Weapon of Choice

New Weapon of Choice website!!!

2011-11-30T06:16:00.001-08:00

We now have a new website with an integrated blog! We will no longer be updating this blog, so please check the new site for all our updates>> weaponofchoicegallery.co.uk

Weapon of Choice Xmas group show!! Friday 2nd December 2011

2011-11-14T07:36:00.000-08:00

Weapon of Choice Xmas group show!!

Opening preview Friday 2nd December 2011, 6-10pm

Come join us for mince pies and mulled wine!

Featuring artists:
45rpm
Acer One
Andy Council
Cheba
Dom W
Iain Sellar
Ian Phenna
Inkie
Jim Bob
Khoi
Loch Ness
Lokey
Mick Hockney
NikIll
Paul Stone
Rich T
Sepr
Shade One
Silent Hobo
SPQR
SP Zero 76
Stae
The Krah
Tim Miness
Tim Ulewicz
Turroe
Woman 158
& More!

Artwork can be taken away on day of purchase.

Weapon of Choice Gallery,
8b Park St, Bristol BS1 5HR.

Show comes down Monday 16th January 2012.

Wordplay magazine now FREE at WoC!

2011-11-14T07:30:00.001-08:00

Grab your free copy now! Includes interviews with Dreph, Devas, Jehst & comes with a free cd of bangers ft Kashmere, Jehst, Three Amigos, Masta Ace, LeafDog amongst others..!

Recent pieces from Zesk..

2011-11-02T06:53:00.001-07:00

Zesk solo show, coming 11/11/11.

Zesk solo show 'Call It What You Want' 11/11/11

2011-10-31T08:36:00.000-07:00

'Call It What You Want'

A solo show from ZESK

Opening preview Friday 11th November, 6-10pm.
Show comes down Monday 28th November.

11/11/11

Weapon of Choice Gallery
8b Park Street
Bristol, BS1 5HR

Weapon of Choice 'See No Evil' book launch by Steven Morris & Tangent Books

2011-10-27T07:46:00.000-07:00

We would like to invite you to supple on the teet of Tangent's finest home-made cider from the Totterdown Press.

And of course celebrate the launch of Tangent's latest title 'See No Evil'

See No Evil is a photographic essay by Stephen Morris of the remarkable street art event that took place in Bristol in August 2011. More than 70 writers from around the world transformed the drab architectural brutality of Nelson Street into an aerosol image playground. The whole event is captured in this 64-page, A5 book priced at just £7.50

Thursday 3rd November 2011, 6-10pm.

Weapon of Choice Gallery
8b Park St (on the steps by the Banksy)
Bristol, BS1 5HR.

Weapon of Choice Halloween Special!!! 29th October

2011-10-06T04:52:00.000-07:00

Weapon of Choice return to Mr Wolfs for a one off Halloween special!

Live painting from
SEPR & LOCH NESS!!

Hip Hop / Dubstep / DnB
BASTARD SUNZ
GORGON SOUND Kahn B2B Neek (Sureskank)
TWIZZY, JINXSTA, MAB, DJ SKINT
SPLIT PROPHETS
DJ BETAMAX (WoC)
DJ ANINA

Saturday 29th October 9pm-4am

Mr Wolfs
33 St Stevens St
Bristol, BS1 1JX

Prizes for best fancy dress

Official Fifty Fifty fun day after party!!!

See No Evil documentary 'Who's Lenny'

2011-10-05T05:36:00.000-07:00

A well made film by Hurricane Media from the See No Evil event here in Bristol, check it out!

Well done Bristol Zoo WoW Gorilla project!!

2011-10-02T06:43:00.001-07:00

A Massive well done to Bristol Zoo's WoW Gorilla project raising a massive £427,000!! All for a good cause going towards the Zoo's conservation projects for critically endangered gorillas, as well as Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal which is raising funds for the cardiology unit at Bristol Children’s Hospital. Here's what a few of the Bristol graff heads gorillas went for:

Cheba's Gorilla '24 Carat Camo' went for £10,000..!

Inkie's Gorilla 'Fade to Black' went for a massive £8,000!

Deam's 'Pattern' Gorilla went for £6,500!

Sepr's Gorilla 'The S Express' went for £3,500!

A massive thanks to the organisers, artists and the very generous bidders!
Photography by Shaun Thompson from Thousand Word Media www.thousandwordmedia.com

That Bristol sound

2011-10-02T06:24:00.000-07:00

First up, the new Jagos Passion Radio show, Bris Fest special..!! Reppin with the likes of Skitz, Rodney P and Inkie amongst others..
Download it or listen online here

Next up a short teaser video from the After Dark crew summing up exactly what Bris Fest is about. Full video coming soon...! Bris Fest photos coming soon..

Now onto Joker's latest track from his forthcoming album The Vision FT Buggsy, Shadz, Scarz, and Double. BIG!!

More Bristol vibes from Pastelcase and Zion Flex bringing that real Bristol sound..!

Weapon of Choice present 'Breaking Traditions' a solo show from BONZAI

2011-09-27T09:33:00.000-07:00

Weapon of Choice present 'Breaking Traditions' a solo show from BONZAI

Opening preview 14th October 2011. 6-10pm.

Bonzai has always been known for his bio organic style, which he had been working on for many years, but at the turn of 2010 he decided it was time to switch it up. Bonzai is now working on a new style that he is trying to push bigger, more technical and better each time he paints.

Weapon of Choice Gallery
8b (basement) Park St Bridge
Bristol BS1 5HR

Bris Fest 2011. 23rd - 25th September

2011-09-19T04:13:00.000-07:00

Weapon of Choice take over this years Bris Fest with full site decor as always! But this time we have added live painting from some of Bristol's finest and WoC have our very own stage!! Line up includes Congo Natty, Dj Die, Komonazmuk, Dup Pistols, Engine Earz Experiment, Buggsy, Rodney P & Skitz, Kelz, Dj Dazee, Carasel, Run Tingz Cru ft. Blackout J.A and many more! Live painting will be going on throughout the weekend including artists Cheo, Inkie, Lokey, Chu, Bonsai, Jody T, Kato and many more!
For the full line up and set times, go to the Weapon of Choice Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/6301389994/

See No Evil 2011

2011-09-03T04:01:00.000-07:00

Photos by Chris Black. The Official See No Evil pop-up Gallery is open until Sunday 11th September, no. 11 Broadmead Gallery, The Galleries Bristol, BS1 3XB Bristol. Entrance on Union St opposite the Odeon Cinema or inside the Galleries shopping centre.

New Buggsy video 'Bris Ting'

2011-09-01T03:58:00.000-07:00

It's a Bris Ting!!
Get 'The Great Escape' Buggsy album from the WoC Gallery or iTunes now!!

Puma Shadow Society launch party video

2011-09-01T03:32:00.000-07:00

Weapon of Choice present: The Official 'See No Evil' pop-up Gallery!!

2011-08-11T06:53:00.000-07:00

This Summer Bristol will play host to the most ambitious permanent urban art project ever to take place in Europe. Some of the world’s leading street artists will be taking over an entire street in the heart of the city. They will be painting the façades of ten buildings as part of a new event called ‘See No Evil’.

Weapon of Choice are proud to present the official 'Pop-Up Gallery' for 'See No Evil'. Which will include original artwork, prints from the artists taking part as well as official limited edition See No Evil merchandise.

Opening Friday 19th August 2011, 6-10pm

Weapon of Choice Pop-Up Gallery
11 Broadmead Gallery, The Galleries Bristol, BS1 3XB
Bristol, United Kingdom.

Show runs until the 11th September 2011.

