Contemporary Urban Art Blog | Kitch-en Gallery

Mobstr outwits local authorities AGAIN!

2010-12-09T15:53:00.001Z

Our boy Mobstr has been up to his old tricks again toying with the local authorities over what shade of grey is acceptable on their walls.

Brilliant!
Check out Mobstr's original artworks available to buy exclusively through us HERE

Lacoste L!ve / VNA Exhibition

2010-11-27T15:33:00.000Z

VNA Magazine have teamed up with Lacoste L!ve to present an awesome line-up of artwork from the world of graffiti, street art and illustration including two of our very own artists: Jess Douglas and Amy Dover.

This exhibition is definitely worth checking out if you're in or around London. To go with the exhibition VNA also put together a zine featuring work by all the artists involved and that will be FREE and available throught the whole of the exhibition.

There will also be a competition to win an Eelus print, so it will be worth checking out for sure.

Head along to 13 Newburgh Street W1F 7RS on the 1st of December for drinks, music and art.

Check out Jess Douglas HERE
Check out Amy Dover HERE

Stickers for Snik, JK47 and Nicola Parkin

2010-11-27T15:23:00.000Z

Here's the latest batch of die-cut stickers Kitch-en Print has been making for Snik, JK47 and Nicola Parkin. NICE!

ROLL UP ROLL UP: Full Colour Die-Cut Vinyl Stickers

2010-11-24T11:46:00.001Z

Kitch-en is in the process of launching it's print arm - Kitch-en Print funnily enough, providing high quality, good value printed items. Everything from Flyers to Business Cards, Stickers to Magazines.

Whilst the moles work away in the background to build the fully accessible website for these services we thought we'd let you into some of our special offers available to order now.

Full Colour Die-Cut Vinyl Stickers
High gloss, fully waterproof and super sticky - perfect for slapping up around town!

Any design within a 10 x 10cm base:

100 = £55
250 = £75
500 = £125
1,000 = £210.

PLUS: 10% off when you order 250 or more by Friday 10th December.

All above prices include VAT & Delivery within the UK.
Based on print-ready artwork being supplied by the customer. If you require us to design your stickers this would be an additional cost and quoted seperately depending on requirements.

Interested? Email mark@kitch-engallery.co.uk

ROA's Big Bird on Hanbury Street, Brick Lane, London

2010-11-24T11:15:00.000Z

Roa's Big Bird on Hanbury Street, Brick Lane, London from Shafiur Rahman on Vimeo.

Nice video feature on ROA and opinions on street art in general around London.

NEW ARTIST / NEW WORK / SNIK

2010-11-12T00:34:00.000Z

SNIK - if you ain't heard of him, here's all you need to know:

• He creates insanely detailed & beautiful stencil work
• His work has been on walls all over the world from Paris to Berlin to the outer stretches of mankind - Melbourne.
• He's been involved in the biggest urban art festival in the UK - UPFEST and he's had work featured in the Drewheatts art auction recently.
• He's a really nice guy
• Oh... and we've just acquired some sweet as fuck 11 layered hand pulled screen prints from him available to buy very soon from HERE

'Night Beauty' by SNiK | 11 Layered Screenprint | Ltd Edn 100 | £75

HOT HOT HOT! More New Work: Malarky P

2010-11-08T23:20:00.001Z

Yeh, you heard right, we got more fresh work!
This time from another local Newcastle hero, the man like Malarky P!!

He's clearly been inspired by the lazy Spanish sun after his recent move to Barcelona and has produced 3 HOT N TASTY exclusive new limited edition prints for us.

With prices starting from just £25 and at a perfectly portable A4 size they're ideal pressies for your chums this Xmas.

Nobody likes a scrooge so get a closer look and dip your hand to buy one over on our shop HERE

NEW WORK ALERT: Amy Dover

2010-11-08T22:37:00.000Z

Amy Dover, one of our resident Newcastle artists, has been a very busy bee and is hot property right now.

