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Biography

The Faile collective are one of the most popular and recognizable international producers of street-displayed artwork. Their allure has prompted an invitation to paint the exterior of London's Tate Modern gallery in May 2008. In 2007 their shows in London and New York sold out instantly, and inspired memorable, and widely-reported, scenes amongst would-be buyers that were considerably uglier than Faile's charming and eye-catching art.

Eliminating the problem of painting of walls whilst keeping one eye out for the authorities by simply slapping the finished art up as a flyposter, Faile's tremedously appealing work graces brick surfaces across the world. Lacking in aggression, perhaps, but certainly not passion, the pieces here testify that the real power of Americana is that it can always be appropriated and enjoyed on one's own terms.

Faile have produced four books featuring art and writing, the most recent of which, Lavender, was released in 2005.

They are the nice guys of the graffiti world, and like all nice guys they will win in the end.

Original Art

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Prints and Books

Thumbnail of My ConfessionsThumbnail of Faile Dreams in ColorThumbnail of Sexy Ad (Black)Thumbnail of Stab (brown)Thumbnail of Momento Mori RemixThumbnail of Tender Forever Thumbnail of Faile Bunny Boy II

Archive

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News

Lazarides Rathbone Gallery Opening

6th May 2009
Our new gallery, studios and offices on Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia (or 'NoHo', as it was previously named by estate agents - that's 'North Soho' by the way, not a term describing the discernable lack of 1st Floor 'models' North of Oxford Street) in "swinging London's fashionable West End", is finally due to open next week. Or at least it will be if someone learns how to say to the builders and decorators, "Sorry to interrupt yet another break, I can see you're hard at work on those sandwiches, but you do realise we're opening next week?" in 7 different languages.

Regardless of linguistic logistics, we will be opening the (probably still wet) doors of our newly renovated, elegant, five-storey Georgian townhouse to the public on Friday the 15th of May. With just under 4,000 sq. ft of space for exhibitions, studios, and offices to play with, our first show will be the next installment of the Lazarides cornerstone; the ”Outsiders" group show featuring brand new work from Antony Micallef, Bast, Conor Harrington, David Choe, Faile, Jonathan Yeo, JR, and Vhils, to name but a few; as well as some outstanding pieces from some very special guests.

Until then, if you see Steve Lazarides on Rathbone Place looking angry and shouting at builders in 7 different languages, don't, whatever you do, say, "What's the matter with you darlin', got the painters in or something?"

*Below is an image of an actual piece of work by David Choe that might appear in the show!

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Lazarides Christmas Shop

5th December 2008
For the last 19 days of December only, we'll be throwing open the doors of 125 Charing Cross Road and the Print Room for you to come along, peruse and purchase all those lovely Christmas gifts you need to buy.

We'll have new prints by Vhils, Candice Tripp, Above, Microbo. All the Lazarides books will available including limited edition copies of The Outsiders and there are some original works by Faile, Conor Harrington, Zevs, Blu, Paul Insect to name but a few, for you to splash out on too.

125 Charing Cross
road and the Print Room upstairs will be open every day from 11am - 7pm (except on Sundays when we'll be open from 12pm - 5pm) up until 24th December.

For further information contact the gallery or call +44 (0) 207 287 5151.

Outsiders - Walsall

1st December 2008
Lazarides has teamed up with The New Art Gallery - Walsall (near Birmingham), to bring you Outsiders, a group show featuring many of the artists we represent such as Jonathan Yeo, Faile, Invader, JR, Zevs, Polly Morgan, Antony Micallef, Paul Insect, Miranda Donovan, David Choe and Vhils. Plus Incredible site-specific, wall pieces from Conor Harrington, Lucy Mclauchlan and Todd James.

Check out our exhibitions page for more information.
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Lost in Glimmering Shadows

6th November 2008
The Faile exhibition opens to the public today here is a sneak preview.

Lilian Baylis Old School, Lollard Street, London, SE11 6PY

The show will run for 10 days only! From the 7th to the 16th of November and is open daily from 11am until 7pm.

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Early Closing

6th November 2008
Due to the off site Faile exhibition private view this evening, Greek Street, Print Room and the ground floor Charing Cross galleries will all be closing earlier than usual. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

All our galleries will be open as usual tomorrow.