Banksy should be shaking in his rebellious artist boots as PREFAB77’s first U.S. exhibit, Shot at from Both Sides at The BLDG, is sure to draw attention to the U.K’s urban art scene. These former street artists, who transcended the brick walls of Newcastle up to the gallery, portray images of politics, war, religion and sexuality. The PREFAB77 collection draws inspiration from both sides of the pond with pieces in many different mediums including acrylic, varnish, spray-paint and ink. The exhibit is sure to challenge the idea of what Pop Surrealism art means in our modern world. The show, which opens at 8 p.m. Friday, runs through Dec. 31. This will also be the grand opening of The BLDG.
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This article appears in Nov 4-10, 2009.