T.Magic Solo Exhibition September 2008
“Loaded With Meaning” is an independent solo exhibition mounted by one of the UK’s most colourful talents, T.Magic. It takes place from September 26, 2008, until October 5, 2008, at The Loading Bay Gallery, Old Truman Brewery, London and features over forty new works consisting of original paintings, photography, sculptures and silk-screens.
Pieces in the show explore Magic’s dark social commentary. His theme: the London Council Estate. Drawing inspiration from experiences growing up in what the 24-year-old street artist describes as ‘The Black Hole,’ which he feels is a distinct and unknown territory isolated from the rest of society. “It’s a world of the displaced where no-one from outside enters and where the inhabitants stay; an area synonymous – in the public mind – with poverty, crime and ethnic conflict.”
A pivotal aspect of the self-proclaimed therapists works is the idea of escapism from such harsh realities. His unique style of art exalts in the power of colour, contrast and composition.
After two successful exhibitions at The Air Gallery in Mayfair – along with counting Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams as fans of his art – T.Magic’s work is internationally recognized as some of the most interesting and thought-provoking contributions to the contemporary art scene of recent times.
Visitor Information
Free Admission
September 26, 2008 – October 5, 2008 (11am – 7pm daily)
The Loading Bay Gallery,
Old Truman Brewery,
91 Brick Lane,
London E1 6QL
Nearest tube stations: Liverpool Street Station or Aldgate East
T.Magic
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sounds amazing
The Malcolm X picture is BANANAS.
Yo son I wish I could come to tee-sipping London fo dis. I’m bugging.
Oh my god…Just got a phone about this. I can’t wait. Have to book time of work for that friday.
P.S. Loving the image
OMG. This is going to be one hell of a show.
The exhibition will feature over 40 artworks? That’s a lot of art may I say. I’m dying to see if this will be a Miss or a Hit!
A T.Magic exhibition? Has Christmas come early? I can’t wait to finally meet T.Magic and get my hands on some new art pieces
‘Loaded With Meaning’… That’s a dope ass title. You killed it with that Malcolm image.
This really looks interesting. I wonder where TM will take it.
The is the piece of art I have ever seen. I don’t think anyone has thought of that before… Holding flowers instead of a gun?… Legendary
Will be there to hopefully buy and support
Powerful image and a great write up. Can’t wait for the exhibition.
ps. What do the prices for the artwork start from?
F*ck Me!!!! The design looks like a movie or something.
“the self-proclaimed therapists” – I like that
After two successful exhibitions at The Air Gallery in Mayfair – I would like to see pics of your previous shows. Would love to see the growth.
I’m sure this show will be a road block. Will there be a private viewing? If so how can I obtain an invite?
Please, please, please answer my questions because I know you read the comments.
Thank you
D
Nice Malcolm piece but don’t get ur hopes up. With over forty pieces I bet there will be more than enough trash. Just my thoughts.
^ If the Malcolm X image is anything to go by… I think the show will be a BIG SUCCESS.
I don’t think Koopa has checked out artismyhustle.com yet
Hi T.Magic,
Will you be selling work before the show. If so can you please contact me asap as I am interested in buying a few items.
I’ve left me email.
Cheers
I didn’t know Jay-z and Pharrell knew about you?
What a great way to start my week. That is a very toughing image.
I hold the theme of your exhibition very close to my heart. We need change and everyday I look on your sites I see your contribution. Looking at your whole ethos, you share a lot of the same qualities and ideologies as Barack Obama.
You have my trust and support 100%
That image is fantastic!
Magic, you have set a high standard for your self. I have faith that you will deliver.
I will be at the show…Good Luck
It looks like a movie. I got chills when I saw this. I will now get to own my first T.Magic piece of art.:)
^Fingers crossed the show will not sell out before we get a chance to buy?
^I’m going to email T.Magic and ask him about prices etc.
I’ll be attending for sure, missed the last one. Cant wait!
bin waitin for one of these events to come up for time… u know any and everyone will b rockin the tee’s, gonna b big!
how u sortin out tickets for this???
hopefully i can make it… would love to see the artwork in the flesh!
I reckon this will be the BEST exhibition of the year. I know T.Magic will show & prove. Can’t wait.
T.Magic RULEZ! U R A LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is Revolutionary. I’m so excited, I just can’t hide it.
Leah, there is nothing revolutionary about this. Get it together.
^ Look mate, stop the childishness
Its not childish I’m just stating my opinion
Then don’t belittle others in the process.
T.Magic there is nothing that will stop me from attending this exhibition. Nothing.
Can we get some sneak previews of some of the work you will be showing?
Also how we do we get invites?
Thanks in advance.
Ha Ha Ha!!!
