Idea Generation

Idea Generation Gallery

JOHN "HOPPY" HOPKINS: Against Tyranny

OPEN FROM 19TH JUNE - 19TH JULY.

IG's highly anticipated new exhibition, a retrospective of the work of John 'Hoppy' Hopkins is now open.

We've had loads of great responses to Hoppy's previously unsung work, the Evening Standard have sealed their stamp of approval with a full 5 star review! See, http://tinyurl.com/l6klz4

Also, have a read of this for descriptions of Hoppy's underground photgraphs: http://www.notesfromtheunderground.co.uk/hoppy.html

Idea Generation Gallery is open Mon-Fri 10-6 and Sat-Sun 12-5.

Around 600 people attended the launch party on 18th June at Idea Generation Gallery, for more images of the launch visit:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/37571882@N07/

Click on the image to read the article online...

John 'Hoppy' Hopkins: Against Tyranny

Idea Generation Gallery presents a new exhibition of paraphernalia and photographs by veteran activist and revolutionary John ‘Hoppy' Hopkins, many of which are being shown for the first time.

Encompassing both the grand scale of mass rallies and the squalid intimacy of bedsit and backrooms of freaks, tearaways and bohemians, these electrifying images act as a record of 1960s London on the cusp of a new era, as the city shaped up for the struggle to redefine itself as a modern metropolis.

It was an exhilarating time and Hoppy was both protagonist and observer in the story, at the vanguard of a generation which broke radically with a conservative past. Founder of legendary psychedelic night club, UFO; cofounder of radical underground newspaper, The International Times; and photographer for Melody Maker, The Times and Peace News, he was well placed to record the revolution as it unfolded.

Gallery opening times: Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm

Saturday & Sunday 12 - 5pm

Recent Events

Culture Label Launch

27th of May. Culture Label had its launch at the gallery and it proved to be an amazing evening. "Culturelabel.com is the multibrand retail platform to showcase the best artist-designed products unlimited editions from leading culture brands"

Canavas 8 - The Changing Face of Media

On Thursday 21st May Canvas 8 held the first in a series of talks exploring 'The Changing Face of Media' at Idea Generation Gallery. Fascinating talks from the likes of Judge Dredd creator Pat Mills and LittleBigPlanet's Kareem Etouney meant a hugely enjoyable and interesting evening for all

Images courtesy of Marina Scukina, see www.canvas8.com

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