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23/08/2025

Access All Areas - The Tour Pass Exhibition - Extended until Saturday 4th October.
Due to many collectors and fans of Horace Panter's work not being able to get in during the August holiday period, we have decided to extend this fabulous collection until Saturday 4th October.
Horace will be in the gallery to do meet and greets during this period.
Dates coming soon.
Please follow the gallery here for details as they are released.

Celebrating The Specials’ first studio album in over 30 years, ‘Encore’ made waves in 2019, going on to become the band’s first ever number one album. This artwork by Horace Panter commemorates the 40th Anniversary World Tour that followed, blending the energy of their iconic sound with Panter’s signature bold and vibrant style. #

Horace transforms the tour pass into a collectible piece of Pop Art, capturing the essence of the band’s ongoing influence and cultural legacy.

Artwork Details:
🖼 The Specials - 'Encore' 40th Anniversary World Tour AAA Pass (2019)

• Original Painting - Acrylic on Panel
📏 35 x 45 cm | Available
https://www.forwardgallery.com/artist/horace-panter/the-specials-encore-40th-anniversary-world-tour-aaa-pass-2019

• Giclee on Paper
📏 37 x 47 cm | Edition of 50
https://prints.forwardgallery.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=30_72&product_id=351

• Signed Digital Print on Perspex with Hidden Aluminium Sub Frame
📏 66 x 91 cm | Edition of 10
https://prints.forwardgallery.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=30_71&product_id=379

✨ For more details or to inquire about availability, visit:
👉 www.forwardgallery.com📅

Exhibition Dates:
26th July – 4th October 2025
🖼 ‘Access All Areas – The Tour Pass Collection’ by Horace Panter

In addition to Portrait & Head highlighted in our previous post, this remarkable piece has also been sent to our framer ...
22/08/2025

In addition to Portrait & Head highlighted in our previous post, this remarkable piece has also been sent to our framer this week. For more information, reach out to [email protected].

Presenting George Condo's Fashion Model (2025), a Limited Edition of 150, measuring 75 x 81 cm.
This artwork features 27 colour silkscreen with spot colours on 600gsm Somerset Tub Sized Radiant White paper.

George Condo seamlessly blends beauty with the grotesque.
The subject, with elongated legs, sleek blonde hair, and a classic pose, radiates the allure of a supermodel. Yet, her flawless image is disrupted by George’s ‘psychological cubism’—an effort to depict various mental states in a single portrait. To manifest the internal turmoil, George illustrates her head transforming into a nose lined with rows of teeth. Consequently, the figure critiques how dominant beauty norms distort our view of reality.

George Condo's unique creations have caught the eye of renowned art collectors and celebrities alike. In April, Sotheby's wrapped up a two-week-long online auction, part of their eighth London contemporary curated series. The event, overseen by heiress Margherita Missoni, raked in £5.1 million, representing the highest revenue for an online auction by the auction house to date. Condo's piece, Antipodal Reunion, stood out as one of the top sellers, drawing a barrage of swift bids and fetching a final price of £1.1 million, surpassing its upper estimate of £800,000 and becoming the most expensive artwork ever sold in an online-only auction by the company.

George Condo - Portrait & Head (2024) Limited Edition of 150 75 x 86 cm 33-color silkscreen with spot hues on 600gsm ...
22/08/2025

George Condo - Portrait & Head (2024)
Limited Edition of 150
75 x 86 cm
33-color silkscreen with spot hues on 600gsm Somerset Tub Sized Radiant White paper

George Condo offers a disquieting view into the complexities of the human mind.

Both bizarre and recognisable, Portrait and Head captures elusive emotional conditions. Condo artistically reconstructs methods from 20th Century icons such as Picasso and de Kooning, referring to his approach as ‘Psychological Cubism’. The portrait merges human characteristics with geometric motifs, providing a layered perspective on human feelings.

“Picasso painted a violin from four different perspectives at one time. I do the same with psychological states. Four of them can occur simultaneously. Like glimpsing a bus with one passenger howling over a joke they’re hearing down the phone, someone else asleep, someone else crying.”

Collectors and dealers are increasingly coming to the realisation that if an artwork is featured on Forward Gallery's we...
15/08/2025

Collectors and dealers are increasingly coming to the realisation that if an artwork is featured on Forward Gallery's website, it's indeed in our collection!
This can sometimes lead to a surge of interest and a large number of requests for the same piece from various individuals who are eager to obtain a specific artwork. Today's post perfectly illustrates this situation, a Bridget Riley currently on display at our Birmingham location!

Bridget Riley - Winged Curve (1966)
(Signed edition of 75)
63 x 58 cm
Signed Screen-print on Paper
https://www.forwardgallery.com/artist/bridget-riley/winged-curve-signed-edition-of-75

Although printed in 1966, Winged Curve was not published at that time. The work had been printed on rectangular sheets and Riley felt, then, that the image had not quite worked. The edition was kept in the studio and it was upon rediscovery and long consideration, around the turn of the century, that the decision was taken to crop the sheet to the near-square format that we see today. This adjustment resolved Riley's concerns and, happily, the edition was signed and released in 2001.

Other pieces from this series released in 1966 have recently fetched over £70,000 at auction, making this an intriguing acquisition for any Riley enthusiast.

As the new football season kicks off, and with Aston Villa's opening match set for Saturday, we're thrilled to present a...
14/08/2025

As the new football season kicks off, and with Aston Villa's opening match set for Saturday, we're thrilled to present an extraordinary piece of art by Colin Brown. This unique painting and its signed, limited edition are now available at our Cannon Street Gallery and also online. Colin Brown has captured numerous legendary moments and players in this artwork.