Turroe solo show 'A Dying Art'

2011-07-26T07:21:00.000-07:00

Turroe solo show 'A Dying Art' 9th September 6-10pm. A diverse collection of original artwork from one of Bristol's veteran graffiti artists. 1987-2011.
Weapon of Choice Gallery, 8b Park St, Bristol, BS1 5hr.

Disnatomy. 12/8/2011

2011-07-26T06:49:00.000-07:00

Coming Friday 12th August 2011 - 6-10pm.
Weapon of Choice Gallery
8b Park St, Bristol, BS1 5HR

A few images from the SpZero76 & Loch Ness show

2011-07-23T04:38:00.000-07:00

Show runs until the 8th August 2011. Weapon of Choice Gallery, 8b Park St, Bristol, BS1 5HR.

SEE NO EVIL..!

2011-07-20T03:06:00.000-07:00

Bristol will play host to the most ambitious permanent urban art project ever to take place in Europe this summer. Some of the world’s leading street artists will be taking over an entire street in the heart of the city to paint the façades of ten buildings as part of a new event called ‘See No Evil’.

*International artists*
Tats cru – New York (not the full Cru)
El Mac – Los Angeles
Neils ‘Shoe’ Meulman – Holland
Swanski – Poland
Wow 123 – Germany
Mr. Wany – Italy
Revert – France
Kashink – France
Otto Schnade – Chile
Smug – Australia

*UK artists*
Astek
Ben Slow - London
Cheba - Bristol
Cheo - Bristol
Cosmo Sarsen
Epok - Bristol
Flx - Bristol
Inkie - Bristol
Insa
Kid Acne
Jago - Bristol
Jody T - Bristol
Lokey - Bristol
Mac1
Nick Walker - Bristol
Paris (Bristol)
Pinky
Roids
SEPR - Bristol
SheOne /O.Two
Snik
Snug
Soker (Bristol)
Will Barras
Xenz - Bristol
3dom - Bristol
45 RPM + Richt - Bristol

+ More artists to be announced!

Coming 18-20th August 2011. 3 nights of free clubnights, 1 all day street festival, pop up galleries, bars, live painting and much much more..!

New Twizzy video FT M.A.B.

2011-07-10T04:43:00.000-07:00

New Twizzy Video Feat M.A.B. Produced by Bailey's Brown. Video directed by Chris Lucas. Nice back drop guys! Download the album here free: http://twizzy.bandcamp.com/album/baileys-brown-musical-vol-2

Bank Job - London West Bank Gallery

2011-06-28T04:11:00.000-07:00

A carefully curated exhibition of the best in urban art. Feat: K-Guy, Mac1, Cept, Ben Slow, The Krah, Cheba and more.. Private view 7th July 7pm - midnight RSVP: guestlist@londonwestbank.com
7th July-7th August 2011

Weapon of Choice present SPZero76 & Loch Ness exhibition.

2011-06-21T07:30:00.000-07:00

Weapon of Choice present SPZero76 & Loch Ness exhibition.

A joint show from these two colourful collaborators.

Opening preview 15th July 6-10PM.
Show comes down 8th August 2011.

Weapon of Choice Gallery,
8b Park St,
Bristol BS1 5HR.

http://weaponofchoicegallery.blogspot.com/

After party drinks at The Big Chill Bar. Free entry, 25% off all drinks with a show flyer + other drink promos to be announced & live painting from SPZero76 & Loch Ness..! 10-late

SpZero76:
Combining street art style with digital art techniques, SPZero76 creates a striking visual with a fresh contemporary edge. Heavy comic book influences can be seen in his work, which often portrays a fun moment in time captured for our amusement. Outside of the digital realm SPZero76 is creating some fly looking canvasses hosting tight lines and bright colours.

Loch Ness:
Loch Ness is an Illustrator/Artist who currently lives in Bristol, UK and is the brains behind Loch Ness Illustrations, the psychedelic passage through his surreal images and quirky characters. Merging from Bristol’s vibrant art scene, with his free flowing psychedelic imagery and unique characters has got him recognition by commercial clients and many people from around the Globe.

DISNATOMY. COMING 12/8/11.

2011-06-20T06:34:00.000-07:00

DISNATOMY. COMING 12/8/11. Weapon of Choice Gallery, 8b Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5HR.

Missing Person; William Appleby

2011-06-17T09:08:00.000-07:00

19-year-old Bristol student skater, William Appleby has been missing since Sunday 12th June. He was last seen at Motion nightclub at about 2am. Police are growing increasingly concerned for his safety as his disappearance is out of character. William is 6ft tall, with short dark brown hair and was last seen wearing a blue shirt and jeans. Anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact Bristol CID on 0845 456 7000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111... Please Facebook, Tweet & blog this!

C4 Street Summer

2011-06-10T02:37:00.000-07:00

Street artists, writers and vandals join Channel 4’s Street Summer here! Enter your work to win!

http://www.dontpaniconline.com/street_summer/

This summer Channel 4 is celebrating British street culture with some quality new programmes dedicated to the different elements of street-level genius, focusing on: street dance, urban sports, spoken word, hip hop and street art.

Street art and graffiti is going to be represented by the TV premiere of Exit Through the Gift Shop and a new documentary focusing on the UK scene which will include writers like Robbo. Channel 4 wants to find new talent too, to help promote Street Summer across the UK in the only way that makes sense; with massive outdoor pieces!

Don’t Panic is running a design competition on the Don’t Panic site for all budding designers, graffiti and street artists to come up with a creative design. The winners of the competition will have their design used as an advertisement for Channel 4’s Street Summer schedule of programming. They will also have their design printed to postcards and the Don’t Panic Poster to be distributed around the UK.

Get involved whatever your level, even if you’ve never used a spray can or worked on a wall before, because you will be helped by an established artist from around your area who will help bring your work to life. All entries will face a public vote and the top ten for each region will go into a shortlist, the overall winner being chosen from a panel including Channel 4 representatives and the artists from each region:

London - SER
South East - Req
South West - Cheba
Midlands and East - Ventsa
Wales - Rmer
North - Faunagraphic
Scotland - Smug

Here’s what’s on offer:

- Winning entrants will be paid £300 for the use of their artwork

- Winners will have their design displayed on a premium outdoor space for two weeks (4th August to 18^th August)

- Winners will get the opportunity to work with an established street artist from their region of the UK

- Winners’ work will feature on the Don’t Panic Poster and on postcards which will be distributed across the UK in Don’t Panic Packs

- Winners will be featured in a short film about their work

The competition will run from 13th June to 17th July. Voting will run from 01st July to 17th July.

http://www.dontpaniconline.com/street_summer/

The winning entries need to represent one of the five elements of street culture which the Street Summer season is featuring: street dance, urban sports, spoken word, hip hop and street art.

Get your designs ready now and submit them from 13th June!

Shade One sneak peek, opening Friday 10th June.

2011-06-08T07:02:00.000-07:00

SNEAK PEEK!! Shade One original 'When Cans Die' and limited edition print, available at the opening this Friday, 6-10pm. Weapon of Choice Gallery.

Baileys Brown Musical Vol2. Free Hip Hop

2011-06-05T06:56:00.000-07:00

More free Hip Hop from Twizzy and the Baileys Brown Musical. Cop it here

Weapon of Choice present SHADE ONE solo show

2011-05-24T08:44:00.000-07:00

Weapon of Choice present the SHADE ONE solo show.

Opening preview 6-10pm, 10th June 2011.

BRISTOL UK, Graffiti & Hip Hop veteran ‘Shade One’ was first grabbed by the Hip Hop bug in the early 80’s. Producing ‘Wild Style’ letters combined with characters, we welcome him for his first EVER solo show at the Weapon of Choice Gallery.

