"The HEART Of Everyone!" Artist Mr Brainwash's GRAND Reveal Of Queen Elizabeth 100th Year Portrait
The Royals UncensoredShow Notes
Few contemporary artists have made a career out of turning cultural icons into colourful, irreverent works of art quite like Mr. Brainwash.
Born Thierry Guetta, the French-born artist shot to international fame after featuring in Banksy’s Oscar-nominated documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop. Since then, his instantly recognisable blend of pop art, graffiti, bold typography and messages of optimism has taken him from the streets to galleries and major global collaborations.
Among the figures who have repeatedly captured his imagination is the British Royal Family. His portraits of Queen Elizabeth II have become some of his best-known works, reimagining the late monarch through a vivid visual language of street art, rock 'n' roll and pop culture.
Now, Mr. Brainwash is turning his attention to the Queen once again.
To mark what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s centenary, the artist has created a striking new portrait featuring a young Elizabeth surrounded by his trademark slogans, colourful figures and graffiti-inspired tags. The work was unveiled aboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 - a particularly fitting setting, given that the flagship was christened by Queen Elizabeth II in 2004.
Mr Brainwash joins hosts Jo Elvin, Katie Nicholl and Grant Harrold for the big unveiling...
(00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:21) Mr Brainwash joins The Royals Uncensored (00:04:03) How has the British Royal Family inspired his art? (00:06:20) Grant unveils Mr Brainwash’s brand new artwork 'Love Reigns' (00:10:30) Mr Brainwash: "I always work with ‘respect’ for the Royal Family" (00:15:10) When will Mr Brainwash be back on British shores? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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