MOT International revisits BANK's 1990s London art scene intervention with archival exhibition

In 2013, MOT International hosted an exhibition that revisited the London-based art collective BANK, which was primarily active during the 1990s before disbanding in 2003. The group featured members John Russell, Simon Bedwell, Milly Thompson, and Andrew Williamson, with early contributions from Dave Burrows and Dinos Demosthenous. Their creations blended punk humor, critiques from a leftist perspective, and mockery of institutions. The exhibition included archival pieces such as their publication 'The BANK' and 'Fax-Baks' that contained critical evaluations. BANK operated under various gallery names, including BANKspace, and produced provocative shows like 'Zombie Golf!' Their work, often affordably made, has since been incorporated into museum collections, highlighting the role of contemporary artists.