Ray Lowry Exhibition 2008 featuring Johnny Green.

Ray Lowry exhibition


Johnny Green was road manager for the Clash. In this video Johnny explains why he loves Ray Lowry's work in his own unique way.
The song Johnny is talking about is called Gallo Del Cielo and It's by Joe Ely. You can see him preform it here on youtube. Check it out.
Cheers Johnny your a star and a true gent.

Music - Mystery Train by the Band




One of the greatest rock cartoonists of all time is back to indulge our senses.

Ray Lowry, the famous designer of the iconic album cover of 'London Calling' by The Clash, is about to hold an exhibition featuring brand new paintings alongside work going back over 40 years, at the See Gallery in Crawshawbooth from 12 September to 7 November.

Best known for the cartoons he contributed to New Musical Express and Punch magazine in the 1970s and 80s, the show will also focus on Ray's importance as a painter of urban landscapes.

The exhibition will also include a plethora of Ray's well-known cartoons, plus previously unseen oil paintings and fascinating glimpses into his notebooks as well as paintings and drawings from The Clash American tours.

Examples of Ray Lowry's work have previously been snapped up and admired by collectors and celebrities - included are the late great John Peel, Damien Hirst, Jon Squire, Patti Smith, Phill Jupitus, Don Letts and many more.

Many of the works are for sale, and will give art goers the opportunity to acquire an original piece of rock 'n' roll history.


www.raylowry.com

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[WavelengthRose]

WOW Tony, this was some journey!..Thank you.

Great art work, great video and awesome tune...everything was so creatively put together and entertaining..damn I'm jealous, I love art galleries..wish I was there to hear the conversations!!!

[arthurbrat]

Thank you so much Rose, this is one of the best comments I have ever had I think. This is actually a small portion of a 40 minute piece I did about the exhibition which I am thinking of expanding into a full hour documentary in the future.

If you liked Rays work and want to hear more about him listen to my radio show tomorrow night at 9pm on Salford City Radio 94.4fm. You can hear it online.

Please check it out.

[Quetzie21]

Tony and Tricia, thank you so much for the tour through the exhibition. 'fraid I got here a bit late as I live in american and you may have heard, we are "falling apart," he he he. Good show and the music was perfect for the trip! Dig it that one can take music which appeals to our "ear" and translate it into a painting which captures our "eye." But, actually that always happens I think; when I hear music I "see" images.. but I just can't capture it in art, even my stick figures look funny!!

[arthurbrat]

Better late than never my dear. I agree with you about seeing images with music, I do it all the time which can be a problem when I am driving the car.

Peace to you and thanks.

[oldiesedit]

interesting and nicely put together. Glad tricia3007 sent this my way!

[arthurbrat]

Thank you, tricia3007 has good taste in art and music.

[IGGallery]

in case your are interested the bulk of Ray's Salford exhibition is travelling down to us in London - opens June 18th. Similar to up North only bigger plus contributions from the likes of Tracey Emin, Billy Childish and Harry Hill

[IGGallery]

In case you are interested, the bulk of Ray's Salford exhibition is travelling down to us in London. The same, only bigger plus contributions from the likes of Tracey Emin, Billy Childish, Paul Simonon are contributing.

[johnsp2]

Ray and his family were my next door neighbours when they lived in Rawtenstall. Such a nice man.

RIP Ray.

[Libertine7]

Hi Tricia,Tony, well to say the news is a shock is a massive understatement. Ray to me was a man of immense talent, fierce intelligence, huge compassion and humility. I will always remember the many journeys we took to see him up in Rawtenstall and Waterfoot and the crazy escapades that ensued. I am privileged you introduced me to such a wonderful and talented human being and will never forget the happy times we all shared to together. RIP Ray ave a drink for us..

[cOnchashome]

A big hug!

[imafishgod]

U have all my respect. Peace

[oldiesedit]

Trisha, so sorry to hear about your loss! Sending this out again is a nice way to honour him!

Hugs

Karen

[giantplanet]

Shocking news, Tony.He designed the best ever cover for the best ever rock n roll album and that`s only scratching the surface.You`re blessed to have known him so well.Not much else I can say.

R.I.P. Ray

[daisyGB]

watching this in new york. Thanks for posting. I used to read his cartoons in the NME on the bus going to punk rock gigs. Brings back lovely memories. It's a joy to see his paintings and that he had a go in colour. Am sad. Would love to see more close ups if possible. God bless.

[YCoriginals]

shit man, so sorry tony! just found out, thinking of you mate, i'll write you now x