What did I tell you guys? My sources are reliable, I told you that the prices of the tees won’t go up and I also said September is a big month for the MAGIC.This exhibition is going to be fu*king nuts.
DICEY – There are pictures of the previous exhibition on this website, click on exhibitions/events and flick through the pages. Also the MTV BASE About To Blow clip might still be on there.
Im gonna make a few calls now and see if I can extract some info from my contacts.
Make sure you get down there people, I will be there!!!
As for Koopa…I am a teacher so I should not entertain childish behaviour, however I must say for someone who does not really appreciate the TMAGICS work, you seem to be on the website quite a bit…interesting!
Oh yeah, Leanne – type in Pharrell into the search and you will see, also type in Kelly Rowland.
I can’t wait for this. I finally get to buy some art and meet the elusive T.Magic.
My year is about to climax. I have been waiting for this moment for the longest. It’s one that doesn’t come very often. This calls for a celebration! Let’s start counting the days down guys.
Teach – Try and get some more info. Any preview nights?
Teacha: your infomation seems to be stop on.
I think the MTV footage has been removed.
That image is superb! what a contrast! Excited about the show.
Who knows what T.Magic shirt they will be wearing on the first day?
I might go with my SIMD sweater.
Teacha 4a Better Future – let’s see if his work will live up to his hype.
^ Look at both of his sites and add up all the great artwork… I rest my case.
Back to the celebrations!!!!
C’mon guys. Look a the man’s consistency.
24 days is too long to wait. TMAGIC let’s get some previews of some new work?
Hopefully that will keep some people quiet
I’m gonna be rocking my Royal Blue ‘Hope for the best…’
I’m not sure what number I will be wearing yet.
I will be coming over from Paris for this exhibition. It will be something special.
The Malcolm X image is ace. No doubt this will be a great show.
I love that image. I see you have taken influence from Banksy but made it your own. I love it mate.
Keep me posted on the event.
Your work makes a very powerful statement. I like the fact that it has a general appeal also. I would love to come down and support the cause. A true talent.
“A pivotal aspect of the self-proclaimed therapists works is the idea of escapism from such harsh realities” – That’s my favourite line.
T.Magic’s work is amazing art, type of canvas not taken into thought. wherever he paints/draws/whatever is fine by me. he has a great way of conveying his thoughts in a way that is blatant, and at the same time enabling people to really think about what their own views on things. i can’t say i agree 100% with his opinions sometimes, but i just love the way he can make people look, as well as how strongly he feels about important or unseen issues.
RESPECT T.MAGIC!!!!!!!!
I think your touching on issues that haven’t been explored (to this level) in contemporary art before… well not to my knowledge that is. If I’m wrong somebody who knows about art please speak up.
I’m sure you will get the credit for it in years to come. Keep it up.
i admire your independence. Normally artists rely on gallery to show thier work.
Your in a land of your own.
Cool stuff. The future is bright.
Koopa – It is not whether his work will live up to his hype, but HIS WORK HAS CREATED THE HYPE! Look at the last exhibitions, the launch parties, the tees, the artwork. Everything is done to perfection.
Hope you come down to the exhibition, would like to meet you and discuss this topic further…there is nothing wrong with having your own opinion, I respect that.
PK – I made a call and all I was told was ‘wait til u see the new tee shirt designs!!!’ I rest my case.
There will be art pieces for sale, and a few tees apparantly…but ART IS HIS HUSTLE, so I believe we will see a strongly art focused exhibition.
As for a preview…well that would be telling!
Just to let you all know, I have been given my own classroom which is a big deal in a secondary school. The walls are bare and waiting for me to add some colour and inspiration for my students…any guesses what posters I will be putting up in the classroom 2mw? Yep, along with my Shakespeare, Benjamin Zephiniah and Martin Luther images, will be my signed Art Is My Hustle poster and Tmagic media postcards I have kept…fu*k it, I might even print out some of those Quotes of the Week and get them on the walls.The kids need the inspiration.
Will keep you posted.
T.Magic is my fav artist
It’s good but u lot are hyping it a bit much.
^ Like Teach said.
I love this work, very inspirational.
Very Impressive
‘Loading With Meaning’ is a really good title and fits perfectly with T Magic’s philosophy
WTF is up wid dat image. U killed it man. Sick
Not a fan of the title. ‘By Any Means Necessary’ would have been more appropriate.
I like the way he posted a quote by Malcolm X yesterday then hit us with this today.
I have been on this site like fifty times today. I’m addicted.
@Yuizi
Your not alone
There’s no doubt in my mind this exhibition will be big and take Tmagic to the next level..
Big up ‘T’ your work ethic is second to none.
Ha, i know T is reading these and has that famous smile pon his face..!
All these people above, including myself, cant be wrong…!
