James Howard - AUTHORIZED

James Howard 

has had a run of success since graduating from the Royal Academy Schools. It is no surprise to me that Charles Saatchi bought his entire degree show, an exhibition of satirical but playful digital prints.

His recent solo exhibition at the Aubin Gallery continues to explore the same themes - vinyl banners and video works that at a glance seem to be the type of pop-up advert we may encounter on the internet. Adverts that use cheap tricks, bright colors and plays on words hooking the audience in. Upon closer inspection it soon becomes apparent that these are a mockery, the 'products' for sale, that promise to offer better health, wealth, or peace of mind in fact probe fun at our search for a more full filled existence.

AUTHORIZED runs from 28th April - 26th May at the Aubin Gallery (64-66 Redchurch St).

Fast Food...

Barkers Fun Fair, Tamworth April 14th - 25th 2011

OFF MODERN - (click here to watch Vice & Off Modern)

Off Modern are a creative collective based in South East London. Since 2008 they've become a platform for young artists and musicians in the area. Vice hung out with them as they prepared for a unique event at Peckham's Son Gallery.

SELFISH CUNT at Macbeth

7th April 2011

Selfish Cunt are undeniably one of my favorite live acts.
Martin is like a group one metal mixed with water, vigorously
reacting to his surroundings...

Mass, Tomorrow Never Happened at The Aubin Gallery

7th April - 21st April





Mass, Tomorrow Never Happened opened it's doors to
the public on 7th April (First Thursday). As usual the
gallery was packed to the rafters with avid art goers enjoying
a free drink (or two).

Mass showcases the work of

THE GIRLS

ETIENNE CLEMENT

EMMA EDMONDSON & THANDI JOHNSTONE

HAYDEN KAYS

BARNABY BARFORD

'Now, at a time when mass culture has reached a crescendo in which it reflects the image world that once pretended to reflect reality we find a new set of contemporary artists debating the resultant atomization. Rather than celebrating all that is new, the artists here point a finger of criticism toward that constant striving, questioning media representations of our lives and a disparity between the myth of future perfection and the comfort of nostalgia.'