Four artists who love Lennon who are exhibiting at The Stash Gallery

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...

(Above): Jessica Voorsanger:“I adored John Lennon. I convinced myself that he was secretly a member of my family. I was right in the middle of my obsessive Beatles phase when he was murdered. I was so distressed I couldn’t listen to his music for several years. I went to all of the vigils in Central Park. Now I can listen again.”

(Above): Bob & Roberta Smith: I Like John Lennon. I wish he had lived to be 80 years old.

(Above):Christian Furr: "He was a mass of contradictions. On the light side, He was a musician, an artist and a philosopher and that rare instance of someone full of immense talent, hipness, charm, cool, attitude, wit, newness and beauty who made a direct hit - with his talented chums- at the perfect time in history.  On the dark side, he had issues and at his worst was allegedly an emotionally damaged, insecure and occasionally violent bully."

(Above): Julian Wakeling: "John Lennon was always more than a songwriter and a musician. He was an artist in the true sense. For him it was a struggle for truth that was like exorcising demons. Whatever he did he meant it. He had his flaws but they only help us relate to him all the more while still marvelling at his talent. And the music is great."

John Lennon’s Not Dead features; 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 2nd small gathering is on Friday the 9th of Oct 3pm till 10pm and will feature live music from Simon Love. The 3rd small gathering is on Friday 16th and the final small gathering is on Friday 23rd of Oct. Remember to book via event brite for the Fab Fridays.