London Gallery Closes Exhibition Early After Repeated Attacks
The Bomb Factory Art Foundation in Marylebone, London, wrapped up its 'Window Wonderland' exhibition on January 9, cutting it short by ten days due to vandalism over three nights. The culprits smashed gallery windows with a pickaxe, spray-painted slogans like 'Free the UK', and slapped Union Jack stickers on the glass. This exhibition, which emphasized freedom of expression, featured works from various artists such as Be Andr, Alison Jackson, and Peter Kennard, tackling issues like gay rights, motherhood, women's rights in Iran, and Israeli actions in Gaza. Pallas Citroen, the gallery director, called the choice to close early a 'difficult decision' to protect everyone involved, underlining the seriousness of the attacks.
Key facts
- The Bomb Factory Art Foundation closed 'Window Wonderland' ten days early on 9 January.
- The exhibition was attacked three nights in a row.
- Attacks included smashed windows with a pickaxe, graffiti slogans, and Union Jack stickers.
- The show addressed freedom of expression and featured works by eight artists.
- Themes included gay rights, motherhood, women in Iran, and Israeli attacks on Gaza.
- Director Pallas Citroen cited safety concerns for the closure.
- The gallery is located in Marylebone, London.
- Citroen stated the attacks highlight the work's relevance and urgency.
Entities
Artists
- Be Andr
- Alison Jackson
- Peter Kennard
- Daniel Lismore
- Fa Razavi
- Olga Szynkarczuk
- Wankers of The World
- Phill Wilson-Perkin
- Pallas Citroen
Institutions
- The Bomb Factory Art Foundation
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Marylebone