Title: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: El Spurioso on 10 December, 2005, 04:55:29 PM
Post by: El Spurioso on 10 December, 2005, 04:55:29 PM
Just wanted to quickly sing the praises of the 2000AD exhibition currently running in London. We went to the opening event last night and it's really, really, REALLY worth seeing.
Superb collection of original art for purists, perfectly juxtaposed with dozens of modern interpretations of popular characters by artists and designers. It has the feel of a genuine cultural showcase, rather than A Bunch Of Geeky Things In A Room.
Major kudos to Rufus for working so hard, and if you're within a plane/train/car trip of London, go see it!
Superb collection of original art for purists, perfectly juxtaposed with dozens of modern interpretations of popular characters by artists and designers. It has the feel of a genuine cultural showcase, rather than A Bunch Of Geeky Things In A Room.
Major kudos to Rufus for working so hard, and if you're within a plane/train/car trip of London, go see it!
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: maxxy on 10 December, 2005, 06:34:13 PM
Post by: maxxy on 10 December, 2005, 06:34:13 PM
I went along too, lots of cool stuff. I think Will Sweeneys stuff is nice (has anyone seen his comic Greenfuzz?), His stuff and also Pete Fowlers work can be seen at http://www.bigactive.com (along with some other good illustrators).
The Tshirts are great, love TADOs design, think i might have to purchase!
One of the pictures of DR and Quinch by Andy Smith is being sold on his site http://www.asmithillustration.com/printshop.html
Does anyone know if any of the other pics are available to buy?
The Tshirts are great, love TADOs design, think i might have to purchase!
One of the pictures of DR and Quinch by Andy Smith is being sold on his site http://www.asmithillustration.com/printshop.html
Does anyone know if any of the other pics are available to buy?
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: maxxy on 10 December, 2005, 06:37:58 PM
Post by: maxxy on 10 December, 2005, 06:37:58 PM
Link: will sweeney/pete fowler
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: maxxy on 10 December, 2005, 06:40:11 PM
Post by: maxxy on 10 December, 2005, 06:40:11 PM
heres that other site
Link: Andy Smith/DR and Quinch
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: jock on 10 December, 2005, 07:19:43 PM
Post by: jock on 10 December, 2005, 07:19:43 PM
gah - i really wanted to come but couldn't. i'm gutted!
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: peepsbutlerdroid on 10 December, 2005, 08:28:58 PM
Post by: peepsbutlerdroid on 10 December, 2005, 08:28:58 PM
Fantastic show and a great atmosphere too. More than one London-media-type exclaiming to his girlfriend "you know, I used to read 2000AD." with newly discovered pride.
Highlights for me (apart from the classic original artwork) were a six foot Rogue stencil cut out of steel and lit from behind in blue neon, Rufus' mind blowing (literally) painting of Kano and the cuddly plush Dr & Quinch. There was one girl on the team whose job the whole night seemed to be to stop people from stroking Dr & Quinch!
Its right in the middle of London and costs nothing (I believe) there are few excuses to not go and see it!
Highlights for me (apart from the classic original artwork) were a six foot Rogue stencil cut out of steel and lit from behind in blue neon, Rufus' mind blowing (literally) painting of Kano and the cuddly plush Dr & Quinch. There was one girl on the team whose job the whole night seemed to be to stop people from stroking Dr & Quinch!
Its right in the middle of London and costs nothing (I believe) there are few excuses to not go and see it!
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Buddy on 10 December, 2005, 08:53:43 PM
Post by: Buddy on 10 December, 2005, 08:53:43 PM
I'll be checking this out during my whirlwhind stop in london over the new year.
REALLY looking forward to it.
REALLY looking forward to it.
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 10 December, 2005, 08:55:35 PM
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 10 December, 2005, 08:55:35 PM
hurrah that its on long enough for even the furthest flung squaxx like me to catch, looking forward to it !
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: WoD on 10 December, 2005, 10:31:14 PM
Post by: WoD on 10 December, 2005, 10:31:14 PM
I WANT A PLUSH DR AND QUINCH AND I WANT IT NOW!
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Large48 on 10 December, 2005, 11:12:45 PM
Post by: Large48 on 10 December, 2005, 11:12:45 PM
Went today and apart from opening late, cleaners I ask you!!! was very friendly and as mentioned before seeing some of Rufus's collection is always a pleasure (hope the insurance is up todate!) and the newer takes is interesting...
T-shirts are great, buy while there is still some left, smallest print run is 8.
