An extensive new exhibition celebrating international street art is coming to Bristol this summer.
Vanguard will document the instrumental role of Bristol's creatives in the development of the movement, featuring rare works by leading artists of the genre and seminal works from the late 90's.
Taking place at at M Shed between June 6 and November 1, iconic pieces of work from the likes of Henry Chalfant, Banksy and Beezer will feature, through to deep fake viral sensation Bill Posters.
A selection of the works on display have not previously been seen before and some have not been shown in public for more than 20 years.
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There will be a section dedicated to the work of artist, musician and activist Robert Del Naja (3D) of Massive Attack, who is cited as being Bristol’s earliest street artist.
Other local talent showcased at the spectacle will include Nick Walker, Dicy, Paris, Mr Jago, Dale ‘Vermin’ Marshall, China Mike, Xenz, Will Barras, Rowdy, Jody, Cheo, Banksy, Inkie, and Ekoe.
There will also be a focus on international artists beyond the UK to highlight the growing relationship between art and sustainability.
A spokesperson said Vanguard explores the triumphs and hardships of street art’s anarchist origins in the 80’s and 90’s and the explosion of works in the early 00's through an 'extraordinary visual narrative'.
The exhibition will look beyond Bristol to the United Kingdom and Ireland to reflect on the diversity of practice brought about by the momentum of the movement.
Artists highlighting this include Sick Boy, Lucy McLachlan, Lucas Price, Adam Neate and Antony Micallef.
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Vanguard is being curated by a collective of artists, specialists and collectors involved with the global street art movement.
The team is headed up by street art specialist Mary McCarthy, who has worked within the field for the past 20 years.
She said: "Vanguard celebrates the unique environment that Bristol provided and its role in generating some of the world’s most notable names in music and art.
"Considering the ongoing evolution of the global movement, we recognise the importance of the city as the birthplace of British street art."
Councillor Craig Cheney, deputy mayor of Bristol, said: "Bristol is the indisputable home of British street art so what better place to host this landmark show than M Shed?
"With plenty of exciting details still to come, it promises to be one of the biggest cultural events in the city in 2020."
Tickets are on sale now on the Bristol Museums website.