After featuring in a smashing group exhibition in Newcastle as part of the Design Event North East, we managed to catch up with her to get an exclusive interview > see it all here <

But wait though, before you rush over to read that interview... there's more... we've been very lucky to get our hands on two stunning and exclusive new limited edition prints from Amy Dover that now grace our virtual gallery walls and are available to buy from HERE.

Now you're thinking - where could that creepy beady eyed, but rather beautiful and sombre looking bird go in my house? Well that's for you to decide. Over and Out!

October 2010 Newsletter

2010-10-23T16:30:00.000+01:00

Jam packed with news this month, there's always too much stuff going on to squeeze in to the newsletter without making it long and boring so be sure to keep totally up to date with goings on by being our friend on facebook.

NEW ARTIST - HELEN LANG

We are very pleased to welcome talented illustrator Helen Lang to our line-up of artists. We have 2 beautiful limited edition prints by her available to purchase in our online shop with more lined up for the future.

Originally from Devon, Helen Lang now lives and works in SW London. She first came to the City after graduating in Illustration in 1999, and has worked as an Illustration agent within a London agency, within the new media industry and more recently within the print and poster industry. However, things have come full circle with her artwork and she can now be found in a warm studio, listening to the radio and generally being very happy with life.

View Helen Lang's Profile | Buy artwork by Helen Lang

ARTIST FOCUS: AMY DOVER

We recently caught up with one of our resident Newcastle artists, Amy Dover to dig a little deeper into her creative soul. The full interview will be ready to read HERE very soon and keep your eyes peeled on the shop for new work by her.

View Amy Dover's Profile | Buy Artwork by Amy Dover

SOUNDS GOOD AT LOCKSIDE LOUNGE

So September saw our last official event of 2010 take place down at the buzzin Lockside Lounge once again. This time we took down resident artists SUNE, Mr. Guy and Mr. Arteest who put on a live art show to captivate the locals and tourists alike in Camden.

View SUNE's Profile | View Mr Guy's Profile

FRESH WORK FROM MR. ARTEEST

Two fresh new originals from Mr. Arteest taken from Kitch-en's second 'Sounds Good' event at Lockside Lounge in London last month. 'Neon is Cool' and 'This Board ain't Big Enough' are available to buy in the shop now alongside two more new additions taken from the Arteest archives - 'Naked Lady' and 'Argh! The Finger People'.

View Mr. Arteest's Profile | Buy Artwork by Mr. Arteest

ALEXANDER JAMES - PARTICLE PARKOUR

This is Parkour like you've never seen it captured before. This set of 4 unbelievably detailed C-Type photographic prints are now available to purchase at the super dooper price of just £170 each unframed, or £220 framed.

View Alexander James' Profile | Buy Artwork by Alexander James

STUFF WE LIKE

Check out these links to just a few awesome things we're diggin right now:
The super talented Lunabee's new toy release
Moniker Art Fair at Village Underground
Adam Neate Exhibition at Elms Lesters

Street/Urban/Graff/Art Magazines & Books For Sale

2010-10-08T11:59:00.000+01:00

Spread from VNA Magazine, Issue 3

We have several street/urban/art/designery type magazines & books available for sale, some quite rare now.

These have all been collected by us over the years and are all in 'as new' condition unless otherwise stated. Unfortunately I now don't have the space to store them and times are moving on etc - they need a good new home.

Full list below, open to negotiation on prices/combo sales etc, email mark@kitch-engallery.co.uk for more info on anything. If I don't get much interest they will, regrettably, be hitting eBay next week so please get in touch!!

PEELZINE Sticker Magazine Issues 1 & 2 (2004): £10 sold together

The first 2 issues of this legendary and much missed sticker mag. These are super rare and come inside a zip bag with loads of stickers included.