Backlit metal Rouge is also superb.
T-shirts are great, buy while there is still some left, smallest print run is 8.
Backlit metal Rouge is also superb.
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Byron Virgo on 11 December, 2005, 12:44:31 AM
Post by: Byron Virgo on 11 December, 2005, 12:44:31 AM
If people are in London over the Christmas perios, does anyone fancy a pilgrimage down to see the exhibition? I always mean to go to these things, but never seem to get around to it (like the Crumb exhibition in the Whitechapel gallery), so if other people were involved, I might finally be forced into going.
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: +rufus+ on 12 December, 2005, 05:04:08 AM
Post by: +rufus+ on 12 December, 2005, 05:04:08 AM
The Opening was spectacular!
Thank you to everyone who helped and attended!
We crammed in 600 punters and sadly many were turned away.
We were honoured with the presence of so many classic droids, Mick McMahon, Dave Gibbons, Robin Smith, John Hicklenton, Frazer Irving, Cliff Robinson, Si Spurrier, Robbie Morrison, Tharg himself even!
The Death Tshirt glows in the dark!!
There's amazing Judge Hershey Prints, Nemesis toys and totems, and LEGO Dredd and Hammerstein!!
Also a huge Stainless Steel Rogue Trooper backlit in blue, lifesize plush DR and Quinch, a wireframe lifesize 'Perp Mobile' and a cute Judge Death Doll.
AND artwork by Bolland, Ewins, McCarthy, Mcmahon, Ezquerra, Smith, Robinson, Bisley, Hicklenton and more....
And all for free....
11 Shorts Gardens, Covent Garden.
:-) Rufus
Thank you to everyone who helped and attended!
We crammed in 600 punters and sadly many were turned away.
We were honoured with the presence of so many classic droids, Mick McMahon, Dave Gibbons, Robin Smith, John Hicklenton, Frazer Irving, Cliff Robinson, Si Spurrier, Robbie Morrison, Tharg himself even!
The Death Tshirt glows in the dark!!
There's amazing Judge Hershey Prints, Nemesis toys and totems, and LEGO Dredd and Hammerstein!!
Also a huge Stainless Steel Rogue Trooper backlit in blue, lifesize plush DR and Quinch, a wireframe lifesize 'Perp Mobile' and a cute Judge Death Doll.
AND artwork by Bolland, Ewins, McCarthy, Mcmahon, Ezquerra, Smith, Robinson, Bisley, Hicklenton and more....
And all for free....
11 Shorts Gardens, Covent Garden.
:-) Rufus
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: +rufus+ on 17 December, 2005, 03:14:41 AM
Post by: +rufus+ on 17 December, 2005, 03:14:41 AM
Please come and see our Exhibition.
There's original art by Brian Bolland, Brett Ewins, Brendan McCarthy, Carlos Ezquerra, Dave Gibbons, Ian Gibson, Ron Smith, John Hicklenton, Kevin O'Neill, Ramon Sola Garry Leach, Mick McMahon, Robin Smith, Cliff Robinson, Simon Bisley and more to see.
And it's free.
There's original art by Brian Bolland, Brett Ewins, Brendan McCarthy, Carlos Ezquerra, Dave Gibbons, Ian Gibson, Ron Smith, John Hicklenton, Kevin O'Neill, Ramon Sola Garry Leach, Mick McMahon, Robin Smith, Cliff Robinson, Simon Bisley and more to see.
And it's free.
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: +rufus+ on 17 December, 2005, 03:16:49 AM
Post by: +rufus+ on 17 December, 2005, 03:16:49 AM
Here's a few photos from the Opening Party.
Simon Spurrie, Frazer Irving, Garry Leach, Robbie Morrison
Droids unite!
Simon Spurrie, Frazer Irving, Garry Leach, Robbie Morrison
Droids unite!
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: +rufus+ on 17 December, 2005, 03:18:43 AM
Post by: +rufus+ on 17 December, 2005, 03:18:43 AM
LEGO Judge Dredd, Hershey and Anderson....
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: +rufus+ on 17 December, 2005, 03:19:48 AM
Post by: +rufus+ on 17 December, 2005, 03:19:48 AM
Senor Dave Gibbons and RoBusters Art...
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: +rufus+ on 17 December, 2005, 03:20:57 AM
Post by: +rufus+ on 17 December, 2005, 03:20:57 AM
The ever shy Mr Gibbons, and Robin Smith in front of a backdrop of Thrill Power!