Weapon of Choice Gallery
8b Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5HR

www.weaponofchoicegallery.co.uk
FaceBook event

Weapon of Choice VS Secret Wars at StreetFest

2011-05-23T09:34:00.000-07:00

Weapon of Choice VS Secret Wars at this years Street Fest. Artists representing WoC/Bristol will be Sepr & Cheo. FFI click the flyer to enlarge or goto http://www.streetfest.net

Weapon of Choice opening night video

2011-04-28T05:05:00.000-07:00

Weapon Of Choice Gallery Opening from Zachary Saitoti on Vimeo.

Much love to the mighty Zachary Saitoti for coming along to our opening night and putting this little video of his journey and view of the night! Big up, check out his photography here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zachary_saitoti/

NEW Weapon of Choice drip T's in now!!

2011-04-28T03:16:00.000-07:00

The all NEW Weapon of Choice Drip T-Shirts are in now! Very limited numbers made, so you won't see every nextman wearing the same garms as you! Selling fast and at a bargin price of just £16!! Get um quick, they won't be printed again! Available at WoC Gallery, no.8b Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5HR and for you out of towners you can cop yours online here: http://cheba.bigcartel.com/

Subloaded at Lakota. Sunday 1st May - + Free DJ Stryda meets Dub Boy mix!!

2011-04-28T03:04:00.000-07:00

Subloaded is back and joining forces with the mighty Teachings in Dub and waistline wizards Ruffnek Diskotek to bring you a MONSTER May Bank Holiday Skankout…. And this time we’re bringing the epic Dirt Soundsystem bassweight over to Lakota! 1st May, 2011. Check out this FREE mix from DJ Stryda & Dub Boy up here: http://soundcloud.com/subloaded/dj-stryda-meets-dub-boy

Tickets are on sale at Weapon of Choice Gallery, no.8 basement Shop, Park St, Bristol, BS1 5HR £10+booking fee.

Weapon of Choice present 'The Great Escape' Buggsy album launch!!!

2011-04-25T13:36:00.000-07:00

click to enlarge flyer

Weapon of Choice present:

'THE GREAT ESCAPE'
Buggsy's long awaited album launch!!

Line up:
BUGGSY
& DJ BETAMAX
RODNEY P & SKITZ
HARRY SHOTTA
GEMMY
184 & GANGOON DUBZ
THE BASTARD SUNZ
9TH LETTA
MCS: SCARZ, DOUBLE & HIZZLEGUY, SALVO

+ VERY VERY SPECIAL UNANNOUNCED GUESTS!!!

Friday 20th May 10-4AM

The Blue Mountain Club.
2 Stokes Croft Bristol, BS1 3PR.

Tickets £7 +booking fee. More on the door!
From Weapon of Choice Gallery (8b Park St, Bristol, BS1 5HR)
& Bristol Ticket Shop (26 Union Street Bristol, BS1 2DP)

Face book event https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200209170017138

Dylan Shipley solo show at Weapon of Choice!!

2011-04-25T05:41:00.000-07:00

The legendary comic book artist Dylan Shipley exhibits for the first time at Weapon of Choice Gallery!!

Private view: 12th May 2011 6.30-9pm
STRICTLY RSVP ONLY: info@weaponofchoicegallery.co.uk

Public opening Friday 13th May 2011, 6-10pm.

Show runs until 7th June 2011.

Weapon of Choice Gallery
8 basement shop (below Fifty Fifty), Park Street,
BRISTOL, UK, BS1 5HR.

Dylan will be donating 50% of his profits to the British Red Cross

Opening times:
Monday-Saturday 10-6pm
Sunday 12-4pm

NEW Cheba print release

2011-03-10T04:34:00.000-08:00

NEW Cheba print release.

A tribute to the Maneki Neko (招き猫, literally "Beckoning Cat"; also known as Welcoming Cat, Lucky Cat, Money cat or Fortune Cat.

25th March 2011. 6.30-10pm.
@ The Big Chill Bar.
15 Small St, Bristol, BS1 1DE.

It is believed Maneki Neko first appeared during the later part of the Edo period (1603–1867). A common Japanese sculpture, which is believed to bring good luck to the owner. The sculpture depicts a cat beckoning with an upright paw, and is usually displayed many times at the entrance, in shops, restaurants, pachinko parlors, and other businesses. A raised left paw supposedly attracts money, while a raised right paw protects it.

The new Cheba Money Cat print will be available as a 3 colour hand screened print on Gold, Silver and heavy art stock White paper.

A2 Gold paper screen print. £60. Edition of 20, Signed & numbered.

A2 Silver paper screen print. £55. Edition of 20, Signed & numbered.

A2 White art stock paper screen print. £45. Edition of 10, Signed & numbered.

http://weaponofchoicegallery.blogspot.com/
http://www.weaponofchoicegallery.co.uk/

Later: Tru Thoughts records DJ's playing in the bar til late.

INSA X NIKE T-SHIRT SWAP SHOP

2011-03-09T10:01:00.001-08:00

The extremely rare INSA x NIKE OFFICIAL BOOTLEG SWOOSH TEE can not be brought!!
It has been highly sought after & gifted around industry insiders- and here is YOUR only chance to get one!

Here is the deal:
We have 20 of these to giveaway.
We will swap one shirt per person.
We will consider swaps for anything you would like to offer!
We will NOT accept money!
You have until the 20th March 2011 to email in your offers. EMAIL US HERE
Then we will pick our 20 favourite swaps and they will get a shirt in exchange for their offered item.
THE OFFER DOES NOT HAVE TO BE A CONSUMER GOOD- IT CAN BE ANYTHING FROM INSA INSPIRED ARTWORK, PHOTOGRAPHY to ALCOHOL or DEDICATED VANDALISM.

New bits from SEPR. show opening Fri 18th March!

2011-03-08T12:15:00.000-08:00

Sepr & Andy Council, click to inlarge image.

Jasik, Sepr, Poer.

With Hemper, Piro and Soker.

New bits from SEPR... and a gentle reminder that his 1st solo show opens Friday 18th March! 6-10pm, the last show at the current Weapon of Choice Gallery space. Come see the freshness and toast to the last show on the Hill!

WEAPON OF CHOICE GALLERY IS MOVING!!!

2011-03-07T04:42:00.000-08:00

Just in time for the gallery's 2nd birthday, WoC will be packing our bags and heading to Bristol's most well known independent shopping high streets.

Still bringing you the finest in local graffiti and street art talent, opening with a massive group show of artist's including:

Inkie, Jody, Cheba, Turoe, Cheo, Mick Hockney, Shade 1, Paris, Lokey, SpZero76, Awkward, Deams, Hemper, Acer One, Dirty 30, 45 Rpm, Loch Ness & Many more.

GRAND OPENING:
15th April 2011. 6-10pm

No.8b* Park St. Bristol BS1 5HR
*basement, doorway on the steps below Fifty Fifty.

www.weaponofchoicegallery.co.uk - NEW site coming soon..!

Weapon of Choice photography show.

2011-03-07T04:26:00.000-08:00

More photos soon.. Show ends 4pm Sunday 13th March 2011.

Canvas Cooler Project, Bristol

2011-03-02T03:57:00.000-08:00

On Monday 21st February, eight of Bristol's finest artists convened to create a unique art project entitled Canvas Cooler: Bristol.

The idea behind the project was to customize a selection of specially canvas wrapped fridges which, now completed, are exhibited and functional in a selection of bars around Bristol.

To see the designs for yourself, have a look behind the bar at any of these venues: The Bank (Inkie), Big Chill (Cheba), The Woods (Cheo), Basement 45 (Lokey), Start The Bus (SPZero76), Joe Publics (Sepr), Elbow Room (Loch Ness), Hermanos (Epok).

