Past Exhibitions

Ralph Steadman on Tour in USA

Originally curated by Anita O'Brien and Chris Miles, the Ralph Steadman Retrospective offers phenomenal insights into the genius of one of the world's most acclaimed artists. This exhibition takes the viewer on a journey through Steadman's prolific career of more than 60 years. From the drawings he created as a student to his first published cartoon, and on to new and current works, viewers will experience key moments in his career.
Ralph Steadman's art continues to influence artists and fascinate people worldwide. His career spans 60 years, starting in the 1950s as a political cartoonist for publications like the Manchester Evening Chronicle and the Aberdeen Press and Journal, then in the 1960s at Private Eye and Punch Magazines.
In 1970,, he met Hunter S. Thompson and created the iconic artwork for an article in Scanlan's Magazine about the Kentucky Derby, and Gonzo Journalism was born. He has illustrated classics like Alice in Wonderland and Treasure Island, and written and illustrated books such as I Leonardo and The Big I Am. His unique, savage style is still sought after today, from the makers of Breaking Bad to the poster artwork for Louis Theroux's My Scientology Movie and his own books and projects.
The exhibition will amaze and inspire both the uninitiated and the die-hard fans. As Hunter advised, "Buy the ticket, take the ride."
Audible has created an immersive, engrossing app to accompany the retrospective, featuring the voices of Ralph himself, Tim Robbins, and Anita O'Brien. Search "Ralph Steadman Audio Guide" in the App Store to download the free guide.

 

Self-Poortrait

Self-portrait of Ralph Steadman

Katzen Arts Center, Washington DC. Photo by Emily Gude

A portrait of Ralph Steadman by Rikard Osterlund, drawing in his studio in Kent

TOUR SCHEDULE

University of Kentucky Art Museum
16th Feb - 5th May, 2019

Kansas City Public Library
1st June  - 8th September 2019

Jordan Schnitzer Art Museum
5th October 2019 - 20th January 2020

MORE VENUE TBC....

PAST VENUES

Society of Illustrators, New York - 6th September
6th November 2016

Katzen Arts Center, Washington DC
16th June - 12th August, 2018

Haight Street Art Center, San Francisco
6th November 2018 - 20th January, 2019

University of Kentucky Art Museum
16th Feb - 5th May, 2019

 

Haight Street Art Center, San Francisco, photo by Andrea Lee Harris

Installation shot, retrospective, Haight Street Art Center

University of Kentucky Art Museum, photo by Sadie Williams

Installation shot, University of Kentucky Art Museum

The Society of Illustrators, New York. Photo by Henry Steadman

Society of Illustrators. Photo by Henry Steadman