PEELZINE Sticker Magazine Issue 4 ft Jon Burgerman & Above: £7.50

This magazine includes very rare handmade stickers by Above and Jon Burgerman

PEELZINE Sticker Magazine Issue 5 (2005) ft Buff Monster: £5

More info: http://www.hookedblog.co.uk/2005/10/peelzine-5.html

PEELZINE Sticker Magazine Issue 7 (2007) LTD EDN No. 398/500 Ft. Shepard Fairey (OBEY): £10

Includes loads of ltd edn stickers all sealed within a clear zip bag

'Hollywood the Remix' by Wooster Collective (2004) A6 book ltd edn of 1000: £15

More info: http://www.woostercollective.com/2004/05/announcing_wooster_on_paper_ho.html

'Urbanize' by Dalek, in collab with the Lomographic Society (2006): £10 [RRP: £15]

More info: http://microsites.lomography.com/dalek/urbanize.html

'Perverted Science' by Andrew Rae of peepshowcollective (2004): £7.50

More info: http://www.andrewrae.org.uk/index.php?%2Fshop%2Fmore%2Fperverted_science_book%2F

VNA [Very Nearly Almost] Magazine Issue 3 (2007): £5

Very reluctant to part with this! More info:http://verynearlyalmost.com/blog/?page_id=593&shopp_pid=1

Beautiful Decay Magazine issue N (2005): £5

More info: http://beautifuldecay.com/shop/magazines/55-beautiful-decay-issue-n.html

Beautiful Decay Magazine Issue M (2005): £5

http://beautifuldecay.com/shop/magazines/47-beautiful-decay-issue-m.html

Clutter Toy Magazine, Issue 1 (2004): £2.50
Clutter Toy Magazine, Issue 7 (1st Anniversary Issue 2005): £4.50

More info: http://www.cluttermagazine.com/magazines/index.html

The Illustrated Ape Magazine, Issue 25 (The Heavenly Issue): £5 [includes 7" St Etienne Single]

More info: http://www.theillustratedape.com/buy_issues/?ID=23

The Illustrated Ape Magazine, Issue 20 (The Sexy Summer Seaside Issue): £4

More info: http://www.theillustratedape.com/buy_issues/?ID=11

Graphotism International Graffiti Writers Mag, Issue 23 (Jan 2001) Ft. Goldie: £15

Similar item recently sold on eBay for over £20:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190430860843

Fatbucks UK/London Graff Mag, Issue 1 (2004): £5

Over 50 A4 full colour pages of hardcore graff from London and beyond

Stylefile Magazine, Issue 13, The Blackfile Issue (2003): £7.50

I will be willing to sell the whole package of all above items for: £85 [Saving £43.50 if bought separately] and I'll throw in some other mags etc that aren't worth the hassle of listing here!

All items can be collected or delivered FREE within Newcastle Upon Tyne area.

Delivery to the rest of the UK and Worldwide is available at a cost, depending what you wish to buy.

All sales will be made securely via Paypal invoicing.

Creative Ginger Last Chance

2010-10-04T12:24:00.001+01:00

Don't miss your last opportunity to get your grubby mits on one of Creative Ginger's awesome limited edition screen prints with prices at just £25 each. We only have these prints until the end of the week (9th October) so grab one quick: http://shop.kitch-engallery.co.uk/category/creative-ginger

Roller Girl by Creative Ginger £28

Seventh Movement - Paris Timelapse

2010-09-21T21:44:00.000+01:00

Wow, what a video. I'm a sucker for timelapses but seriously when I saw this film I was just mesmorized. It's beautiful. If you've never been to Paris - watch this. Even if you have been to Paris - watch this. It's about 18mins long but it is worth every minute of your time. And reading the story of the making is pretty cool too on the website.

Paris Vol. 5 from The Seventh Movement on Vimeo.

NEW WORK ALERT - Mr. Arteest

2010-09-20T21:31:00.000+01:00

2 fresh new originals from Mr. Arteest have just landed in our online shop and they're available at unbelievable prices, check em out: http://shop.kitch-engallery.co.uk/category/mr-arteest

'Argh! The Finger People' by Mr. Arteest £25

'Naked Lady 6/7' by Mr. Arteest £30

September 2010 Newsletter

2010-09-17T00:06:00.000+01:00

COMUSICA SUMMERJAM - PHLEGM ARTWORK

The legend that is Phlegm recently paid us a visit here in the North East to do what he does best - paint, on a laaaaarge scale. As part of the CoMusica Summerjam Phlegm travelled from his home town of Sheffield to let us into a tiny piece of his magical world which will go on to form part of his new comic. As far as we knowthe artwork will remain up for the forseeable future for all to go and view at The Archway behind The Sage, Gateshead (click to see a map) so if you're in Newcastle go check it out.