Can you identify the players and did you attended some of the matches shown on the ticket stubs?

ASTON VILLA
Acrylic, Oil Paints, Collage, Glazes & Varnishes on Wooden Panel
60 x 60 cm
https://www.forwardgallery.com/artist/colin-brown/aston-villa-original-mixed-media-also-available-as-a-signed-edition

ASTON VILLA
Signed limited edition of 150 pieces
60 x 60 cm
https://prints.forwardgallery.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=74_75&product_id=375

ALSO AVAILABLE -
Do you have cherished snapshots taken at Villa Park with family or friends?
Is there a player who is your favourite?
Do you hold ticket stubs from memorable matches?

You can add up to 5 additional images, and Colin Brown will personally hand embellish one of the editions, creating a one-of-a-kind mixed media original, tailored just for you. An excellent gift for yourself or someone who is an avid Villa supporter.
For more details, please contact [email protected]

08/08/2025

Andy Warhol, born on August 6, 1928, was a trailblazer in pop art, and is now considered one of the most important artist of the 20th Century

After the Party (F&S II.183) Rare signed copy from 1979
78 x 55 cm
Signed Screen-print on Paper

We also have a unique version created at the Factory in 1979 printed onto orange AGFA vinyl.

'After The Party,' part of our collection, turns a messy dining scene into a vivid depiction of his universe. The silverware and glasses, outlined with a spectrum of colours, capture the essence of Warhol's famed parties, where vibrant, off-balance lines mirror the thrill of night-time revelry.

From commonplace items to grand events, Warhol showed us the marvel in mundanity, leaving an enduring impact on modern art.

We have over 20 Andy Warhol pieces available. Contact [email protected] for details.

07/08/2025

Two paintings, that were displayed in Gallery 1 purchased by a collector in Dubai.
These two fabulous Paul Lemmon original paintings are off to be crated and shipped to the UAE and be added to a large collection of contemporary art purchased from Forward Gallery.
We can ship anywhere in the world, so please do view all available artworks by Paul Lemmon, or any of our other fabulous artists at www.forwardgallery.com
Every piece shown is in our inventory, we only show pieces that we physically have.

04/08/2025

This video served as the commercial for the Madness 2024 Tour, which inspired the brilliant artwork by Horace Panter, a new take on the Access All Areas 'C'est La Vie' Tour Pass.

Artwork Details:
Madness - AAA 2023 C'est La Vie Tour Pass
• Signed Digital Print on Perspex with Hidden Aluminium Sub Frame
📏 63 x 91 cm | Edition of 10
https://prints.forwardgallery.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=30_71&product_id=369

• Original Painting - Acrylic on Panel
📏 35 x 45 cm | Available
https://www.forwardgallery.com/artist/horace-panter/madness-cest-la-vie-aaa-tour-pass-2023

• Giclee on Paper
📏 37 x 47 cm | Edition of 50
https://prints.forwardgallery.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=30_72&product_id=340

📅 Exhibition Dates:
26th July – 23rd August 2025
‘Access All Areas – The Tour Pass Collection’ by Horace Panter

04/08/2025

Horace Panter talks about the admiration he’s always had for Madness’ striking tour visuals and overall aesthetic. This admiration shines through in his artwork, a recreation of the Access All Areas 2023 C'est La Vie Tour Pass.

Artwork Details:
Madness - AAA 2023 C'est La Vie Tour Pass
• Signed Digital Print on Perspex with Hidden Aluminium Sub Frame
📏 63 x 91 cm | Edition of 10
https://prints.forwardgallery.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=30_71&product_id=369

• Original Painting - Acrylic on Panel
📏 35 x 45 cm | Available
https://www.forwardgallery.com/artist/horace-panter/madness-cest-la-vie-aaa-tour-pass-2023

• Giclee on Paper
📏 37 x 47 cm | Edition of 50
https://prints.forwardgallery.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=30_72&product_id=340

✨ For more details or to inquire about availability, visit:
👉 www.forwardgallery.com

📅 Exhibition Dates:
26th July – 23rd August 2025
‘Access All Areas – The Tour Pass Collection’ by Horace Panter

01/08/2025

Created by Horace Panter, bassist of The Specials, this artwork captures the energy and spirit of the band’s landmark 2009 tour. Known for blending his musical background with visual art, Panter’s pieces are deeply inspired by pop culture, reflecting the vibrant, rebellious energy of the 2-Tone movement and his broader artistic influences.

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Artwork Details:
The Specials - '30th Anniversary' Tour AAA Pass (2009)

• Signed Limited Edition Print on Perspex
📏 63 x 91 cm | Edition of 10 | Available
https://prints.forwardgallery.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=30_71&product_id=367

• Giclee on Paper
📏 37 x 47 cm | Signed Edition of 53 | Timed Edition (Sold Out)
🌟 Now available on the secondary market
https://prints.forwardgallery.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=30_72&product_id=337

• Original Painting - Acrylic on Panel
📏 35 x 45 cm | SOLD

✨ For more details or to inquire about availability, visit:
👉 www.forwardgallery.com

Exhibition Details:
‘Access All Areas – The Tour Pass Collection’
Horace Panter
📅 26th July – 23rd August 2025

WHAT'S ON IN GALLERY 1?Whilst we have the fabulous 'Access All Areas Exhibition' by Horace Panter on in Gallery 2 on the...
31/07/2025

WHAT'S ON IN GALLERY 1?
Whilst we have the fabulous 'Access All Areas Exhibition' by Horace Panter on in Gallery 2 on the first floor, we are also showing an eclectic mix of international best selling artists in Gallery 1 on our ground floor level. https://mailchi.mp/3a78df8e425a/gallery-1-17473272

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