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BEN ALLEN IPHONE COVER PROTO TYPES..

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GEISHA ARTS present BRIGHTON vs LONDON

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GEISHA ARTS present BRIGHTON vs LONDON
Artist-led Contemporary & Urban Art Space
2nd July to 5th August 10
And so the battle begins
Two of this country’s creative heavy weight cities come together to do battle at Geisha Arts. This uncompromising and awe inspiring space plays host to an eclectic mash up of the uppermost raw and cutting edge art makers.
‘It’s our chance now to show those coastal numpties who's the boss’
So Brighton takes on the big smoke in what’s set to be an explosive show
Artist Include: Goldie, Jamie Reid, Zac Walsh, Matt Small, Lucas Price, Burning Candy, Dan Baldwin, John Simpson, Remi Rough, George Morton Clark, Cosmo Sarson, Jo Peel, Ryca, Alex Dipple, Jenkins, Fin Dac, Rob Sample, Ben Allen, Andy Doig, Construct Transparent, Scott Nellis, Sinna one, Jim Sanders, Scooney.

Opening Night 1st July
Private View, open view and after party

Private View Champagne Reception followed by wider general admissions to view and purchase cutting edge artwork in Brighton’s latest spot, plus some exciting entertainment

Line up includes
• A one off showcase by World DMC Scratch DJ JFB
• Hinesy Hines from Slip Jam will be hosting an MC battle Brighton vs. London
• Poet John Lyons, winner of the WindRush Arts Achiever Award 2003
• Plus much much more

‘Geisha Arts is an uncompromising urban space, a perfect canvas to show the best of underground emerging and established artists. Its also a good place to go and have a drink or something to eat, somewhere were you can interact, appreciate and discuss the artwork beyond the rarified confines of an alienating gallery system’

Contact Details
Zachary Walsh and Miranda Rasmussen
Tel: 07931 299303
miranda@geishaarts.com
www.geishaarts.com
75 East Street, Brighton, East Sussex. BN1 1NF

COMMISSION

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A recent commission of the Love Me 2 Times girl.

Acrylic, emulsion, blackboard paint, spray paint and silklscreen on canvas.
60 x 80 cm
2010

UNION JACK SKULL

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New work.
'Union Jack Skull'
Edition of 10. Each unique.
Acrylic and spray paint on board in wood frame.
76 x 101cm
2010

PARIS TRIP

2010-05-01T15:13:00.003+01:00

Hanging out in Paris was great. We are expecting our first baby this month of May so got a bit of RnR in before the big day. Also a nicely tag hit truck somewhere in Monmarte...

BOMBI - Blue

2010-05-01T15:12:00.003+01:00

Some new work.
Acrylic, emulsion, pigment marker on board. Black wood frame.
56 x 66cm
2010

LOVEBIRD SERIES NO.4

2010-05-01T15:09:00.003+01:00

Some new work.

'Lovebird Series No.4'
56 x 66 cm
Acrylic, spray paint and silkscreen on board. Wood frame.
2010

CUSTOM MX HELMET

2010-05-01T13:52:00.002+01:00

A custom MX helmet I created for Red Bull/Fox Racing rider Jake Nicholls.

JAKE NICHOLLS
FOX RACING

ARTSWIPE

2010-05-01T13:47:00.003+01:00

Artswipe - London UK
HANG THEM HIGH - GROUP SHOW
An exhibition of prints under £50! by artists,
Ben Allen. Gerry Baptist. Dr D. Stephen Davids. Andy Doig. Eine. Pure Evil. Hutch. Mark Perronet. Maria Rivans. RYCA. Snub23. David Samuel. Swifty. Dave Anderson. Ben Oakley.
Show also features original works.
THE RAG FACTORY. 16 Heneage Street. London. E1. Just off Brick Lane.
Friday 7th - 9th May. 11am - 8pm
ARTSWIPE WEBSITE

APART 10 YEARS

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Group show.
133 - 137 Westbourne Grove, W11 2RS
Opening: MAY 19th
Closing: JUNE 27th
Should be a belter. With loads of talent and fantastic venue. Be sure to say hi to Adrian Palengat, he is a legend.
APART GALLERY WEBSITE

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Front cover for Arty Magazine. 2009

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One of my favourite pieces from 2009. The start of my 'Gun Series'.

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Some hand printed wallpaper commissioned earlier this year based on the wallpaper I created for my show at The Ink_d Gallery. 2009

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Some recent commissions of 2009

NEW WORK - FYLING EYEBALL PRESENTS...

