Charles Bronson does Art Below     Over the last four years Art Below has displayed work by some of the world's finest artists in some of London's most iconic underground stations.  This April we decided to display the work of a notorious British criminal in Angel Station.  His name is Charles Bronson and is often referred to in the British press as the "most violent prisoner in Britain" In 1974 he was sentenced to 7 years in prison for the robbery of a post office. Bronson has spent a total of just four months and nine days out of custody since 1974 and has served time in over 120 different prisons.   During that time he has developed an extensive protfolio of hand drawn pictures that depict his life and mental state within the confines of his solitary existence.  See an exclusive interview with a close friend of his, David Taylor and discover how his artwork coupled with his physical training were his key to staying 'unbroken' by the prison system.  www.artbelow.org.uk/artists/charlesbronson   BBC News came down to Angel Station to do a television interview. Click Here to view Art Below Launch Gallery Space in Hoxton For a long time now the first floor of the Macbeth has been not much more than a pathway to the smokers terrace, and a spot for Kirstie’s stalkers and fans to skulk. We decided that it was worth much more than this, and an opportunity was being missed. A makeover was due, but this wasn’t going to be some sub-changing rooms style lame lick of paint, no this is the Macbeth, and a makeover is a chance to try something new. So with this ethos in mind we decided to bring in the unparalleled talents of renowned graffiti writer and just artist in his own right Mike Ballard. With a free reign on the space he decided to create what could be described as The Macbeths own contemporary Sistine Chapel. It really is something to behold. To celebrate the unveiling of the Art Below Gallery, we held a private view of Mikes work and the work of Art Wars, with DJs Pierre Hangover (Real Gold), Ruby Doobey, and Mellé Modé and a free BBQ followed by an after party till 1am. to see pictures from the unforgettable night       Art Below and Hospital Club competition: First winner announced. Last Call for Entries for 'Gravity' competition   Hannah Biscombe is the winner of the first of a series of themed competitions by Art Below and the Hospital club and her work has been on display in an illuminated light box on the central line platform in Bond Street station since 26th April. The theme was 'escape' and we recieved an enourmous response and have compiled a beautiful selection of entires which can be viewed here.   CURRENT THEME: GRAVITY We are currently challenging artists to produce work based on the theme of 'gravity' and the deadline is yesterday!, but dont panic we are giving Art Below readers an extended deadline of Monday 10th May. To find out how you can take part .   ALSO ON DISPLAY   ART BELOW LONDON. 26/04/10 - 10/05/10 Ellen Stapleton displaying at Old Street, Northern Line Platform Cleo B displaying at Sloane Square, District Line Platform Crouch End Open Studios displaying at Highbury & Islington and Highgate stations     ART BELOW LONDON. 10/05/10 - 24/05/10 Emily Robson displaying at London Bridge, Northern Line Platform Jasiminne Yip displaying at Bond Street station, Central line platform CLEO B displaying at Sloane Square, District Line Platform Stephen Silverwood in association with Le Cool Magazine at Angel station, Northern Line Platform Matt Young at Old Street, Northern Line Platform       COMING UP..   Art Below and the Soveriegn Art Prize. Art Below have selected Nicolas Ruston’s ‘Brave New World’ from this year’s Sovereign European Art Prize finalists to present at Bond Street tube station. Ruston’s ‘Brave New World’ silicone painting will be reproduced as a poster, and on display at Bond Street tube station from the 7-21st June 2010. This will coincide with the 2009-10 Sovereign European Art Prize finalists’ exhibition, where the actual piece and the rest of the finalists’ works can be seen at the Barbican Centre from the 9-20th June 2010. ELEPHANT PARADE   Soraia Almeida will be displaying her work  with Art Below from the 24th May until the 7th June at London Bridge Station.  Soraia has been selected to exhibit within the London Elephant Parade 2010, reported to be capital's largest ever public art exhibition. Elephant Parade is an innovative fundraising and public awareness campaign for the endangered Asian elephant and it embraces all that is excellent about London and highlights every green initiative of the capital's top businesses.   