PHLEGM TIMELAPSE VIDEO:

The best word I can think of to describe this video is awesome and that comes knowhere close so just watch it. It's Friggin awesome!

UPCOMING EVENTS - SOUNDS GOOD AT LOCKSIDE LOUNGE:

Kitch-en Gallery in collab with Universal Vibes presents...

Event: Sounds Good

Venue: Lockside Lounge(75-89 Upper Walkway, West Lock Yard, Camden, LONDON, NW1 8AF)

Date: Sunday 19th September // 12pm - Midnight

Featuring deep electronic beats provided by Paddy Freeform // Matt Young // Alex K // Mudfoot Blaps

With live art provided by SUNE, Mr. Guy and Cloud Commission

We will also be showcasing a range of affordable limited edition prints by our other artists with all works available to purchase.

This is our last official event of the year, if you're in or around London/South East please come down and show your support.

ONLINE SHOP - NEW WORK COMING SOON:

Keep your eyes peeled on our SHOP over the coming weeks as we'll soon be releasing some new work by our established artists and some new artists too - just in time for Christmas. Ooooh exciting.

To SUBSCRIBE to our mailing list click HERE

Kitch-en Gallery Review in The Crack Magazine

2010-05-06T20:55:00.000+01:00

Find below a 'Cracking' (excuse the pun) review of the Kitch-en Gallery Relaunch exhibition as published in the May issue of The Crack Magazine. Click here for the article on their website.

Kitch-en Gallery,
Opening night, Newcastle

As the hipsters huddled, sucking sublimely on cigarettes, it was almost as though we’d been transposed to NYC. But no, this was still NCL and it was the opening of pop-up gallery and online art store Kitch-en. I looked at the louche group, yep this is an art opening. Slightly intimidated, I sneaked past those super cool things, expecting scowls and disdainful stares, but I think, I think, I saw a smile. Confidence built up, a tiny bit, I entered the space. Bodies filled the gallery. And not just the, those in the know art crowd. Accounts and artist rubbed shoulders, scenesters and suites joked, lawyers and creatives swapped contacts. The amazing mix mash vibe was hustled along by the grooved up grooves, it was almost like the perfect bar, club, café thing, but no, it was a gallery. So to the art work. This was as much a hodgepodge as the crowd. The finely detailed art work of Craww, mixed with the graffiti style work of Sune, juxtaposed with the Parkour photography of Alexander James. The eclectic collection totally summed up everything that Kitch-en Gallery is all about, showing a breadth and variety unseen anywhere else in Newcastle. As I wondered up from the basement I was thinking that it may be time to head home. But I saw a huddle forming. I got to the periphery just in time to see the first skippity moves that occur just before a breakdance move is busted (oh yeah down with the kids). Local street dance heroes, Bad Taste Cru, had been hovering around waiting for the right moment to showcase a few of their trickster skills and wow the crowd. Could this night have got any better? It was then a group of newly made up friends cajoled me to heading to the aftershow soiree at Alvinos. The promise of more Morretti loosened my resolve. Once there I mingled with some of the artists, the Kitch-en boys, and a hundred others. Closing time rolled round way to quick, but by then it really was time to go. So I staggered and smiled into the night.

Full credit goes to Scott Illingworth for writing this for us. Thanks!

Mobstr Featured on Wooster Collective

2010-03-25T00:24:00.000Z

Our very own Mobstr has had some of his work featured on the Wooster Collective Blog. Go check it out by clicking here.

You can buy artwork by Mobstr exclusively on our shop!

NARC Magazine Feature

2010-03-24T22:35:00.001Z

NARC magazine have done a very nice feature on us, well apart from getting our website wrong. We're at kitch-engallery.co.uk not .com

If you're kicking around in Newcastle be sure to pick up a copy from the usual trendy places around town.

