Warhol vs Banksy exhibition, London

Another chance to had seen some of Warhol's art – this time it was in London and there is a modern twist. Warhol vs Banksy at the Hospital Gallery brought together for a head-to-head clash, two of the most popular/controversial artists of their respective generations.

The show looked to examine the similarities in both aesthetic and content between the two artists, in particular their interest in celebrity culture. The show included Banksy’s portrait of Kate Moss in the style of the Warhol’s Marilyn, hung opposite the 1963 original, as well as both artists’ portraits of the Queen. Other highlights of the show were the first UK showing of Warhol’s four drawings of The Beatles, and Banksy’s massive Winston Churchill painting with green Mohawk, only shown once before in the UK.

Warhol vs Banksy ran from 9 August – 1 September 2007 at the Hospital Gallery, Endell Street, London. For further details of a possible next exhibiting visit the Hospital website at www.retrotogo.com/2007/08/index.html

*To me, there is no comparison. And that is my commentary. -SD
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