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 17 December, 2005, 04:04:50 AM
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 17 December, 2005, 04:04:50 AM
FLIPPIN HECK ! that nemesis picture in the third photo ! is it going to be easy to steal ?
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: +rufus+ on 17 December, 2005, 10:12:44 PM
Post by: +rufus+ on 17 December, 2005, 10:12:44 PM
Pleased you like it your Majesty, tis by John Hicklenton, the great Nemesis, harbringer of Chaos.
Here's Karen, with her Judge Hershey maze Prints!
:-) R
Here's Karen, with her Judge Hershey maze Prints!
:-) R
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: peepsbutlerdroid on 18 December, 2005, 04:26:41 AM
Post by: peepsbutlerdroid on 18 December, 2005, 04:26:41 AM
Flippin 'eck! That 'back of head' between Dave Gibbons and Robin Smith - it's me!
Fame at last!
Lucky for me that chunky courdroy is recognisable anywhere.
Fame at last!
Lucky for me that chunky courdroy is recognisable anywhere.
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: johnnystress on 18 December, 2005, 08:53:00 PM
Post by: johnnystress on 18 December, 2005, 08:53:00 PM
kicking myself that i missed this- i was on a visit to london( something that happens maybe every 10 years or so) my mate even had a piece in the exhibition- and my and the lads decided to go for a pint in the Toucan, about 2 streets away- and that was the end of that
curse my weakness for beer
curse my weakness for beer
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: +rufus+ on 19 December, 2005, 05:21:00 AM
Post by: +rufus+ on 19 December, 2005, 05:21:00 AM
Tharg incognito and Robo Keef)
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: +rufus+ on 19 December, 2005, 05:23:16 AM
Post by: +rufus+ on 19 December, 2005, 05:23:16 AM
Tharg incognito and Robo Keef again...
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Wake on 21 December, 2005, 05:46:03 PM
Post by: Wake on 21 December, 2005, 05:46:03 PM
I've uploaded these photos plus a selection taken by Simon Parr to the event photos section.
Cheers,
Wake
Link: <a href="http://www.2000ad.org/?zone=news&page=photos">Event photos</a>
Cheers,
Wake
Link: <a href="http://www.2000ad.org/?zone=news&page=photos">Event photos</a>
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Funt Solo on 21 December, 2005, 06:45:17 PM
Post by: Funt Solo on 21 December, 2005, 06:45:17 PM
Yoohoo Wakemeister!
The DR & Quinch link is, like, totally defunct, man.
The DR & Quinch link is, like, totally defunct, man.
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Funt Solo on 21 December, 2005, 06:46:50 PM
Post by: Funt Solo on 21 December, 2005, 06:46:50 PM
(And, astoundingly, also the Hershey by Parr, Mean & Death and WR Logan ones.)
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Wake on 21 December, 2005, 07:23:36 PM
Post by: Wake on 21 December, 2005, 07:23:36 PM
It seems there were errors in the image files I was sent. I've resaved them and they seem to work now.
Cheers,
Wake
Cheers,
Wake
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Wake on 21 December, 2005, 10:48:24 PM
Post by: Wake on 21 December, 2005, 10:48:24 PM
I've now uploaded some more photos sent to me by SNUB, the artist for the Hammerstein and Mongrol stencils.
Cheers,
Wake
Cheers,
Wake
Link: SNUB's website
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Buddy on 02 January, 2006, 08:51:19 AM
Post by: Buddy on 02 January, 2006, 08:51:19 AM
Seen this last friday and it's fantastic.
If you live in the London area get down there before it finishes on the 10th Jan, you're missing a real treat if you don't.
Apart from the stunning artwork provided by Rufus, you get a chance to see (maybe for the first and last time) all the marketing opportunities 2000ad won't be taking up in the future.
The Lego figures are a gem and worth the trip alone, but while there, pick up a tee shirt or two, and bring Rufus a coffee (as if he needs another coffee) to keep his body temp up!
I'd like to give Rufus a big thank you for making my short stay in the rain so worthwhile, next time i'm in London we'll have to make a night of it.
Thank you.
I have some pics that I'll post as soon as I get the time.
If you live in the London area get down there before it finishes on the 10th Jan, you're missing a real treat if you don't.
Apart from the stunning artwork provided by Rufus, you get a chance to see (maybe for the first and last time) all the marketing opportunities 2000ad won't be taking up in the future.
The Lego figures are a gem and worth the trip alone, but while there, pick up a tee shirt or two, and bring Rufus a coffee (as if he needs another coffee) to keep his body temp up!