Thanks to Natasha Marks for the write-up.

Relaunch Review

2010-03-24T19:38:00.000Z

On Thursday 4th March 2010 at 6pm inside a disused shop unit in Newcastle (and in the virtual world of www dots all around the world) Kitch-en Gallery officially relaunched with a brand new line-up artists and a slick new website.

The doors opened and crowds of people flocked in to witness the specially curated exhibition of Limited Edition Prints, Originals and Vinyl Toys by the likes of Ben the Illustrator, Phlegm, Craww, Alexander James, Joel Millerchip, Matt JOnes aka Lunartik, Mr Arteest, Jessie Douglas, Tom Satchell, Myne, JamFactory, Creative Ginger, European Animal, Cloud Commission, Mobstr, Lunabee, Mr Guy, Malarky P, Amy Dover and more…

On the ones and twos Mudfoot Blaps kept the vibe alive pushing out funky sounding delights with the beats and basslines only attracting more people in off the street.

As the crowd grew so did their confidence, local artists took to the temporary graff wall. Armed with Poscas a tagging battle emerged and by the end of the night the wall was left looking like a layered abstract suitable for a white cube gallery.

Eight o’clock came around far too quickly and the crowd started to disperse, eager to head down to the aftershow party but there was a surprise in store. From a dark corner a group formed, clearing the floor in front of them. The beats got louder and slower and an audience gathered round as acclaimed North East breakdancers Bad Taste Cru broke out into a headspinning, body popping spectacle. What a perfect end to an all round amazing preview of good things to come from the reborn Kitch-en Gallery.

Following on from the exhibition preview, the aftershow party bubbled on til the early hours in the super cool surroundings of Newcastle’s only urban art bar: Alvinos where infamous Leeds graff artist Sune and local legend Vigo had earlier collaborated to create a masterpiece of artwork on the Terrace.

With thanks to our kind sponsors:

• Ridley Properties - for letting us use the space;

• Davies Bell & Reed and Sponsors Club for The Arts - for matchfunding cash support;

• Newcastle City Council – for DCLG funding;

• Art AV - for lending us projectors and

• Alvinos Bar - for their hospitality and hosting the aftershow party.

Kitch-en Gallery fully supports The Renmen Project – art in aid of UNICEF’s Haiti Appeal.

Deconstruction has begun

2010-03-20T21:02:00.000Z

The deconstruction of our relaunch exhibition at 18-20 Ridley Place has begun.

Nearly all the work is now down, awaiting collection or to be stored for online sales.

It's always sad taking down an exhibition, especially one of such high calibre, I wish it could remain up permanently for all to see but as the saying goes, you close one door and open another... so now its time to say goodbye Newcastle (for now) and to look forward to London early winter for our next big show!

Although the exhibition itself is going and the doors will be locked, the window display will remain for the foreseeable future, so be sure to keep checking back here for updates on that as we'll be putting together a programme of exciting creative happenings to take place in the window over the coming months.

SALE! This Weekend Only

2010-03-13T01:50:00.000Z

As our relaunch exhibition draws to a close in Newcastle, we're celebrating it's huge success by giving you lucky supporters of ours a special 10% discount on all items in our shop this weekend.

Simply enter this code: 8L0G13310 at the checkout when you order.

This offer will end midnight Sunday 14th March 2010

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE SHOP

The relaunch exhibition will be open to the public for the very last time today, Saturday 13th March, from 11am - 5pm. The address of the pop-up gallery space is 18-20 Ridley Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8JN.

Online Shop Live

2010-03-09T22:35:00.000Z

Our new website is fully functioning and our online shop is now live.

You can view and buy all the artworks from our relaunch exhibition on the shop so do go and take a goosy gander cos there's some absolutely fantastic work on there, a lot of it exclusive to us so you can't buy it anywhere else.

New Work by Mobstr

2010-03-09T22:03:00.001Z

Mobstr has been very busy over the past few weeks hitting up the streets with a load of new stencils.
You can buy some of his life size past works that are exclusive to Kitch-en Gallery from our online shop.

