Tuesday, 5 October 2010

Philip Ignatious Salacious Stein (P.I.S.S.) presents PHILISTINES Thursday 7th October



Philip Ignatious Salacious Stein (P.I.S.S.) presents...PHILISTINES on Thursday 7th October (1st Thursday of each month thereafter.)

A NIGHT OF ART - AMBIENCE - MUSIC

After a very successful launch in September with photographers snapping away, celebrity and artist spottings (Philip Salon and Stik to name two) free drinks, brilliant vibe, great music....... Philip Ignatious Salacious Stein returns with his 2nd installment of Philistines on Thursday 7th October @ The Junction Rooms in Dalston.

Philip Ignatious Salacious Stein has been involved in the street art scene since 2001, collecting, selling and trading art. Over the years, he has developed strong relationships with artists including Ryka, Stik and David Walker.

PHILISTINES is a project and exhibtion which brings together street artists, collectors and lovers of art, ‘Philistines’ is a monthly event selling rare prints, canvases, originals and specially commissioned pieces at affordable prices. Over the next few months, ‘Philistines’ will be featuring a wide selection of pieces and commissions from more artists in a friendly venue with an eclectic DJ line up.

The Artist formerly known as AK-47 has moved into the field of 'Art Dealer' his brand new character named 'Philip Ignatious Salacious Stein' (P.I.S.S.) is an interesting character to say the least, he is someone you must meet and what better opportunity than his spanking new monthly showcases... PHILISTINES.. special events are more than just an art exhibition, it features some of P.I.S.S. personal collection including one off exclusives from AK-47 himself and other rare delights from the likes of: Micallef, Paul Insect, Ian Francis, David Walker, Stik, Banksy to name a few.... The art is very limited and numbered pieces holding certificate of provenance (guaranteed & genuine) and will be available to the general public for purchase at prices varying from below £100 upwards....

On the 1st Thursday of every month, you can expect at Philistines... many surprises including guest appearances and signings from the artists, lots of cool listening music (strictly no banging tunes) stimulating conversation and generally a good place to meet other like minded fans of the art underground scene.

Philistine;

a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits

of or relating to ancient Philistia or its culture or its people

a member of an Aegean people who settled ancient Philistia around the 12th century BC

anti-intellectual: smug and ignorant and indifferent or hostile to artistic and cultural values

‘Philistines’ takes place on the first Thursday of every month.

FREE ENTRY from 8 pm - 1 am
Thursday 7th October @ Junction Rooms.
Thursday 4th November (at a new venue tba)

PHILISTINES; A night of art, ambience and music
(1st Thursday of every month)
The Junction Rooms, 578 Kingsland Rd, Dalston. E8 4AH
8.00 pm – 1.00 am
FREE ENTRY



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