Religionis Violenta Exhibition

The London West Bank Gallery, 133-137 Westbourne Grove, London
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This event ended on Tuesday 11th of September 2012
Admission
Free
Venue Information
Westbank London
Thorpe Close, W10 5XL
Nearest Tube/Rail Stations
Notting Hill Gate 0.37 miles

O.M.G.!

KGB-PROJECTS PRESENTS:

‘RELIGIONIS VIOLENTA’

“Those who believe in absurdities end up committing atrocities” [Voltaire, 1694-1778]

London - KGB-Projects presents Religionis Violenta,a sensational group show with some of the most prevalent artists from the UK and Malta at the prestigious London West Bank Gallery in West London’s Notting Hill. The exhibition opens with a Private View and Launch Party on 6 September, 7pm with an Award Ceremony for Best-in-Show and Runner-up voted on by guests and announced on the evening.

Religionis Violenta is taken from the Latin meaning for violent religion. The concept of the show initially emerged as a spontaneous reaction to the popular catchphrase ‘Where’s your GOD now?’ and the many conflicts that occur in the name of religion in a historical context and focuses mainly towards the Catholic faith. However outrageous the theme may be, we do not simply rely on shock tactics to bring the show to life, but also believe that the quality of the artwork showcased is paramount.

Expect a tantalizing experience of contemporary art that stimulates the senses not only through vision but also through sound, smell and touch! Religionis Violenta will be showcasing artworks by 31 artists, focusing on dark humour, irony and obscenity, revealing the artists’ taste for a bittersweet use of blasphemy, a snigger at and caustic provocation, including: paintings, drawings, limited edition prints, artistic photography, inventive mixed media, sculptures and decorative art.

The gallery will be transformed into a place of irony, contemplation and judgment, with the opportunity for visitors to engage in the form of a freestanding confession booth, inviting guests to ‘confess’ for their favourite works of art on the evening of the Launch Party. A specially commissioned and unique musical montage created by London-based duo Vision & the Riddle is geared to the mood, atmosphere and theme of the exhibition for an ultimate art experience.

The relationship between religion and HIV/AIDS is complicated and often controversial, as the Roman Catholic Church is still in serious denial about human sexuality, we therefore decided to donate part of the proceeds of the sale of the artwork to a charity called AidsArk. Religionis Violenta is supported by the following sponsors and media partners: Religion Clothing Ltd, Moncada Brewery, Rooms Art Uncovered Magazine and Marshall Darling Productions and is made possible with support from the Malta Arts Fund.

PROVOKE, SHOCK AND AMEN TO THAT!

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