Drum & bass and UK garage legends to feature in new ‘UK Underground Rave Culture’ art exhibition at Fabric

East London artist Charlotte Archer is set to present her most ambitious art exhibition yet at Fabric nightclub in London on December 6th. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the iconic venue will host an art event unlike any it has seen before, spotlighting the vibrant and influential UK underground rave culture through a unique blend of art, sound, and visuals.

Charlotte Archer, a self-taught multidisciplinary artist, began her artistic career in 2015 in Ibiza, creating murals and installations for the island’s largest nightclubs including DC-10. She has since amassed an impressive portfolio of portrait and abstract paintings, showcased both at her solo exhibitions and through collaborations with well-known record labels and DJs. Her innovative fusion of art and music has led to successful exhibitions across Europe including Barcelona and London, garnering attention from prominent figures in the music industry.

The upcoming exhibition at Fabric promises to evoke nostalgia and joy, celebrating the significance of UK-born genres like Jungle and UK Garage, both of which continue to thrive three decades after their inception. Archer’s artwork captures the essence of once-in-a-lifetime connections made on dance floors and the escapism and freedom associated with live music events.

Music legends from UK club culture that Charlotte has painted for the new exhibition include:

• Heartless Crew
• Stevie Hyper D, the legendary MC, following the release of his recent documentary ‘Hyper: The Stevie Hyper D Story at cinemas this month
• Mike Skinner
• Kano
• GQ
• DJ Randall, British jungle and drum and bass DJ and record producer who sadly passed away in July aged 54

In addition to Archer’s paintings, Fabric will host a collection of works of respected photographers, fashion archivists, and artists who have inspired Archer’s project. Contributors include:

• Rhiannon Isabel, a 90s/00s fashion stylist and archivist
• Tristan O’Neil, a photographer renowned for capturing the 90s rave, D&B, and jungle scenes
• Junior Tomlin, a famous rave event flyer artist 

The evening will be hosted by Mighty Moe from Heartless Crew, with performances by DJ Jamie Rodigan, Mighty Moe (Heartless Crew), and Normski.

This event offers art enthusiasts, music and culture aficionados, and event goers a rare opportunity to experience the intersection of art and music in one of the world’s most celebrated nightclubs.

The exhibition will run from 17:30 to 22:30 in room two at Fabric, ahead of the ‘Return of Playaz’ party with Drum & Bass legends, Hype and Hazard, in the main room.

• WHEN: 17:30 to 22:30pm on Friday 6^th December 2024.
• TICKETS: £5.50 per ticket available via Resident Advisor Here

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