What a two weeks it’s been at Woodbury House. Following the incredible Wild Style exhibition celebrating Charlie Ahearn’s iconic 1983 film — the project that brought hip-hop, graffiti, and street culture to the world stage — these past days have been nothing short of extraordinary.

Presented through a fresh artistic lens, this exhibition marked Charlie Ahearn’s first-ever solo show in London, opening on 26th September and closing on 10th October. Over two remarkable weeks, Woodbury House witnessed an unforgettable convergence of art, film, and history — a presentation that truly captured the essence of what Wild Style means today.

Woodbury House had the pleasure of welcoming two cultural icons — Charlie Ahearn and Lee Quiñones — to the gallery. Seeing them together in Mayfair, surrounded by paintings, photographs, and archival works inspired by Wild Style, was a powerful and historic moment.

Charlie Ahearn and Lee Quiñones spent time reminiscing about the making of the film — a project that, more than forty years later, continues to influence everything from street art to fashion and music. Lee Quiñones, who played the film’s central character, reflected on how Wild Style captured the energy and raw creativity of New York’s 1980s graffiti scene, giving it a voice that resonated across generations.

Adding to the excitement, Goldie — a long-time friend of Lee Quiñones — surprised him with an unannounced visit to the gallery. Their reunion embodied the enduring bonds and shared respect that have always defined this movement.

From the moment the Wild Style exhibition opened to the day it closed, the atmosphere inside Woodbury House was electric. Collectors, artists, and enthusiasts gathered to celebrate a legacy that changed the face of art, music, and film forever.

As the Wild Style exhibition drew to a close, Woodbury House hosted an intimate celebration on 9th October, featuring a Champagne Reception and live music, with many familiar faces in attendance. Surrounded by friends, collectors, and cultural figures, it was a fitting finale to two remarkable weeks that reignited conversations about Wild Style’s enduring impact — both then and now.

The evening reflected everything the show stood for: creativity, community, and connection. Guests shared stories, reflected on Wild Style’s influence, and toasted to an era that continues to inspire artists around the world.

On 8 October, Woodbury House joined Charlie Ahearn and Lee Quiñones at the BFI London Film Festival for the official Wild Style premiere — a remastered 4K restoration by Arrow Films, celebrating the landmark film that continues to inspire new generations.

The screening brought the story full circle — from the graffiti-covered streets of the Bronx in the early 1980s to the contemporary art galleries of Mayfair, and finally to one of the world’s most prestigious film stages.

Following the screening, Charlie Ahearn and Lee Quiñones took part in an engaging Q&A session, offering audiences rare insight into the film’s creative process, the cultural climate of the time, and the collaborations that made it possible. Their reflections revealed how Wild Style became more than just a film — it became a cultural manifesto for a global art movement.

For many in attendance, this was more than a film event; it was a reminder of Wild Style’s legacy and how its energy, authenticity, and influence continue to fuel artistic expression across generations and mediums.

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The conversation didn’t stop there. Charlie Ahearn and Lee Quiñones appeared on Soho Radio and Times Radio, where they discussed the making of Wild Style, its cultural legacy, and how the art form continues to evolve.

Their discussions offered a rare glimpse behind the scenes of a movement that began on the subway walls of New York and went on to shape contemporary art as we know it. Charlie Ahearn and Lee Quiñones spoke candidly about collaboration, creativity, and how the ethos of Wild Style still resonates — not as nostalgia, but as a living philosophy that continues to inspire artists today.

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The response has been overwhelming. The Wild Style exhibition and film revival attracted widespread attention from international media, with publications celebrating both Charlie Ahearn’s London debut and the reunion of two of the most influential figures in street-art history — Charlie Ahearn and Lee Quiñones.

From cultural features and interviews to online reviews, the excitement extended far beyond Mayfair — reaffirming that Wild Style remains as relevant now as it was over four decades ago.

Press coverage praised the exhibition’s painterly reinterpretation of the Wild Style spirit, its balance of nostalgia and innovation, and the authenticity that only Woodbury House can bring to a project of this nature.

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What made Wild Style so groundbreaking — and what Charlie Ahearn’s exhibition at Woodbury House captured so powerfully — is its authenticity. The original film wasn’t a polished studio production; it was real people, real art, and real stories.

At Woodbury House, Wild Style was reborn in fine-art form — swapping the camera lens for the brushstroke, and bringing the vision from screen to canvas. The result was a body of work that honoured and reinterpreted the energy of that era, capturing the legacy and the feeling of an infamous cultural moment with striking immediacy.

The exhibition reminded audiences why Wild Style continues to matter. It’s not just about nostalgia — it’s about evolution. It’s about recognising how pioneers such as Lee Quiñones and Charlie Ahearn laid the foundations for the global street-art movement we celebrate today.

Seeing Charlie Ahearn and Lee Quiñones together again, reminiscing and reconnecting, was a reminder that the story of Wild Style is still being written — not just in films or galleries, but in the creative spirit of every artist who dares to express themselves freely.

As Wild Style takes its well-earned place in the history books once more, the spirit of the exhibition lives on at Woodbury House. Over the past two weeks, the Mayfair gallery has welcomed artists, collectors, musicians, and fans who all share the same appreciation for the movement that started it all.

The mission of Woodbury House remains clear: to champion artists who began on the streets and went on to change art history — the very essence of what Wild Style represents.

The exhibition may have closed, but its message endures: art is for everyone, and creativity knows no boundaries.

Woodbury House is a private art gallery in the heart of Mayfair, London, specialising in street and graffiti art. The gallery represents and exhibits pioneering artists including Blek le Rat, Richard Hambleton, DEFER (Alex Kizu), Torrick ‘TOXIC’ Ablack, Gary Stranger, Lee Quiñones, and Goldie.

Through exhibitions, events, and collaborations, Woodbury House connects collectors with the artists who shaped — and continue to shape — one of the most important cultural movements of our time.