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Posted: 02/02/2010

The Art of Recession - The Re:Generation Exhibition, Maidstone

The Art of Recession
The/Re:Generation Exhibition

Artists in Maidstone come together to show how talent and imagination can combat the dilapidating effects of an economic downturn.  Prints, paintings, photographs and all manner of creations will be displayed by locally based artists and those studying at the University for the Creative Arts.  These are complemented by participation from two heavyweights; illustrator and humourist Graham Clarke and Jim Moir, better known as the fabulous Vic Reeves, who will both be exhibiting work. The/Re:Generation Exhibition will be sharing their art with the people of Maidstone this March and proving that there is more to talk about in a recession than simply money.

Maidstone, Kent - March 18th to March 27th 2010:  The/Re:Generation Exhibition opens at The Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone to showcase work by local and locally based artists, including works from Graham Clarke and Vic Reeves.

With so many vacant shop fronts adorning even the most bustling of UK cities, many people have been left wondering whether anything will fill the gaps they have left.  This is the inspiration behind The/Re:Generation Exhibition.  A selection of Maidstone’s local artists will be turning an empty lot within the Royal Star Arcade into a hive of creativity and excitement to demonstrate the role of art within the local community and to help to make their work more accessible to the public. Their aim is simple: to take art away from the daunting, white-washed walls of the Gallery and use it to fill the gaps in our everyday lives.

This exhibition has been staged through the support of Maidstone Borough Council and invaluable sponsorship from DSM Graphics, located in Tovil, and the Royal Star Arcade have been instrumental in bringing this idea to fruition, with Gravesend and London-based band Silvers also lending support by adding a musical contribution to the opening night gala. 


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