Free Hip Hop.. !

2011-02-28T05:54:00.000-08:00

Starting with some unheard goodness from the Task Force fam http://taskforce.bandcamp.com/track/the-final-countdown

Bailey's Brown have released some 'lost' tracks. download here http://www.sendspace.com/file/j9y3o7

'Chronic is a man of few words, he prefers for his music to be his weapon of choice'. The Piff Tape available here http://chronic.bandcamp.com/

First EVER solo show from SEPR 'You can't go home again' 18th March 2011

2011-02-10T06:38:00.000-08:00

Weapon of Choice would like to welcome you to our last show here at the current gallery space. With a whole new show of works from the graffiti artist known as SEPR!

First EVER solo show from SEPR, titled 'You can't go home again'

OPENING PREVIEW:
18th March 2011, 6-10pm.

Show runs until 31st March.

Our new gallery will be opening its doors on the 15th April 2011 with a group show of Bristol based artists. Location and artists to be announced very soon..

Weapon of Choice Gallery
14 St Michael's Hill
Bristol, BS2 8DT.

www.weaponofchoicegallery.co.uk

Puma x Classic Kicks R698

2011-02-08T07:54:00.000-08:00

This collaboration between Puma and NYC’s ‘Classic Kicks’ store (which unfortunately is now closed) see’s a vibrant take on a classic runner, the R698, with designs that have some interesting inspiration behind them.

Favourite sneakers from the past and friendship bracelets were both colour inspirations on this project, with some serious 90’s colour palettes used. Materials such as 3M, nubuck and mesh are a certified win combination that works wonders on most runners and these are a great example of why it works so well. ‘Classic Kicks’ branding sits on the tongue and footbed and to finish things off, there’s a neoprene laptop bag that accompanies the shoes which carries on the vibrant tip.

These will be available in-store from Foot Patrol, on 14th February.

Taken from 'The Daily Street' Many Thanks to them..!!

New Buggsy video

2011-02-02T01:37:00.000-08:00

http://soundcloud.com/bugnum1

Cazal 2011 legends drop. Pre order now!

2011-01-25T07:03:00.000-08:00

This year is going to be a good year for the Cazal lover..!

We have just received info from Cazal on the upcoming 'Legends' pack that will be dropping this May.! They have retrod 4 of the most iconic Cazal Frames from the 80's and for those that don't know, the OG versions of these frames are so rare today you can pay up to a £1000 a pair! And for those that know..! These won't hang around for long, they are being produced in strictly limited numbers! All frames come with all the original colour ways and Lenses! And you can 'PRE ORDER' your pair from us today! For the Limited price of just £325! (RRP £375) Frame colours and lenses for each model are:

Model 856 comes in:
Frame colour: grenadine/white/nile green. Lenses: green gradient.
Frame colour: blue/nile green/white blue gradient. Lenses: blue gradient.
Frame colour: yellow/grenadine/white. Lenses: red gradient.

Model 904 comes in:
Frame colour: Black. Lenses: green gradient + grey gradient.
Frame colour: white. Lenses: blue gradient + brown gradient.
Frame colour: gold. Lenses: brown gradient + grey gradient.
Frame colour: rose. Lenses: rose gradient + brown gradient.
Frame colour: mint. Lenses: green gradient + grey gradient.

Model 901 Targa comes in:
Frame colour: black. Lenses: brown gradient + brown uni.
Frame colour: white. Lenses: blue gradient + grey gradient.
Frame colour: gold. Lenses: brown gradient + brown uni.
Frame colour: red-black. Lenses: grey gradient + grey uni.

Model 623 comes in:
Frame colour: Black. Lenses: clear.
Frame colour: crystal. Lenses: clear.
Frame colour: amber. Lenses: clear.

To order, simply pick which model and colour you'd like to order and e-mail us at info@weaponofchoicegallery.co.uk or call us on 01179 291 865 or drop into the gallery on 14 St Michael's Hill, Bristol, BS2 8dt.

All pre orders get the discounted price of £325 instead of £375.

Weapon of Choice group photography show!

2011-01-25T06:40:00.000-08:00

Here at WoC we have picked out some of our favourite photographers from around the South West to come together for our first group photography show.

Featuring
Beezer
Keith Baugh
Mark Simmons
Shifteye
Acer One
Tim Jones
James Koch
Duchess
Patrick Coughlan

Opening preview 25th February 2011, 6-10pm.
Show runs until 13th March.

Weapon of Choice Gallery
14 St Michael's Hill
Bristol, BS2 8DT

Cheo solo show opening photos..

2011-01-25T06:28:00.000-08:00

Cheo's show 'Employee of the Month' comes down on the 21st Febuary 2011. If you missed the opening go check out the show now! You won't regret it!! Photos by Lokey.

Cheo solo show 'Employee of the month' Weapon of Choice Gallery

2011-01-04T03:44:00.000-08:00

Cheo solo show, 'Employee of the Month'

Opening preview 21st January 2011, 6-10pm.

Sale sale sale

No special offers!

Buy one, Get one!

Buy now, Pay now!

T-shirts from a tenner, 2 for Twenty!

Spend over £200, get a free sticker!* subject to availability

Show runs until the 20th of Feb 2011

Weapon of Choice Gallery

14 St Michael's Hill

Bristol BS2 8DT

25 YEARS OF INK: First ever Inkie solo show in Bristol PART 2!!!

2010-12-14T05:17:00.001-08:00

In Association with Flying Eyeball & Weapon Of Choice

Due to the outstanding public demand we will be restocking the 25 Years of Ink show with more graffiti based work as well as some classic Ink Nouveau ladies!

"I will also be launching 2 new prints. One based on my recent
painting at Arnos Vale cemetery and the other a classic Inkie
Wildstyle print. Once there gone... there gone."

Please come and join us on Thursday 16th December from 6-9pm for free hot mulled cider & mince pies the new show will run until Sunday the 9th January.

@ The Bank Of Stokes Croft 84. Stokes Croft, BS1 3QY Bristol, United Kingdom

We will also be selling raffle ticket with a chance to win a piece of work to take home at 9pm, all proceeds will be going to Bristol Childrens Hospital Cochlear Implant Unit.

See you there.

Weapon of Choice Christmas group show!!! + Cheba toy launch 10th December 6-10pm

2010-11-19T05:30:00.000-08:00

Weapon of Choice Christmas group show!!!

Opening preview 10th December 6-10pm
Artwork can be collected on day of purchase.

Mulled wine & mince pies!! Ummmmmmm Pie!

Featuring artists:
3Dom
3RDEye
45 rpm
Acer One
Barry Lewis
Cheba
Cheo
Deams
Dicy
Dones
Dylan Shipley
Epok
FLX
Haka
Hardi
Hemper
Iain Sellar
Inkie
Ian Phenna
Ian Walker
Jef Row
Jim Starr
Khoi
Loch Ness
Lokey
Max Gregor
MCL
Mez
Mick Hockney
Nikill
RichT
Sepr
SP Zero76
Sulimo
Tim Ulewicz
Women 158
Zesk
Zoom
+ Guests

Show runs until 16th January 2011

+ Cheba toy launch! limited to 100 pieces, all signed & numbered.
(*in the making, not finished toy)

Weapon of Choice Gallery
14 St Michael's Hill, Bristol, BS2 8DT.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177971535547030
http://www.weaponofchoicegallery.co.uk/
http://weaponofchoicegallery.blogspot.com/

25 Years of Ink: First EVER INKIE solo show in Bristol

2010-11-06T12:16:00.000-07:00

In Association with Flying Eyeball & Weapon Of Choice!