The design of Soraia’s elephant is based around her work ‘I am patchwork’ which is made up of highly detailed squares superimposed upon eachother. Soraia’s elephant will be on view in Berkely Square in Mayfair from the 3rd of May until the 23rd of June, this summer. The elephants will then be auctioned off and a supporting book will be sold in Selfridges where the proceeds will go to Elephant Parade       APPLY NOW TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN DISPLAY YOUR WORK ON BILLBOARD SPACE IN LONDON'S FINEST STATIONS If you have any news, events, listings or opportunities that you would like us to consider publishing in our next newsletter please email your entries to newsletter@artbelow.org.uk   Art Below continue to run internships for students and graduates. To apply please contact jobs@artbelow.org.uk with covering letter and CV   News Just In..   Art Below have just recieved reports that London grafiti artist DON has done a giant mural in central London depicting the 3 party leaders hanging off tears of her majesty the queen.   We are waiting to recieve pictures of the said piece. Anyone who comes across it please mail pics to press@artbelow.org.uk WHAT'S ON Art Below brings you the latest into some up and coming art events in London town this May JEF AEROSOL - expo perso / solo exhibition - Signal Gallery (London) : "girls, girls, girls" Open: 7th – 22nd May Signal Gallery, 96 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3AA, England Signal Gallery is delighted to be presenting the second solo show in London, by legendary French street artist Jef Aerosol. Jef is well known to London audiences, having appeared in a large number of group shows and in other venues for many years. Jef is a household name in his native land.  He has been in the vanguard of the vibrant French stencil art scene. His distinctive and elegant artworks have graced streets in France since 1982. www.signalgallery.com   20 Hoxton Square May 14th to May 27th Concrete and Glass is a unique music and art event that showcases innovative talent in both music and contemporary art. The festival provides a platform for both new and established artists – the result is a fertile mix of high impact installations and performances. This year sees a new and exciting assortment of up-and-coming artists and musicians, including works commissioned specially for Concrete and Glass, and with a strong emphasis on performance. www.concreteandglass.co.uk   You, Me and Everybody Else 7-26 May 2010 theprintspace ,74 Kingsland Road, London E2 8DL Photographs by Charlotte Player      Linda Brownlee         Annie Collinge         Tara Darby         Anna Leader         Jo Metson Scott         Theprintspace gallery presents You, Me and Everybody Else, an exhibition exploring the concept of the extended portrait by six contemporary London photographers and artists. The relationship between photographer and subject is complex, and the exhibition shows the camera’s ability to capture both physical and psychological aspects. This is reflected in the portraits exhibited, which range from intimate and accessible to distant and mysterious. It is left to the viewer to intuit the psychology of the subject and the photographer’s intentions. www.theprintspace.co.uk   ART BARTER The Berlin show... We are currently in Berlin working on the second show which will feature 25 Berlin based artists from varying levels in their careers. Each artist will show one piece of work and visitors will be able to offer anything for the artworks except for money by filling out small barter forms. Dates: 24th - 27th June 2010  www.artbarter.co.uk   FLESH @ The Brick Lane Gallery OPENING 12th May 6–8pm 11th – 17th May, 1 to 6pm The Brick Lane Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition  by Hamish Broadbent   ‘Flesh’, examines human activity under opposed conditions of confined and unconfined space. In the first case - on tubes, trains and airplanes – the constraint is imposed by the mode of travel and subjects are photographed close up, according to their confined state. In the second, the constraint is self-imposed - choosing to occupy the same public park at the same time each morning - and the subjects are photographed in isolation according to the condition of their choice and the routine they have developed. In both cases the closed circuit of activity is centred on the body and its cycle of repetition. The two series featured within the exhibition correspond to these two outcomes - the style of the first deriving from Bosch’s ‘Christ Carrying the Cross’ with that of the second providing its counterpoint. 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