Music Art Subculture Banner

MUSEUM OF LONDON – PUNK EXHIBITION

Image from Museum Of London Punk exhibition - Underground England blog

The Punk scene of 1976 landed in London and in the process challenged changed the ideals of music, fashion and way of life. The music was eccentric, brash and unlike anything previously heard before.

Image from Museum Of London Punk exhibition - Underground England blog

Rapidly, those marginalised were given a voice, self-expression was celebrated and a myriad of creative individuals united. Clothing was customised using any materials available – keeping in mind that the more provocative the clothing, the most favoured.

Image from Museum Of London Punk exhibition - Underground England blog
Image from Museum Of London Punk exhibition - Underground England blog
Image from Museum Of London Punk exhibition - Underground England blog

Listen to the experiences of young individuals at the forefront of the London Punk scene.

From the handmade mixtape sleeves and DIY fanzines, to the radical clothes sold on the King’s Road, this exhibition displays the personal objects such as embellished biker jackets diaries, gig posters and a definite punk staple accessory – pin badges. Through these items, stories will become unfolded of ordinary punks in the 1970s.

Image from Museum Of London Punk exhibition - Underground England blog
Image from Museum Of London Punk exhibition - Underground England blog

As part of the exhibition, a film was commissioned, with those featured speaking about previous punk hang outs across London, which clarifies and brings together the exhibition as one.

Until 15 January 2017

Free admission

open daily 10am – 6pm (galleries close at 5:40pm; closed 24, 25 + 26 Dec 2016)

Image from Museum Of London Punk exhibition - Underground England blog
On Key

Related Posts

Xylaroo band photo - Underground England blog

XYLAROO

We are all a product of our environment and it shows with some of us more than others. For this Sister act band the environment

Read More »
Underground Newletter Shoes England

Join Now! – You will be the first to find out our about exclusive offers, new product information, pre-releases and more…

In compliance with GDPR your details and preferences are only used for sending our Newsletter and information about the activities of Underground. You can edit your details or preferences at anytime, or click the UNSUBSCRIBE link in the Newsletter.

preloader