Psych Icons at Foundation Coffee House

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Psych Icons exhibition

10 May 2018

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Psych Icons exhibition at Foundation Coffee House, Manchester
Dunstan Carter
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Psych Icons is a new exhibition at Foundation Coffee House by Manchester based artist, Dunstan Carter featuring twelve portraits of music icons from the golden age of psychedelia: Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Syd Barrett, Janis Joplin, John Lennon, Arthur Lee, Jerry Garcia, Grace Slick, Steve Hillage, Mama Cass, Donovan and Roky Erickson, alongside four new psychedelic-inspired collages.

Original portraits and collages will be available to buy on the night along with unframed and framed limited edition prints. The evening will also feature DJs, live music, a colourful array of hipsters and a well stocked bar and cafe.

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