Goldie "The Kids Are All Riot" curated by Eddie Lock 

Goldie's next UK solo exhibition The Kids Are All Riot kicks in at The Maverik Showroom in Shoreditch from 10th – 26th April 2009. Tackling themes of social decay, conflict and growing up in Britain’s Brave New World, The Kids Are All Riot features a retrospective of prolific works and new originals, transforming the duplex venue into a cutting edge situation not to be missed! Goldie’s long-awaited 27 colour screenprint Apocalypse Angel will also be released alongside his new book Heathtown, an account of Goldie's early years as a street artist.



This very limited and exclusive collection reflects what lies close to Goldie’s heart and his concern for the kids of today. Describing the situation as a “State of Emergency... the ASBO-lute meltdown of the system …” Goldie depicts children out of control and battling with authority. His work shows the absurd becoming normality, the shocking and taboo deconstructed and desensitised. He goes on to protest how “the understanding of those that count stands for nothing, we would sooner stand outside on the hustle than take the same spoon-fed bullshit that the system sees fit!”

This personal perspective combines with the pursuit of a unique technical aesthetic - joining the dots from Goldie’s pioneering graffiti heritage to the here, now and beyond. The Kids Are All Riot is an exhibition that pushes boundaries further, harder and darker than before; it is England’s future - a prophecy for the ASBO generation written with spray cans and attitude

The exhibition will once again attract a strong celebrity clientele from the biggest names in the film and music industry who are now buying Goldie's work. The artist has just completed artwork for Pete Tong and Faithless’ new record releases.

THE KIDS ARE ALL RIOT opens on 10th April at The Maverik Showroom, 68-72 Redchurch St, Shoreditch, London E2 7DP.




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As a pioneering force on the UK urban art scene in the early eighties, at a time when graffiti was far from the widely regarded art form it is today, Goldie forced the boundaries of public approval and continues to do so with this bold body of work. Goldie made his name as an exceptionally skilled graffiti artist, turning his hand to a variety of art forms before becoming one of the most famous DJs in the world as founder of groundbreaking UK drum ‘n’ bass collective Metalheadz.

The Art of Goldie is available from www.eddielock.co.uk

The Maverik Showroom
68-72 Redchurch Street
London
E2 7DP
Opening hours:
Mon – Fri 10am – 6.30pm (open good Friday)
Sat – Sun 11am – 7pm (closed easter Sunday)
Admission Free