Photo courtesy of Zak at northeaststreet

"urban explorers rope"

"urban explorers climber"

"urban explorers"

"lonesome jumper part 1"

"lonesome jumper part 2"

"lonesome jumper part 3"

"Goodbye"

Preview night of our relaunch event

2010-03-06T21:07:00.000Z

The preview night on Thursday 4th March was an amazing success, with over 300 people of all shapes, sizes and ages through the doors a good night was had by all.

Thanks to everyone that made it down on the night, we hope you all enjoyed it.

A full review along with all the photos and videos of the night will be posted up here very soon. We just need a couple of days to refresh ourselves after such a busy week.

In the meantime be sure to check out our facebook profile to see people's feedback and comments from the night.

Sune Live Artwork

2010-03-03T17:33:00.000Z

Sune is working LIVE in our window display as I type.

If you're kicking around Newcastle and you want to see how the graff legend works pop down and gawp through the window. Bring a crowd and get a street party going as well if you want.

His work will remain on display in the window throughout our relaunch event. For those of you with the readies we have two exclusive pieces of work on canvas featuring in the exhibition too.

Kitch-en's Limited Edition Litho Prints

2010-03-02T22:03:00.003Z

Check out our very special, limited edition A2 litho prints that accompany our relaunch exhibition. They'll be on sale for just £3 on the night and are all numbered and limited to 100.

For every exhibition we hold we will be producing a limited edition litho print/poster that will act as an affordable, collectable memory of the night. A bit like when you get a poster from a music gig etc. They will be strictly limited to 100 copies so don't miss out on kickstarting your collection, make sure you get down early to the Relaunch Event on Thursday 4th March, 6pm - 8.30pm, with only 100 available, at £3 they're an absolute bargain and when they're gone they're gone.

Slideshow Teaser

2010-03-01T11:51:00.000Z

We've put together a rather spiffing little (well it's quite long actually) video slideshow of our new line-up of artists featuring past and present work including stuff that will be featured in the exhibition and online.

It should help whet your appetites a little bit. The slideshow will be viewable in our window display on alternative evenings to Barry Self's projection.

Kitch-en Gallery Relaunch Teaser from Kitch-en Gallery on Vimeo.

Barry Self - A Retrospective

2010-03-01T10:03:00.001Z

With help from Sandy at Ghetto Method, we've put together a fantastic collection of photos by Barry Self.

Barry is a North East photographer who relentlessly documented the hip hop & breakdancing scene here in Newcastle and beyond throughout his life. He sadly passed away at the New Year and now Kitch-en Gallery has the privilege of presenting his very fine collection of photos, many of them never seen before. RIP Barry, known by many, forgotten by none!

This video slideshow will be projected into our window display on alternate nights from 5 - 9pm over the next week or so so be sure to go and take a look. We'll also be featuring a number of Barry's photos in our relaunch exhibition so don't miss that either.

Barry Self - A Retrospective from Kitch-en Gallery on Vimeo.

SUNE Artwork

2010-02-25T20:13:00.001Z

Just received 2 canvasses by the legendary Leeds graff artist SUNE.
Here's some examples of his street work if you're not too familiar:

Ric O'Shea Artwork

2010-02-25T18:35:00.003Z

Mr Ric O'Shea dropped by the gallery this morning to drop off some exclusive work just for us. You'll have to wait til the opening to see them but here's some examples of his other work which we like very much indeedy:

European Animal Window Art

2010-02-21T22:55:00.002Z

European Animal have been working hard all week with their pens and pencils to create the fantasmagical doodletastic artwork in our window box. It was well worth the wait though.

If you're kickin' about in Newcastle it's definitely worth a look, it'll be on display for the next couple of weeks leading up to our relaunch party so don't miss it.

A package from Craww

2010-02-17T21:24:00.004Z

Arrived on my desk this morning at work.
I promptly opened it to discover some absolutely stunning work for the upcoming relaunch exhibition. Images on screen really don't do them justice, you need to see these in the flesh trust me, but you'll just have to wait till March 4th I'm afraid!