First EVER Inkie solo show in Bristol!!

Opening preview 2nd December 6-10pm

The Bank, 84 Stokes Croft. Bristol. BS1 3QY

Celebrating 25 years of Ink.
"This exhibition will cover Graffiti work, my Ink Nouveau ladies, T-Shirt graphics and selected old and new design and print works from the period 1985 - 2010"

Show runs until Sunday 12th December.

For Private View & Buyers Preview Guest List please email: privateview@flying-eyeball.co.uk

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADAM SUFFOCAKE

2010-11-03T04:16:00.000-07:00

Today is a special day for one of our bestest buddies here at 'Weapon of Choice' It's Adam Suffocake's Birthday from over at 'The Daily Street' So can we all raise our coffee mugs and say a big 'Happy Birthday'! Have a wicked day mate you deserve it.!

Lokey solo show. 12th November

2010-10-24T03:27:00.000-07:00

Weapon of Choice Gallery are proud to host the first solo show from the artist know as 'Lokey'.

Opening preview 12th November 6-10pm.

Lokey was born and raised in Bristol. His passion for Graffiti started in the mid 1980’s through a chance meeting in a local park, with some kid’s break-dancing who had returned from their holiday in America with hip-hop mix tapes and photographs of Graffiti.

Lokey, amongst Bristol's second wave of graffiti writers is the youngest of the veterans. Growing up in the Kingswood Hip Hop scene that nurtured the likes of Deed, Cheo, Kato and Soker went on to be a member of Bad Applez, Dry Breadz & more recently Weapon of Choice. Collaborator with Banksy amongst many others Lokey has been painting the streets of Bristol over the last 2 decades in the once underground scene, which is now very much a part of the day to day lives of Bristolian people.. Considered one of the best 3D letter writers around but not being pinned down to just 3D, keeping a vast amount of styles under his belt. The show is an exhibition of artworks adapted from Lokey’s black books, his inspiration for his Graffiti, and an insight into his imagination... Check out the book 'Children of the Can' for a full interview with the man himself. This one's not to be missed!

Show runs until the 5th of December 2010.

http://www.facebook.com/LokeyGraffiti

http://www.lokeygraffiti.co.uk/

http://weaponofchoicegallery.co.uk/

Cheba big cartel site update

2010-10-20T06:23:00.001-07:00

New pieces now on sale over at Cheba's big cartel website here

Weapon of Choice Halloween Special!! 30th October

2010-10-13T08:41:00.000-07:00

Weapon of Choice are back at Mr Wolfs! With a one off Halloween special! Bringing you spooked out live painting from:
Boswell and Iain Sellar!

With eerie Hip hop, DnB & Bone Shaking Dubstep from:
The Bastard Sunz
Kahn
Neek
Twizzy, Jinxta JX & Mrvee
DJ Betamax
LegoMan, Drillz & Datkid
DJ Herm
Hosted by C-Strike-Z

Prizes for best fancy dress!

Saturday 30th October! 9-4am. £3 before 12, £4 after.

Mr Wolfs, St Stevens St, BS1 1JX

Pumpkin carving competition! 8-10pm. Prizes for best carved pumpkin:
1st place 3 pints!
2nd place 2 pints
3rd place 1 pint!

Get involved!!

Lets get Messy

2010-10-10T05:09:00.000-07:00

Our boy K*Ners representing Bristol with his new video 'Messy' Ft Kardinal Offishall, Bass Honeys and filmed at the Bris Fest warehouse, spot some early Bris Fest pieces in the background... Single available from Amazon from the 11th October. Big up sir!

'Limited Press Collective' Group Exhibition

2010-10-06T06:24:00.000-07:00

'Limited press Collective' Group Exhibition at 'Weapon of Choice' Gallery

If you don't already know about these guys you must have been walking round with blinkers on looking at the floor..! But if you have here's a little bit of what you can expect from them..! Enjoy

Limited Press is a Bristol based collaborative art and design collective, best known for their large scale murals. As well as producing street art and graffiti, Limited Press also take on a wide variety of design, illustration and art projects.

“We're not overly concerned with categorizing what we do, we make work and take on projects that excite us creatively, that's the bottom line, whether its an exhibition or a design commission we apply the same energy and process of collaboration;a kind of alchemy in itself which characterises our work”.

Given the diverse nature of their work, and their team, the collaborative exhibitions of Limited Press share this interdisciplinary approach, often encompassing elements of installation, sculpture, design and painting. Their upcoming Show at Weapon of Choice Gallery, based on the idea of 'supply and demand' , will be no exception, featuring a collaborative installation by Meek and Kai, as well a new series of wall mounted works by the highly imaginative and unorthodox hand of Long John. A host of other original artworks and editions by the rest of the crew will also be available at the show opening from the 22nd Oct till the 7th of November (Please excuse the flyer typo..!)

SIZE? x PUMA TURN UP THE HEAT...! MORE PICS..!!

2010-10-06T06:06:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we showed you a 'sneak peek' of the PUMA x SIZE? x TRAINERSPOTTER Sky II High. We just received some extra pic's so here you are you lucky people..!!

SIZE? x PUMA TURN UP THE HEAT...!

2010-10-05T14:23:00.000-07:00

SIZE? TURN UP THE HEAT FOR THEIR 10th ANNIVERSARY WITH A MIAMI STYLE COLLECTION

Drop number three in the Size? Puma 10th Anniversary collection is the quintessential eighties inspired Sky II Hi. This addition sees an amazing hook up with Trainspotter taking on the theme of “Miami Vice.”

The classic silhouette of the Sky II Hi allows for the trainer to be perfectly rendered and brought up to date. Trainerspotter rise to their challenge by designing the sneaker in three pastel tones; grey, mint and pink - straight out of Crockett’s wardrobe.

Size? oppose this with a take on a Sweeney inspired Sky II Hi, they add a gum sole, retro inspired, canvas corduroy form stripe and button detailing.

If you’re a fan of Puma trainers this drop is for you. Appreciate the aesthetics, love the design and become apart of Size? 10th Anniversary’s history. For true sneaker fans, keep your eyes peeled for the limited edition, customised Bio Mega bikes emulating both the Trainspotter and Size? Sneakers.

The third collaboration from the Puma x size? 10^th anniversary project will be launching in-store and via size.co.uk on the 16^th October, RRP £70 limited to 200 pairs of the Trainerspotter shoe and 120 of the size? reaction shoe

Guide to Bristol interviews Cheba

2010-09-06T12:13:00.000-07:00

Cheba interviewed about his upcoming solo show on Guide to Bristol, link here

More free Hip Hop! Twizzy 'The Bailyes Brown Musical'

2010-09-04T03:54:00.000-07:00

Twizzy 'The Baileys Brown Musical' EP free to download here
Produced by Baileys Brown, cuts by Mrvee. Album artwork by Cheba

Short mix from a mysterious Bristol character

2010-09-03T03:12:00.000-07:00

Here's a short mix brought to you by a mysterious Bristol character for Vermins “Room 101, The Fine Art of Graffiti” exhibition. The first solo show of works from the artist Dale ‘vn’ Marshall a.k.a. Vermin – Opening night/preview 9th Oct 6.30pm at The Emporium. Stokes Croft, Bristol.

Mix can be downloaded here

Room 101 will showcase 101 oil paintings completed in 101 days, (during the summer 2010), as well as five additional show paintings and site-specific installations, all deeply reflecting and exposing Vermin's ongoing battles with the rigors and demands of mental health.

In:Motion Launch party feat KRS ONE!

