Pink Pop Exhibition

Anna Zaphiri
Mar 29, 2014
2 min read

Pink Pop at Hawkins & Blue, Tufnell Park

Pink Pop’ is an artistic celebration of the long awaited legalisation of same sex marriage in the UK. As of March 29, 2014, the UK will become the 16th country to introduce marriage rights for all. Equalities Minister, Maria Miller, described the passing of the bill as “clear affirmation” that “respect for each and every person is paramount, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity or sexuality”. To mark this momentous occasion, Hawkins & Blue in association with Red Hand Gallery is hosting an exhibition of contemporary Pop Art.

Many of Pop Art’s leading exponents emerged from the gay subculture of America and Europe in the 1960’s. The movement quickly became aligned with a camp sensibility due to its conflation of high and low culture and its glorification of kitsch. This connection was subsequently used against it, with critics waging vicious attacks against the movement and presenting it as part of a gay conspiracy.

This show presents Pop Art and its camp associations, in all their splendor. The work is joyful, colourful, opulent and flamboyant..

We will be accepting donations for Camden LGBT Forum for the duration of the exhibition. They are a registered charity based in the London Borough of Camden. All the workers and trustees are LGB and or T and work to ensure equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and/or Trans people in Camden and, where no other help is available, surrounding boroughs and further across London.

https://www.hawkinsandblue.com

Thanks to Alexander Mara & Jeremy Fox for putting up a great selection of work by talented artists and hosting a fabulous private view.