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Oasis

The Specials

The Specials

 

Definitely Maybe

With Definitely Maybe as the centrepiece, this painting nods to Oasis’ rise in the mid-90s. The Blue Moon craft beer references the song that Manchester City play before every home game, (the band are ardent supporters of the team), while Benson & Hedges Gold cigarettes recall Noel Gallagher’s personal preference, as seen on the original album cover.

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The Specials

The Specials

The Specials

Debut Album

This piece celebrates the ska pioneers' legendary debut with a playful nod to their track Gangsters. At the centre is the album itself, surrounded by a red telephone and a reel-to-reel tape recorder, referencing the lyric: "Why do you record all my phone calls, are you planning a bootleg LP?". The carefully chosen objects and s

Debut Album

This piece celebrates the ska pioneers' legendary debut with a playful nod to their track Gangsters. At the centre is the album itself, surrounded by a red telephone and a reel-to-reel tape recorder, referencing the lyric: "Why do you record all my phone calls, are you planning a bootleg LP?". The carefully chosen objects and soft lighting bring the mood of 1970s Britain to life, capturing the energy and intrigue of The Specials’ iconic sound.

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De La Soul

The Specials

De La Soul

3 Feet High and Rising

Vibrant and playful, this piece captures the conceptual humour of De La Soul’s iconic album. Shredded Wheat and Ludens cough sweets are cheeky nods to the album’s lyrics and skits, while the daisies reflect the sunny optimism of its sound. (Da Inner Sound Y'all)

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Blur

Blondie

De La Soul

 Parklife

A tribute to British café culture, this piece features Blur’s iconic Parklife album surrounded by a bottle of HP sauce and a bacon and egg sandwich. The warm tones and tilted composition reflect the album’s charm and wit, inviting you to relive the quintessential British experience.

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Blondie

Blondie

Blondie

 Parallel Lines

Vibrant and cinematic, this piece celebrates Blondie’s fusion of punk attitude and pop glamour. A vintage Polaroid camera and scattered photos reference Picture This, while the vanity mirror and lipstick evoke Debbie Harry’s iconic style. New York’s energy hums beneath the surface, reflecting the band’s CBGB roots and transatlantic appeal.  

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Madness

Blondie

Blondie

One Step Beyond

 This photorealistic still life celebrates the explosive arrival of Madness while playfully tracing their origins. The iconic One Step Beyond album sleeve is paired with the Work Rest and Play EP, set against the glowing surface of a Space Invaders arcade table. The game in motion isn’t just nostalgia—it’s a deliberate refe

One Step Beyond

 This photorealistic still life celebrates the explosive arrival of Madness while playfully tracing their origins. The iconic One Step Beyond album sleeve is paired with the Work Rest and Play EP, set against the glowing surface of a Space Invaders arcade table. The game in motion isn’t just nostalgia—it’s a deliberate reference to the band’s first incarnation as The Invaders, before they evolved into the unmistakable ska trailblazers we know today.

A plate laden with an egg, beans, fried bread, and bacon, adds a cheeky nod to the shout from Don’t Quote Me on That: “It’s all eggs, bacon, beans and a friiiied slice!” A bottle of Heinz Tomato Ketchup anchors the scene in everyday British familiarity, echoing the band’s humour, warmth and street-level charm.

Rich in detail and layered with cultural memory, this piece captures the era’s playfulness and energy—where ska, arcade cabinets, greasy spoon breakfasts and Camden swagger collided to create something uniquely British, and unmistakeably Madness.

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