2010-08-24T03:13:00.000-07:00

In:Motion Launch Party
In association with Weapon of Choice

feat:
KRS ONE
...(Hip Hop Legend/ first time in Bristol this Millennium)

SUPERNATURAL
(KRS ONE Special Guest! Freestyle Master)

+Very special guests! TBA

The Extended Players:
DJ MK (Kiss 100/Roots Manuva)
b2b MR THING
b2b HARRY LOVE
hosted by YUNGUN aka ESSA

RODNEY P (Riddim Killa)
& SKITZ (Supporting his Sticksman album)

SMITH & MIGHTY
(Bristol Legends)

DJ WOODY (Av Showcase/ Hip Hop classics)

BARRY ASHWORTH (Dub Pistols DJ set)

DJ DEREK (Sweet Memory Sounds)

BUGGSY (live)

DON'T SLEEP! DJ'S
(Le Mart & Five-Stylez)

NATION.Z

GCD & DUBIOUS (Shoestring)

More TBA!

Live Graffiti in the garden
INKIE, LOKEY more TBA!

Fri 1st Oct
Motion

Early bird £12 tickets from Weapon of Choice (on sale now!)

£15 tickets available from: Bristol Ticket Shop (www.bristolticketshop.co.uk) Ticketweb (www.ticketweb.co.uk) Cooshti (Park Street) Rooted (Gloucester Road)

Info links coming soon!!

Cheba solo show, new flyer

2010-08-07T10:21:00.000-07:00

Cheba solo show

Opening preview 17th September, 6-10pm, all welcome.
Exhibition runs until the 17 October 2010.

...In 2002, Thanks to a small record shop (Eat the Beat) Cheba took the step of putting on his first solo show. Following this Cheba has gone on to showcase his work at numerous group shows, including the recent ‘Crimes of Passion’ at the Royal West Academy, with many illustrious figures from the world of street art. In this show you can expect to see Cheba's usual simple but striking characters, with a few added surprises and tips of his hat to some his influences and iconic artists.

Weapon of Choice Gallery
14 St Michael's Hill
Bristol BS2 8DT

Sponsored by Puma and Havana Club

http://www.weaponofchoicegallery.co.uk/
http://weaponofchoicegallery.blogspot.com/

Puma and size? 10th Anniversary..!!

2010-07-28T06:15:00.000-07:00

Here at 'WOC' we always want you guys and girls to be up to date with all the freshest PUMA releases. So we thought we give you a 'Sneaky peek' at the new Puma and size? 10th Anniversary ‘Reaction Packs’. So check em out...!!

A collaboration project on three fronts, sees size? adding to their 10th Anniversary collection with a prestigious series of shoes from Puma. Teaming up with the formstriped brand, as well as some of their global friends from around the world, to create a unique range of trainers from some of Puma’s most famous silhouettes.

Given the name ‘Reaction Pack’, size? and their closest associates have chosen and created a shoe that is a ‘reaction’ to the other. Be it in opposite forms, a reflection of or a different take on the design altogether, the end result is a collection of collaborations where each design holds a story and each detail has been considered and reviewed to make this one of the finest additions to the size? ‘X’ series.

Kicking off with Australia’s Sneaker Freaker. The R698 Reaction Pack sees Sneaker Freaker’s version paying homage to the 'Geography Teachers' amongst us! Opting for a fresh summer look with colours of beige suede and black with mauve highlights. The reaction shoe features a tooled brown leather upper with brogue detailing and signature size? Anniversary tongue branding.

Available with each pair, comes a Puma Compass set and atlas, featuring size?’s five global birthday party pals.

Launching In-store and via size.co.uk on the 14th August.
RRP £70. So you best get down to your local Size? store seriously early that morning to cop a pair of these sick sneaks..! Get your queue on..!

Cheba solo show coming September 17th...

2010-07-27T06:22:00.000-07:00

Cheba solo show announced! Opening preview 17th September 6-10pm. At Weapon of Choice Gallery. Show runs until the 17th October 2010. More info coming soon!

Jody solo show 13th August 2010

2010-07-27T06:15:00.001-07:00

After the success from his first show, Weapon of Choice welcome back Jody for seconds! 'Dark Spaces' opening preview 13th August 6-10pm.

Show runs until the 12th September 2010.

Weapon of Choice Gallery

14 St Michael's Hill, BS2 8DT, Bristol, United Kingdom.

'The Live Show' photos..

2010-07-27T04:42:00.000-07:00

Big Thanks to all our artists and photographers. Painting on the night: Deamz, Lokey, Nikill, Andy Council, Dylan Shipley, Ian Phenna, Rory Doona and Rosey.

Bidding ends 22nd of August! Bid at the howies store (The Triangle) 62 Queen’s Road, Bs8 1Re, Bristol. FFI Email: bristolshop@howies.co.uk or info@weaponofchoicegallery

.co.uk

Photos by lokey, Sylvia M, Ben Porg.

Weapon of Choice x Howies Present 'The Live Show' 23rd July 6-10pm

2010-07-02T08:24:00.000-07:00

Weapon of Choice take over the upstairs of Howies Bristol store with
'The Live Show'

Opening 23rd July 6-10pm

Featuring live painting directly onto the Howies gallery walls from:
45Rpm
Jody
Lorenzo
Dylan Shipley
Lokey
Kai1
Soker
Rory Doona
Deams
Nikill
+ More TBA

+PLUS A chance to bid on the artwork produced from our previous live painting events! Including Mr Wolfs, The Sugar Hill Gang, Furious 5/Kurtis Blow and Skitz album launch.

Above howies (The Triangle)
62 Queen’s Road, Bristol Bs8 1Re

FREE ENTRY!!!

***A percentage of the proceeds will go to the 'Bristol Festival' organisation***

Special thanks to our sponsors: Puma, Havana Club, Bristol Beer Factory, Red Bull and Don't Panic.

Cheba T's NOW just £15!!!

2010-06-24T03:55:00.000-07:00

Cheba T's NOW just £15 inc P&P!! Available online at Bigcartel and at Weapon of Choice Gallery, 14 St Michael's Hill, BRISTOL BS2 8DT.

Skitz 'Sticksman' album launch photos

2010-06-23T09:03:00.001-07:00

Photography by Duchess and Tim Jones. More on the Weapon of Choice Facebook group

Sugar Hill Gang photos

2010-06-23T08:51:00.000-07:00

Photography by Tim Jones. More photos on the FaceBook group

'Actions Speak Louder With Words'

2010-06-22T08:01:00.000-07:00

Weapon of Choice present 'Actions Speak Louder With Words' Turroe & Shade One

Ow bis me babbers...!

Hip hop/Graffiti or rather B-Boy Graffiti if you will, is indeed a rarity these days. But this is exactly what these two old school fools deliver to the stencil filled world of 'urban artists' this day and age. Shade One and Turroe were first grabbed by the Hip Hop bug in the early 80's. Both born 'n' bred in Good ol' Bristol on complete opposite sides of the city. Along with a few like minded individuals, they followed the same path... Both MC's firstly Shade with 'One Cut Crew', Turroe With 'B.D.P'. Equally bombing Bristol as members of 'The United Bombers' and regular visitors to Barton Hill youth Club... Fast forward 20 years and they cross the same path once again. Continuing to produce Burning productions with "Wild Style" letters combined with characters under the moniker 'Sonz Of Presshr', Hip Hop Graffiti is still very much alive!! So come and av a proper butcherz mind...!

Opening preview 16th July. 6-10pm
Show runs until the 8th August 2010.

Weapon of Choice Gallery,
14 St Michael's Hill,
BRISTOL BS2 8DT

Cheers Drive...!!

