Soho Art Series A Mini Collection Of Paintings
Soho Series by artist Doug Kemp. Crime and grime of Soho in the 1950s and 1960s was a part of the British national psyche yet was still on the doorstep of “The Establishment”, including The Royal Academy of Art and various galleries.
Newspapers of the time created local anti-heroes that were readily lapped up by a hungry public. The real seedy side could be experienced by a short stroll from the clear light of the veneer of the conventional into the dark, yet brightly lit by Neon lights, side streets and alleys.
There is more than one Soho. Once a byword for seedy or risque, Soho in London is now bright and vibrant which will, hopefully, keep the ghosts at bay. Soho, also written as SoHo is an area in Manhattan in New York City.
Since the 20th century, it has been the location of many artists’ lofts and art galleries. The area’s history is an archetypal example of inner-city regeneration and gentrification, encompassing socio-economic, cultural, political, and architectural developments. There goes the neighbourhood…
Murder in Soho
Murder in Soho. Acrylic painting on canvas 50×45 inches Murder Gangster 2000s Art Collection – Doug Kemp
Soho Boogie Woogie
Soho Boogie-woogie. Acrylic Painting On Canvas 50×45 inches 2000s Dancing Art Collection
Gangster Tango
Gangster Tango. Acrylic painting on canvas 45 x 50 inches 2000s collection
The name “Soho” derives from the area being “South of Houston Street”, and was coined in the 1960s.
Soho also recalls an area in London. In the 16th century, this area of central London was a hunting ground, and it is widely claimed that ‘Soho!’ was a cry used either to encourage or to call off harrier dogs when hunting game. It’s a funny old game there now.
Murder In Soho
Murder In Soho. Acrylic painting on canvas 127×115 cm. Murder In Soho has its own page here