All i can say, is see u lot there…
Can’t Wait!
fucking T.Magic I’m so excited!!! and it takes alot to get a rise out of me. aghh cant wait 24 days and counting.. i wasn’t even this excited about graduating at Uni!
i think i just went in my pants…….
Hi Magic. Very creative and good luck with your tour. Please put your exhibition on DVD as I have no way of coming to the UK. Thank U.
looks fuckin sick, can’t wait sept 26th baby!
T.Magic I love you but your a cunt if you don’t bring your exhibition to Amsterdam. Sorry
CAN’T WAIT TO SEE UR NEW WORK T. LOVE U
Don’t type in all caps…it’s obnoxious.
top notch….
love the Malcolm X image…
Only a couple weeks left until the first event i have wanted to go to since the Adam Neate event a while back… Cant wait…
I think this is going to be groundbreaking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it looks like a michaelangelo painting revisited for the 21st century. that pic is ill imagine what the show will be like…
Bring a new imporved showo to Johannesburg
Paul Griffen
Love this image its going to be my new desktop!!! Tmagic you truly are a gift from heaven!!!!
Just reading the comments I’m dying with anticipation!!!
i hate my life.
I WANT TO BE THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Damn son you will write history with this ‘Loaded With Meaning’ Expo!
Wasn’t the biggest fan of the image but over the past 24 hours it has grown on me immensely.
^ Sometimes that’s what great art does. I instantly thought it was simply amazing
I see he has updated us but nothing on prices or a launch night yet?
11am-7p daily… I’m going to stalk him lol
This is the highlight of the year!!!
Keep the comments coming people we do read them all and the love is very much appreciated anyone who has meet Mr Magic knows he is a very humble guy (apart from when playing pool).
I haven’t posted a comment in a while but just had to after seeing the response from the supporters.
You see I have had the pleasure of watching this movement grow from an idea (dream)and seeing it turn into a reality.
I was watching him working on one of the pieces for the exhibition last night I felt like i was watching him make history. I will tell you as I told him this exhibition will change your life.
With regards to the questions regarding pricing at the exhibition lets just say it will range from the very affordable to the more expensive.
Teacha 4a better future hearing that you will be adorning your class room wall with Magic’s words and images was inspirational.
I’m glad people see that this is more than just about being fly and looking good (i know it’s fly) but making a positive change in very negative times.
I’ve said enough for now so see everyone in 3 weeks.
This site is so cool. I like the energy here. Can’t wait for the show
All ur hard work is about to pay off.
‘Loaded With Meaning’ I deeply understand what u say. I think i would be a different person without you, and we have never met. I watch you grow day by day into something better and more creative, and it makes me realize how much I can grow too.
The Tmagic expereince is officially in the classroom!
My signed Art Is My Hustle poster went up today (Out of reach of the kids of course!) I have a printed out a few of Quotes of the Week and blown them up and just need to get a print of Success is my Destiny and the room is ready. Sh*t I love dem kids, but I sure as hell aint bringing in none of my framed shirts.
DeoC – Tmagic has inspired me and the rest of us, and it would be wrong of me to deprive my students of such inspiration, after all they need it. With all the negative influences they are bombarded with it is refreshing to have something positive, yet still cutting edge and extremely cool.
I will feed back their responses when they come in 2mw.
Big up to Tmagic and all the Team.
See you soon!
DeoC – It seems you’re the man we should be talking to. I have a few questions…
1. Will there be a launch party? If so… any invites?
2. When you say ‘very affordable’… How much are we talking because your sounding like a politician (no straight anwsers lol)
DeoC – It seems you’re the man we should be talking to. I have a few questions…
1. Will there be a launch party? If so… any invites?
2. When you say ‘very affordable’… How much are we talking because your sounding like a politician (no straight anwsers lol)
DEOC
Watching him produce Magic must be something…
Would love to play T.Magic at pool. I think I will kick his ass lol
Who ever thought you could make a living out of art. Your a role model to all who strive to reach thier dreams.
Well Done
Tmagic I wld love 2 av ur children.
^ WHY? YOU DONT EVEN KNOW HIM.
How do you know?
BECAUSE IF YOU DID YOU WOULD NOT POST STUPID MESSAGES LIKE THAT ON HIS SITE
I can post wot eva I like
This site is for creatives… let’s leave the baby making talk offline
3dom of speech
I will have about £700 to spend. Hopefully I can walk away with a one off piece.
Excellent Malcolm X art.
I see you have a big following…
Don’t let the fame get to you bra
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Will there be T-Shirts for sale at the exhibition anyone?
Looking at the press release I doubt it.
Bow in the presence of greatness!!!
EPIC
FFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
I STUDYING IN BERLIN SUCKS
Everyone is talking about this…
23 days and counting
I didn’t know Jay-Z was into your art? Fuck Me!
