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British artist Goldie brushed off accusations of insensitivity for including a painting of a yellow reversed swastika in his latest collection, declaring ‘it was originally a peace symbol and never a swastika. Do your homework!’ The multifaceted drum & bass DJ/producer and occasional James Bond baddie was chatting to Skrufff in advance of an exhibition of his pictures at Berlin Gallery Babylon Academy on 13th – 26th June, where the swastika picture won’t be on display due to German laws.
He also dismissed criticism that he’d included a swastika painting simply to be provocative (‘I’m not bothered about critics’ perceptions, I don’t care what they think’) though conceded that controversy is a central part of his creative approach. “Art should be controversial. It’s been around for thousands of years. There’s more social commentary with art now than there ever was. In the last thousand years we’ve had fuck all, but in the previous fifty we’ve had everything,” he said. “There’s been a lot of attention on advertising symbols and brands, twisting them to the point where they’re no more than the advert; he added, “Ironic!”
Other artists involved include Brian Jones, Mantis, Ryca and former London club celeb/performance artist Jason Atomic who on June 20 will be back in London attempting to set a world record for the most people sketched in one hour. Jason is also due to perform a practice run at the Berlin exhibition which takes place at former department store Kunsthaus Tacheles from Friday June 13.
