RAre artworks | Candidate q

After a significant hiatus, renowned Artist Ben Turnbull (Candidate Q) has produced a limited amount of original artworks for sale. Finding fame with Banksy and JR under Steve Lazarides’ representation, Q’s work is in the collections of Jay Z and Beyonce, Harry Styles, amongst others.

A collage of a superhero wearing a blue costume with a red and yellow emblem, torn pieces revealing an American flag background, a semi-visible person with a serious expression, and a revolver in a holster.

Justice and the Low (2024) | Mixed Collage | £16,000 + VAT

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Military helicopters flying over Mount Rushmore with Taliban soldiers and American soldiers in the foreground, colorful cartoon-style illustration.

Site-Seeing (2024) | Mixed Collage | £30,000 + VAT

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A mural depicting the Statue of Liberty with a distressed background of crumbled buildings and smoke. The statue holds a burning torch and a shield with 50 stars and red and white stripes. Two distressed figures, one in a blue shirt and red pants, are at the bottom right corner, seemingly grieving.

Site-Seeing (2024) | Mixed Collage | £27,000 + VAT

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Street art mural of a person wearing a helmet with an American flag design and a skull graphic on their chest. The background is a checkered pattern of black and gray tiles.

Roller (2024) | Mixed Collage | £16,000 + VAT

Q

Ben Turnbull | Candidate q

Candidate Q is the enigmatic alter-ego of British contemporary artist Ben Turnbull, created as a vehicle for exploring raw, unfiltered artistic expression. Born out of frustration with the current socio-political climate, Q embodies the role of an anti-hero, a symbolic challenger to the myths of power and nationalism that dominate cultural narratives. This persona marks a significant departure from Turnbull’s established 25-year practice, embracing anonymity and guerrilla-style tactics to provoke dialogue and reflection.

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  • A black and white portrait of a man with light-colored hair and a beard, looking slightly to the side, in front of a background with repeating text 'MAD MAD MAD'.

    Ben Turnbull (Q)

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    Ben Turnbull is a British contemporary artist renowned for his provocative collage artworks that critically examine American culture and politics. Born in Isleworth, London, Turnbull's fascination with Americana began in his youth, influenced by American television and culture. His work often addresses themes such as nationalism, propaganda, and cultural mythology. Turnbull's meticulous craftsmanship reflects his background as a fabricator, where he honed his skills in creating detailed and exacting works.

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    Launching with an exhibition at Truman Brewery, Shoreditch London - Ben Turnbull’s works remain available to purchase during the exhibition. Any sales enquiries after will be subject to availability following the show close.

    Over his career, Turnbull has exhibited worldwide, including retrospectives of his work at The Lancaster Institute for Contemporary Art (2012) and Saatchi Gallery (2022) and critical and commercial success with his American History volumes at Bermondsey Project Space, Volta New York, and various London galleries.

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Poster with a collage of images including buildings on fire, a giant pair of eyes, a grim reaper with a scythe, and skeletons and zombies, advertising an event titled 'REBIRTH OF A NATION' featuring Ben Turnbull and Candidate Q on March 27th from 6 to 9 PM in London.