I just go a phone call about this.
It looks interesting.
Gonna check it out!
I was just reading the press release. The second paragraphy is like something out of a movie….This exhibition is gonna be out of this World…Keep grinding bro
This Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!
Tmagic Classroom experience.
The Year 10s saw the ART IS MY HUSTLE poster today and went crazy. A boy that lives in Alperton said ‘Sir, I have seen that slogan in my area, on the floor’ For those that are unaware of Tmagic’s street advertising, go to the Flickr site and type in Art IS MY HUSTLE.
It was a careers lesson and it turned into a debate on art, what is art? Can you make a real career out of art etc.
We then went on to the website and I can honestly say, the response was something else. The kids were loving the designs, the positive messages, everything.
One boy said ‘Sir, I love art but did not think I could make a career out of it, I wanna be like Tmagic now.’
That touched me, you are a role model to these kids and nothing is more important than that!
Peace.
^Go Teacher
Inspirational
Teacha 4a Better Future I got respect for you.
Just checked out Flickr.com
Damn……..How did I miss them?
^Impressive
@Teacha 4a Better Future
Do yo thing yo
Teacha keep doing your thing it going to pay off for ya
I’ve been on this site like a million times today, waiting for I don’t know what!
T.Magic you should’ve made this post like two days before the show. I’m not sure how long I can wait? AAAAAAAAARRRRHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Taz – I know the feeling, I check the site all the time, for anything, new posts,comments,anything! People are addicted to Facebook and I don’t get it…but look at me, look at us.
Thank you all for your encouragement, this website is what keeps me going to be honest. It is full of inspiration and positivity and I try to transfer that energy into the classroom. SUCCESS IS MY DESTINY is what I am trying to drill into their minds, the more they say it, the more they will believe it and it will begin to manifest in everything that they do.
I am hopefully seeing Deoc this week to collect some flyers for the Loaded exhibition and will take them to school, The Head of Art wants a batch, the Head of Media is on my case and the Business Studies Dept are all over Tmagic.
The fu*king government need to get this guy and his work in every school,every Local Authority and every hood! That will help the kids to put the guns and knives down and pick up a paint brush or a book.
I will try and get any extra information for you guys from Deoc…fingers crossed.
Taz, Welcome to TMagicworld lol
Teacha 4a Better Future
You sound like a genuinelly good guy. I like your comments
Taz It’s an addiction lol
Just went through all the blog post from the last year. What a journey
lovin that malcolm x picture
THE EXHIBITION LOOKS ON POINT.
I heard two girls and a guy on the train talking about the exhibition. One of the girls hadn’t heard of T.Magic before. It was hilarious.
I share the same feelings Taz
We are gonna support you all the way! exciting!!
Love Janay, Sabba & Zalika
Re: The street advertising.
Is that not a little inconsiderate of Tmagic since street cleaners will have to get on their knees and scrub the paint out at the request of the council.
^Can’t knock the Hustle
Dani – In the great words of Malcolm “By Any Means Necessary”
Dani, why would anyone went to rub off a message like Art is my Hustle or Success is my Destiny. Would you??????????????????????????????
I neva thought of it in that way before… That’s pretty smart… Questioning ones beliefs
@Dani
I think the government should keep positive messages on the streetz… especially the streetz
My two cent is I see where Dani is coming from but in order for revolution you have to embrass the right kind of change. And T.Magic is living proof of that change
Dani do you complain about the bullshit/senseless advertising that is pushed in our face on a day to day?
T.Magic’s street work brings colour to our grey city. Take a look at artismyhustle.com
I’m not getting at you it’s just my opinion.
It’s not advertising
it’s ART
Dani is 100% correct. Tmagic is inconsiderate
^ I strongly disagree
Good debate we got going here lol!
By any means son
YOU’VE CHANGED MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THERE IS NO ONE AND I MEAN NO ONE THAT MAKES ME FEEL THE WAY T.MAGIC DOES. I FEEL ALIVE, ABLE TO ACHIEVE ANYTHING, I FEEL CONFIDENT, I FEEL INSPIRED, I FEEL LIKE I CAN WALK ON WATER.
BU MOST OF ALL YOU HAVE GIVEN ME FAITH.
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU.
ELRADO H
Fuck Me! I’m hearing about this anywhere I go! All I hear is T.Magic, T.Magic, T.Magic, T.Magic.
It’s gonna b a show stopper
This exhibition gives me chills… and it hasn’t even started
Well it has started people…! Ive jus come back from the private viewing, and yes it is a Thursday…! all i can say is that u guys wont be dissapointed… Take ya cameras, and tell ya friends, one not to be missed.. simple as that…!! T, u done it again mayne…!!
J