We are proud to present Wild style by Charlie Ahearn, now on view at our flagship Mayfair gallery.

This landmark exhibition marks the first UK solo presentation of the New York artist and filmmaker best known for directing Wild style(1983) — the film that captured the birth of hip hop and introduced graffiti, breakdancing, and rap to a global audience.

Beyond his celebrated film career, Ahearn has maintained a lifelong practice as a painter and visual artist. For the first time, large-scale canvases, silkscreens, and mixed-media works spanning from the late 1970s to today are brought together in one exhibition.

Charlie Ahearn (born 1951) is an American filmmaker living in New York City. Although predominantly involved in film and video art production, he is also known for his work as an author, freelance writer, member of Colab, and radio host. He is married to the painter Jane Dickson and is the twin brother to the sculptor John Ahearn.