The Ark
Clerkenwell, London 2014
Chemical X’s art debuted in the group show The Ark, curated by Bear Cub Gallery at The Crypt On The Green in Clerkenwell, London from Sept 26 – Oct 2 2014.
The concept was that each artist would produce a pair of artworks based around the biblical stories of The Ark. Chemical X drew a parallel between the ecstasy brought on by religious fervour and the one brought on by self medication plus the role that the dove plays in both.
His contribution, The Prophets of Ecstasy, proved to be a hit with the media whose intense coverage also brought a visit from the Metropolitan Police…
CX300
Soho, London 2017
CX300 was Chemical X’s first solo show It was held in a secret location in Central London on Sept 28 2017.
The 300 invited guests were instructed to be in Soho at a given hour with their mobiles on. When the show was about to start they received a text instructing them to go to a record store in Poland Street and to present their metal invitation cards. From there they were led through a door at the back of the store and led downstairs into a cavernous warehouse where the show was housed.
This one night only event included a Crystal Head Vodka free bar and Phil Hartnoll of Orbital on the decks.
CX300
Soho, London 2017
CX300 was Chemical X’s first solo show It was held in a secret location in Central London on Sept 28 2017.
The 300 invited guests were instructed to be in Soho at a given hour with their mobiles on. When the show was about to start they received a text instructing them to go to a record store in Poland Street and to present their metal invitation cards. From there they were led through a door at the back of the store and led downstairs into a cavernous warehouse where the show was housed.
This one night only event included a Crystal Head Vodka free bar and Phil Hartnoll of Orbital on the decks.
CXLA
West Hollywood, Los Angeles 2019
The CXLA show was another one night show, the last event ever to be held in the iconic location of the Tower Records store on the Sunset Strip on Friday Nov 8 2019.
Over 1000 guests passed through the doors throughout the evening to enjoy the art – plus a free bar and Fatboy Slim on the decks.
CXLA
West Hollywood, Los Angeles 2019
The CXLA show was another one night show, the last event ever to be held in the iconic location of the Tower Records store on the Sunset Strip on Friday Nov 8 2019.
Over 1000 guests passed through the doors throughout the evening to enjoy the art – plus a free bar and Fatboy Slim on the decks.