I'd like to give Rufus a big thank you for making my short stay in the rain so worthwhile, next time i'm in London we'll have to make a night of it.
Thank you.
I have some pics that I'll post as soon as I get the time.
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: +rufus+ on 02 January, 2006, 06:00:51 PM
Post by: +rufus+ on 02 January, 2006, 06:00:51 PM
It was great to see you Jon!
Thanks to everyone from the board who came down,
particularily Umpty, Mastersan and the Bous!
Exhibition reopens on the 3rd.
:-) Rufus
Thanks to everyone from the board who came down,
particularily Umpty, Mastersan and the Bous!
Exhibition reopens on the 3rd.
:-) Rufus
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: +rufus+ on 03 January, 2006, 05:31:43 AM
Post by: +rufus+ on 03 January, 2006, 05:31:43 AM
Here's a Jpg of some of the art on Display, and the wire frame 'Perp Mobile' in the background!
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: +rufus+ on 03 January, 2006, 05:35:40 AM
Post by: +rufus+ on 03 January, 2006, 05:35:40 AM
And more!
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: +rufus+ on 03 January, 2006, 03:38:44 PM
Post by: +rufus+ on 03 January, 2006, 03:38:44 PM
One of the Display Cabinets, with Original Art by Ron Smith, Carlos Ezquerra, Cam Kennedy, Robin Smith and Cliff Robinson, along with a pile of old 2000AD Merchandise!
:-) R
:-) R
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: +rufus+ on 03 January, 2006, 03:41:56 PM
Post by: +rufus+ on 03 January, 2006, 03:41:56 PM
Cliff Robinson, and our good friend Giulia, at the Opening!
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Conexus on 03 January, 2006, 06:00:13 PM
Post by: Conexus on 03 January, 2006, 06:00:13 PM
IEEEE! They have identical mouths (including lip shade)
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: +rufus+ on 03 January, 2006, 07:56:44 PM
Post by: +rufus+ on 03 January, 2006, 07:56:44 PM
I think we've found Conexus's fetish...... You sher got a purty moufff.....
;-)
;-)
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Banners on 05 January, 2006, 06:19:20 PM
Post by: Banners on 05 January, 2006, 06:19:20 PM
I'm hoping to get along next Tuesday on a rare trip to the Capital. Is it fairly easy to find for us country mice?
M@
M@
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: [YT-2] on 05 January, 2006, 07:52:46 PM
Post by: [YT-2] on 05 January, 2006, 07:52:46 PM
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Banners on 05 January, 2006, 08:30:08 PM
Post by: Banners on 05 January, 2006, 08:30:08 PM
Cheers - but where are the fields?
Where I grew up we gave directions like "turn right by the willow tree, and then it's just past the cattle grid"...!
;-)
M@
Where I grew up we gave directions like "turn right by the willow tree, and then it's just past the cattle grid"...!
;-)
M@
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: +rufus+ on 05 January, 2006, 08:57:37 PM
Post by: +rufus+ on 05 January, 2006, 08:57:37 PM
Here's a shot of the Wire 'Perp Mobile' in the Exhibition!
:-) Rufus
:-) Rufus
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Bolt-01 on 05 January, 2006, 10:14:08 PM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 05 January, 2006, 10:14:08 PM
Rufus, is there any chance of the exhibition appearing elsewhere in the country?
Bolt-01
Bolt-01
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: +rufus+ on 06 January, 2006, 02:58:56 AM
Post by: +rufus+ on 06 January, 2006, 02:58:56 AM
Pretty unlikely I'm afraid.
There's no infrastructure in place to move the displays, or funds.
This was done purely for the love of Tharg and, has bitten deep into both mine, and Playlounge's pockets.
I am hoping though to organise some Artists Retrospectives....the names McMahon, Gibbons and Ezquerra spring to mind...
;-) Rufus
There's no infrastructure in place to move the displays, or funds.
This was done purely for the love of Tharg and, has bitten deep into both mine, and Playlounge's pockets.
I am hoping though to organise some Artists Retrospectives....the names McMahon, Gibbons and Ezquerra spring to mind...
;-) Rufus
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Megadeth on 06 January, 2006, 03:17:41 AM
Post by: Megadeth on 06 January, 2006, 03:17:41 AM
Shame it's not open on Sunday as I'm making a rare trip to the capital myself this weekend.
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 06 January, 2006, 04:55:35 AM
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 06 January, 2006, 04:55:35 AM
yeay ! the expo rocks dudes !
a big thanks to Rufus for the (smug mode on)private viewing (smug mode off ). Its great to see all that deeelicious original art let out of the dayglow vaults.