Kato & Soker 'The Cap Fits' 18th June

2010-05-31T06:34:00.000-07:00

Kato & Soker
'The Cap Fits'

Joint show from 2 of Bristol's old school graffiti legends.
Kato collaborator with Banksy amongst many others has seen/done it all over the last 20 odd years as a writer. In this joint show with Wild Style letter writer Soker the two bring you one of this years most eagerly awaited shows with styles more fitting than acne on a ginger kid, this ones not to be missed!

Opening preview. 18th June 6-10pm
Show runs until the 11th July.

Interview with Kato & Soker in issue 4 of WoC mag. pick one up from the gallery or download/view online here: http://www.weaponofchoicegallery.co.uk/magazine.php

Weapon of Choice Gallery
14 St Michael's Hill
BRISTOL BS2 8DT

‘I’m Doing It Again!’ Sam Barrett at Donuts

2010-05-27T06:02:00.000-07:00

Our friend Sam Barrett hosts his 2nd solo show ‘I’m Doing It Again!’ at Donuts this Friday! 7-10pm with free drinks and music from The Sureskank Crew. Donuts, 8 Perry Road, Bristol, Bs1 5bq

Weapon of Choice magazine Issue #4

2010-05-15T05:33:00.000-07:00

Weapon of Choice magazine Issue #4

Cover by China Mike

Includes Interviews with Kato, Soker, Turroe, Shade One also Hip Hop Legends Skitz and Buggsy. Artwork from Fantome, Kai 1, Paris, Onga, Boswell, Ponk, Tom Hine and more.. Exhibition/club listings PLUS Win a pair of Cazal 902 Targa's!!

Download comes with free 'Skitz' tune 'Rainy Day Science' ft Task Force www.weaponofchoicegallery.co.uk/magazine.php

View online:
issuu.com/weaponofchoice/docs/wocissue4

Weapon of Choice & The Tunnels present: THE SUGARHILL GANG!!

2010-04-27T02:38:00.000-07:00

Weapon of Choice and The Tunnels present

The Sugarhill Gang
With support from:
Blacksmith
DJ Betamax
Chalk & Switch

Live graffiti in the bar (starting at 8.30)

Wednesday 2nd June, 2010. 8pm-1am

The Tunnels
Lower Station Approach Road
Temple Meads
Bristol BS1 6QF

Tickets coming soon! £12 Advance. £15 On the door.
Available from Weapon of Choice Gallery & The Bristol Ticket Shop

3Dom solo show 'Self Portrait' 14 May

2010-04-23T05:56:00.000-07:00

Click to enlarge image..

3Dom solo show 'Self Portrait'

Opening preview Fri 14th May 2010 - 6-10pm
runs until the 13th June.

'3Dom's work could be described as semiology mashed together with surrealism to create a beautiful love child'

Come join us for a Havana Club or two ;)

Weapon of Choice Gallery,
14 St Michael's Hill,
Bristol BS2 8DT

Mmmmmm MTN94 in-stock now!

2010-04-23T05:54:00.000-07:00

Yum! £3.20 a tin

Weapon of Choice and Daddy Skitz Present: The Sticksman Launch Party

2010-04-22T07:11:00.000-07:00

Weapon of Choice and Daddy Skitz Present:
The Sticksman Launch Party

Skitz,
Rodney P,
Rob Smith (Smith and Mighty),
Dj Die (Clear Skyz),
Engine-Earz Experiment,
Benny Page,
Harry Shotta,
Deadly Hunta,
Buggsy,
K.Ners,
The Sea,
Kelz,
Dj First Aid,
D Gritty
+ Some Very special guests!!!

Live graffitil!! B-Boys n Girls ;) WoC clothing giveaways!

15th June 2010. 10-3am The Thekla Bristol BS1 4RB

ONLY £6 ADVANCE!!! £8 on the door!!!

Tickets available soon from the Weapon of Choice Gallery & The Bristol Ticket shop

Links:
http://www.myspace.com/daddyskitz
http://www.myspace.com/riddimkilla
http://www.myspace.com/smithandmighty
http://www.myspace.com/djdiefullcycle
http://www.myspace.com/engineearz
http://www.myspace.com/bennypage1
http://harryshotta.com/
http://www.myspace.com/deadlyhunta
http://www.myspace.com/bugnum1
http://www.myspace.com/kners
http://www.myspace.com/kelzsouljahclique
http://www.myspace.com/djfirstaid
http://www.myspace.com/humurakdgritty

Weapon of Choice welcome Havana Club

2010-04-20T09:38:00.001-07:00

We would like to welcome Havana Club to the list of Weapon of Choice supporters. Come along to our next event at the gallery and try one of the world's finest rums brought to you by Havana Club.

Next show opening: 30th April, 6-10pm. Keith Baugh, photography and book launch from 'Early Subway Graffiti 1973-75'

EARLY NEW YORK SUBWAY GRAFFITI 1973-1975 - An exhibition by Keith Baugh

2010-03-30T02:24:00.000-07:00

Book signing & photography exhibition with works from Keith Baugh's book: EARLY NEW YORK SUBWAY GRAFFITI 1973-1975

'In the early 1970s Gloucestershire based painter and photographer Keith Baugh visited the USA and captured some astounding images of New York subway graffiti from the tracks in Harlem the South Bronx, Times Square & Coney Island. Keith’s photographs of work by over 150 pioneer old school writers, from what is now recognised as the ‘Golden Era’ of graffiti writing, have just been published in a delicious hard-back book ‘Early New York Subway Graffiti 1973-1975.'

OPENING PREVIEW: 30th April - 6-10pm.
Show runs until the 9th May.

Weapon of Choice Gallery
14 St Michael's Hill
Bristol, BS2 8DT

Check out some of Keith's photography in WOC magazine ISSUE 3 online and in shops now!!!
http://www.weaponofchoicegallery.co.uk/magazine.php

Skitz ft. Rodney P & Buggsy Video

2010-03-29T12:41:00.000-07:00

Skitz ft. Rodney P & Buggsy from Studio JK:AK on Vimeo.

Big!

Furious 5 + Kurtis Blow. This Tuesday 23rd March

2010-03-20T06:48:00.000-07:00

This weekend will be your last chance to get hold of a cheaper Furious 5 + Kurtis Blow ticket without the booking fee From Weapon of Choice Gallery. We will be closed from 4pm Sunday until the Lorenzo opening... You can still pick them up from Cooshti & The Bristol Ticket Shop. http://www.bristolticketshop.co.uk

Hosted by Weapon of Choice, coming 23rd March 2010.

FURIOUS 5 & KURTIS BLOW

Support from:
Buggsy
Central Spillz
DJ Johnston
DJ Betamax
+ More TBA

Live Graffiti - KATO, LOKEY, INKIE, 45RPM & ANDY COUNCIL
B-boys - Giveaways & More.

9 - 1.30am. The Tunnels
Lower Station Approach Road, Temple Meads, Bristol, BS1 6QF

Banksy Don't Panic poster at Weapon of Choice

2010-03-05T23:06:00.000-08:00

New 'Forgive us our trespassing' Banksy Don't Panic poster available at the gallery and 5 other select venues across Bristol. 1 per person, first come first serve, sorry no reserves.

The PUMA 'Dallas' re-release March 2010

2010-03-04T04:18:00.000-08:00

Our friends at over at The PUMA archive have got some amazing new re-issue releases for this year, One of them being The PUMA Dallas. Originally released in the early 1980's, there was 2 different shoes with the same name that existed around this time and this pair takes it's inspiration from Basketball and was the harder to find of the two versions, and were rocked by the best B-Boys and Hip Hop heads that were lucky enough to find a pair..!

