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Let me educate you: an art tutor’s verdict on art by Robbie Williams and other stars
Robbie Williams’ paintings will be shown by Sotheby’s next month. We asked an A-level examiner to grade the work
It’s pop art, but not as you know it. Robbie Williams is the latest in a long list of musicians to have branched out into painting as another way to express themselves, but will it entertain you?
His fine art foray will be shown at the auction house Sotheby’s next month, adding to the growing gallery of pop star art. Over the years exhibitions have featured the work of musicians including Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell.
Collaborative piece, which has repetitive images, symbols and mark making, recalling work such as Aboriginal paintings and the work of the American artist Jackson Pollock. The image reflects an interest in pop art and the more recent work of street artists such as Banksy. Interesting use of media and imagery that creates a mesmeric outcome responding to the environment and sounds that were created in the studio.
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