IT'S ALL SHEARS & CROSSES!!

You could be a collector of egg-cups, sugar-sachets or even matches...but when you walk in Prick Tattoo (Shoreditch, London), you will find a wall full of scissors and crosses, gathered on his travels from all over the world.

R R R

In the run-up of our upcoming event, Religionis Violenta, we wanted to share this little gem with you...just genius!

In a world where everything is not as it seems, religion plays its notes for those who seek a rhythm that best pleases. This work was intended to be brash and bold in delivering its meaning. It seeks to expose the true narrow-minded nature of an organisation that has desensitised nations to the image of a man in his last dying moments. It seeks to play with words through the blanket of an icon. Focus on the cross and you will see nothing but the cross!
By Kane Cali

OFF HANDS!

“Those who believe in absurdities end up omitting atrocities” [Voltaire, 1694-1778].

Does religion kill?

Is religion violent? It discriminates between those who believe and those who do not. It stereotypes. It divides. It says I am right and you are wrong, or you are right and I am wrong. It judges people. It motivates wars. It even kills. The track record of religious violence is long and bloody and too public to deny. 

“'See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god beside me; I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand."

 

MONCADA BREWERY: HAVE A PINT ON US!

Welcome Moncada Brewery, our latest sponsor to join our event!

We are delighted to welcome our latest sponsor to our event in September, Julio & Eleonora from Moncada Brewery based in Notting Hill, London.

About Moncada Brewery:

Sold in bottles and casks, you can find our real ale all over London, in pubs, shops and delis! Like us to find the route to Notting Hill...

 

Description:

Eureka moments can strike at any time, anywhere. It struck Julio Moncada back in 2010 when he realised that his passion for fine ales was in fact a signpost to forging a new career. Julio had found himself at a career crossroad and one of the pointers was in the direction of catering. He thought about developing a deli.

But then he attended a course on the fine art of brewing…and his eureka moment struck. Julio realised that the true path he really wished to follow was the one that led him to launch the Moncada Brewery in autumn 2011.

It was a career choice that has been much appreciated by those who have sampled his distinctive and distinguished beers. Sold under the Notting Hill name, you have a choice of three very different ales to suit all tastes: Blonde, Bitter and  Amber.

Moncada Brewery is also doing its bit for recycling. Julio knows that most of the recycling of his delicious brews is done by you but we would also like you to know that all the spent barley goes to our favourite farmer to be enjoyed by his contented pigs, the hops are used on a local allotment in Notting Hill to enrich the soil, and the beer yeast goes to a local baker for use in puffing up her superb pretzels.

In addition, we like to thank both Julio and Eleonora for their warm welcome and support when we visited them at the brewery, the beer taste as delicious as they look! We will be around soon again:-) 

We are excited to have them on board as our drinks sponsor for our Private View Launch Party...!

For information contact Moncada Brewery at:

info@moncadabrewery.co.uk 

www.moncadabrewery.co.uk

Event: Religionis Violenta Exhibition

Where: London West Bank Gallery | 133-137 Westbourne Grove | London | W11 2RS

When: Private View Launch Party | 06 September 2012 | 6.30 - 10.30pm | by invitation only

            Open to the public | 07-11 September 2012 | 11am-7pm Tuesday to Sunday

 

KGB-PROJECTS FIRST SHOW AT LONDON WEST BANK GALLERY

We are pleased to announce that KGB-Projects' 1st Annual Group Exhibition 'Religionis Violenta' opens at the prestigious London West Bank Gallery in West London's Notting Hill.

We are currently curating a sensational group show with some of the most prevalent artists from the UK and Malta and have found an amazing space for the show, one that is large enough to give the work the space it deserves and is also located in an area of London that is known for its links to the fashion and artistic community. The gallery have built a reputation as a space bursting with the vibrant and edgy creativity and these guys are incredibly friendly, laid back and welcoming, which has made London West Bank famous in Notting Hill and beyond!
  

Welcome to the London West Bank Gallery, housed in an old bank which has been disused for many years. Its prominent and unique location at a crossroads between Westbourne Grove, Chepstow Road and Pembridge Villas makes it particularly accessible and desirable to affluent residents of the Notting Hill area.

The West Bank team are proud to show the world what can be done for the current art scene by converting a disused building in the heart of a busy shopping street into a happening cultural hot-spot. The gallery promotes local and international artistic talent and hosts exhibitions, art workshops, parties, launches, artist studios, fashion and artist supplies. Stylish 1000m2 space set over 3 floors, run by good people for good people. 

A while ago, Jem and Tommy were running another gallery called Graffik. Unexpected things happened: one door closed, and another opened! Suddenly they found themselves being helped by good people and looking at the most amazing venue they could have possibly found in West London. Then comes in Urban in Ibiza creator Paul Saunders, AKA "Dizzi" and BANG!

London West Bank Gallery

133-137 Westbourne Grove

London  W11 2RS

info@londonwestbank.com

www.londonwestbank.com

Mau Mau @ London West Bank Gallery 2012

           'The plan is still the same; we're just going to do it better, in a better place, with positivity and fun as always!'

RELIGION SPONSORS RELIGIONIS VIOLENTA EXHIBITION

KGB-Projects is pleased to announce that we've secured an exciting sponsorship deal for the Religionis Violenta exhibition taking place in September at the London West Bank Gallery.

Religion Clothing Ltd will be sponsoring our Award Ceremony at the Private View Launch Party on Thursday 6 September 2012.

We are extremely happy to have such a fantastic brand for our event and we think that our artists and audience alike will love it!

Spring/Summer Collection 2012

Spring/Summer Collection 2012

Event: Religionis Violenta Exhibition

Where: London West Bank Gallery | 133-137 Westbourne Grove | London | W11 2RS

When: Private View Launch Party | 06 September 2012 | 6.30 - 10.30pm | by invitation only

            Open to the public | 07-11 September 2012 | 11am-7pm Tuesday to Sunday

 

 

OPEN CALL 1st Annual Group Exhibition

SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: MONDAY 23th JULY @ 5PM

OPEN CALL FOR 1ST ANNUAL GROUP EXHIBITION:

KGB-Projects is proud to present an Open Call for a group exhibition entitled: 'RELIGIONIS VIOLENTA'  at the prestigious London West Bank Gallery located in the heart of London's trendy Notting Hill from 6 to 11 September 2012, with the Private View and Award Ceremony being held by invitation on the evening of Thursday 6 September. Open to artists at any career stage, including students, living in the UK and are over the age of 18. All media is accepted, except video art and performance art.

We donate 10% of our commission from art sales to AIDSARK, a registered and official charity of SOHO Gyms

THEME:

'RELIGIONIS VIOLENTA' is an exhibition extraordinaire, taken from the Latin for violent religion. The curatorial concept initially emerged as a spontaneous reaction to the popular catchphrase 'where is your GOD now?' and the many conflicts that occur in the name of religion in a historical context.

For further information on how to enter please visit our website www.kgbprojects.com or email us info@kgbprojects.com

We look forward to receiving your submissions and good luck!

 ❛ The Biscuit Crew ❜

 

SHUT UP AND BE NICE!

In-house joke at KGB-Projects' office...whilst having a nice cuppa tea with a biscuit...[obviously]