The PUMA Dallas makes a triumphant return in 2010 with this luxurious blue suede version, complete with a silver Formstripe, OG silver foil PUMA decal and a textured out sole for ultra grip.The Dallas is set to be released in Mid March and will be available exclusively at 'Hanon' and 'Size?' ONLY..! So keep your eyes open for these because when they drop they won't be around for long..!

I've got mine so you best get yours..!

The PUMA Archive look at something familiar in a way no one else has before; PUMA Archive respectfully re-issues cult classics as well as creates new designs that break all the mold's. Each style comes with a story that places it in a grander game. With a distinctive look, feel and tone that reveals who they are and what they stand for and why the products have become legends...!

Big thanks to Steve at FOREVERFRESH for the pics.

PEACE..!

New Furious 5 & Kurtis Blow flyers out...

2010-02-15T03:02:00.000-08:00

New Furious 5 & Kurtis Blow flyers out... TICKETS ON SALE NOW at WoC gallery & Bristol ticket shop

Hosted by Weapon of Choice, coming 23rd March 2010.

FURIOUS 5 & KURTIS BLOW

Support from:
Buggsy
Central Spillz
DJ Johnston
DJ Betamax
+ More TBA

Live Graffiti - B-boys - Giveaways & More.

9 - 1.30am. The Tunnels
Lower Station Approach Road, Temple Meads, Bristol, BS1 6QF

Face Book event
Map:

Juxtapoz top 100. Mick Hockney opening preview this Friday

2010-02-15T02:40:00.000-08:00

We are pleased to even be mentioned in Juxtapoz's top 100 Art Gallerys & Museums. Now thanks to all you we are at No 1 on the readers top 5! Thank you again, if you haven't voted you can by clicking yes here: http://www.juxtapoz.com/Top100/Weapon-of-Choice-Gallery-Bristol-England

Also a quick reminder Mick Hockney's show starts this Friday (19th) 6-10pm, not to be missed! more info here

Cheba Bigcartel... New work up!

2010-02-02T09:27:00.000-08:00

Cheba has now launched a bigcartel site, check out some new work here

Lorenzo - One Man Army. Coming March 26th...

2010-02-01T07:31:00.000-08:00

Lorenzo - One Man Army show coming Friday March 26th. At the Weapon of Choice Gallery. Running until 25th April.
Features 7 big new paintings ++ An exclusive new series of prints ALL STRICTLY LIMITED EDITIONS OF ONE!

Weapon of Choice Dutty special! ❤

2010-01-27T09:21:00.000-08:00

Weapon of Choice presents the Dutty Special, the ladies take over!

Live painting from
LADY G & FAUNA GRAPHIC

Hip Hop ❤ DnB ❤ Dubstep ❤ Electro
DJ DAZEE (Run/Dutty Girl)
DISS MISS (Dutty Girl)
SARAH B (Dutty Girl)
SAFE SOUL (Dutty Girl)
DJ IZZY (Dutty Girl)

Plus Special guests:
GHETTOZOID (Octopussy)
MISHA B

9th Feb, Mr Wolfs, Bristol, BS1 1JX. 9-3AM. £3 All night.
FREE shot before 12PM

FB Event page

Fauna:

Lady G:

Andy Council set-up & opening preview photos

2010-01-27T04:21:00.000-08:00

New Spillz video

2010-01-25T05:00:00.000-08:00

New 'Unknown Number' Video, Central Spillz feature Koast, Mackie Skillz, C-Strike-Z, Redskin, Shadz, Interface and Superisk. Nice work on the video Foo magazine.
More from the Spillz here & here

Exit Through The Gift Shop...

2010-01-23T09:09:00.001-08:00

Weapon of Choice present: 'DIRTY LAUNDRY' A solo show from Mick Hockney 19th Feb

2010-01-20T08:52:00.000-08:00

Opening preview 19th Feb, 6-10pm at the WoC Gallery.
Drinks provided

Weapon of Choice Gallery presents Dirty Laundry, an exhibition of recent artwork by Mick Hockney. His work is a response to a year of rolling news, from politics to climate change, from corporate stupidity to prejudice. Instead of hurling a brick at the TV, he aims his brush at a range of targets, attacking hubris with humour. He has developed a direct graphic style that makes use of hand cut stencils, flat colour and freehand painting. Mick airs his Dirty Laundry in public from 19th February at WOC.

Show runs until the 21st March 2010

Mick Hockney – Biography:

Mick was born in the Fens of Cambridgeshire. In his late teens he packed his paints and pencils and left to study at various art colleges across the land, eventually settling in London where he joined the creative bedlam that was Spitting Image. After several years he moved on and headed west to Bristol to work in the world of Animation. A few years ago he decided to concentrate on his own artwork using images and ideas to highlight an array of social issues from politics to the environment, leavened with a healthy dose of irony and a dash of gallows humour. After a hard day at the easel Mick enjoys nothing more than kicking back with his pipe and listening to his sublime collection of free jazz and Captain Beefheart records.

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Dates for your diary...

2010-01-06T07:35:00.000-08:00

Comic book artist Lorenzo is quick on the press. Already preparing for his solo show coming 26th March - Running until 25th April 2010.

Other dates for your diary;
19th Feb - Mick Hockney solo show opening. Exhibit runs until the 21st March 2010.

Andy Council Solo show. MegaCity Fauna 15th January 2010

2009-12-31T03:29:00.000-08:00

Bristol’s most unique find since they dug up the ‘Bristol Dinosaur’ ANDY COUNCIL returns with his solo show at Weapon of Choice Gallery, 14 St Michel’s Hill, Bristol BS2 8DT.

Mega City Fauna combines the artist’s celebrated style with some new departures and will be unmissable for fans old and new.
Expect to see some new takes on the Bristol cityscape from this
internationally acclaimed artist and illustrator. Andy brings us his
beasts on a large and small scale and the result is a menagerie of the Bristol creatures rendered in a collectable and affordable way.

Opening preview 15th January 2010 6-10pm
Show runs until the 14th February.

Weapon of Choice Gallery, 14 St Michael's Hill

Weapon of choice 2nd Birthday bash

2009-12-30T04:21:00.000-08:00

Weapon of choice 2nd birthday 12th January 2010 9-4am

We will be building an extra HUGE wall for this one, inviting 10 of some of Bristol's finest artists to paint live! Artists include: FLX, Lokey, Sepr, Dylan Shipley, Molar and some unannounced very special guests!!!

Hip Hop / Dubstep from:
Central Spillz
K*ners
Komonazmuk
Thinking
Superisk
Twizzy & Chris Lucas
Dj Betamax

Hosted by the legendary
BUGGSY!

b-boys + extra special birthday treats!

12th January, £3 all night. Open an extra hour 9-4am
Mr Wolfs, BS1 1JX

Free shot before 12!

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Weapon of Choice Xmas Group Show! 11th December 6-10pm

2009-12-02T03:45:00.000-08:00

Weapon of Choice bring you some of the finest artist's from around the South West for this Xmas group show!

In this advent calendar style exhibition, artwork can be taken away on the day of purchase, revealing a bigger mural by the artists involved on the walls behind... So arrive early or you could miss the whole show!

Featured artists include:
Jody
Lokey
Kato
Jeff Row
Acer
Inkie
Kid Zoom
Fake
45rpm
Lorenzo
Dylan Shipley
Soker
Nikill
Song
Bevlak
Cheba
Copyright
Iain Sellar
Hoekon
Flo
Danimal
James Starr
Loch Ness
+ MANY MORE!!!!

Opening preview 11th December 6-10pm. Mince pies & Mulled wine!
ongoing until the 10th of January.

Weapon of Choice Gallery
14 St Michael's Hill
Bristol, BS2 8DT

www.weaponofchoicegallery.co.uk