Another Fab Four Artists talk about John Lennon

 John Lennon Is Not Dead is an exhibition taking place at The Stash Gallery inside Vout-O-Reenee's. The exhibition features contributions from 80 esteemed artists who have either made a new work or unearthed something special to celebrate the 80th anniversary of John Lennon's birth. Four of the artists said a few words about what they're contributing...

Magda Archer: “The Beatles playing on the roof was one of the coolest things ever.  Other bands have tried to do it since but they don’t come close. I like the fact John Lennon loved cats. And I love the footage of him with a fan who just turns up at his house in Surrey. And my Dad had the book, A Spaniard in the Works. I remember thinking, “Oh, he draws TOO.”

Kevin Eldon:'I've always been fascinated  at how Lennon morphed into different people every couple of years throughout the sixties: slicked back rocker, black clad existentialist, cuddly mop top, bespectacled poet and, as in my scribble, the hairy peace activist artist. All of them had one common element - COOL.'

James Lawson: “My painting is based on the positioning of the 9’s from the New York Times Sudoku from October 9^th 2019, John Lennon’s 79^th Birthday.” 

Tony Husband: “...stood on the spot in New York where he was shot. You wouldn’t have known. I asked where was John shot? Doorman said, You’re standing on it... felt a chill. RIP John and thank you for so much.”

John Lennon’s Not Dead will feature; drawings, paintings, photography, and collage. There will also be some specially made music and animation and some surprise performances. Because of social distancing there will be 4 Fab gatherings (some of which will be filmed and then shared on You Tube) rather than one big opening party. The Stash Gallery is inside Vout-O-Reenee's, The Crypt, 30 Prescot St, E1 8BB. Please note this celebration of John Winston Ono Lennon is unauthorized and 100 % unofficial.  Vout-O-Reenee's is a private members club and pre booking is essential. http://vout-o-reenees.com/events/john-lennon-is-not-dead-hes-80/ Buy your tickets: HERE

The show opens on Friday 2nd Oct and closes on Wednesday 28th Oct. Vout-O-Reene's is open Tues -Sat 5pm till Late.