin Bond

Storm Thorgerson: A showcase of the work of legendary album art work creator.

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Jun 10

A Behind the scenes look at Ray Lowry: London Calling

All systems a go-go this week at IG Gallery - scores of Ray Lowry’s original illustrations and paintings have been flooding in, as have most of the guest contributions. A hugely differing collection of things, bearing in mind the contributions are all re-interpretations of the one London Calling album sleeve.

Preparations are well underway, as we make the final arrangements for the opening next week. To celebrate, and really to relay just how excited we are, we thought we would give you a sneak peak at what we’ve been up to…

The exhibition looks set to be our biggest yet! The private view (June 17^th) guest list is bulging at the seams, and we couldn’t help but notice a few VIPs who’ve snuck in there - 80’s legend Sioxsie Sioux (of Sioxisie and the Banshees), the guys and girls from My Bloody Valentine and we’re anticipating a mini Clash reunion as Clash original percussionist and drummer Topper Headon is joined by charismatic tour manager Johnny Green. Not forgetting Clash tour DJ Barry ‘Scratchy’ Myers, who will be taking us back to the heyday of punk with a DJ set at our after party. We’ve even heard whispers that Mick Jones and Paul Simonon may be coming along.

Many contributing artists will also be putting in appearances, including Harry Hill and his wife Magda Archer, plus our sources inform us that Tracey Emin is now floating about in East London, having returned from her French abode for a few weeks…

Ray Lowry: London Calling runs from June 18^th – July 4^th at Idea Generation Gallery, Shoreditch.

The private view (June 17^th) is strictly guest list only, but all are welcome at the after party at The Horse & Groom – free entry from 8pm.

For More info contact: Rachel.wood@ideageneration.co.uk

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