Mobstr Delivered

2010-02-17T21:17:00.003Z

Received some mighty fine works by Mobstr today. Replica's on canvas of some of his brilliant street stuff that you may well have spotted around Newcastle. Here's an example if you don't already know...

Poster Design

2010-02-15T16:35:00.003Z

The Poster design is all finished for our reluanch event.
They're at the printers as I type this and will be hitting the streets (not literally as paste-ups - although that would be cool) by the end of this week along with the flyers.
The design work was all done by our good friend Mr. Arteest so a big thanks to him.

Window Display Part 2

2010-02-15T12:26:00.007Z

Now we just need some artists to make it look pretty...
Keep your eyes peeled over the next few days to see it transform from a blank white canvas into a magical spectactle of colour and doodles courtesy of European Animal.

Window Box Display

2010-02-11T00:46:00.001Z

We'll be building and installing the window box tomorrow so that we can start teasing you, our fans, in the lead up to the relaunch event.

First up, performing their live art doodle magic in the window box will be European Animal. They'll be taking up residency on Monday so rumour has it.

If you happen to be wondering down Ridley Place next week be sure to stop outside the window and stare to your hearts content at the wonderful work they produce, then proceed to daydream about what other delights will be getting revealed at the relaunch, then drool, then snap out of your daydream and go and tell all your friends to come and take a look... Deal?

Work Arriving

2010-02-11T00:18:00.002Z

We've been receiving work by our wonderful new line-up of artists all week and we're itching to show you. But I'm afraid that just isn't allowed... it would simply ruin the surprise on March 4th.

I can safely say though you will NOT be disappointed, infact you'll be lucky to get chance to see or buy any of it cos if we had our way we'd keep the lot!! Fortunately for you guys our pockets that aren't very deep ;-)

So far we've got work in by Phlegm, Jess Douglas, Creative Ginger, Alexander James and none other than Mr. JOnes aka Lunartik, and there's more arriving every day.

Our excitement might just spill over and we might, just might, let you into some sneaky obscure preview images of some of the work... but you'll just have to keep your peepers locked onto this here blog to find out, and of course our facebook page.

The Renmen Project

2010-02-11T00:08:00.002Z

We're fully supporting The Renmen Project.

We'll be selling some very special work by Ben the illustrator at the relaunch event with all proceeds helping to raise funds for UNICEF's Haiti Earthquake Children's Appeal.

Please go and take a look at the project and see how you can help out, there is some absolutely fantastic work being submitted by some of the worlds best artists and all of it will be for sale.

The Renmen Project - www.therenmenproject.co.uk from Glenn Maguire on Vimeo.

Teapots Wallpaper For Your Phone

2010-01-29T03:36:00.002Z

Put some teapot mayhem on your iPhone or other mobile device, just download the image above. Designed by the lovely Mr. Arteest.

Kitch-en's temporary abode - March 4-6th, 2010

2010-01-26T13:05:00.006Z

A sneak peak into what will soon be our home from March 4th - 6th, 2010, for our spectacular relaunch event.

Yep, that's right, here's the BEFORE pics of what will soon be turned into a magical sensory treat full of fresh creative talent.

Be sure to join our mailing list HERE to be invited to our very special relaunch event.

The wonderful Sundeep Toor has created a special Droplet series 2 animation!! Check it out!

2010-01-25T22:53:00.003Z

DROPLET SERIES 2 from Sundeep Toor on Vimeo.

Exit Through The Gift Shop

2010-01-25T22:31:00.003Z

May not be new news but it's still news we like:

Kitch-en Gallery re-launch

2010-01-22T23:03:00.002Z

What: The re-launch of Kitch-en Gallery. Our brand new website and new line-up of artists.

