..Committed to bringing you the best in poster art from, well, everywhere, the Richard Goodall Gallery has seen fit to fetch you some gig poster/art print genius from that rather large landmass over the pond. Following an intrepid mission We now have in stock Rob Jones gig posters (including White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather) and Daniel Danger prints and posters, all straight from Flatstock - that poster-exhibition extravaganza which features the most popular concert poster artists on the planet. As if this wasn't enough, we also threw in some brand new Ting Tings and Kings of Leon posters for you.
Oh and While we're talking for those of you who have been waiting for
it - we now have the 5th edition of 'Please don't worry, when I wake up
I'll be something new' in blue. To appreciate just why people are
waiting for this beautiful print, see below.
Some of you may have heard of the Beatles. You may recall that this small-time, little-known global phenomenon of a band included a man by the name of John Lennon. Ok ok, I’ll stop being ironic and get to the exciting point. From the 19th November, The Richard Goodall Gallery will be exhibiting a collection of Lennon’s art which will offer art collectors and Beatles fans alike the chance to view around 50 pieces by the artist, including eleven original drawings on loan from Yoko Ono. Presenting a unique insight into the life of Lennon, this collection is an opportunity to see first-hand the significant role which art played in this musician’s life.
Before achieving worldwide fame with the Beatles - one of the most successful bands in music history - Lennon had in fact set out on the road to becoming an artist. For three years (1957 - 1960) he attended the Liverpool Art Institute, and though the Beatles soon became more than a full-time occupation, John never abandoned his love of drawing.
Lennon had been collecting and preserving drawings which he felt were particularly important throughout his life, and it was from this collection that Yoko Ono began releasing limited edition fine art prints following her husband’s death. With the aim of establishing John as a significant artist of his time, many of the subsequently released images have now become iconic.
Primarily working in pencil, pen or Japanese Sumi Ink, Lennon’s drawings are ‘signed’ using a patented stamp known as a chop, often used by artists in the Orient. The stamp, reading "Like a Cloud. Beautiful Sound" was applied by Lennon himself to each edition. Each limited edition print on sale at the exhibition displays this unique hallmark.
Not to be missed, drop into our High Street Gallery from the 19th November for a rare insight into the life of a legend.
Matt Jones’ debut vinyl toy, ‘Lunartik in a Cup of Tea’ is going global with the international Custom Tea Tour, launched from Forbidden Planet’s London store in August. Having teamed up with 24 artists to produce a mind-boggling range of custom cups of tea, the tour is headed to nine locations – one of which, you might’ve guessed, is the Richard Goodall Gallery.
Not only will you have the chance to get your hands on a signed Earl Grey (available only at www.lunartik.com or as part of this tour) or a limited edition shirt there’ll also be the opportunity to see original resin sculpts, silicon casts, and Matt’s 2006 sketch books. Artists contributing to this spectacular ensemble include Kenn Munk, Woolloomooloo, TADO, Mr Scruff, Pete Fowler, Sichi, ILoveDust, Okkle and lots more!
As if all this excitement weren’t enough, Matt and Doktor A will be in real-life attendance at Richard Goodall Gallery on Saturday 12th December to sign cups, flyers or foreheads (depending on your mood).
New Exhibition - Artist and Repertoire – Drawings by Mike Smith, head of Columbia Records, 19th October
Not content with being, as he puts it, “a kid from Birkenhead who ends up signing a few decent bands and then gets given Columbia Records to run”, Mike Smith is also a pretty brilliant artist. Having drawn inspiration (see what I did there?) from pretty much every gig he’s been to, it’s been our pleasure to wade through thousands of Smith’s images (head of Columbia Records = a whole lot of gigs) to bring together an incredible selection for your viewing delight.
Beginning his illustrious career as a talent scout for MCA Music in 1988, Smith later joined EMI Music in 1992 and rose rapidly through the ranks due to impeccable taste and superlative scouting skills. Having signed Supergrass, Doves, Avalanches, Starsailor, The Libertines, The White Stripes, Gorillaz and Teenage Fan Club before moving on to assume his current role as MD of Columbia Records, it seems Smith is something of a talent guru. Did I mention he’s also an artist? A really good one?
Produced as fine art prints, the collection for this exclusive exhibition spans 20 years of musical magic and includes the likes of Bob Dylan, Blur, Faithless, Elbow, The Doves, Kasabian, The Gorillaz and many more besides.
The first of its kind and a unique event, this exhibition should on no account be missed, forgotten, stood up or otherwise unseen. If you’re the thorough type, you can even check out Smith’s enviable blog here.