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Electric Ladyland
Acrylic, emulsions, spray paint and silkscreen on canvas.
60 x 80 cm.
2009

Bright Eyes
Acryli, emulsion and silkscreen on canvas.
50 x 55 cm
2009

Gloss Black Nudes
130 x 80 cm
Silkscreen on gloss on canvas.
2009

Dirty Sexy Money
Acrylic, emulsion and silkscreen on canvas.
85 x 97 cm
2009

These canvases will be on showing in Flying Eyeball Presents…… London UK
A Christmas Exhibition and pop-up shop
@ Gallery 27 – 27 Cork Street, Mayfair, W1S 3NG
6th-13th December 2009 – Private view Tuesday 8th December 6pm-9pm
The second installment from the Urban in Ibiza collective...
To find out more go to GALLERY 27 and URBAN IBIZA

NEW WORK - EAST END ARTS CLUB SHOW

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Love is Blind
Acrylic, emulsion and silkscreen on canvas.
70 x 80 cm
2009

Boys Will be Boys
Acrylic and silkscreen on canvas.
80 x 80 cm
2009

These canvases will be on show at East End Arts Club present...
‘TATE THE BISCUIT’
A Blockbuster Christmas Show by Artists, graphic designers and illustrators interpreting proverbs and phrases.
DATE
Private View Thursday 3rd December 2009 6-9pm
3rd -6th December 2009
Friday 12-8pm
Saturday & Sunday 10-6pm
VENUE
Shoreditch Town Hall Basement
380 Old Street, EC1V 9LT
Full colour catalogue of the show will be available.
For more info go to THE EAST END ARTS CLUB and SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL

NEW WORK - THE ART GROUP EXHIBITION

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Sexy Sweet X-Ray Vision
Acrylic, emulsion, spray paint and silkscreen on canvas.
80 x 80cm
2009

This canvas will be available at The Art Groups first exhibition at the Maverik Show Room. To find out more go to THE MAVERIK SHOWROOM and LETS PLAY.

GOLD LOVEBIRD - New Limited Edition

2009-08-19T16:40:00.003+01:00

Here they are. The brand spankin new Gold Lovebird limited edition. Hand printed and signed in an edition of 50 only.
42 x 42cm.

Only £100

NOW AVAILABLE TO BUY AT THE BEN ALLEN STORE

URBAN IBIZA LAUNCH

2009-08-15T13:03:00.003+01:00

What a star studded event. Apparently I have sold quite a bit of work alongside artists Goldie (of DJ fame), Inkie (Banksy collaborator) and Chu among others. Celebrities and collectors including actor Stephen Dorff attended the Urban Ibiza launch at the Atzaro Venue whilst legendary DJ Roots Manuva held court with his killer tunes.

Find out more via the Ibiza Blog. More pictures from the event to follow.

New painting

2009-08-13T23:08:00.003+01:00

The last painting I did a few weeks ago. 'Wonder Thing'. Flew out to Ibiza and was sold last night...

Ben Allen Ink_d Movie

2009-08-13T21:56:00.000+01:00

A video short from my solo show at Ink_d Gallery.

Apostrophe Gallery - Hong Kong

2009-08-13T19:15:00.002+01:00

Cool gallery in Hong Kong I will be exhibiting with in October.

T+P Gallery Philadelphia USA

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'Cruel Britannia' Friday May 1st, 2009

Group show at T+P Fine Art Gallery in Philadelphia,USA with Ame 72, Ben Eine, Ben Slow, Byroglyphics, Cept, Dale Grimshaw, Dan Baldwin, Dan Kitchener, DBO, James Baker, K-Guy, Kev Munday, Matt Jordan, Mike Ballard, Pure Evil, Replete, Rugman, Simon Cauty, SPQR, Sweet Toof, The Shaw, TRXTR.

The New Studio

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A few shots of the new studio being torn apart and given a new lease of life.

Island Unit Commission

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Finished this commission in collaboration with Square One design workshop last month. The graphics are hand printed on to rosewood panels.

Ink_d Gallery Solo Show

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Been pretty busy moving studio and making lots of work alongside various shows this year. Finally got round to bringing my site into the modern age...

Here is the start of my ongoing blog. Backdating to the beginning of the year with my solo show at the Ink_d Gallery, Brighton.

Ink_d Gallery