Its also very refreshing & exiting to see a whole new art / design spin on things, favorite thrills re-visualised...and why the hell not ?
well worth the 13 hour in blizzards journey down there to see it.
directions = south of the snow, to a place with no cattle grids & an orange instead of starry sky, where lights are everywhere & people speak in strange toungues, along a noise tube with no air then around the corner from many many shops.
a big thanks to Rufus for the (smug mode on)private viewing (smug mode off ). Its great to see all that deeelicious original art let out of the dayglow vaults.
Its also very refreshing & exiting to see a whole new art / design spin on things, favorite thrills re-visualised...and why the hell not ?
well worth the 13 hour in blizzards journey down there to see it.
directions = south of the snow, to a place with no cattle grids & an orange instead of starry sky, where lights are everywhere & people speak in strange toungues, along a noise tube with no air then around the corner from many many shops.
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Dunk! on 06 January, 2006, 03:15:22 PM
Post by: Dunk! on 06 January, 2006, 03:15:22 PM
Travelling down on Sat to see this and really looking forward to it.
Retrospectives of such iconic 2000ad artists? Oh please. I'd pay to see this. Especially if they could be persuaded to talk about their work.
Retrospectives of such iconic 2000ad artists? Oh please. I'd pay to see this. Especially if they could be persuaded to talk about their work.
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: robbycox on 06 January, 2006, 05:08:56 PM
Post by: robbycox on 06 January, 2006, 05:08:56 PM
I popped in to see the exhibition yesterday and was well impressed,The numerous highlights included that metal and lights Rogue Trooper display downstairs is fantastic, loved the Lego stuff, Rufus' Kano artwork is bloody lovely and to see some of his artwork collection as well is beautiful stuff indeed, especially the Belardinelli annual cover, damn, i wish i'd have been able to smuggle that out with me! ;)
It's well worth anyones while going. Highly recommended.
Cheers,
Rob.
It's well worth anyones while going. Highly recommended.
Cheers,
Rob.
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Steve Green on 08 January, 2006, 05:22:25 PM
Post by: Steve Green on 08 January, 2006, 05:22:25 PM
I nipped in on Saturday, and it was great to see some of the original art (thanks Rufus).
One piece I loved but hadn't seen before was a small drawing of Howard Quartz in front of a giant bolt (I guess from the Titan Ro-Busters collection). It was lovely.
It was interesting seeing other people's take on 2000AD, I loved the backlit Rogue.
- Steve
One piece I loved but hadn't seen before was a small drawing of Howard Quartz in front of a giant bolt (I guess from the Titan Ro-Busters collection). It was lovely.
It was interesting seeing other people's take on 2000AD, I loved the backlit Rogue.
- Steve
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 March, 2011, 12:13:06 PM
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 March, 2011, 12:13:06 PM
Okay right I completely appreciate that this is necro-posting of the worst kind and to many of the longer term posters here this is old news. That said this occurred during my wilderness years and I've only just heard about it while doing a quick search for an image of Blitzspear (its surprising how you stumble across stuff) and man oh man this looked like it was bloomin' brilliant.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=925976659311501610&q=2000ad# (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=925976659311501610&q=2000ad#)
Hopefully people who weren't about at the time will appreciate this glimpse into what we missed. I've not had time to look for a definitive page that has everything (or a lot) in one place but will have a nosey when I get the chance.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=925976659311501610&q=2000ad# (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=925976659311501610&q=2000ad#)
Hopefully people who weren't about at the time will appreciate this glimpse into what we missed. I've not had time to look for a definitive page that has everything (or a lot) in one place but will have a nosey when I get the chance.
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: Large48 on 18 March, 2011, 01:21:42 PM
Post by: Large48 on 18 March, 2011, 01:21:42 PM
Not seen that Video before. :-)
I managed to get there the first day it opened but missed the 'preview' evening. :-(
Cost me a fortune in T-Shirts as well!
I managed to get there the first day it opened but missed the 'preview' evening. :-(
Cost me a fortune in T-Shirts as well!
Title: Re: ZARJAZ Exhibition
Post by: strontium71 on 20 March, 2011, 02:59:40 PM
Post by: strontium71 on 20 March, 2011, 02:59:40 PM
Rufus says in the video that they'd hope to do another exhibition - do you reckon that will ever happen? I hope they do , even if it was to repeat the same event as I never went to that one.