When: Thursday 4th March - Saturday 6th March (possibility this may be extended)

Private View: Thursday 4th March 6-9pm (with an after show party til late TBC)

Where: An empty shop unit (including a really spooky underground vault), 18-20 Ridley Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8JN (2 mins walk from Haymarket Metro station)

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Yes you heard right, Kitch-en is back - just like the Terminator said he would be.
We may have been away for a little bit but rest assured we've not been lazing about on some private beach with palm trees and gorgeous sunshine (we wish). Nope we've been attending to a few family matters - you know those things that cry and be sick all the time.

During our 'time off' we had a chance to search high and low across the country, and the world, for a brand new line-up of artists. We've hand picked a fine selection of illustrators, graffiti artists, graphic designer, photographers, doodlers and vinyl toy makers and now its very nearly time to take off the virtual dust sheets and reveal all.

On Thursday 4th March 2010 at 6pm inside a disused shop unit in Newcastle (and in the virtual world of www dots all around the world) Kitch-en Gallery will officially re-launch. A new website, new artists (and some of our old motley crew of course) and lots of entertainment to see through the night.

On the night there will be a specially curated exhibition of Limited Edition Prints, Originals and Vinyl Toys from the likes of Ben the Illustrator, Phlegm, Craww, Alexander James, Joel Millerchip, Matt JOnes aka Lunartik, Mr Arteest, Jessie Douglas, Gonduras Jitomirsky, Myne, Jam Factory, European Animal and maybe a few more but they're top secret for now.

We'll also have some live graffiti (proper freestyle spraypainty stuff) by the ever so marvellous Ghetto Method Collective. Mudfoot Blaps will be on the ones and twos bringing you funky sounding delights for your ears and we've heard a whisper that legendary North East breakdancers, Bad Taste Cru will be making an appearance. Who knows they might even bust a move or two...

So if you want to witness the spectacle of our re-launch and you want to find our more, including the secret bits we're not going to tell you about until nearer the time, the only way is to be friends with us on Facebook, and keep checking out our blog.

Alexander James @ Art Mosh - Paris

2010-01-16T15:57:00.006Z

Our very own Alexander James exhibited a selection of his amazing photography with some of the freshest talent around at the Art Mosh event in Paris back in November.

Check out this behind the scenes video from the show:

Nixon Art Mosh Paris from Gwen Francois on Vimeo.

Here is an example of Alexanders work and I think you'll agree, the guy sure can use a camera.

It's all a cover up!

2010-01-15T21:00:00.003Z

Our fabulous illustrator, Jessie Douglas' design for the cover of Rachael Dadd's EP: "Moth in the Motor"

Tea all around the country

2010-01-14T23:52:00.004Z

We've heard that a certain Mr. JOnes is travelling the country (and world) drinking Tea. Oh... and he happens to have a number of wonderful customised 'Lunartiks in Cups of Tea' following him. Very pretty indeed. We liiiikkkkeee.

His next stop is Forbidden Planet in Bristol, if you happen to be lurking around in that part of the country and haven't been beaten by the snow be sure to pop along and check it out. And tell us how good it is in the comments below just to make us extra jealous cos we can't be there.

The date has been set

2010-01-13T12:23:00.002Z

The re-launch of Kitch-en Gallery is nearing ever closer and now we can reveal the magical date you need to put in your diary to ensure you don't miss out on all the action and exclusive artwork we'll be showcasing.

Drum roll please...

Rabbiting On

2010-01-12T21:32:00.003Z

Here at Kitch-en we love innocent smoothies. I could add a list of the many reasons why we do, but there's no point cos there latest marketing campaign sums everything we love about them up.
They've recently launched a website (www.rabbiting-on.co.uk) that's been taken over by rabbits. You can ask the rabbits any question you like and they will answer it for you. We asked this:

New Artists

2009-12-20T00:16:00.003Z

The line-up of new artists we've signed up for our massive re-launch in March 2010 is hotting up.

We wouldn't want to spoil the build up by announcing any names just yet but rest assured if you keep your peepers locked to this here blog you'll be treated to names/biogs/interviews and plenty of visual delights and sneaky previews in the coming months leading up to the big re-launch event.

Kitch-en Gallery Blog is Live!!

2009-12-19T20:45:00.002Z

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